The New Indian Express Tiruchy - February 12, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy - February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
Let's build global AI framework to enhance trust: PM
Says the new tech is writing code for humanity
1 min
7 Banks Cut Lending Rates to Give You Quick Relief
SEVEN banks have cut their repo-linked lending rates (EBLR) in response to the Reserve Bank of India's 25 basis-point rate cut announced on Friday.
1 min
Couple, son-in-law die of injuries from cylinder blast at Nungambakkam
THREE members of a family, who sustained severe burns in a fire that broke out following an LPG leak in their house, died at Kilpauk Medical College on Sunday and Monday.
1 min
Space-grade semiconductor chip developed by IIT-M, ISRO
GIVING a major boost to the semiconductor manufacturing industry in India, IIT Madras and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) have jointly developed an aerospace-grade chip.
1 min
Trial against Kalakshetra ex-staff to begin soon
THE Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that the people who were affected by the 2018 Gaja cyclone in the Delta districts, but have not availed financial assistance, can submit an application for aid and the same will be considered on merits.
1 min
3 Customs Officers Held for Green Peas Import via TN
₹60L cash, gold seized in DRI raids; peas import allowed only via Kolkata port
1 min
Girl comes to school wearing thaali, five booked under Child Marriage Act
FIVE people, including a 25-year-old man, his parents and in-laws, were booked under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act on Monday after teachers of a government school in Krishnagiri noticed a 14-year-old girl wearing thaali to school and informed social welfare department officers.
1 min
Jumbo Falls to Death in Manombolly Forest, Dies
A seven-year-old female elephant died after falling from a slope at Dhonimudi estate in Manombolly forest range of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR).
1 min
₹10-crore graft in bio-mining: DVAC quizzes ex-corpn chief
The Thanjavur unit of DVAC has commenced preliminary inquiries into the alleged irregularities to the tune of ₹10 crore in the implementation of the bio-mining of legacy solid waste accumulated in the Thanjavur corporation compost yard.
1 min
College student attacked over online post, man arrested
A social media dispute turned violent in Tiruchy after a first-year BTech student was attacked with a machete near Gandhipuram on Monday.
1 min
Forest dept begins work to make ascent to Koraiyaru falls easier
AS part of the ₹4-crore project towards overall development of tourism at Pachamalai Hills in Thuraiyur of the district, the forest department last week commenced work on widening an 800-metre stretch leading to the Koraiyaru waterfalls which originates from the mountain range and constructing granite stairs to improve the narrow trekking route to the place.
1 min
Train accident averted as crack spotted on tracks
Ex-worker alerts railways after spotting 1-cm crack on track near Karur
1 min
SC/ST Panel Wants Patta Given to OPS Cancelled
The Tamil Nadu State Commission for SC/ST has ordered the authorities to cancel the patta obtained by former chief minister O Panneerselvam for the surplus land originally assigned to a SC man at Allinagaram in Theni district and take action to prevent the recurring issue of transferring rights of land owned by SC/ST men to others.
1 min
TIDCO to unite with German univ to set up knowledge city
TIDCO is considering collaborations with RWTH Aachen University, Germany, for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Knowledge City, being developed in 870 acres of land in Tiruvallur that will include research centres, universities and knowledge-based industries, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.
1 min
Thai Poosam at Thiruparankundram Peaceful
Festival witnesses a sea of devotees; 500 police personnel deployed to prevent untoward incidents
2 mins
Give patta for objectionable poramboke land too, says Left
WELCOMING the state government's decision to provide pattas to over 86,000 people who have been living in unobjectionable poramboke lands for a long time, the state units of CPM and CPI on Tuesday urged the government to ensure the issue of pattas to those who have been residing in objectionable poramboke lands also.
1 min
Med negligence death: Lower court told to finish trial in 6 months
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed a trial court in Kanniyakumari to complete the trial in a case pertaining to the death of a woman due to medical negligence in 2012 within six months.
1 min
Tasmac Staff Protest for Job Security, Over 1K Arrested
Hundreds of Tasmac employees staged a wait-in protest in Chennai on Tuesday, demanding job security, time-scale salary, permanent jobs, and other benefits.
1 min
Kin protesting girl's death at school receive body, CM gives ₹5L solatium
THE family members of a 12-year-old girl student protesting over her death at the government higher secondary school at Pallathur in the district on Monday received her body on Tuesday after officials held talks with them.
1 min
Handlooms Minister Says BJP Chief's Allegations Are Baseless
DENYING BJP state president K Annamalai's allegation that there were irregularities in the implementation of the scheme for providing free dhotis and sarees to the poor for the Pongal festival, Handlooms Minister R Gandhi on Tuesday charged that Annamalai had made baseless charges to gain political mileage and malign the good governance of the DMK government.
1 min
Kerala on its toes as wild elephants kill 3 in 24 hours
Urgent meeting convened to explore ways to curb rising human-wild animal conflict
1 min
51 Papers Presented at Int'l Meet at DG Vaishnav College
THE two-day international conference titled 'Media and Social Responsibility 2.0' commenced on Tuesday at Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav (DG Vaishnav) College, here.
1 min
T'gana turns back poultry vehicles as AP reports bird flu cases
WITH authorities in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh confirming avian influenza (H5N1), more commonly known as \"bird flu\", the Telangana government has directed officials of the Animal Husbandry department to remain on alert and prevent its spread.
1 min
THE MANY WAYS AMERICA FIRST HURTS GLOBAL TRADE
When he visits Washington tomorrow, Narendra Modi would need to bank on the excellent personal relationship he enjoys with Donald Trump to stave off possibilities of higher tariffs on more exports from India.
3 mins
THE BANALISATION OF KEJRIWAL AND AAM AADMI PARTY
The BJP broke AAP's dream of alternative politics. This democracy is majoritarian and mediocre, and the opposition is too hegemonic and patriarchal. New AAPs need to be created
4 mins
SC says lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax
LOTTERY distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Central government, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while dismissing an appeal of the Union on the issue.
1 min
Constitution copies with 22 miniatures authentic: V-P
RAJYA Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that the Constitution signed by its framers that includes 22 miniatures together with amendments by Parliament is the only authentic one and any violation be taken seriously and dealt with sternly.
1 min
'Great victory,' Modi tells Vance at Macron's dinner
DURING a dinner hosted at the Elysee Palace on Monday night by President Emmanuel Macron for AI summit participants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US Vice-President JD Vance on his party's victory in the 2024 presidential election.
1 min
With RBI help, MHA plans to deploy AI to shut mule accounts
Stringent measures
1 min
India seeks inclusive AI for Global South
PM says governance is about ensuring access to all; Foreign secy says aim to ensure greatest good for greatest number
2 mins
EC reply sought on pleas for EVM verification
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (EC) not to erase or reload the data in the EVMs while carrying out the verification process.
2 mins
Shah reviews J&K security, directs CRPF to ensure 'area domination'
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review prevailing security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to ensure there \"are no gaps in area domination\", with a special focus on the hills in the Jammu region.
1 min
LS Speaker, Maran spar over Sanskrit translation of House proceedings
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday saw heated arguments after DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran flagged Sanskrit interpretations of Lok Sabha proceedings, terming it \"RSS ideology\".
1 min
Social Media Star in the Docks Over 'Racist' Remarks
SOCIAL media influencer Elvish Yadav has drawn censures by mocking an Arunachal Pradesh-based actor's name and identity.
1 min
Cong MLA says party must fight in all 243 seats
A day after MP Tariq Anwar said the party high command must clarify whether it wanted to do coalition politics or go it alone in Bihar, Congress MLA Pratima Kumari on Tuesday demanded that the grand old party contest all the 243 seats.
1 min
Trouble for YouTuber over crass jokes, NCW issues summons; report sought
Amid raging controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s crass jokes, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday issued summons to the podcaster, comedian Samay Raina and others.
1 min
Muftis responsible for abrogation of Art 370, says Omar
THE National Conference has blamed PDP's Mehbooba Mufti and her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for Article 370 abrogation and downgrading of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories.
1 min
After TMC protest, school stops screening of Ritwik Ghatak film
No show of 'My Lenin' and 'Komal Gandhar'
1 min
Modi to visit poll-bound Bihar on Feb 24, preps on
Event expected to set development narrative before Oct-Nov election
1 min
Traffic Plans in Place for Magh Purnima Snan
SPECIAL arrangements, including traffic plans, have been put in place for the Magh Poornima snan on Wednesday at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
1 min
Expansion of Karnprayag station for Char Dham yatra and military access
IN a move to facilitate the Char Dham Yatra, officials have announced plans to expand the under-construction Karnprayag railway station as part of the ongoing Rishikesh-Karnprayag railway line project.
1 min
Latest Loose Talk: Ukraine May Be Russian Some Day
US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine \"may be Russian someday\", as his Vice President JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week.
1 min
Hamas brushes off Trump's latest deadline
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders army to beef up troops around Gaza
3 mins
B'desh EC Ready for General Elections in Dec
BANGLADESH's Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said preparations were underway to stage general elections by December as nationwide vandalisms over the past week prompted the interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to agree to the proposal.
1 min
Canada, Europe Vow Firm Response to US Steel Tariffs
CANADA and the EU vowed on Tuesday to stand firm against US President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, pushing Washington further towards a trade war with key global partners.
1 min
Net direct tax kitty up 15% to ₹17.8 lakh crore
NET direct tax collection increased 14.69% to over ₹17.78 lakh crore so far this financial year, government data showed on Tuesday.
1 min
Rupee gains, closes at 86.9 as RBI intervenes
THE rupee, which has been bleeding for long, rallied sharply on Tuesday after RBI's heavy-handed intervention, triggering stop losses for speculators betting against the currency.
1 min
Gail's Dhabol LNG port set for all-weather ops
THE Dhabol LNG Port, owned and operated by national gas major Gail, is set for major capacity augmentation with the 2.3-km-long breakwater, which will be ready by end-March, making it an all-weather port.
1 min
Saluja Moves HC Against Sebi, REL, JM Fin
RASHMI SALUJA, recently ousted by the shareholders of Religare Enterprises (REL), has filed a plea before the Delhi high court against capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the company (REL) itself and JM Financial for non-compliance, violations of RBI conditions and suppressing a competing open offer, among other things.
1 min
India's energy sector playing major role in world growth
PETROLEUM minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday launched the tenth round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), offering the largest area yet for oil and gas exploration in India.
2 mins
Trump raises tariff on steel; local industry fears dumping
Govt must take measures to curb dumping of steel
1 min
No reduction in funds for asset creation, effective capex to increase by 18%: FM
THE government has not reduced the allocation to capital expenditure, but instead has increased the effective capital expenditure by about 18% from ₹13.18 lakh in the current fiscal to ₹15.48 lakh crore in FY26, which is 4.3% of GDP, finance minister Nirmal Sitharaman said in parliament on Tuesday.
1 min
Market crashes for fifth session
Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 plunged by nearly 1.3% each
2 mins
Vi narrows loss to ₹6,609 cr; ARPU rises to ₹173 in Dec
VODAFONE IDEA (Vi), India's third-largest telecom service provider, has narrowed its loss to ₹6,609 crore in the third quarter of FY25.
1 min
Shami's form, comeback of Bumrah in focus before CT
EVEN as India are getting to have one last outing in Ahmedabad before the Champions Trophy, their biggest concern is the uncertainty over two of their biggest frontline pacers - Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.
2 mins
SLC initiates inquiry against Shanaka
ALL-ROUNDER Dasun Shanaka landed in trouble after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to initiate an inquiry against him for allegedly faking concussion to skip a domestic match to play for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20.
1 min
Musiala Key Figure in Bayern's Home Champions League Dream
BAYERN Munich face Celtic in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday knowing midfielder Jamal Musiala has added another string to his impressive bow -- consistency.
1 min
FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL
IN THEIR LAST GAME BEFORE CHAMPIONS TROPHY, INDIA WILL LOOK TO FIND SOME ANSWERS TO FIGURE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS IN AHMEDABAD
4 mins
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha eliminate Tamil Nadu
A BRILLIANT century by Yash Rathod (112) and an all-round display by Harsh Dubey (64; 3/40) helped Vidarbha thrash Tamil Nadu by 198 runs with a day to spare in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy played at Nagpur on Tuesday.
1 min
Rivers May Have Operated On A Global Scale Around 3.5 Billion Years Ago
The new find comes courtesy of ancient rocks in China and South Africa.
1 min
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