The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - March 14, 2025

The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - March 14, 2025

Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Read The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram along with 9,000+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription View catalog
1 Month $14.99
1 Year$149.99 $74.99
$6/month
Subscribe only to The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram
1 Year$356.40 $23.99
Buy this issue $0.99
In this issue
March 14, 2025
Stalin Emerges as the Anchor of Opposition Unity
Telangana & Karnataka govts, BRS, YSRCP, BJD to attend Chennai meet on delimitation
1 min
Policy directive out to launch Nuclear Energy Mission
THE Centre has issued a policy directive to launch the Nuclear Energy Mission (NEM) as part of the country's energy transition efforts.
1 min
B'luru to host BJP nat'l executive council meet
THE BJP is likely to hold its National Executive Council meeting in Bengaluru between April 18 and 20, sources said.
1 min
Pricey Starlink to target niche customers
ELON Musk-led Starlink may target niche customers in India due to its pricing, which is significantly higher than the services provided by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.
1 min
Man hurt in barracuda attack during fishing expedition airlifted from Maldives, treated in Kochi
A MALDIVIAN national, who suffered critical injuries in an attack by a barracuda fish during a fishing expedition in his home nation, was airlifted to Kochi and successfully treated by Amrita Hospital.
1 min
Sanctuary for birds inside a university campus
A BIRD sanctuary inside a university? Kerala has that too.
2 mins
Thousands Offer Pongala To Attukal Devi
Anthi lights the hearth in the temple kitchen, his co-priest lights pandara aduppu, temporary hearth set up in the temple courtyard
3 mins
ASHA workers offer pongala in front of Secretariat amid protests
HUNDREDS of ASHA workers from across the state gathered in front of the Secretariat to participate in the Attukal Pongala, the largest gathering of women devotees.
1 min
ED Summons Radhakrishnan in Karuvannur Bank Scam
ENFORCEMENT Directorate has issued summons to K Radhakrishnan, MP, in connection with the Rs 100-crore Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam.
1 min
Orthodox Church objects to govt delegates at Catholicos' installation
AFTER a brief hiatus, the disputes between Jacobite and Orthodox factions in the Malankara church resurfaced with the state government's decision to send official representatives to Lebanon for the installation of Joseph Mor Gregorios, Malankara Metropolitan of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, as Catholicos.
1 min
HC directive to take stringent action against illegal flex boards
KERALA HIGH Court on Thursday declared that placing unauthorised hoardings, flags, festoons and other items in public places is illegal.
1 min
Health varsity rolls out palliative care training for faculty & students
IN AN EFFORT to address the challenges of a growing elderly population and to ensure the well-being of patients with life-limiting illnesses, the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and the Trivandrum Institute of Palliative Sciences have rolled out a programme to train the faculty members of government medical colleges in the state in palliative care.
1 min
TB Campaign Screens 53L People, Identifies Nearly 5K New Patients
The programme identified 68,180 people who are susceptible to the disease
1 min
Baby critical after shop dispenses wrong meds
AN EIGHT-month-old baby boy is in critical condition after being given the wrong medication by a pharmacy at Pazhayangadi.
1 min
UV Radiation Levels Spike in Palakkad and Malappuram Districts
WITH the state recording high ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels on Thursday, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has cautioned people against direct exposure to the sun between 11am and 3pm.
2 mins
K K Kochu, who fought for Dalit rights, dies
THE strength of Dalit writer and thinker K K Kochu, 76, who passed away here on Thursday, stemmed from his life experiences.
2 mins
THE CASE FOR LESS LEGALESE
The turn of the 18th century was a time of optimism and complacency in England.
4 mins
Reimagine Political System To Solve Delimitation Puzzle
We can't weaken the democratic principle of valuing all citizens equally, nor punish the south for better governance. A stronger Rajya Sabha and more decentralisation are better options
4 mins
Ayush ministry rapped for not utilising funds
What parliamentary panel says
2 mins
CBI Probe Into Officials' Role In Gold Smuggling
DRI recently arrested two, including actor Ranya Rao in Bengaluru
2 mins
SE Asia Network for emergency response mooted
'Early warning system'
2 mins
$1 bn fund to boost creators' economy
UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced a $1 billion dedicated fund to empower talented creators and boost the creator economy.
2 mins
House panel recommends timely construction of more FCI godowns
THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, has recommended measures to enhance the storage capacity of the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
1 min
Bilateral ties: India, B'desh naval forces carry out coordinated patrol
INDIA and Bangladesh conducted a naval exercise and coordinated patrol in the Bay of Bengal this week that provided an opportunity for both the navies to develop closer links in tactical planning, coordination and information sharing for undertaking seamless maritime operations.
1 min
Man, who went missing a month ago, found dead
ONE of the three tribal youth, who went missing under mysterious circumstances nearly a month ago from south Kashmir's Qazigund area, has been found dead.
1 min
Roadmap to Restore Peace in Manipur Implemented
The Centre is reportedly implementing a roadmap to restore peace in Manipur.
1 min
189 Mosques Come Under Tight Security Cover in UP
Hyper-sensitive
1 min
... in MP, youths asked to come home after prayers
WITH Friday's namaz and Holi falling on the same day, Muslim religious leaders asked the community's youngsters to directly go home instead of roaming after offering prayers.
1 min
Infra boom under Modi much more than previous govts: Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that infrastructure has surged under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the country having the world's second-largest road network, third-largest metro rail system, and fourth-largest railway network.
1 min
Bihar on high alert after spread of bird flu, stops eggs in mid-day meal
AMID the spread of bird flu in Bihar, the state government has issued a directive asking officials of the education department to halt the supply of eggs for meals being served under the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme to students enrolled in government schools.
1 min
Monkey menace: J&K farmers told to use alternative fruit crops, solar fencing
MONKEYS have been wreaking havoc on fruit orchards and damaging crops in Jammu and Kashmir, causing heavy losses to the growers.
1 min
Assam, Meghalaya fight it out on Byrnihat pollution
MEGHALAYA has virtually denied contributing to air pollution in Byrnihat, an industrial town on its border with Assam.
1 min
SpaceX Flight Trouble Delays Sunita's Return
A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts.
1 min
Putin backs call for Ukraine ceasefire but...
...Has serious questions about the 30-day truce proposal; Trump says statement promising but is not complete
2 mins
Don threatens 200% tariff on champagne, wine from EU
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
1 min
340 Pak train hostages freed, 25 bodies recovered
THE bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, killed in a train siege by separatist gunmen in Pakistan were retrieved from the site on Thursday ahead of the first funerals, officials said.
1 min
Million-year-old human fossil found in Europe
A fossil of a partial face from a human ancestor is the oldest in western Europe, archaeologists reported on Wednesday.
1 min
Forex kitty up by $15.3 bn, biggest rise since Aug '21
THE foreign exchange reserves, which have been falling since October as the RBI was defending the rupee, has recorded biggest weekly gains since August 27, 2021, jumping by $15.3 billion to touch $654 billion for the week to March 7.
1 min
Patanjali Acquires Stake in Magma General Insurance
Billionaire Adar Poonawalla's Sanoti Properties has approved the sale of its insurance subsidiary, Magma General Insurance Limited (formerly Magma HDI General Insurance Company Limited), to Patanjali Ayurved Limited and Noida-headquartered diversified conglomerate DS Group for nearly ₹4,500 crore.
1 min
Gold hits ₹89,450/10g; global rate crosses $2,990
DOMESTIC gold prices touched an all-time high of ₹89,450/10g, amid global clues—primarily because of the steep fall on the Wall Street due to the intensifying trade wars.
1 min
IndusInd fiasco: CEO made ₹100 cr in share sale
CEO Sumant Kathpalia and deputy CEO Arun Khurana sold shares worth ₹157 crore during 2023 and 2024
2 mins
Gensol approves ₹600 cr fundraising to pare debt
FACING rating downgrades and liquidity challenges, Gensol Engineering's board has approved fundraising initiatives totalling ₹600 crore to reduce debt and improve its debt-equity ratio.
1 min
Rangsons Aerospace raises ₹300 cr to scale operations
PRODUCT technology firm for aerospace, defence and homeland security Rangsons Aerospace has raised ₹300 crore towards expanding its operational capacity and drive growth into new business areas through strategic acquisitions.
1 min
K'taka, Maha, T'gana hubs for quick commerce jobs
WITH rapid expansion of quick commerce, hiring in the sector is also increasing as data indicates that Karnataka (20%), Maharashtra (19%), and Telangana (13%) are the primary hubs for quick commerce jobs.
1 min
Exporters asked to come out of protectionist mindset
AMID threat of reciprocal tariff, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has asked exporters to come out of their protectionist mindset and encouraged them to be bold and ready to deal with the world from a position of strength and self-confidence.
1 min
Lakshya stuns Christie, Sat-Chi concede match
INDIA'S Lakshya Sen stunned world no. 2 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in a superlative display to enter the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Championships here on Thursday.
1 min
Real Reach Quarters Amid Controversy
JULIAN Alvarez had his penalty in the shoot-out controversially disallowed as Real Madrid beat rivals Atletico to reach the Champions League quarter-finals Wednesday while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also advanced.
1 min
RO okays electoral roll without Thakur's name
IN another setback for former sports minister Anurag Thakur, returning officer for the Boxing Federation of India election RK Gauba, former Delhi High Court judge, has ruled that the Electoral College prepared and published by its president Ajay Singh is final.
1 min
Gujarat & Litchfield's dream run comes to end in Mumbai
IN the depths of the internet, specifically on Instagram, lies an account that identifies itself as a \"Fruit and Vegetable Shop.\" The bio of this account helps one make sense of that identification.
3 mins
Perks of the costliest IPL tickets: Hospitality, free jerseys and more
CSK & RCB yet to officially start ticket sales while DC will open their general sale on Friday
2 mins
Players to be penalized for age fraud
IN order to protect genuine athletes, the sports ministry has launched another set of code that can help curb age-fraud and uphold the integrity of sports competitions across the country.
2 mins
Need AI governance task force to reduce risk: Infosys Research
With many organisations transitioning from just AI experimentation to scaled deployment, there is a need to create an AI governance task force to reduce risk and also to improve accountability, said Infosys Knowledge Institute, a research arm of Infosys.
1 min
Google Unveils Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics ER for Smarter AI-Powered Robots
Google has launched two new AI models—Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics ER—designed to help robots think, move, and interact like humans.
1 min
AI can help you prepare for Zoom meetings
The next time you have a Zoom meeting with someone whom you have already interacted with in the past, Zoom's AI Companion can help you prepare for the meeting by looking at your emails and documents and summarise it for you.
1 min
Walking to Using Drones and Robots
KYE Air Mobility, a leading drone operator in India, has launched the country's first ever all-women drone delivery team.
2 mins
Nishagandhi Collective Celebrates Pongala in 'Signature' Style
AS the city streets filled with women preparing their Pongala on Thursday, about 100 volunteers skimmed through the crowd, their walkie-talkies constantly cackling.
2 mins
DESIGNS ON ART
The Sabyasachi Art Foundation has got off to a roaring start with the sell-out of all its paintings at the debut, and the only showcase by the foundation at Mumbai's Nilaya Anthology. A conversation with couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee on the painter he launched and the art in his life
5 mins
Malayali filmmaker scripts success in Tulu
AFTER bagging the award for the Best Feature Film in the Tulu language category at the 68th National Film Awards in 2022, filmmaker Santhosh Mada's debut work, Jeetige, on Wednesday marked yet another victory when it clinched the Karnataka State Award for Best Regional Language Film.
2 mins
'I Always Feel Like I'm Living Inside a Film'
Actor Anand Manmadhan reflects on his journey from a struggling actor to someone finding his footing in the industry, the performances that shaped him, the lessons learned along the way, and more
5 mins
June Diane Raphael Joins Legally Blonde Prequel Elle
JUNE DIANE Raphael has been added to the cast of Elle, the prequel series to the 2001 film Legally Blonde.
1 min
Obamas in talks to produce Tiger Woods biopic
AMAZON MGM Studio has acquired the film rights to Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played, Kevin Cook's book on Tiger Woods.
1 min
Apple TV series Shrinking adds Jeff Daniels to its cast
ACTOR JEFF Daniels has joined the cast of Apple TV+’s Shrinking for its third season.
1 min
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram is an English-language daily newspaper published in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is one of the most popular English newspapers in Tamil Nadu, covering a wide range of topics, including:
* Local news: The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram covers all aspects of local news in Thiruvananthapuram, from politics and crime to business and entertainment.
* State news: The newspaper also covers news from across Kerala, including government policies, development projects, and social issues.
* National news: The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram also covers national news and events, including politics, business, and economy.
* International news: The newspaper also covers international news and events, with a focus on South Asia and the Indian diaspora.
* Culture and entertainment: The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram also features articles on culture, entertainment, and lifestyle.
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and editorial independence. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in Thiruvananthapuram.
Subscribe today!
Cancel Anytime [ No Commitments ]
Digital Only