The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - April 11, 2025
The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
Massive stir slows down waste-free campaign
AS WIDESPREAD protests emerge as a major roadblock to Malinya Muktha Nava Keralam, the state's flagship initiative that aims to make Kerala garbage-free by March 30, 2026, the government has decided to hold dialogues with dissenters.
1 min
Excise arrests stunt man for possession of ganja
THE excise sleuths on Thursday raided a hotel in Thiruvananthapuram where the artists working in a Malayalam movie were staying and seized ganja weighing 16 grams from the room of a stunt man.
1 min
40-yr-old Tamil Nadu native found guilty in Vineetha murder case
THE Additional Sessions Court has found a 40-year-old Tamil Nadu native guilty in the sensational Ambalamukku Vineetha murder case.
1 min
CM Intervenes to Address Bird Hit Issue at Airport
IN RESPONSE to the increasing incidents of bird hits posing risks to flight safety and operations, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday convened a high-level meeting to formulate preventive measures.
1 min
SFI Retains Kerala University Union Amid Violence During Vote Counting
SFI won 6 of 7 general office-bearer seats; KSU won its 1st general seat after over a decade
2 mins
MUDA scam: Lokayukta police accept explanations of all accused
THE Lokayukta police, who recently filed a closure report in the MUDA site allotment scam, seem to have \"accepted\" all explanations given by the accused, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
1 min
Efforts on to remove waste, says civic body
ADARSH HAD also ventured into paddy cultivation and duck farming, and established a biodiversity park on his 4.5 acres of land.
1 min
Dry day relaxations bring cheers; ₹50k licence fee may kill buzz
THE PROVISION in the state government's new liquor policy allowing hotels above three stars to serve liquor on dry days for weddings or international conferences has been welcomed by stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry.
1 min
Pallippad to US power centres: Malayali priest crafts high-profile career
IN A REMARKABLE achievement that has his hometown brimming with pride, Fr Dr Alexander J Kurien of the Kadackel family, in Pallippad, has been appointed to a prestigious role in the United States government.
2 mins
Nilambur bypoll: Cong in a catch-22 over candidate
WITH KPCC general secretary Aryadan Shoukath and Malappuram DCC president V S Joy emerging as top contenders for the Congress ticket to the Nilambur by-election, the party's state leadership finds itself in a catch-22 situation.
1 min
Missing' Nominee in Vet Varsity VC Panel May Start Fresh Guv-Govt War
Around 12 academics, most of them close to ruling dispensation, have applied for post
2 mins
Move to prohibit contests in CPI meets draws flak
CPI leadership's alleged move to prohibit contests in party conferences drew flak at the state council meet on Thursday.
1 min
Sidharthan's Death Case: 19 Students Expelled
The anti-ragging committee of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) has expelled 19 students of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, who are involved in a case registered in connection with the death of J S Sidharthan, a second-year student.
1 min
Eagle grabs hall ticket, drops it just before exam
TENSE moments prevailed at Kasaragod Government UP School on Thursday morning after an eagle snatched the hall ticket of a teacher who was appearing for a departmental exam for government officials.
1 min
Extradition May Shed Light on Rana's Kochi Visit Days Before 26/11 Attack
After his arrest in 2009, Kerala Police unearthed info that he spent nearly 24 hrs in the city
2 mins
Kerala's Drug Crisis: A Call for Collective Action
Drug addiction is as much a social and psychological issue as a medical one. Success in tackling it will require a united front from government, families and community leaders
4 mins
Pakistan backs off, says Rana Canadian national
JUST hours before Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, landed in the national capital on Thursday, Pakistan's Foreign Office issued a video statement distancing itself from him.
1 min
Miami to Palam on Gulfstream G550 with Bucharest stopover
A high-stakes international mission concluded with the arrival of Tahawwur Hussain Rana in India on Thursday evening, as a Gulfstream G550 aircraft carrying the key 26/11 Mumbai terror accused touched down at Delhi's Palam Airport.
1 min
NHAI put in place rating system for infra assets
THE National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a ranking mechanism to rate its infrastructure assets to determine their structural safety and look for remedial measures for their upkeep and regular monitoring.
1 min
120 Oppn MPs for repeal amendment to RTI Act...
OVER 120 parliamentarians from various constituents of the INDIA bloc, including Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, have written a letter to Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking the repeal of the amendments made to the Right to Information (RTI) Act through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
1 min
India, Japan to work on strengthening bilateral ties in tourism sector
THE fourth Joint Working Group Meeting on Tourism Cooperation between India and Japan held on Tuesday in the Capital saw the exchange of valuable inputs and discussions on new investment opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector between the two nations.
1 min
SC says will hear on April 16 batch of pleas over religious conversions
A three-judge Supreme Court bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan is scheduled to hear on April 16 a batch of petitions regarding religious conversions in the country.
1 min
Vaishnaw says RTI Act protects personal data
UNION IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified that personal details that are subjected to public disclosure under various laws will continue to be disclosed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act even after the implementation of the new data protection rules.
1 min
Will Never Allow Waqf Act to be Implemented in J'khand: Minister
As controversy over the Waqf (Amendment) Act rages on, Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari has defiantly declared that he would not allow the legislation to be implemented in the state at any cost.
1 min
C'garh gets 1st semiconductor plant in Raipur
INDIA'S first semiconductor chip manufacturer will launch a semiconductor chip and advanced packaging unit in Chhattisgarh's new capital city, Nava Raipur.
1 min
Poison plot in Surat diamond factory busted
In a horrifying case of suspected mass poisoning, unidentified perpetrators spiked the drinking water filter at a diamond factory in Surat's Kapdra area with a pouch of Cellophane—a toxic pesticide typically used to preserve grains.
1 min
BJP Will Launch Outreach From April 20 to Counter Oppn 'Misinfo' Campaign
THE Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) proposes a month-long nationwide campaign to counter the Opposition's alleged misinformation about the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
1 min
BJP-led Waqf Board, Omar govt at odds on Act in J&K
IN Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Waqf Board led by a BJP leader, is at odds with the elected Omar Abdullah government over the Waqf Amendment Act.
1 min
Security forces step up offensive, destroy five J'khand Maoist bunkers
IN a major breakthrough, security forces have demolished five underground Maoist bunkers in the Kalpaburu jungles, falling under Jaraikele police station in Chaibasa.
1 min
China seeks allies as Don raises tariffs, vows to fight till the end
CHINA is reaching out to other nations as the US layers on more tariffs in what appears to be an attempt to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat.
1 min
Defence chiefs from 30 countries meet for talks on Ukraine peace force
BRITAIN's defence minister on Thursday urged military leaders from around 30 countries to press ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police any future peace agreement with Russia.
1 min
Sudan Tells Top Court UAE 'Driving Force' Behind Killings
SUDAN told the International Court of Justice on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates was the \"driving force\" behind what it called a genocide in Darfur via its alleged support for rebels fighting the Sudanese army.
1 min
Russia, US swap high-profile prisoners amid tensions
MOSCOW freed a Russian American convicted of treason in exchange for a Russian German man jailed on smuggling charges in the US, a prisoner swap that was completed Thursday as the two countries met to repair ties.
1 min
US clarifies tariffs on China is 145%; EU pauses retaliation for 90 days
White House says the 125% is over and above the 20% already imposed by Trump earlier
1 min
Apple Sent 1.5 Million iPhones to US Ahead of Tariff Notice
Speedy transit
1 min
BlackRock Largest Investor in $750 mn Bond Issue by Adani
FUNDS managed by BlackRock, the global investment behemoth, emerged as the largest subscribers of Adani Group's $750 million private bond issuance.
1 min
India to gain if Apple shifts iPhone mfg from China
INDIA could be a major beneficiary of any move to shift iPhone production meant for the US to a cheaper destination, according to a Counterpoint Research report.
1 min
Markets May See Some Sparks on Temporary Halt in US Tariff
DOMESTIC equities are poised for a strong opening on Friday, buoyed by a global market surge after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to new tariffs.
2 mins
To defer wage hike amid macro uncertainties
TATA Consultancy Services will defer wage hikes for its employees due to macroeconomic uncertainty.
1 min
Term loan lenders sue Byju Raveendran in US court for $533 mn 'theft'
BYJU'S term loan lenders have filed a lawsuit against founder Byju Raveendran, his wife and co-founder Divya Gokulnath and Anita Kishore (former chief strategy officer) in the US Bankruptcy court.
1 min
Moody's Revises India GDP Growth to 6.1% for 2025
RATING agency Moody's has revised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.1% in 2025 from its March estimate of 6.4% as the threat of 26% tariff hangs over India.
1 min
PSUs Report Robust Performance; No. of Profit-Making Units Rises to 24
PUBLIC Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the state industries department have showcased impressive performance during the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to latest data.
1 min
Local lad Rahul, bowlers help Delhi beat Bengaluru
THE wizardry of spinners (Kuldeep Yadav, Vipraj Nigam) and KL Rahul's unbeaten 93 (off 53 balls) helped Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here. Delhi now have four wins out of four so far this season.
1 min
Dhoni is important for CSK: Clarke
DESPITE question marks over the batting order of the Chennai Super Kings, particularly with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former Australia captain and commentator Michael Clarke stressed the importance of game situations.
1 min
With Dhoni back as captain, CSK seek balance
Injury to Gaikwad leaves the five-time champions with little choice as they opt for the 43-year-old star mid season
3 mins
Sensational Barcelona Destroy Dortmund
ROBERT Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday.
1 min
Global PC shipments rise 4.9% in Q1 2025 amid tariff uncertainty
PERSONAL Computer (PC) shipments grew by 4.9% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2025, with global volumes reaching 63.2 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).
2 mins
NOW CHECK MOBILE NETWORK AVAILABILITY IN YOUR AREA BEFORE BUYING A SIM
Mobile users in India can now check which network technologies—such as 2G, 4G, or 5G—are available in their area before purchasing a SIM card.
1 min
Capgemini to Create Industry-Specific Agentic AI Solutions
APGEMINI will create industry-specific agentic AI solutions that are designed to handle customer requests across all communication channels—be it web, social or phone.
1 min
Organisations to use small, task-specific AI models more by 2027
By 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models three times more often than general-purpose large-language models (LLMs), according to Gartner, an American research and advisory firm.
1 min
Join the camp, fire like a pro
A six-day shooting training camp organised by the Thiruvananthapuram District Rifle Association (TRA) will be held from April 24 to 29 at the shooting range of Sai Krishna Public School in Neyyattinkara.
1 min
A breakthrough in the battle against Parkinson's disease
IMAGINE waking up each day when your body no longer obeys the mind. A hand trembles uncontrollably while reaching for a glass. Legs refuse to respond when rising from a chair. Words falter mid-sentence. For millions living with Parkinson's disease, this is an everyday reality.
1 min
Boxing Gets the Sweet and Simple Treatment
A laid-back coming-of-age sports drama with heart and humor, Khalid Rahman's Alappuzha Gymkhana shines in spirit, even if the writing plays it too safe
3 mins
Stephen Fry to star in Touche
ZACH GALIFIANAKIS has joined the cast of AMC's upcoming series The Audacity, a new drama set in Silicon Valley.
1 min
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