The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - April 22, 2025

The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram - April 22, 2025

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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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