The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - February 20, 2025

The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - February 20, 2025

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February 20, 2025
Rekha Gupta to lead new Delhi govt
First-time MLA was a corporator earlier; to take oath of office at Ramlila Maidan today
1 min
DP World Employee's Timely Act Helps Locate Missing Student in Kochi
In an incident that put city cops on their toes, a 12-year-old girl who went missing after school hours was found after a tedious seven-hour search on Tuesday night.
1 min
Kerala ranked 2nd 'most welcoming region' in India
Ranking by digital travel firm Booking.com, based on over 360 mn customer reviews, comes as a boost for state's tourism industry
1 min
Friendly wager sets two young men from Kasaragod on 24-km 'marathon' sensation
A FRIENDLY wager between two friends turned into a social media sensation when Salman Faris, 19, and Sarwan, 20, of Maruthadukkam took on an extraordinary challenge - run 24 kilometres from Kundankuzhi to the Kasaragod Press Club.
1 min
State's Two Surviving Madhika Speakers Rue Intrusion of Vloggers Into Private Life
In 2024, Madhika, an almost extinct language spoken by only two people in Kerala, was introduced to the outer world.
2 mins
Conclave Calls for Quick Resolution to Cyber Attack Complaints
Social media backlash
1 min
Uphold SFI's legacy, CM advises delegates at state conference
INAUGURATING the delegates' meet of the SFI State Conference at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged student members to remain steadfast in upholding the organisation's long-standing principles.
1 min
Complete Redevelopment Work at Central Station in 2 Years: Union Minister
UNION Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V Somanna, inspected the facilities and development work at Thiruvananthapuram Central and South railway stations as part of his visit to the state capital on Tuesday.
1 min
Tourism dept's caravan park plan at Ponmudi hill station dropped
Project aimed to promote caravan tourism in state; dept failed to find suitable land for park
1 min
AICC secretary Mohan plays down controversy over TNIE article
Tharoor has not committed any grave mistake, these are interpretations, says Sudhakaran
3 mins
Thousands expected to take part in meet at Secretariat | Protest gains wider support | Finance department releases Rs 52 crore for two months' honorarium
FOR the past 10 days, an average of 700-800 ASHA workers have been staging protest in front of the Secretariat demanding an increase in their honorarium from Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000, complete removal of the stringent guidelines currently imposed on the honorarium, improved working conditions, a retirement benefit of Rs 5 lakh, to stop delay in payments, withdrawal of the order that mandates retirement at the age of 62 and to stop the imposition of excessive workloads.
3 mins
RSS Behind CITU Worker's Murder, Says M V Govindan
CPM state secretary M V Govindan reached Perunad on Wednesday to pay homage to CITU head-load worker Jithin Shaji, who was murdered by a group of eight people on Sunday.
1 min
Student Beaten Up by Seniors for Wearing Sunglasses in Koz College
A first-year student of Holy Cross College, Eranhipalam, Kozhikode was assaulted by seniors during the arts day held at the college.
1 min
MBBS student from J&K ragged in K'taka
AN MBBS student from the 2023 batch and resident of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir was allegedly ragged at Al-Amin Medical College and Hospital, Vijayapura.
1 min
Online fraud: Taiwan nationals sent to police custody
The Cherthala Judicial Magistrate Court on Wednesday remanded the Taiwan nationals who were arrested in the financial fraud case to eight days in police custody.
1 min
The Transformation More Women Teachers Bring
The participation of women in India's teaching workforce has seen a significant transformation over the years.
3 mins
How Good Data Sharpens India's Policy Approach
Over 75 years, National Sample Surveys have informed govt decisions with crucial insights. Their impact on employment, education and welfare schemes has been invaluable
4 mins
Biden Committed $20 Million to Promote Democracy in India
DURING the Joe Biden administration, the United States committed over $20 million to promote democratic participation in India.
1 min
Traditional medicine in WHO framework
How inclusion of traditional medicine benefits global health
2 mins
Kharge seeks to put poll defeat onus on leaders
IN the first meeting of party leaders after the drubbing in the Delhi assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday warned that top office-bearers would be held accountable for future election results in states under their charge and asked them to be wary of ideologically weak turncoats.
2 mins
Spike in USAID assistance for B'desh civil society in '24: Data
UNDER the Joe Biden administration, the United States has spent $1.89 billion on development aid to Bangladesh over the past four years, primarily through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), making Bangladesh the largest recipient of American assistance in South Asia, according to the US government data analysed by TNIE.
2 mins
Rahul's tweet on Shivaji birth anniv stirs row
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, stirred a controversy with his tribute on social media to Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary.
1 min
MANY PUNJABIS CAMP AT MEXICO BORDER
Many people from Punjab currently wait at the Mexican border, fearing arrest and deportation if they make the illegal crossing into the United States, according to Indian illegals who have returned home.
3 mins
Dhami nod to new land law to protect cultural identity
IN a significant move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday decided to ban land purchases by individuals from outside the state.
1 min
NGT slams UP govt over polluted Ganga, but Yogi says water okay to drink
THE National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday slammed the UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and the state government for failing to provide crucial data on faecal coliform levels and other water quality parameters of the Ganga and Yamuna in Prayagraj.
1 min
Brazil's Former Prez Charged for Coup, Plan to Poison Lula
Brazil's prosecutor-general on Tuesday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a plot that included a plan to poison his successor and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and kill a Supreme Court judge.
1 min
Swatting mosquitoes has never been remunerative - until now
Residents in a central Manila neighborhood lined up Wednesday, as dengue cases spike nationwide, to collect a bounty - one peso for every five mosquitoes, dead or alive.
1 min
Zelenskyy, Trump trade punches in nasty fight
Ukrainian prez calls Don out for succumbing to Russian propaganda
1 min
Asian deportees from US held in Panama
PANAMA is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under US President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organise a return to their countries.
1 min
Power sector needs $76 bn investment
THE country's power sector will need investment of 1.5% to 2.0% of its GDP to meet 2070 net-zero targets, says Moody's in its report.
1 min
US SEC seeks India's help to probe Adani case
THE US market regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is seeking the Government of India's assistance in its investigation of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani over alleged securities fraud.
1 min
Creditors take 99% haircut in Reliance Big insolvency
FINANCIAL creditors of Reliance Big Private Limited, formerly promoted by Anil Ambani, are set to face a 99% haircut as part of the approved resolution plan in its insolvency case.
1 min
Google Opens New Office 'Ananta' in Bengaluru
GOOGLE on Wednesday opened one of its largest offices globally- Ananta- in Bengaluru.
1 min
Hexaware Technologies shares zoom 8% on debut
HEXAWARE TECHNOLOGIES shares closed with a gain of 7.75% on debut after it got listed earlier at ₹745.5, at a premium of 5.3% to the issue price of ₹708.
1 min
Budget conducive for robust and sustainable growth: RBI economists
The Reserve Bank analysts have welcomed the measures announced in the fiscal 2026 budget as \"conducive for robust and sustainable growth,\" listing the consumption boost by way of raising the income tax exemptions limit and the many structural reforms, which all will go in augmenting investments in critical sectors, while rationalisation of taxes and expenditure will help the government maintain a stable macroeconomic environment.
1 min
Signs of promise despite loss for women
A YEAR ago, the Indian women's hockey side wasn't in a very good place.
2 mins
How Sam Ward retrained his brain to become England & GB's top goalscorer
WHEN Sam Ward doubled England's advantage in the third quarter against Spain in their Pro League encounter on Tuesday, one of his best mates, Ashley Jackson, grabbed his phone to send his younger compatriot a 'well done' message.
1 min
Focusing on grassroots to further Olympic glory: PCI chief Jhajharia
THE sun was beating down on the blue track relentlessly. If not for occasional spurts of cool breeze across the JN Stadium in Chennai, the temperature would have reached summer heights.
2 mins
Gujarat reply in strong fashion vs Kerala
GUJARAT'S seasoned batter Priyank Panchal played a solid knock, remaining unbeaten on 117, as the former champs reached 222 for 1 at stumps on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kerala, here.
1 min
Lanning, Sutherland help Capitals beat Warriorz
THE final Women's Premier League fixture at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara lived up to the hype as Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz in the last-over thriller by seven wickets to reach the second position in the points table.
1 min
Victory For Tree Walk
In a major victory for environmentalists in the capital, the citizen group 'Tree Walk' has succeeded in its campaign against the harmful practice of burning waste under trees.
1 min
The Pet Detective to release on April 25
THE PET Detective, headlined by Sharafudheen and Anupama Parameswaran, has been scheduled for theatrical release on April 25.
1 min
Steven Spielberg's Next Film Gets a New Release Date
EARLIER, we reported that Steven Spielberg is directing a new film for Universal Pictures. The latest development related to the project is that it will hit theaters on June 12, 2026, instead of the previously announced date May 15, 2026.
1 min
Mohanlal's next to be directed by Anoop Menon
IN A SURPRISE move on Wednesday, Mohanlal announced that his next film will be directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Anoop Menon.
1 min
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