The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - February 06, 2025

The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - February 06, 2025

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February 06, 2025
18 Non-Hindu TTD Staff Face Stern Action
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has barred 18 employees practicing non-Hindu rituals from all religious programmes and functions of the temple body until further orders.
1 min
Pollsters See BJP 'Capital Gain'
WITH the high-stakes assembly election in Delhi coming to a close on Wednesday, several pollsters predicted the return of the BJP to power after 27 years, with a clear majority.
1 min
India Is 2nd Largest AI Market: Altman
TWO years after dismissing India's AI potential as 'hopeless', OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday acknowledged that India has grown to become the second biggest market for his firm's flagship product, the ChatGPT, after the US.
1 min
Viyyur Prison farms success with 50-tonne veg harvest
BECOME self-sufficient and provide the inmates a chance to be with nature. Those were the twin aims when the Viyyur Central Prison in Thrissur began promoting vegetable farming with the support of the Kerala Agriculture University.
1 min
Game on! Vlogger's 'bald' pitch nets ₹50,000 advertisement contract
TRAVEL vlogger Shafeek Hashim's offer to turn his bald head into a billboard has found a successful bidder.
1 min
Air India's Kochi-London direct flight service may restart in next few months
AIR India is likely to restart its direct flights from Kochi to London within a few months after its service to the UK ends on March 28.
1 min
Are Jinn and Black Magic Real? Mujahid Groups Resume Fight
5 rounds of programmes completed by KNM Markazudawa and Wisdom Islamic Organisation
2 mins
Cabinet nod for health system improvement programme
THE cabinet has approved the implementation of the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme, backed by a loan of ₹2,424.28 crore from the World Bank.
1 min
Music school director's arrest brings out tales of decades-long harassment
He is accused of sexually abusing minors; Childline asked to provide counselling for students
1 min
Textbook on Diabetes Mgmt Released
CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday released a textbook on diabetes management, published by US-based Springer, a renowned medical publisher.
1 min
Tension at KU after SFI intensifies stir against VC
TENSION prevailed at the Kerala University's Senate House campus at Palayam here on Wednesday afternoon after police arrested SFI workers who were staging a blockade of the main gate.
1 min
Sidharthan case: Order to readmit students stayed
A DIVISION Bench of the Kerala High Court stayed the order of the single judge that had allowed the students accused in a case pertaining to the death of Sidharthan J S, a student of Government Veterinary College at Pookode in Wayanad, to continue their studies on the campus.
1 min
Remain vigilant against adulterated oil brands, Kerafed urges public
KERAFED has urged its customers to remain vigilant against adulterated brands with similar names and packaging.
1 min
State budget to have higher plan outlay
As per current estimate, aggregate plan progress by March-end will be lower than the 75.2% achieved in 2023-24
1 min
PVT VARSITY BILL KEPT ASIDE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSIONS
THE cabinet has reportedly kept aside for further discussions a draft bill allowing private universities to function in the state.
1 min
UDF prepares ground for LSG poll with High Range protection rally
THE UDF's nine-day 'High Range protection rally', which began from Irikkur in Kannur on January 25 and concluded at Amboori in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, has put the opposition one foot ahead of the ruling LDF and BJP.
2 mins
Pig Farms Relocating to T'Puram as TN Intensifies Surveillance
Intensified border checking by Tamil Nadu coupled with interventions by the Tamil Nadu High Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) have left the local bodies in Kerala grappling with waste management.
1 min
Charitable organisations also fell into scamster's trap, lost crores of rupees
Anandhu Krishnan's modus operandi
2 mins
CSR Fund Scam to Surpass ₹1,000 Cr
Complaints pour in, around 1,000 received from Muvattupuzha region & Kannur city limits
2 mins
Can Myanmar's Many Parts Make It Whole Again?
British policies accentuated divisions among the country's communities. Allegiances have shifted since then, but the schisms haven't healed. The junta is taking advantage now
4 mins
CRPF: STRETCHING THIN TO PROTECT & SERVE
The induction of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) into more and more VVIP/VIP security duties has created skepticism in the minds of at least some concerned internal security experts.
3 mins
5 recommended as permanent judges in HCs
THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday sought an action taken report from the Maharashtra DGP on the casting couch incidents in the Hindi film industry.
2 mins
Need for reformed multilateralism, Jaishankar tells UNGA president
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Wednesday in New Delhi.
1 min
Adventure sports safety aspect key: House panel
REFERRING to the rise in accidents related to adventure sports in the country, a parliamentary committee has recommended that the ministry of tourism introduces a centralised licensing framework for adventure tour operators.
1 min
Kharge's 'tera baap...' jibe at ex-PM's son stokes uproar
THE Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed an unusual exchange when Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar - the son of former prime minister Chandra Shekhar - for interrupting his speech.
2 mins
Step up anti-terror ops, says Shah
Home minister reviews J&K security, reaffirms govt commitment to achieve 'zero infiltration'
2 mins
4 HD versions of DD channels added to mandatory list for cable operators
THE local cable operators (LCO) will have to carry four new channels of Doordarshan (DD) as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has modified the list of mandatory channels.
1 min
More cheetah cubs released in wild at Kuno
IN a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday.
1 min
In a 1st after UCC, live-in couple gets legal stamp
IN a groundbreaking development, Uttarakhand has officially recognised one of three applications for registration of live-in relationships under the newly implemented Uniform Civil Code.
2 mins
Deported Indians had entered US via Mexican border
THE 104 Indian nationals deported on Wednesday aboard a US military flight were those who had entered the US through the Mexican border into Texas, sources said.
1 min
On caste survey, Rahul tries to sell Telangana model in Bihar
THE leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged silence on the caste census issue while replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha.
1 min
Flutter After Vulture With Camera Spotted in Maoist-Affected Kanker
A vulture fitted with an electronic device containing a camera and transmitter was sighted in a Maoist-affected area of Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, raising concerns and curiosity among locals and security forces.
1 min
Huge loans, land loss in pursuit of American dream a nightmare now
THE families of illegal Indian immigrants deported back on Wednesday had taken loans and sold their lands or homes to send their wards to the United States, and they are now worried about how to repay the vast amounts.
2 mins
Over 65% voting recorded in Milkipur by-election, surpasses 2022 turnout
THE bypoll to Milkipur assembly constituency under Faizabad parliamentary segment broke all previous records since independence with 65.25 per cent voters exercising their franchise till 5 pm on Wednesday.
1 min
US pulls out of UNHRC, to review ties with UNESCO
PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council, prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
1 min
Google drops pledge to not use AI for weapons
GOOGLE on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.
1 min
Don's Gaza Solution: Let Us Own That Piece Of Land
Wants 'long-term ownership' to turn war-torn strip into a riviera for 'people of world'
2 mins
Gold demand up 5% to 803 tonne in 2024 amid trade war
DESPITE the yellow metal rallying by over 22%, the country consumed an additional 802.8 tonne of gold in 2024, up 5% over the previous year.
1 min
Swiggy Loss Up at ₹799 Cr; Co's Revenue Surges 31%
FOOD delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday reported a net loss of ₹799 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024, compared to ₹575 crore loss it had reported in the year-ago period.
1 min
Korean carmaker Kia under govt lens in tax evasion case
AFTER Volkswagen, South Korean automaker Kia has come under Indian authority's lens for evading taxes.
1 min
Ananya Birla to enter beauty, personal care mkt
Co to launch range of personal care products
1 min
Carlyle-backed Hexaware to launch ₹9,500 cr IPO next week
AMERICAN private equity major Carlyle-promoted Hexaware Technologies is launching the country's largest-ever IPO in the IT services & enterprise technology space next week.
1 min
Kalyan's 'Crafting Futures' to improve livelihood of artisans
LEADING jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers announced the launch of 'Crafting Futures', a transformative CSR initiative and a cornerstone of its brand philosophy.
1 min
Analysts See 25 bps Policy Rate Reduction by RBI Panel
Tight fiscal stance, lower inflation hope to open path for rate cuts
2 mins
Rupee declines 39 paise to 87.50 on rate cut bets
The rupee on Wednesday declined nearly 39 paise to 87.50 against the dollar as traders are expecting the first repo rate cut in nearly five years on Friday.
1 min
Atletico Madrid in Copa semis
ATLETICO Madrid coach Diego Simeone's son, Giuliano, scored two early goals as the team eased into the Copa del Rey semifinals with a 5-0 home victory over Getafe on Tuesday.
1 min
Referee Srinath, umpire Menon opt to skip CT
NOT only ICC Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon, match referee Javagal Srinath is also set to skip the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.
2 mins
England looking to begin series with same aggressive approach
JUST as head coach Brendon McCullum dispersed the England team huddle at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur on a hot Wednesday afternoon, an already padded-up Harry Brook walked straight to the batting nets outside.
2 mins
Markram's industry powers SEC
DEATH, taxes and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) finding a way. Or something like that.
2 mins
National Games: Suruchi strikes gold as Haryana dominate 10m air pistol event
HARYANA'S Suruchi won the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol shooting competition with a remarkable score of 245.7 at the National Games here on Wednesday.
1 min
Stalking case, parents' tears spur launch of 'Urappu@School' initiative
Vaibhav wondered why they hadn't first approached the nearby police station. Mini's response was firm yet heartfelt: 'We have lost trust in local police stations. Filing a complaint there might worsen the situation. We have heard that you are an impartial officer. That's why we thought of directly approaching you.'
1 min
Posh Act awareness class @ Technopark
EVEN after 12 years since the enactment of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (Posh) Act, awareness about the law remains limited among women employees in many establishments, P Satheedevi, chairperson of the Kerala Women's Commission, has said.
1 min
ART OF THE SLOW
Ahead of Aman Poddar's solo exhibition, a showcase of handcrafted jewellery collection and watercolour paintings, a conversation with the artist on why slowness is integral to his creative process
4 mins
Sikandar Kher joins Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis
EXPRESS FEATURES
1 min
James Franco, Tiffany Haddish and Christopher Meloni to star in Toad
ADAM RIFKIN is directing a comedy film titled Toad, starring Katt Williams, Craig Robinson, Oliver Wyman, and James Paxton.
1 min
Jackson & Diggs to lead a new hitman thriller
SAMUEL L. JACKSON, known for his role as Nick Fury in Marvel films, is all set to star alongside rapper and musician Daveed Diggs in a new hitman thriller from director Ernest Dickerson.
1 min
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