The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - February 21, 2025
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - February 21, 2025
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February 21, 2025
Rekha hits the ground running
DELHI got its ninth Chief Minister on Thursday as Rekha Gupta took oath alongside six ministerial colleagues — Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar— at a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and a host of senior BJP and NDA leaders.
1 min
Don's remarks on USAID funding spark BJP-Cong war
US President Donald Trump's loaded comment during a recent summit in Miami that the $21 million USAID allocation given by the Biden administration to increase voter turnout in India might have been used to fund the campaign to get 'someone else' elected, on Thursday fuelled a fresh war of words between the BJP and the Congress.
1 min
Rising Costs Leave Kidney Patients in Lurch
Dialysis cost ranges from ₹20K-30K per month, placing heavy burden on families
2 mins
Sree Chitra Unveils Super-Specialty Facility, Building May Get New Name
The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has inaugurated a new 170-bed Super Specialty facility, which is expected to reduce the waiting period for patients looking for advanced treatment on diseases affecting heart and brain.
1 min
Health dept reviews disease prep amid rising heat
HEALTH Minister Veena George has instructed officials to ramp up vigilance against infectious diseases as the state experiences intense heat and the likelihood of intermittent rain.
1 min
Liquidator transfers ₹38.55 crore to Travancore Rayons accounts
The official liquidator has handed over a cheque of ₹38.55 crore as benefits to the employees of Travancore Rayons at Perumbavoor.
1 min
Father holds Thamarassery diocese mgmt responsible for teacher's death
SERIOUS allegations have been raised against the management of the Thamarassery diocese following the suicide of Aleena Benny, a teacher at Kodenchery St Joseph LP School.
1 min
₹10-cr relief for cardamom farmers hit by drought
The state government has allocated ₹10 crore as compensation for cardamom farmers in Idukki who suffered crop loss due to the severe drought last year.
1 min
IUML to raise concerns over Cong factionalism at UDF meet
THE Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second-largest ally in the UDF, will raise concerns over disunity within the Congress at the UDF meeting scheduled for next Thursday.
1 min
Bomb in luggage' remark costs man dear
A spur-of-the-moment irritated response by a passenger to the security officials that his bag contained a \"bomb\" when told that his cabin luggage was heavy cost a Payyoli resident dear as he missed his flight to Kuala Lumpur last evening from Kochi airport, besides being detained by the police.
1 min
HC Reviews Police Circular on Road Usage for Public Events
The state government has told the High Court that the state police chief has issued a circular directing all district police chiefs to ensure that roads are not fully obstructed during religious or national festivals.
1 min
ASHA workers from across the state hold 'Maha Sangamam'
THOUSANDS of ASHA workers from across the state gathered in front of the Secretariat on Thursday for 'Maha Sangamam'.
1 min
Kerala, TN, K'taka & TS adopt joint resolution against UGC draft norms
The meet passes a 15-point resolution, calling for the withdrawal of the draft regulations
1 min
Rooting For Distinct Branches On A Strong Tree
This wasn't the first time that the separation of powers was questioned while selecting the chief election commissioner. Where should the line be drawn, by whom?
4 mins
Don't Choke Education Budget To Enforce NEP
School education has been the subject of many disputes in India, particularly regarding what and how to teach.
3 mins
Return arms in 7 days or face strict action: Guv
MANIPUR Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday issued a seven-day deadline to people in the ethnic violence-hit state to surrender the looted weapons.
1 min
New protocols on crowd control in New Delhi station
The Delhi Rail Division of the Northern Railway has introduced a new safety protocol for platforms handling eastbound trains at the New Delhi Railway Station to prevent incidents such as the fatal stampede on February 15.
1 min
SC: Concerned over senior advocate designation process
THE Supreme Court highlighted several flaws in the current process for designating lawyers as Senior Advocates, referring the matter to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to consider the need for a larger bench to address the issues raised.
1 min
Drive against NCDs, common cancer launched
IN view of the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases, the health ministry on Thursday launched an intensified special campaign to achieve 100% screening of all individuals aged 30 years and above for diabetes, hypertension and other NCD diseases and common cancers.
1 min
After Allahabadi Row, Govt Comes Out With Stricter Norms for OTTs
Red flag after complaints against obscene, pornographic and vulgar content on platforms
1 min
No need to panic over recent drop in chilli prices: Naidu seeks Centre's aid
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that there is no need to panic over the recent drop in chilli prices and assured that he has discussed the matter with the central government during his visit to the capital.
1 min
₹1L cr Uttarakhand Budget to promote innovation, agri, connectivity and infra
THE Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government has unveiled a ₹1,01,175.33 crore budget for 2025-26.
1 min
Nashik court convicts Maha agri minister in document fraud case
A Nashik district court on Thursday sentenced Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate to two years in prison and imposed a fine of ₹ 10,000 in a 30-year-old fraud case involving the illegal acquisition of two flats under the chief minister's discretionary 10% housing quota.
1 min
5L new jobs, boost to farmers in ₹3.7L cr Gujarat Budget
GUJARAT Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai on Thursday presented a ₹3.70 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, offering a tax relief of ₹148 crore by reducing the stamp duty on mortgage deeds and the motor vehicle tax on Electric Vehicles (EVs).
1 min
Water diversion at pilgrimage site for commercial use in HP triggers row
THE Himachal Pradesh government's proposed nature park, which includes jacuzzis and hot baths in the Parvati Valley of Kullu's Kasol, is facing stiff opposition from residents.
1 min
Son locks ailing mother at home for holy dip
IN a disturbing case of parental abuse, a son locked up his 68-year-old ailing mother inside her home and went to the Maha Kumbh with his in-laws for a holy dip.
2 mins
China holds nuclear, biological, chemical drills using UAVs
THE Chinese military has conducted nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) drills using UAVs, robotic dogs and explosive ordnance disposal robots, official media here reported on Thursday.
1 min
5 Pakistan High Court Judges Challenge Recent Transfers in Supreme Court
The controversy over the appointment of judges in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) deepened on Thursday after five judges of the court challenged the recent transfers in Pakistan's Supreme Court.
1 min
Four bodies of hostages in coffin displayed in Gaza before handover
HAMAS on Thursday released the bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to include a mother and her two children who have long been feared dead and had come to embody the nation's agony following the Oct 7, 2023, attack.
1 min
China drills Asia's deepest vertical well in 580 days
CHINA's state-run CNPC claimed to have drilled the deepest vertical well in Asia, reaching a depth of 10,910 meters in the country's northwestern desert.
1 min
97 Migrants Deported by US Moved to Panama Jungle Facility
NEARLY 100 migrants deported by the United States to Panama have been moved to a remote facility in the Darien jungle where they will stay until they are moved to another country, Panama's security ministry said.
1 min
Govt Extends CEA's Tenure by Two Years
Amid speculation that chief economic advisor (CEA) to the government, V Anantha Nageswaran, might get a stint in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the government on Thursday gave a two-year extension to him as the CEA.
1 min
Freshers' hiring: IT sector seeing strong recovery
Ecom, tech, mfg, engineering & infra hirings go up
1 min
Shareholders Approve Demerger of Vedanta into 5 Independent Cos
VEDANTA LTD announced on Thursday that its shareholders and lenders have approved the company's plan to split into five independent entities.
1 min
Walmart-backed fintech co PhonePe begins process of listing on exchanges
FINTECH major PhonePe on Thursday said it has started preparations for a public listing on the Indian stock market.
1 min
EV policy: Deadline may be extended on Tesla's intent
A window of 120 days will be given to interested OEMs for applying
2 mins
We have enough cash to service debt: Adani group
The port-to-power conglomerate Adani Group said on Thursday its business achieved record pre-tax profits in the 12 months ending December 2024 and that they have enough cash to service debt obligations.
1 min
Burmans Finally Take Control of REL
AFTER a prolonged corporate battle between the former management of Religare Enterprises (REL) and the Burman family, the latter has finally secured control of the financial conglomerate.
1 min
High Five For Shami As India Win Opener
Veteran stars with ball while Gill hits ton as Men in Blue beat B'desh
3 mins
Jaymeet & Desai frustrate Kerala
A RESILIENT 72-run unbroken partnership for the eighth wicket between Jaymeet Patel and Siddharth Desai, following a commanding 148 from opener Priyank Panchal, kept Gujarat on the brink of a third Ranji Trophy final as they finished day four at 429/7 in response to Kerala's 457 after penultimate day's play here on Wednesday.
1 min
AI with Reduced Cost Is Good News for Companies
MALL language models (SLMs) are more cost-effective and the inference cost is much less than large language models (LLMs), says Balakrishna D R, aka Bali, executive vice-president and global services head of AI and industry verticals at Infosys.
3 mins
Food fest to raise funds for cancer patients
IN 1996, a compassionate initiative took root in Thiruvananthapuram when Santha Jose, deeply moved by the plight of underprivileged cancer patients at the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), resolved to make a difference in their lives.
2 mins
London-Edinburgh-London, via Aluva
This Super Randonneur of 2022, is gearing up for Britain's toughest endurance ride
3 mins
KUNCHACKO BOBAN EXCELS IN AN INTENSE BUT FORMULAIC THRILLER
After a riveting first half, the film derails a bit with its template approach but still has enough to grip one's interest throughout
3 mins
Mohanlal & Jeethu Joseph confirm Drishyam 3
SPECULATIONS about a third instalment of the Malayalam film Drishyam (2013) have been ongoing ever since the release of its sequel in 2021.
1 min
Jason Statham's Mutiny slated for January 9, 2026
JASON STATHAM'S new action thriller Mutiny, also starring Annabelle Wallis and Roland Moller, is set to be released on January 9, 2026.
1 min
Eriq Ebouaney Is Kabuga in L2: Empuraan
The makers of the Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, have been unveiling videos introducing supporting characters in the film each day over the last couple of weeks.
1 min
The Last of Us season 2 to premiere on April 14
THE SECOND season of The Last of Us is set to premiere on JioHotstar in India on April 14.
1 min
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