The New Indian Express Madurai - April 29, 2025
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April 29, 2025
Assault on Kashmiriyat: J&K House Resolution
A special session of the J&K assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution describing the April 22 terror attack on tourists at Pahalgam as a direct assault on Kashmiriyat, the Constitution and the spirit of unity, peace and harmony.
1 min
Work towards a responsible resolution, says US
THE United States on Monday said it is closely monitoring rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and called upon the two neighbours to pursue a \"responsible resolution\" to the crisis.
1 min
SC upholds life sentences of woman's dad, brother in 2003 'honour killing' case
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the appeals filed by 12 convicts in the infamous 'honour killing' of Kannagi and Murugesan of Cuddalore in 2003.
1 min
India may let China invest via JV route
In a move that could allow Chinese equipment manufacturers to operate in India, the Centre is considering permitting Chinese companies to invest under the Electronics Component Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme through joint ventures with Indian firms.
1 min
India, France ink ₹63,000 cr deal for Rafale-M
INDIA and France on Monday formally concluded the ₹63,000-crore ($7.4 billion) deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, in a move aimed at significantly enhancing the Indian Navy's maritime combat capabilities.
1 min
CM Will Be Chancellor Of Proposed Kalaignar University, Bill Tabled
Four districts that were under Bharathidasan University to be covered by new university
1 min
Rape cases in TN, including those under Pocso, went up in '24: Policy report
ALMOST 2,000 more cases of rape have been reported under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the policy note issued by the state government for the home, prohibition and excise departments.
1 min
Govt committed to welfare of police force, says Stalin
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Monday said a total of 4.48 lakh days of weekly offs have been granted to police personnel from grade-II constable to head constable ranks, and 67,233 fortnightly offs to special sub-inspectors (SSIs) and sub-inspectors (SIs), stressing the government's commitment to the welfare of the police force.
1 min
Trust in CBI eroding due to lopsided probes: HC judge
OBSERVING that public trust in the CBI has eroded due to \"lopsided\" investigations, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday suggested a series of measures to revamp the agency's investigation process and restore its credibility.
1 min
Weekly-off for cops must, govt will face contempt if it fails to comply, says HC
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday ordered strict implementation of 2021 G.O granting compulsory weekly offs to constables and head constables, warning that contempt proceedings would be initiated against officers who fail to comply.
1 min
Court revives disproportionate assets case, asks Periyasamy, kin to face trial
The Madras High Court on Monday revived the disproportionate assets (DA) case registered against Minister for Rural Development I Periyasamy and his family.
1 min
Woman seeks protection from in-laws
A 33-year-old differently abled woman and her husband from Thiruparankundram petitioned Collector MS Sangeetha, during the grievance day meeting, accusing her in-laws of harassing for dowry, and issuing a life threat.
1 min
Consider Plea Seeking Murder Charge in Encounter Death
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday directed Madurai city police commissioner to consider a plea from a 55-year-old man seeking registration of a murder case against a police inspector who had shot dead his son, V Subash Chandra Bose (29), in an alleged encounter on April 1.
1 min
Not allowed to take part in temple fest, say Nilakottai SCs
MEMBERS of a SC community living in S Mettupatti panchayat in Nilakottai say they are not allowed to take part in temple festival by caste Hindus.
1 min
Camp for kids of extrajudicial killing victims begins
MANONMANI Trust, a NGO, is holding a summer camp for children of victims of extrajudicial killings from April 27 to May 4.
1 min
Green power goal up, but TN has not even met last year's target
SIGNALLING the centre's strong push towards clean energy adoption, the Ministry of Power has revised the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) target for Tamil Nadu to 33.01% for the financial year 2025-26, marking a jump from last year's target of 29.91%.
1 min
No more jail sentence for offences under Shops Act
A Bill was introduced to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act 1947 to decriminalise offences under the Act by replacing imprisonment and fines with penalties.
1 min
A Rejig To Tackle AIADMK-BJP Tie-Up
WHILE the resignations of ministers V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy were driven by legal compulsions, the ruling DMK, however, seems to have utilised the opportunity to its advantage by targeting a slew of things, including the balancing of support bases, averting criticisms and strategically countering the purported consolidation of votes due to the new AIADMK-BJP alliance.
2 mins
MLAs Demand Bridge to Lanka, Special Police Wing to End Drug Menace
MLAs who spoke during the debate on the demand for grants for the Home Department on Monday sought the construction of a bridge between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to improve the livelihood of the Sri Lankan Tamils, a special police wing to control the drug menace, fraternity-building exercise, and gender sensitization programme for police personnel, among others.
1 min
Bill Introduced to Overhaul Fire Services Act
A Bill has been introduced by the government to repeal and reenact the Tamil Nadu Fire Service Act, 1985 for a thorough overhaul.
1 min
Act Amended to Regulate Hoardings in Rural Local Bodies
RURAL Development Minister I Periyasamy on Monday introduced a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1994 (TNPA) to regulate the erection of hoardings, digital banners or placards in rural local bodies by inserting a new chapter for the purpose.
1 min
War of words over 'rising cases' of sexual assault on minor girls in TN
Edappadi says TN women don't feel safe, gets into altercation with CM over YouTuber case
1 min
Thangaraj back as dairy min; CM, guv shake hands
T Mano Thangaraj, DMK MLA from Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency in Kanniyakumari district, was sworn in minister in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday.
1 min
Gang Murders Hawker, Buries Body in Theni
THENI police on Monday arrested seven people who murdered a 40-year-old man and buried the body in a private land at Jalipatti in Periyakulam.
1 min
Hosur Man Among 5 Killed in Car-Truck Collision in AP
Cops say spot not accident prone, attribute accident to rash driving
1 min
Irrigation woes bring down pulses, oil seed cultivation
IRRIGATION woes continue to bring down pulses and oil seed cultivation in Madurai as the cultivation area has dropped by nearly 50% compared to last year.
1 min
Jellyfish found near Ramnad shore
HUGE swarms of jellyfish have been spotted in the shallow waters, notably within five nautical miles from the shore, near Rameswaram and Cherankottai coast for the past two days.
1 min
CASTE SURVEY POSES PUZZLE FOR KARNATAKA CONGRESS
The debate on the caste survey in Karnataka has unleashed political convulsions in state politics in general and the state's ruling party in particular.
3 mins
Mediaism: A New Faith Shaping Views
The top concerns in different parts of the world vary. But the media plays an important role in shaping opinions everywhere. Even the tone of a presenter's voice can matter
4 mins
BJP Asks Why Cong Can't Stay United When World Is Standing With India
Amid a row over remarks made by Congress leaders in the wake of the Pahalgam killings, the BJP on Monday questioned why the Congress cannot present a united front when the entire world is standing with India.
1 min
'Not our views': Cong distances itself from party leaders' remarks on 'war'
FACING heat from the BJP over divergent views by senior party leaders on the Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress on Monday distanced itself from the remarks; asserting that they \"do not reflect the party's views.\"
1 min
Act against non-payment of stipends to interns, PG: PMO
THE Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed the Union Health Ministry to take \"appropriate action\" for the non-payment of stipends by medical colleges, including government institutions, to their interns and postgraduate residents, who sometimes work 20 hours a day without any financial compensation.
1 min
Foolproof preps on for UG medical entrance exams
TO ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET-UG exam, which will be held at over 5,000 centres across the country, the Education Ministry has held multiple meetings with district magistrates and police superintendents to ensure security of all exam-related material, said a source.
1 min
Obscenity on OTT and social media platforms a very serious concern: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday served notices on the Centre and others on a plea seeking to ban the streaming of sexually explicit content on various OTT and social media platforms.
1 min
Crackdown on B'deshis, fake IDs seized in Gujarat
The Surat police on Monday found 85 of 136 detained Bangladeshis living illegally, many having entered India through agents charging ₹10,000-₹15,000.
1 min
JMM May Contest 12 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections
FOLLOWING a significant victory in the Jharkhand Assembly elections, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is considering a return to contest the Bihar Assembly polls.
1 min
Bihar in tight fix over deportation of Pak national
THE Centre's decision to revoke the visas of Pakistani nationals in view of the Pahalgam terror attack has left 26-year-old Khadija Noor in a fix.
1 min
Sindhis from Pak get Maha welcome
CHIEF Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the Maharashtra government will not ask Pakistani citizens from the Sindhi community to leave the state, as most of them are either residing on long-term visas or have applied for Indian citizenship.
1 min
No error in HC impleading Centre, ASI in Shahi Idgah case, says SC
THE Supreme Court on Monday held that the Allahabad High Court's order regarding the Shahi Idgah versus Krishna Janmabhoomi case was prima facie correct.
1 min
'How will my 1-year-old girl travel to Pakistan alone?'
AS tensions between India and Pakistan run high following the Pahalgam terror attack, a young mother in Rajasthan and her little girl are bearing the brunt of the diplomatic friction.
1 min
Myanmar stares at dire crisis month after deadly earthquake
THE humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors remain desperately pressing a month after Myanmar's deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes that the military government is reportedly carrying out despite ceasefires meant to aid relief efforts during the country's civil war.
1 min
Russia Moots Ceasefire From May 8-10 In Ukraine War
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the US presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war.
1 min
Power outage plunges Spain and Portugal into chaos
PANICKED customers scrambled to withdraw cash from banks and streets overflowed with crowds trying in vain to get a signal as a nationwide power outage plunged Spain into chaos on Monday.
1 min
Houthis Say Alleged US Airstrikes in Yemen Jail Kill 68
YEMEN'S Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others.
1 min
Palestinian Envoy Informs UN Court Israel Is Murdering Civilians in Gaza
A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its \"systematic persecution and delegitimization.\"
1 min
Conclave to Elect a New Pope Will Start on May 7
CATHOLIC cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
1 min
Canadians Vote in Poll Dominated by Trump's Trade War and Bluster
Foreign policy hasn't dominated an election this much since 1988
2 mins
Ultratech Net Profit Rises 9.6% To ₹2,474.79 Cr
Aditya Birla Group company UltraTech Cement Ltd on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,474.79 crore for the March quarter.
1 min
UCO Bank Profit Up 24% at ₹665.7 Cr as NPA Falls
STATE-RUN lender Uco Bank on Monday reported a net income of ₹665.72 crore for the March quarter, up nearly 24% year-on-year from ₹537.86 crore in the year-ago period on asset quality improvement.
1 min
TVS Motor Net Profit Surges 69% to ₹698 Crore
CHENNAI-based TVS Motor Company reported on Monday a 69% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹698 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q4FY25).
1 min
Ather Energy IPO receives lukewarm response on Day 1
THE initial public offering (IPO) of electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy Ltd (AEL) saw a lukewarm response on the first day of bidding, with the issue being subscribed to just 16%.
1 min
Rise in RIL stock helps Sensex hit 80k mark
Analyst advises investors to remain cautious in near term as market is yet to price in Pahalgam terror attack impact
1 min
Auto parts exporters may suffer loss of ₹4,500 crore
THE auto component industry may see the topline growth decelerating to 6-8% this fiscal, as against 8-10% projected earlier if higher tariffs get finally imposed on exports to the US.
1 min
March industrial output rises at higher pace of 3%
INDUSTRIAL output in March grew at a higher pace of 3% in March compared to 2.7% in February driven mainly by higher electricity production.
1 min
Rupee rises 18 paise to close at 85.23 against dollar
THE rupee on Monday appreciated 18 paise to close at 85.23 against the dollar, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows, easing crude oil prices and a bullish trend in domestic equities.
1 min
IT companies leveraging AI to help enterprises transform their business
FROM small to large enterprises, clients of IT services firms have started prioritising digital transformation and IT companies leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them transform their businesses.
1 min
Sebi bars Rajkot-based stock broker, 4 directors from mkt for order spoofing
CAPITAL markets regulator Sebi on Monday debarred Rajkot-based stock broker Patel Wealth Advisors (PWA) and its four directors from dealing in the securities market for alleged order spoofing and directed to impound ₹3.22 crore of illegal gains made by them.
1 min
Women's Participation in Workforce Up 23% in Q1
DRIVEN by flexible work options, greater focus on gender diversity and more opportunities in sectors like BPO, finance and HR, women's participation in workforce saw a 23% YoY rise in first quarter of CY25.
1 min
OH BOY, WHAT A TON
Suryavanshi becomes youngest to hit IPL ton, smashes second-fastest 100 of the league
3 mins
Challenging But Still Have The Hunger To Fight For World Title: Humpy
AFTER winning the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Pune last week, Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy, 38, felt that her experience helped her claim the prize.
2 mins
Indian shuttlers eye improved returns
INDIAN shuttlers will be hoping for an improved performance when they take on Indonesia in their second match of the ongoing BWF Sudriman Cup — a mixed team competition — in Xiamen, China.
1 min
Haemophilia patients can live active life with prophylaxis
India is home to the second highest population of people living with haemophilia, with approximately 1.4 lakh patients, yet only about 18% are diagnosed, said Dr Anupam Dutta, director of medicine, at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam.
2 mins
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