The New Indian Express Madurai - May 07, 2025
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In this issue
May 07, 2025
CJI Walks the Talk as SC Judges' Assets Go Public
In a significant move to enhance transparency in the judiciary, 21 Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, declared their assets, including those of their spouses, in the public domain.
1 min
Class 12 Results to Be Out One Day Early on May 8
Anbil Mahesh to release the results of 8 lakh students; results of classes 10 and 11 likely to be released on May 19
2 mins
SIWU to hold stirs against Samsung from May 13
THE newly-registered CITU-backed Samsung India Workers' Union (SIWU) announced a series of protests starting from May 13, urging Samsung to carry out wage revision talks directly with the union and revoke disciplinary action against 25 of its workers.
1 min
Bear cub stuck in fence rescued & reunited with mom
A sloth bear cub that got entangled in a fence in the buffer zone of Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) was safely rescued and reunited with its mother on Monday.
1 min
Nilgiris Forest Dept May Tranquillise, Relocate Wild Jumbo From Doddabetta
Officials of the Nilgiris forest division are likely to capture a wild elephant on Wednesday if it refuses to move back to the forest from Doddabetta peak near Ooty.
1 min
15 yrs after theft, officials stop auction of Nagai temple idol in Netherlands
TIMELY action by the Idol Wing CID prevented the auction of an antique metal idol valued around ₹8 crore at an art exhibition held in the Netherlands, which was stolen from a temple in Nagapattinam around 15 years ago.
1 min
Increase chilli cultivation area to 50k hectares for exports
DURING a seminar on the global marketing opportunities for the recently GI-certified Samba Chilli held in Virudhunagar, district collector V P Jeyaseelan said that increasing the cultivation area of 40,000 to 50,000 hectares could establish the region as a major player in global dried chilli exports.
1 min
3 Killed, 12 Injured in Bus-Van Collision Near Karaikudi
THREE people died and more than 12 sustained injuries after a government bus collided with a milk-laden van near Karaikudi during the early hours of Tuesday.
1 min
Chithirai fest: Coronation of Meenakshi performed
As part of the ongoing Chithirai festival, the coronation ceremony of goddess Meenakshi was held at Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple on Tuesday night.
1 min
After patients say forced to buy clothes, GRH mulls selling dhoties and skirts
Following mounting complaints from patients who undergo surgery that they are forced to buy new clothes on the grounds of cleanliness, Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai is considering selling dhotis, shirts, and skirts at a subsidised rate through its medical college students cooperative stores.
1 min
Despite Fund Crunch, TN Ensures High GSDP Growth While Spending on Welfare
DESPITE inheriting an unenviable fiscal position from the previous AIADMK regime, compounded by the impact of Covid-19, subsequent natural disasters and the alleged discriminatory attitude of the Union government towards Tamil Nadu in releasing funds, the present DMK government has managed to maintain a growth rate higher than that of the national average while spending more on welfare as well.
2 mins
Election work should be top priority from now on
DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin told party cadres that election work should be the top priority in the coming year and exhorted them to actively work for the party's victory in 2026 polls.
1 min
Civil Defence Mock Drill in Kalpakkam, Chennai Port
UPON instructions from the union home ministry, a civil defence mock drill and rehearsal will be organised in two vital installations in Tamil Nadu — the Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu district and Chennai Port Trust — between 4 and 4.30 pm on Wednesday.
1 min
ED raids ex-environment dept officer under DVAC scanner
THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday launched searches in at least six locations in Chennai and one in Katpadi in Vellore district, linked to a money laundering case against S Pandian, former superintendent of Tamil Nadu's department of environment, who is an accused in a corruption case filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC).
1 min
Contract workers' strike cuts NTPL power generation down to 260 MW
Sources said all 1,372 contract staff have joined the stir, which reached its 20th day on Tuesday
1 min
Govt Doctors Demand Transfer Counselling
The Tamil Nadu Resident Doctors Association (TNRDA) has demanded the state government to hold transfer counselling for doctors serving in rural segments and for doctors who have been appointed to Medical Recruitment Board (MRB) 2024.
1 min
Ex-K'taka Minister Gets 7 Years in Prison in Illegal Mining Scam
CBI court convicts Gali Janardhan Reddy & 3 others in Obulapuram Mining Company case
2 mins
Guest lecturers boycott examination work, demand equal pay for equal job
ALLEGING that they were compelled by Government Arts and Science College principals to do exam duty without salary, guest lecturers have urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to provide equal pay for equal work as per SC order.
1 min
Another Anthem: Rhyme & Reason of a Resistance
EDAN means hunter in Malayalam. Recall that Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, once referred to as Ratnakara, was also a hunter.
3 mins
THE OPTIONS ON THE TABLE POST PAHALGAM
While the govt calibrates its response, some young Indians are trying to rescue Kashmir's tourist season. Kashmiris must show their usual support for the upcoming Amarnath yatra
4 mins
Draw up T'gana model on caste census: Kharge to PM
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urging him to draw upon the Telangana caste survey as the model for the caste census and have a dialogue with all political parties on the issue soon.
1 min
How do states differ in enumerating castes?
RESERVATION, one of the unique characteristics of the Constitution, has been implemented after rounds of debates. Instead of using any one-size-fits-all option, policymakers have accommodated state-wise specifications.
1 min
'Gaganyaan' mission has entered final phase: Singh
INDIA's maiden human space mission, \"Gaganyaan\", has entered its final phase and may become a reality in 2027 following years of dedicated efforts by the country's space scientists, according to Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh.
1 min
SC directs Maha EC to hold local body elections
Counsel argues for 3-judge bench citing ruling in Red Fort terror case
2 mins
Demand for Indian talent abroad huge: Jaishankar
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called upon Indians to be fully prepared to meet the huge demand for Indian talent globally.
1 min
CONCEPTUALISED AT WAVES, IICT SET TO DESIGN IIFT CURRICULUM
The Indian Institute of Creative Technology, a premier institution to be established in Mumbai, to revolutionize education in media, entertainment, and digital creativity.
1 min
India's water for country's interest: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier even the water which rightfully belonged to India went outside the country but it will now flow for India's benefit and will be utilised for the country.
2 mins
Clogged toilets behind diversion of AI Toronto-Delhi flight to Frankfurt
TWO months after a Chicago-Delhi Air India flight earned international notoriety due to blocked toilets, another incident occurred late last week.
1 min
Rahul meets family of Navy officer in Karnal
THE Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday met the family members of naval officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
1 min
Tight security on India-Nepal border in Bihar
BIHAR police have stepped up vigil in the Indo-Nepal border districts and around sensitive locations in the wake of tension at the international border with Pakistan following the Pahalgam violence.
1 min
14 Killed as Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Batter Gujarat
Downpour on the cards in isolated places
1 min
Chambal model to uproot Maoists in MP soon
More than two decades after special anti-dacoit informers played a key role in elimination of inter-state dacoits from the ravines of Chambal, Madhya Pradesh is set to replicate the same strategy to end the menace of left-wing extremism (LWE) in three districts bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
1 min
Pak cross-border terror hit as IEDs & hand grenades recovered in Amritsar ops
IN a major blow to Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, recovered a large cache of terrorist hardware.
1 min
Crackdown continues in Valley
Security forces on massive hunt for LeT terrorists after April 22 Pahalgam terror attack
2 mins
Potash reserves found, AAP govt says Centre discriminating on exploration
POTASH reserves have been discovered by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Fazilka and Muktsar districts of Punjab but are not likely to be harnessed for the next few years, prompting the AAP-led state government to accuse the Centre of adopting a discriminatory treatment regarding exploration of the mineral.
1 min
Trump and Carney Hold High-Stakes Meet at White House
Trump slammed Canada on Truth Social for effectively freeloading off the US just minutes before greeting the recently re-elected Carney
2 mins
Israeli Warplanes Bomb Yemen Airport in Sanaa in Reprisal Against Houthis
ISRAELI warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Houthis that targeted Israel's main airport.
1 min
Friedrich Merz wins in second vote for chancellor post
FRIEDRICH Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.
1 min
Paytm Net Loss Falls to ₹540 Cr; Revenue at ₹1,911 Cr
Paytm's parent firm One97 Communications on Tuesday posted its consolidated net loss for the quarter ended March 2025 at ₹540 crore.
1 min
HPCL Net Profit Up 18% To ₹3,355 Cr; GRM Decline
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) on Tuesday reported an 18% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹3,355 crore for Q4FY25 due to strong marketing margins.
1 min
FTA: Alcoholic bev industry raises concern
THE Indian alcoholic beverage industry has expressed discontent with the terms of free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, fearing that reduced import duties on foreign liquor could hurt domestic producers.
1 min
Bob Shares Closes Over 10% Lower on Muted Earnings
The share price of Bank of Baroda on Tuesday closed 10.3% lower after tanking 15% intra-day as the second-largest public sector lender reported a muted set of numbers.
1 min
Boost for labour intensive sectors
INDIA and the UK on Tuesday finally concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that had been under negotiation for the past three years.
2 mins
₹34k cr package for Internet in villages
INDIA is preparing a $4 billion (₹33,744 cr) investment plan to connect all the villages in the country with high-speed broadband, said Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday.
1 min
Midcap, smallcap stocks fall amid India-Pak tension
MIDCAP and smallcap stocks faced significant selling pressure on Tuesday, mirroring the broader market's decline as geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan remained elevated.
1 min
Social security rule to benefit IT staff
INDIA and the UK on Tuesday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) and a double contribution convention or social security agreement that will benefit the IT sector.
1 min
New RBI norms to hit growth of NBFCs' gold loan portfolios
THE recent draft RBI directions on loans against gold collateral, aimed at harmonising the regulatory framework across regulated entities, likely to hit the growth of pure-play gold loan companies.
1 min
Global capability centres to see average 9.9% salary hike in 2025 on high demand
The country's global capability centres (GCCs) are now emerging as employers of choice.
1 min
In my opinion, India shouldn't be playing Pak at ICC events: Gambhir
ADVOCATING a complete ban on cricketing ties with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said the national team should not be playing with the neighbouring nation till cross-border terrorism ends.
1 min
Want to make players feel wanted & take positive approach: New TN coach
FORMER Tamil Nadu player and former chairman of the state selection committee M Senthilnathan has been named as the head coach of the state senior men's team.
2 mins
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