The New Indian Express Thrissur - February 07, 2025
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February 07, 2025
Now, Glitches Delay Undocking of Spadex
TECHNICAL issues have erupted on the Indian Space Research Organisation's first Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, with the two spacecraft, SDX-01 and SDX-02, unable to undock.
1 min
US Govt's SOP, says Centre amid outrage over cuffing
Jaishankar says engaging US to ensure deportees aren't mistreated
1 min
One dies in steam boiler explosion at Kochi eatery
ONE worker died and four others suffered grievous burn injuries in a massive steam boiler explosion at an eatery in Kaloor, Kochi, on Thursday evening.
2 mins
Protests on draft rules grow, UGC extends its deadline for feedback
AMIDST political slugfest over the revised UGC draft regulations on the appointment of faculty and academic staff in universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday extended the deadline for public feedback on them to February 28.
1 min
Congress has history of handcuffing opponents, curbing free speech: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a broadside against the Congress during his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha.
1 min
Blast at Kaloor happened before rush hour, minimising casualties
Bereaved kin entitled to ₹25 lakh compensation but hardly get even death certificate, says CMID; both employers and state responsible for providing adequate compensation
3 mins
Vaikom to be state's 1st fully solar ferry terminal
THE VAIKOM terminal will soon become the first fully solar-powered ferry terminal in the state, thanks to the Kerala State Water Transport Department (SWTD)'s ambitious project to convert half of its fleet into solar-powered vessels.
2 mins
Illegal Bangla migrants using hawala channels to send money home: Cops
THE RECENT arrests of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Ernakulam district have drawn authorities' attention to various hawala channels in operation for sending money from India to Bangladesh.
1 min
Committed to uplifting ST towards self-sufficiency
SCHEDULED Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Welfare Minister O R Kelu has reaffirmed the government's dedication to empowering scheduled tribes in Kerala to achieve self-sufficiency.
1 min
Farm fests will be held across state to promote modern farming practices: Min
AGRICULTURE Minister P Prasad has announced that festivals will be organised in all government farms across Kerala to promote modern farming practices.
1 min
Koorkkenchery-Kuruppam road: Corruption allegations spark row
Corporation's decision to concrete without widening the road has drawn sharp criticism
1 min
Biological father seeks detailed probe
IN A LATEST development in the death of Mihir Ahammed, the 15-year-old's father has demanded a comprehensive probe into his son's death.
1 min
UDF in spot after LoP's remark on 2011 poll victory
V D Satheesan has been left with his foot in his mouth after the Leader of Opposition credited CPM's kindness for the UDF forming the government in 2011.
1 min
Cong has no chief minister candidate, says Satheesan
HOURS AFTER a public discussion started over prospects of senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala becoming the future CM candidate of the UDF, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has come out with an open statement that in Congress there are no CM candidates.
1 min
Budget: Stakeholders call for strategic overhaul to woo tourists
Stress need for enhanced infrastructure at major tourist destinations, say state losing its competitive edge due to poor waste management and hygiene issues
3 mins
Chandy-Satheesan fight intensifies
THE RIFT between Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen continues unabated, creating friction in the already factionalised Congress politics.
1 min
NGO Association splits
The factional feud in the Congress has found its ripples in its service association too, as the pro-Congress Kerala NGO Association split into two on Thursday.
1 min
HC restraints police from arresting Congress leader
KERALA High Court on Thursday directed the police not to arrest till February 17, Congress leader Laly Vincent, seventh accused in a case relating to the CSR fund scam where crores were swindled by prime accused Anandhu Krishnan, who promised two-wheelers (scooters) to women at half the market price.
1 min
Film bodies announce strike from June 1
PROTESTING against the huge loss and the crisis the Malayalam film industry is going through, film bodies on Thursday decided to go on a strike from June 1, demanding a relaxation in entertainment tax and a salary cut by the actors.
1 min
No links with scamster, says Radhakrishnan
'SIGN collaborated in the project as part of social service initiatives'
2 mins
Siblings abducted from school, girl raped; accused arrested
IN A shocking incident, an eight-year-old schoolgirl from Muddamguddi village, Manvi taluk in Raichur district, was allegedly abducted from her school by a man from the same village, and raped on Wednesday.
1 min
Planning Social Security Cover For Gig Workers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's mention of online platform workers' welfare in her budget speech has brought cheers to this new-age workforce as well as policymakers.
3 mins
MoD signs ₹10K cr ammunition deal for Pinaka system
THE Ministry of Defence on Thursday inked contracts worth ₹10,147 crore with Economic Explosive Limited, as well as Munitions India Limited for procuring Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type-1 and High Explosive Pre Fragmented (HEPF) Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets, respectively, for the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
1 min
Army's Modernisation Plan Picks Pace
250 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters will replace the ageing fleet and increase operational capabilities
2 mins
Staff crunch in Lalit Kala, Sangeet Natak Academy
Manpower Shortage
2 mins
Rajnath, Hegseth Discuss Cooperation in Operations, Intelligence & Logistics
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday congratulated Pete Hegseth, in a first telephonic conversation after his confirmation as the US Secretary of Defense.
1 min
Deepika, Mary Kom to join Pariksha Pe Charcha
A host of prominent personalities
2 mins
Hike in material prices, GST jacks up new Parliament building cost, LS told
THE construction of the new Parliament building and Vice-President Enclave saw cost escalation due to rising prices of essential materials like steel and cement, and hike in wages and GST rates, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
1 min
Handcuffed & chained in the sky for 40 hours
104 illegal immigrants deported from US in C-17 Globemaster say not allowed to move an inch from seats throughout the long journey
2 mins
House adjourned as Cong leads Oppn charge against govt
The Lok Sabha witnessed adjournments and ruckus on Thursday as the Opposition demanded a discussion over the deportation of Indians illegally living in the US.
1 min
India on list of ‘uncooperative’ countries in US
LAST December, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Department of Homeland Security added India to its list of ‘uncooperative’ countries, intensifying the Trump administration’s focus on nations like Cuba, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and Venezuela.
1 min
Biren takes holy dip at Sangam, calls for peace ahead of House session
AHEAD of Manipur Assembly session, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday took a holy dip at Prayagraj and prayed for peace in the state and country.
1 min
JD(U) seeks probe into charitable foundation funds to PK's Jan Suraj
BIHAR chief minister Nitish Kumar's JD (U) on Thursday accused Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor of financing his party through funds from a charitable company in contravention of the law and demanded a probe.
1 min
Our policy to execute immigration laws against all removable aliens: US
THE United States embassy said that enforcing immigration laws was imperative for American national security even as Chief of US Border Patrol Michael W Banks put out a video showing Indian illegals being deported in shackles, which sparked an uproar in parliament.
1 min
After 23-km chase, Army kills driver for jumping checkpost in Baramulla
AFTER 23-km chase, a truck driver was shot dead by army for allegedly jumping their check post in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
2 mins
Guatemala to Accept US Deportess After El Salvador
GUATEMALAN President Bernardo Arvalo said on Wednesday his country will accept migrants from other countries who are being deported from the United States, the second deportation deal that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reached during a Central America trip that has been focused mainly on immigration.
1 min
Israel prepares for voluntary Gaza emigration amidst global outrage
Trump claims Netanyahu would handover Gaza to the US after the war for redevelopment
2 mins
Don signs order barring transgender athletes from girls' & women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
1 min
Beijing Protests Naval Drills Near Philippines
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints from Beijing, which claims the entire South China Sea and accuses Manila of colluding with others to destabilize the region.
1 min
Airtel net profit up 505% to ₹14,781 cr; ARPU rises to ₹245
BHARTI AIRTEL, country's second-largest telecom service provider, reported a 505% surge in net profit, reaching ₹14,781 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.
1 min
Zomato Changes Name to Eternal After Board's Nod
FOOD tech company Zomato has officially rebranded as Eternal, following approval from its board.
1 min
India, South Asia to receive 2,835 planes in 20 years: Boeing
INDIAN and South Asian airlines are expected to add 2,835 new commercial aircraft to their fleets over the next 20 years to meet the rising demand for air travel, US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said on Thursday.
1 min
EPFO settles 5 cr claims worth over ₹2L cr in FY25
THE Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed over 5.08 claims, for the first time, amounting to ₹2,05,932.49 crore in FY25.
1 min
Cognizant Q4 net profit declines 2% to $546 million
COGNIZANT on Thursday reported a 2.1% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the quarter ended December 2024 to $546 million compared to $558 million in the year-ago period.
1 min
SBI profit up 84% at ₹16,891 cr on low-base
NII rises 4.09% to ₹41,446 cr; loan loss provisions come down by 31.2% to ₹2,305 crore YoY and 36.52% sequentially
2 mins
Akasa Air secures fresh funding from Azim Premji and Ranjan Pai
AKASA AIR on Thursday said that it has signed agreements with marquee investors to infuse fresh capital into the airline.
1 min
Telcos Raised Tariff Due to Investment Made for 5G Service Rollout: Scindia
COMMUNICATION minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said a 10% increase in mobile phone tariff by telecom service providers (TSPs) was because of the investment made in the rollout of 5G in the country.
1 min
Fortis deal: IHH seeks ₹10,930 cr from Daiichi
MALAYSIA'S IHH Healthcare is seeking up to ₹10,930 crore ($1.25 billion) in damages from Japan's Daiichi Sankyo for its involvement in Fortis Healthcare deal, the company said on Thursday.
1 min
Ramkumar-Saketh duo storms into semifinals
ONCE again the Indian players gave a brilliant display in the doubles segment as the duo of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth, the second seeds, and defending champions Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni, the third seeds, moved into the semifinals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Thursday.
1 min
Newcastle Beat Arsenal to Enter League Cup Final
NEWCASTLE are back in the English League Cup final for another chance to end their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
1 min
Navy's Niraj upstages Oly medallist
INDIAN Navy's Niraj Kumar stunned Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kumar and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar to win gold in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 positions event at the National Games here on Thursday.
1 min
Firms Aware of Environmental Footprint of Gen AI
More than half recognise that including sustainability as a key criterion in vendor selection for all generative AI-related requirements would reduce environmental footprint.
2 mins
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