The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025
Govt draws turf line on banning convicted MPs
The Centre on Wednesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing the demand for lifetime ban on convicted MPs/MLAs from contesting polls, saying the \"issue falls within legislative policy of parliament and not courts\".
1 min
South states won't lose seats due to delimitation: Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday assured the southern states that they will not lose even a \"single parliamentary seat\" due to delimitation and accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin of spreading \"misinformation\".
1 min
Shashi Tharoor a crowd-puller, says Thangal; MP endorses Sudhakaran
ON the eve of the crucial UDF meeting, which is expected to be critical of lead partner Congress over inner-party squabbles, especially post the Shashi Tharoor episode, Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal has endorsed the Thiruvananthapuram MP as a crowd-puller whose abilities should be utilised effectively by the front.
1 min
Kerala to formulate disaster management plan for tribal hamlets
IN a first, the state is set to formulate a disaster management plan, specifically for tribal hamlets.
1 min
Lost in liquor, found in poetry: Vinu's inspiring story of transformation
VINU Velashwaram, 45, a Kasaragod resident, has been alcohol-free for 25 years, having found a different addiction: poetry.
1 min
From Cricketing Outpost To Ranji Final, One Run At A Time
Kerala cricket's path towards future seems promising with strong systems in place and a rising generation of talents
3 mins
ASHA workers to intensify protest as support pours in
STEPPING up their protest, ASHA workers have called for a march from the Secretariat to the Assembly on Monday.
1 min
Majority not always right: Tharoor
Even as senior leaders in the Congress have banded against his recent remarks endorsing the LDF government, Shashi Tharoor MP has made it clear that he stands by what he said.
1 min
There is a growing disinterest in literature
THERE is a growing lack of interest in literature in the present times and writers have become cautious about it, poet Deshamangalam Ramakrishnan has said.
1 min
Lack of clarity over converted land mutation leaves applicants worried
THE revenue department's lack of clarity has left in pain thousands of applicants who have been waiting for months to complete the mutation process of the converted land they had bought.
2 mins
KSRTC staff dig up dumpyard, revive forgotten pond at Vizhinjam depot
30 employees pooled in money from their pockets and collected ₹80,000 to finish the job
2 mins
11 Killed in 54 Days: No. of Tribal Deaths in Jumbo Attacks Puzzling
Alcoholism, use of mobile phones blamed for increase in deaths; not practical to increase surveillance inside forest as settlements are spread out, say authorities
3 mins
Cong offers support to ASHA workers, to hold protest marches against govt
The opposition Congress has come forward offering full support to the on-going agitation by the ASHA workers with the party announcing a series of protests against the government.
1 min
NITC professor who praised Godse appointed dean; triggers row
The appointment of Shaija Andavan, a professor of mechanical engineering, as the dean of planning and development at the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) has triggered widespread protests.
1 min
Shivakumar new icon of Hindutva in Congress?
IS KARNATAKA Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar emerging as Congress' new Hindutva icon?
1 min
Plan set to bring out trapped workers in 2 days: Minister
DESPITE rescue teams making little headway in their efforts to save the eight workers trapped in the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday, five days since the accident, declared that a concrete plan of action is ready to bring out the workers within two days.
1 min
Antony Perumbavoor withdraws controversial FB post
THE dispute between the Kerala Film Producers' Association (KFPA) and leading Malayalam film producer Antony Perumbavoor seems to be coming to an end after the latter withdrew his Facebook post against G Suresh Kumar, the vice president of KFPA, on Wednesday morning.
1 min
Amid 'love jihad' outcry, Kerala turns refuge for J'khand couple
IN AN age when love has become morally compartmentalised and increasingly defined by social, cultural and religious norms, two love birds from Jharkhand fled their relatives and neighbours — and allegations of 'love jihad' — to get married in Kayamkulam, Alappuzha.
1 min
With new PCC chief, high command could push for change of UDF convener
UDF partners unhappy
1 min
Family planned to die by suicide, Afan tells police
Cops yet to confirm motive, cautious about Afan's claims as statements are inconsistent
1 min
THE WAY TO COUNTER RECIPROCAL TARIFFS
INDIAN manufacturing, already in a vulnerable position, is likely to be severely affected by US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
3 mins
Congress Forces A Reappraisal Of Coalition Dharma
The Delhi polls confirmed that Cong isn't a reliable partner. With INDIA in tatters and regional parties not ready to stay in the Gandhis' shadow, a non-Cong bloc can't be ruled out
4 mins
HC Orders Probe Into Tribal Land Deal In Gwalior-Chambal
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Ashok Nagar district collector to probe cases where lands belonging to tribals are being grabbed or disposed of by influential individuals.
1 min
Caution against earphone & headphone use
THE Union Health Ministry has warned of hearing loss associated with excessive use of earphones and headphones, especially by the younger population, asking the states and medical colleges to create awareness against its prolonged usage as it could lead to \"irreversible hearing damage\".
2 mins
Pig butchering scam: New cyber fraud to target youth, students, housewives
THE Centre has issued an alert against a new cyber fraud module called 'pig butchering scam' which has been targeting unemployed youth, students and those desperate for money, often forcing them into cyber slavery, officials said on Wednesday.
1 min
Tharoor likely to lie low at Rahul meet on Friday
MP to actively engage in party affairs till local body polls: Sources
2 mins
Centre asks MP govt to look into forest rights claims
THE Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has asked the Madhya Pradesh government to address complaints about a significant rise in rejection of applications related to community and individual forest rights claims filed through the Van Mitra mobile application, officials said.
1 min
Union Carbide: SC to Hear Plea Against Waste Disposal in MP
The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a petition challenging the transportation, planned disposal of the 358 metric tons toxic waste of Bhopal's defunct Union Carbide plant at a treatment-storage-disposal-facility (TSDF) in western Madhya Pradesh's industrial town Pithampur.
1 min
Uproar over Punjabi language in Class X board
A political controversy erupted in the state after the Punjab government and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday alleged that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had allegedly dropped Punjabi from the list of subjects for the Class 10 Board exams in the new draft norms while the board officials maintained that the list was only indicative and no subjects would be dropped.
1 min
7 new BJP faces in Nitish cabinet
BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expanded his cabinet, inducting as ministers seven MLAs from alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
1 min
Abhishek named in CBI chargesheet of job scam in Bengal
THE CBI in its third supplementary chargesheet mentions Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's name in the investigation into the teachers' recruitment scam.
1 min
Woman Raped Inside Bus Parked 100 Metres From Police Station in Pune
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a parked state transport bus at the crowded Swargate bus station in Pune, by a man with a criminal background.
1 min
66 Cr Take Dip of Faith in Sangam Water in 45 Days
AS the sun rays fell upon the waters of Sangam on the cool Shivaratri morning on Wednesday, the ghats already throbbing with activity, came alive again to the sound of conch shells, bells, Vedic chants and bhajans with a sea of humanity rushing to take a dip, the last of the six 'maha snans' marking the conclusion of the 45-day-long Mahakumbh—the biggest religious congregation on earth.
2 mins
Gujarat soars as India's bird capital, sets records in diversity, conservation
WITH an estimated 18 to 20 lakh birds thriving across its landscapes, Gujarat has cemented its reputation as a haven for avian life.
1 min
BJP's Bihar plank faces hurdle from Lalu's 'M-Y' formula, Bhumihar base
AFTER the BJP's success in Delhi assembly elections, its next major goal is to emerge as the single-largest party in Bihar polls due in October-November.
1 min
Hamas Says Will Hand Over 4 Israeli Hostages' Bodies in Private
Hamas will forgo its usual handover ceremony when it returns the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Wednesday night, with Israel expected to free more than 600 Palestinian prisoners in exchange, the militant group said.
1 min
US flight cancels landing at last minute to avoid hitting another jet on runway
PILOTS on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago's Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on Tuesday morning.
1 min
Need clarity on security guarantees, draft mineral deal not final: Ukraine
Full agreement could hinge on talks in Washington as early as Friday, says Zelenskyy
2 mins
Need 1.2-1.5 tax buoyancy for 6.5-7% growth
INDIA has to maintain a tax buoyancy in the range of 1.2-1.5 to achieve a growth of 6.5-7%, a EY report said on Wednesday.
1 min
Airtel in talks with Tata Group for merger of DTH biz
BHARTI AIRTEL, country's second-largest telecom service provider, on Wednesday said it is in talks with the Tata Group to explore a deal to merge Tata Play's direct-to-home (DTH) business with its subsidiary Bharti Telemedia Ltd.
1 min
Micromax to manufacture solar panels
MICROMAX INFORMATICS, the country's consumer electronics brand, announced its entry into the energy sector on Wednesday with the launch of a solar panel manufacturing venture.
1 min
Religare seeks removal of Saluja, Asthana from board
THE board of directors of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) recommended the removal of directors Rashmi Saluja (former chairperson) and Rakesh Asthana (former Delhi Police Commissioner) from the boards of subsidiary companies and committees, said the company in an exchange filing.
1 min
IndiGo to lease wide-body Boeing 787-9 planes from Norse Atlantic
IN its effort to broaden global presence, country's largest carrier IndiGo has signed another firm agreement with Norway's Norse Atlantic Airways for the damp lease of three wide-body Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
1 min
Lower risk rules for NBFC loans to free up ₹40k cr
The central bank lowered the risk weightage on banks' exposure to non-banks and micro-lenders from 125% to 100%
1 min
Wipro Announces $200 Mn Investment in Venture Arm
WIPRO on Wednesday announced that it will be committing $200 million to its venture arm, Wipro Ventures, in its latest round of funding.
1 min
Given a chance, ready to lead BFI: Vijender
AS the situation in the Boxing Federation of India gets more chaotic, Beijing Olympics and former World Championship medallist Vijender Singh has thrown his hat in the ring to contest the election.
1 min
Chelsea thrash Southampton; Villa suffer loss
CHELSEA demolished Southampton 4-0 to stay in the race for the top four of the Premier League, but Aston Villa's hopes of Champions League football next season diminished after a 4-1 defeat at Crystal Palace.
1 min
WPL: MI regain top spot
A massive partnership between allrounders Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews gave Mumbai Indians a clinical win against UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
1 min
MaleWar & Nair Power Vidarbha
A horrible mix-up between Karun Nair (86) and Danish Malewar (138 not out) denied the former a deserving century but their contributions took Vidarbha to a formidable 254/4 at stumps on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala here on Wednesday.
1 min
Hockey teams' progress card ahead of big 2026
THE lights have been turned off, the fireworks burst and the keys have been tucked away by the groundskeeper of the Kalinga Stadium.
2 mins
Punjab reveals a grand plan to revive tourism
Preserving Sikh heritage remains a priority, with restoration efforts underway at several historic places...
1 min
Singapore's Changi Airport unveils a new Fit&Fun Zone at T2
Spanning over 400 square metres, this innovative wellness space in Terminal 2 offers travellers interactive zones for relaxation, movement and play
1 min
Swift squad helps rescue kidnapped baby in 2 hours
A migrant woman from Bihar, visibly distressed, rushed to the Aluva East police station about 8 pm on February 15.
2 mins
Two KSFDC Special Screenings on Friday
Arik and Pralayashesham Oru Jalakanyaka—two films directed by filmmakers from the SC/ST communities and produced by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC)—will have a special screening at Sree Theatre in the city on Friday ahead of their release.
1 min
Yearning in verse
OME of the best classical love poetry in Indian history in pretty much all our languages, be it Tamil, Kannada, Sanskrit, are about missing the person you love when you are away from them.
1 min
Intention Matters When Telling Stories About Women's Issues
In Helen, you spent nearly half the film alone in a claustrophobic space. How was that experience?
8 mins
Karan Johar to produce Marco director Haneef Adeni's next film
HANEEF ADENI, known for directing the recent Malayalam blockbuster Marco, is all set to helm a new actioner produced by Karan Johar's banner Dharma Productions.
1 min
MOVIEMAKERS OF MALEGAON
MALEGAON is a fascinating city, fascinated with cinema. Situated at a distance of 280 kilometers from Mumbai, the dreams of its residents travel even further. In Superboys of Malegaon, the city's people, most of them employed in the cloth manufacturing industry, after the day's toil, rush to the dark of the theatre, finding both joy and solace in the bright lights of the big screen.
3 mins
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