The New Indian Express Tiruchy - February 11, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy - February 11, 2025
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In this issue
February 11, 2025
Hectic parleys in Manipur as BJP scouts for Biren successor
A day after Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister, BJP's Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held a series of closed-door meetings in Imphal in an effort to identify a successor.
1 min
Sonia's push for population census
IN her first intervention in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session on Monday, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi strongly emphasised the need for a population census at the earliest.
1 min
Don hints at new tariffs ahead of Modi's US visit
Trump likely to announce additional 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
1 min
12-yr-old dies after fainting in school
A 12-year-old girl student died after fainting at the Government Higher Secondary School at Pallathur.
1 min
'Honour killing': HC allows 2nd autopsy of Dalit
The Madurai Bench of the Madras HC on Monday permitted re-postmortem of the body of a Dalit youth, who was found dead in a waterbody on January 15, after his parents filed a plea alleging that their son was a victim of 'honour killing'.
1 min
55-Year-Old Captive Elephant Dies in Ulanthy Forest Range
A 55-year-old captive elephant, Ramu, died at Varagaliyar camp in Ulanthy forest range in Pollachi forest division of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) on Monday.
1 min
Thiruparankundram: Mutt moves HC, demands Jain site status for hill
SWASTHI Shri Laxmisena Bhattarak Bhattacharya Maha Swamigal of Sri Jina Kanchi Jain Mutt in Villupuram filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, seeking direction to declare the Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai as 'Samanar Kundru' and forbear any activity in the hill that are against Jain principles.
1 min
Veerappan's kin wants ₹20 lakh for 'custodial death', court junks plea
THE Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the son of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's brother-in-law G Arjunan seeking a ₹20 lakh compensation for the alleged custodial death of his father.
1 min
As TN officials tighten grip, monkey smuggling jumps over to Andamans
In a first, Customs at Port Blair airport seizes eight exotic monkeys from 2 Tamil-origin men
2 mins
Govt staff hold sit-in for old pension scheme
Members of the Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association (TNGEA) staged a 24-hour sit-in protest in Thanjavur on Monday, demanding the re-introduction of the defined benefit pension scheme in place of the new contributory pension scheme (NPS).
1 min
PMK advocates forum plans protest seeking caste census
PMK-affiliated Advocates Forum for Social Justice, along with various caste-based organisations, has announced a massive protest in Chennai, urging the state government to conduct a caste census. They argue such a survey is essential to ensure equitable reservation for all communities based on their population.
1 min
From 3K MW this month, TN power deficit may touch 4.7K MW in April
THE state's electricity demand during evening peak hours stands at 18,600 MW in February, while the available supply is only 15,646 MW, a deficit of 2,954 MW, as per the Central Electricity report.
1 min
Despite Erode loss, Seeman says Periyar jibe just a start
NTK chief coordinator Seeman has once again targeted Dravidian ideologue Periyar EV Ramasamy.
1 min
VCK seeks independent inquiry commission to probe Vengaivayal
VIDUTHALAI Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to constitute an independent one-member inquiry commission, led by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge, to probe into the Vengaivayal issue.
1 min
Kerala Govt Approves Bill to Permit Private Universities
OVERCOMING the opposition from within the ruling LDF, the Kerala government has cleared the decks for the establishment of private universities in the state.
1 min
Reconsecration of Thanjai temple held after 21 yrs
THOUSANDS of devotees gathered to witness the reconsecration of the Punnainallur Mariamman temple on Monday, held after a gap of 21 years.
1 min
Three more arrested for killing farmworker
The Vadapathimangalam police on Monday arrested three more persons over the murder of a farmworker.
1 min
7 BRS MLAs fear defection law, want to rejoin party
Legislators who joined Congress recently talking to BRS leaders'
1 min
What The Budget Can't Do For Enterprising Women
The Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.
3 mins
DECADE OF ACT EAST & THE NEED FOR CLOSER TIES
Though the Act East policy has brought us closer, India and ASEAN countries still view each other as glasses half empty. There is need and scope for improvement in the ties
4 mins
'No threat to Mann govt, Delhi meet to discuss party strategy'
AP MP from Anadpur Sahib Malvinder Singh Kang counters Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and says the meeting of party MLAs in Delhi is to take stocks of the situation and prepare the future strategy of the party.
2 mins
'Look forward to meeting my friend Trump'
\"I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump,\" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his upcoming visit to Washington as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the partnership, particularly in technology, trade, defense, energy, and supply chain resilience.
1 min
'Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'
SENIOR Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa says that the process of AAP disintegration has started and it will evaporate soon.
2 mins
Amid fissures in INDIA bloc unity, Cong netas speak in different voices
THE demoralising defeat of the INDIA bloc parties - AAP and Congress - in the Delhi assembly elections has brought out the internal contradictions in the grand old party, with leaders appearing to be not on the same page on its alliance strategies.
2 mins
Plea on passive euthanasia for rabies patients deferred
THE Supreme Court would hear after two weeks the plea filed by the NGO, All Creatures Great and Small (ACGAS), seeking the right to passive euthanasia for rabies patients.
1 min
Concerned over declining participation of MPs: Birla
LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday flagged the declining participation of members in legislative proceedings and resulting political logjam.
1 min
India, US likely to step up consular ties
In light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.
3 mins
Exams are not everything: PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha
FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.
1 min
Stricter law to regulate online gaming, gambling
HARSHER REGULATIONS NEEDED
1 min
Patole Meets Rahul, Cong All Set to Go for Maha Rejig
MAHARASHTRA Congress president Nana Patole met with Lok Sabha MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, sparking speculation about a major overhaul in the state Congress unit.
1 min
Outrage over YouTuber's 'perverted' remarks, crass jokes; complaint lodged
THE Mumbai police on Monday filed a complaint against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps brand, over an objectionable comment on the 'India's Got Latent' show, which forced him to issue a public apology.
1 min
Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session
HOME Minister Amit Shah would meet all 28 BJP legislators to formulate the party's aggressive strategy ahead of the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly scheduled from March 3 in Jammu.
1 min
Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand
IN a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) to identify the micro and small animals.
2 mins
40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry
DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami—when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam—the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.
2 mins
Kosovo PM hunts for allies after failing to win majority in Parliament
KOSOVO Prime Minister Albin Kurti's leftwing party won most seats in the weekend parliamentary election but was left without a majority in the house, forcing it to look for an ally to form the next government, according to preliminary results released Monday.
1 min
All nations fail to submit new targets to slash emissions
NEARLY all nations missed a UN deadline on Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change.
1 min
Indian hotels in UK hire many illegals: Home Office
INDIAN restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes were among the targets of what the Home Office on Monday described as a ‘UK-wide blitz’ on illegal working in the country.
1 min
HIV infections to soar after US stops funding: UN
The head of the UNAIDS agency said on Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS programme is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.
1 min
Hamas Postpones Next Swap of Hostage-Prisoner, Blames Israel
A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday's hostage release would be delayed till further notice.
1 min
BSNL receives ₹6,000 crore for expansion of 4G
STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) have received another relief package worth ₹6,000 crore for the expansion of their 4G rollout plans.
1 min
INR continues to fall on tariff worries, witnesses low of 87.95
US tariff, fund outgo hit mkt
1 min
Nykaa Q3 profit surges 61% to ₹26 cr, revenue from ops up 27%
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, parent company of beauty and fashion brand Nykaa, on Monday posted a 61% jump in its consolidated net profit to ₹26.12 crore for the third quarter ended December 2024 as against ₹16.18 crore in the year-ago period.
1 min
Valuation, US tariff concerns weigh on mkt
Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; currency
2 mins
Fund manager Naren's take on SIP sparks debate in MF industry
\"Momentum in small, mid-cap starting to fade\"
2 mins
Gold hits $2,930/ounce; crosses ₹88k mark in Delhi
THE gold spot price shot past the $2930 mark earlier in the day on Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as the demand for the yellow metal soared after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the US.
1 min
Trainees struggle to clear IT firms' assessment tests
AS IT companies have adopted stringent assessment processes, a large number of trainees are failing to clear the test, thereby losing their jobs.
1 min
Eicher Appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan Take Key Roles
AUTO major Eicher Motors Limited (EML) on Monday announced the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the executive Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Chairman S Sandilya.
1 min
IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel
INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other luxury down labels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.
1 min
Indian oil, gas cos in talks with US for sourcing LNG
INDIAN companies such as GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) are in active discussions with US companies for sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG).
1 min
Barcelona Thrash Sevilla in La Liga
BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.
1 min
More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event
Over the past week or so, several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their global footprint.
2 mins
Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?
WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the back-foot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.
2 mins
Thyroid Disorders On Rise In India
Symptoms & Cure
3 mins
India Needs to Invest More in Mental Health
Mental ill-health is increasing globally, and India is no exception.
2 mins
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