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In this issue

April 22, 2025

IAF officer alleges assault, biker arrested

In a shocking case of road rage, an Indian Air Force wing commander was allegedly attacked by a biker at Byappanahalli in Bengaluru on Monday.

1 min

'To be, or not to be TMC' is the big question before Anvar in UDF entry bid

P V ANVAR has to make a choice soon — to keep his Trinamool Congress (TMC) tag, or discard it.

1 min

Modi, Vance Hail Progress in Trade Talks

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President J D Vance on Monday hailed the significant progress in the ongoing talks for a fair and forward-looking bilateral trade agreement.

1 min

Digital Makeover: KSRTC Rolls Out Travel Card; Pax Info System Soon

The KSRTC is all set for a major digital revamp, promising travellers an enhanced user experience.

2 mins

80-year-old expatriate donates an acre to shelter 20 families

FOR V V Balakrishnan, an 80-year-old from Chalissery in Palakkad, the decision to donate an acre of land to shelter 20 families was not made on a whim — it was shaped by a lifetime of personal trials and deeply moving experiences.

2 mins

Sandalwood Trees 'Bloom' in Alappuzha's Thamarakulam

Around 8,000 sandalwood saplings were planted over the past two years by 25 farmers

2 mins

Amid negotiation talks, Muthalapozhi fishers call off protest

Discussion held with harbour dept officials ended with decision to cut open sandbar with 13-m width and 3-m depth to ensure operations during monsoon season

1 min

To Be Allowed To Sell Fish At Five Kollam Harbours

FISHERMEN from Muthalappozhi will be permitted to sell their catch at five harbours in Kollam district.

1 min

Vineetha murder case: Prosecution seeks noose

THE Additional Sessions Court will pronounce the quantum of punishment for the Tamil Nadu native, who was found guilty in the Ambalamukku Vineetha murder case, on Thursday.

1 min

Kudumbashree farmers to go hi-tech with K-TAP

AROUND 4.3 lakh women farmers part of Kudumbashree farmer groups in the state are set to embrace modern farming technologies thanks to the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K-TAP).

1 min

Hate to be in court, boy caught in divorce, custody battle tells HC

A NINE-YEAR-OLD child, caught in the middle of a divorce and custody battle between his parents, has submitted before the Kerala High Court that he abhors going to court and even hates the judges for having summoned him.

2 mins

Four Indian cardinals among 120 to elect next pope

Recall the pope's affection for India & their personal experiences with him: Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad to attend Papal conclave

3 mins

Global symbol of compassion: Amma

SPIRITUAL leader Mata Amritanandamayi has expressed sorrow at the passing of Pope Francis, remembering him as a global symbol of compassion, unity and service.

1 min

SC bins plea by Elstone Estate to halt land takeover

THE SUPREME Court on Monday rejected the Elstone Estate's petition challenging the Kerala High Court's order of acquisition of land for the rehabilitation of survivors of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala disaster in Wayanad.

1 min

CPM Drops Padmakumar From New P'thitta Panel

CPM district secretariat in Pathanamthitta was reconstituted on Monday.

1 min

CMRL Pay-off: ED Seeks Copies of Statements Given to SFIO

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money laundering aspect in the CMRL pay-off case, has approached the Ernakulam Additional Sessions Court seeking access to statements made before the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) by the accused, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T.

1 min

Chackai man cherishes crafting Nettoor Petti for Pope Francis

The news of Pope Francis' death came as a shock to traditional craftsman V V Suresh Kumar.

2 mins

Kochi police waiting for forensic report to quiz Shine Tom Chacko

THE Kochi police have decided to interrogate actor Shine Tom Chacko only after receiving the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report on the samples collected from him.

1 min

Teen sexual assault survivor & son go missing from govt home

A 17-YEAR-OLD survivor of a Pocso (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case and her three-year-old son have gone missing from the Sakhi Women and Child Protection Centre in Vellimadukunnu, Kozhikode.

1 min

LDF Govt to Highlight Development Achievements on Fourth Anniversary

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday inaugurated the fourth anniversary celebrations of the second LDF government, highlighting its developmental achievements.

1 min

Wife of slain ex-K'taka DGP held for his murder on son's complaint

Daughter also named accused, both suffering from mental illness, say police sources

2 mins

WHAT'S MISSING IN LOAN ALGORITHMS

Last year, the rate of defaults on loans intermediated by financial technology platforms rose.

3 mins

Why Trump's Best Card Against Iran Is Diplomacy, Not War

Despite their sharp rhetoric, Trump and Netanyahu realize that a third war in the region isn't in anyone's interest. A strike on Iran's N-facilities would be counterproductive

4 mins

Seek A-G nod to file contempt plea against Dubey

The Supreme Court on Monday told a lawyer, appearing for a petitioner, that he has to take the prior permission of the Attorney General (AG) to file a contempt petition against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his criticism of the apex court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI), clarifying that he need not seek the court's consent.

1 min

EC compromised, says Rahul on Maha poll in US; BJP livid

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission is \"compromised\" and claimed that there is something very wrong with the electoral system, citing the surge in the number of voters in the Maharashtra election.

2 mins

Pope Francis held India, PM close to his heart

S PM Narendra Modi rightly observed, His Holiness Pope Francis was a \"beacon of compassion, humility, and spiritual courage\" in a world fraught with conflicts, violence and despair.

1 min

Army on buying spree, inks ₹85K cr deals for arms procurement in '24-'25

THE Indian Army has worked out major procurement deals with an expenditure of ₹85,000 crore for 2024-2025, with a thrust on self-reliance.

1 min

Author Threatens to Sue 'Emergency' Producer Over Breach of Contract

COOMI Kapoor, a noted journalist and author of the book — The Emergency — has decided to take legal action against the producer of movie 'Emergency' (Manikarnika Films Pvt Ltd, a company owned by the family of actress turned politician Kangana Ranaut) and over-the-top (OTT) streaming service provider Netflix for alleged breach of contract, causing damage to her reputation.

1 min

'Need for relook at K'taka caste survey'

Former CM says the report, if accepted in the current form, will lead to polarisation & create tension in society

3 mins

Chirag ready to accept new role in Bihar, says MP

UNION Minister of Food Processing Industries and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has created a flutter in Bihar political circles by suggesting that he wants to return to state politics.

1 min

Flash floods leave behind trail of destruction in J&K

THE flash floods and landslides that killed three people left a trail of destruction in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, with affected people picking up the pieces and men and machinery deployed for restoration work on Monday.

1 min

Plot to attack Shah in pro-Amritpal WA group busted, 2 held

AFTER alleged screenshots of a WhatsApp group conversation in support of jailed pro-Khalistan leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh was leaked on social media, the Punjab Police on Monday registered a case and arrested two persons in the matter.

1 min

2 arrested in Odisha over murder of Murshidabad father-son in Waqf stir

IN a major breakthrough, two key accused in the brutal killings of a father-son duo in Murshidabad during the recent violence over Waqf (Amendment) Act were arrested by a joint team of West Bengal STF and Jharsuguda police in the early hours of Monday in Bandhabahal outpost limits here.

1 min

CM meets PM amid buzz over Gujarat cabinet rejig, change of state BJP chief

THE recent buzz surrounding the Gujarat Cabinet expansion and the new BJP state chief gained traction after Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.

1 min

In joint op, Meghalaya & Mumbai police bust criminal network; B'deshis nabbed

THE Meghalaya police, in coordination with Mumbai police, have busted a criminal network that not only facilitated the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals but also used their bank accounts — opened with forged documents — to carry out banking and cyber frauds.

1 min

Hegseth shared sensitive intel in 2nd Signal chat: NYT

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times and CNN reported on Sunday.

1 min

Church prepares for the last rites

WITH the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the Catholic Church enters a period known as \"Sede Vacante\" (Vacant See) during which a senior cardinal takes over day-to-day affairs until a new pope is elected.

2 mins

Vivo Takes Top Spot in Indian Phone Market in Q1

CHINESE mobilemaker Vivo grabbed the top spot in the Indian smartphone market with a 22% market share, shipping 7 million units in the first quarter of 2025.

1 min

PFC to declare Gensol account as fraudulent

POWER Finance Corporation is exploring various options, including declaring Gensol's account as fraudulent, due to alleged financial irregularities.

1 min

Airtel Adds 1.65 Million Users in Jan; Vi, BSNL Lose Subscribers

BHARTI AIRTEL, country's second-largest telecom service provider, gained the maximum number of 1.65 million customers in January 2025, followed by Reliance Jio, which added 0.68 million.

1 min

Cash burn to drop 80% in 2025: Unacademy CEO

EDTECH firm Unacademy, which aims to make the core business profitable soon, has seen major improvement in cash burn in its business.

1 min

Banks get breather on LCR until next financial yr

IN a big relief to banks, which have been facing liquidity issues, the Reserve Bank on Monday put off implementation of new tighter liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) to April 1, 2026.

1 min

Google Settles Smart TV Case, Paying ₹20 Crore; Bundle Service Not Must

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given a nod to the ₹20.24 crore settlement proposal of Google in the Android smart TV case.

1 min

Batters should convert starts into big scores: Ex-India pro Raju

FORMER India spinner and national selector, Venkatapathy Raju, echoed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's thoughts and insisted that adaptation is the key for the success in T20s. Punjab Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after managing to post a sub-par total on Sunday afternoon.

1 min

Sudirman Cup: SatChi Withdraw

INDIA's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Monday withdrew from the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals due to illness in a big blow to the country's prospects at the prestigious mixed team championship to be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4.

1 min

Fed Cup Athletics: Sachin, Pranav shine

THE 28th National Federation Senior Athletic Championship kicked off in Kochi with two meet records and a handful of personal best performances.

2 mins

Valverde stunner keeps Real in Liga title hunt

FEDE Valverde's superb 93rd minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the champions a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

1 min

GT's Top Three Show Up Once Again

GUJARAT Titans' top-three once again paved the way for the franchise to enjoy a win in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

1 min

My Dream Is To Act With Shah Rukh Khan

WITH several films crashing at the box office during Vishu, the spotlight was stolen by Alappuzha Gymkhana, directed by Khalid Rahman.

3 mins

Growing Up With Violin

TNIE speaks to 12-year-old Ganga Sasidharan, the violin prodigy who recently won the prestigious M S Subbulakshmi fellowship

1 min

EMBRACE THE UNIQUE

Managing Asperger's

2 mins

Into a vivid maze of adventure

(This economics graduate spends her leisure time preparing for the zombie apocalypse)

2 mins

Rani's Mardaani 3 confirms February 27, 2026 release

EXPRESS FEATURES

1 min

Money Gives You The Freedom To Experiment

Jaideep Ahlawat talks about going viral on social media, working with Saif Ali Khan on Jewel Thief, and what he would buy if he chances upon ₹500 crore

3 mins

First look of Mathew and Sreenath's Udumbanchola Vision out

THE FIRST look poster of Mathew Thomas and Sreenath Bhasi's Udumbanchola Vision was unveiled by the makers on Monday.

1 min

Krishand's Next Film Announced

The upcoming Malayalam film Masthishka Maranam (A Frankenbiting of Simon's Memories), written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Krishand, was officially announced via social media along with unveiling six first-look posters.

1 min

Biju Menon and Joju George to Lead Jeethu Joseph's Next

Jeethu Joseph has announced his next directorial venture, titled Valathu Vashathe Kallan.

1 min

Sandeep Pradeep to Headline Kishkindha Kaandam Team's Next

THE TEAM behind last year's critically acclaimed blockbuster Kishkindha Kaandam is reuniting for a new film, which was officially launched with a traditional pooja ceremony in Kochi on Monday.

1 min

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