The New Indian Express Tiruchy - February 18, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy - February 18, 2025
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February 18, 2025
Places Of Worship Act Case Posted To April
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred hearing to the first week of April on a batch of petitions in connection with the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
1 min
Holding areas, new SOPs to ease crowding at stns
In the wake of the stampede at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday, the Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a slew of measures to prevent untoward incidents as it identified 60 railway stations across the country that experience high footfalls.
1 min
BJP, Congress lock horns over Sam Pitroda's 'China' view
Amid sharp criticism from the BJP, the Congress on Monday distanced itself from its leader Sam Pitroda's remarks on China, and said his views do not belong to the party.
1 min
Panel meets to pick new CEC, Cong asks govt to defer its call
THE selection committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met on Monday to pick the next Chief Election Commissioner.
1 min
Bus-ted batteries: Public transport turns public workout for TNSTC passengers
SEVERAL TNSTC buses at KTC Nagar depot have to keep their wheels turning throughout the day; a single halt is enough to exhaust the engine and the vehicle won't move one inch further.
2 mins
Teachers' Assn Seek Release of SS Funds, Warn of Agitation
VARIOUS government teachers' associations have warned of protests if the central government continues to withhold ₹2,401 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds to Tamil Nadu citing its refusal to implement the three-language policy and PM SHRI schools in the state.
1 min
Bahubali escapes death due to timely aid from Tangedco
TIMELY alert given by Mettupalayam forest range officials to Tangedco staff saved the life of a wild elephant, nick named Baahubali, after it damaged an electric post when it pushed a caryota urens (a type of palm) tree at Nellithurai near Mettupalayam on Sunday night.
1 min
1st manned deep sea exploration trial a success
'Matsya-6000'—a submersible—will descend up to a depth of 6,000m in the Indian Ocean in stages by 2026
2 mins
Parents of 2 suspects in Mayiladuthurai double murder arrested for 'instigation'
AS part of the investigation into the double murder case reported in Mayiladuthurai district on February 14, police on Sunday night arrested the parents of two accused on suspicion of instigating the killings.
1 min
Woman murders husband, arrested
The Kumbakonam West police on Monday arrested a 38-year-old woman for allegedly murdering her husband.
1 min
Tangedco engineer held for taking bribe
Sleuths of Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) unit in Tiruchy on Monday arrested a Tangedco Assistant Executive Engineer and his personal assistant for taking ₹10,000 as bribe to process an electrical connection request in KK Nagar.
1 min
Reduce steep entry fee to Bird Park: Outfits
‘HIGH’ entry fees at the newly inaugurated Bird Park-cum-Aviary along the banks of Cauvery on Tiruchy-Karur NH have sparked criticism from political and youth organisations, who argue that the cost is too steep for middle-class and low-income families.
1 min
Ryots seek release of Cauvery water to Uyyakondan
FARMERS from Arasangudi village in Thiruverumbur block have sought the intervention of the district collector to facilitate the release of Cauvery River water from the Mayanur Barrage into the Uyyakondan Canal as around 400 acres of samba paddy in the village are withering due to water scarcity.
1 min
Waste collection: Distribution of QR codes drags on in city
ALMOST two years since its launch in March 2023, the QR code-based waste collection monitoring system in Tiruchy remains far from complete, with only 35% of the 2.13 lakh QR codes issued so far.
1 min
Councillors flag defective manholes at council meet
COUNCILLORS at the Thanjavur city corporation meeting on Monday raised concerns over defective manholes in the underground drainage (UGD) system, leading to accidents in several parts of the city.
1 min
Third language optional under NEP not a must, says Annamalai
BJP state president K Annamalai has criticised the ruling DMK for not allowing government school students to learn Hindi while its leaders' children study in private CBSE schools that offer the language.
1 min
CB-CID seeks details on action taken on pleas of slain anti-mining activist
THE CB-CID investigating the murder of social activist K Jagabar Ali has issued notices to the revenue department and the Department of Geology and Mining, seeking details related to his past complaints.
1 min
1K CM Pharmacies to be opened on February 24
MINISTER for Cooperation K R Periyakaruppan on Tuesday announced that 1,000 ‘Mudalvar Marunthagam’ (Chief Minister’s Pharmacy) outlets, which will sell generic medicines at subsidised rates, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister M K Stalin on February 24.
1 min
Cybercrimes Registered in TN Up 2.5 Times in Last Two Years
Of the total complaints received, FIRs are registered in only 3% cases due to HC advisory
2 mins
Whole of Thiruparankundram Hill, except 33 cents, belongs to Murugan
THE entire Thiruparankundram Hill belongs to Lord Murugan and is a part of the Shaivite sect of Hinduism, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said after visiting the hill temple on Monday.
1 min
Tension after Nepal student ends life at KIIT over harassment
University asks students to vacate hostels, revokes decision after opposition
2 mins
Dilemma Of Desperate Deportées
HEN you leave a country, you leave much behind. Pardeep and Vijay Saini from Punjab, aged 22 and 19, smuggled themselves into the wheel-bay of a British Airways flight to Heathrow. When the plane reached an altitude of around 40,000 feet, the temperature around them would have plummeted to -40°C. About 10 hours later, as the plane was about to land, the wheel-bay opened and Vijay landed in England head first, dead on arrival.
4 mins
Tackling Trump's Turnaround on Diversity Track
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being taken down across the US. It might be what Trump's America wants. But is it what India or the rest of the world wants too?
4 mins
End of WTO Era, Seize Trade Pact Opportunity
ARSH Vardhan Shringla, who held a front-row seat to the first Donald Trump administration both as foreign secretary and Indian ambassador to the US, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is likely to bolster not only trade but also the overall bilateral roadmap.
4 mins
In rare gesture, PM receives Emir of Qatar personally
IN a rare display of warmth and a departure from usual protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally went to the airport on Monday to welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who arrived in India for a two-day visit.
1 min
SC pulls up UP govt for razing part of mosque
THE Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to concerned authorities of the Uttar Pradesh government in a contempt petition against the demolition of a part of the Madni mosque in Kushinagar.
2 mins
Passenger carrying luggage on head fell, led to stampede
A senior railway official clarified that a passenger carrying a heavy load lost his balance on the crowded staircase at the New Delhi railway station, causing the stampede on Saturday evening.
2 mins
Lured into trafficking by friend, reprieve for Indian on death row
THE UAE authorities have notified the Indian embassy that there is no immediate execution scheduled for Shehzadi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the death of an infant under her care.
1 min
Cong, BJP in war of words over DOGE election funding claims
THE political row over the alleged US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) funding in Indian elections escalated on Monday, with the BJP and the Congress trading barbs over the allegations.
1 min
Illegal mining of coal kills couple, 5 kids orphaned
A couple were killed when soil caved in on them while they were digging for coal illegally in a village in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, police said on Monday.
1 min
In a 1st, Assam House session outside Guwahati
ASSAM made history on Monday by holding an Assembly session outside the state's seat of power - Guwahati, for the first time.
1 min
Youtuber fails to depose, NCW gives fresh date
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday has issued a new hearing date after \"India's Got Latent\" YouTubers failed to appear in response to its summons regarding derogatory and obscene remarks made on their show.
1 min
Setback to Sukhbir as SGPC chief resigns, offers to quit Akal Takht panel
HARJINDER Singh Dhami on Monday resigned as the president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) following condemnation from Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh regarding the sacking of Giani Harpreet Singh from Takht Damdama Sahib by the SGPC executive committee, which Dhami chairs.
1 min
Friend away at Kumbh, youth steps in for him at exam, held
IN an interesting incident, a youth has been arrested for taking the Class 12 JAC (Jharkhand Academic Council) Board exams on behalf of his friend, who was away at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj for a holy dip.
1 min
Heavy rush, passengers with confirmed tickets scramble to board trains
JHARKHAND police on Monday reviewed the overcrowding at railway stations in the state following at least five women fainting at Ranchi railway station on Sunday because of unprecedented overcrowding.
1 min
2 Flights Carrying 33 Gujaratis From US Land at Ahmedabad
A group of 33 Gujaratis, part of the second batch of illegal Indian immigrant deportees from the US that landed in Amritsar, arrived at Ahmedabad on Monday.
1 min
World Bank officials arrive in Pak after two decades
PAKISTAN on Monday received a delegation of nine World Bank Executive Directors, the first such visit in two decades, as the country prepares for long-term cooperation with the bank.
1 min
41 Former Police Officers Arrested in Bangladesh for Committing Atrocities
POLICE in Bangladesh have arrested 41 former officers who are among 1,059 ex-policemen accused of committing atrocities during the 2024 student-led movement that led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, officials and media reports said on Monday.
1 min
US, Russian officials meet in Saudi to normalize ties
Move by America reverses its policy decision of isolating Russia
2 mins
IDF to miss Lebanon withdrawal deadline
ISRAEL's military said its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday's deadline for their withdrawal under a cease-fire with the Hezbollah militant group, as Lebanon's government expressed frustration over another delay.
1 min
DeepSeek's AI apps download halted in South Korea over privacy concerns
CHINESE artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according to South Korean officials on Monday.
1 min
Benchmark indices end flat after 8-day losing streak; FII outflow continues
DOMESTIC equity market ended its eight-day losing streak on Friday as benchmark indices—BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50—closed in positive territory despite a sluggish start to the trading session.
1 min
India delivering good returns, so FPIs booking profit
AT a time when the market tanked for eight sessions on the trot and investors have lost more than ₹40 lakh crore of their invested value so far this year, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said foreign funds are selling because \"India is delivering good returns to them and are thus booking profits,\" and not because of any market failure.
2 mins
SBI MF's ₹250 SIP: Sebi chief says 'one of her fondest dreams'
THE country's largest fund house SBI Mutual Fund has become the first asset manager to launch the sachetised SIPs or micro systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting at as low as ₹250 per unit investment.
1 min
Merchandise trade deficit widens to $23 billion
AMID the cloud of uncertainty over the global trade with Donald Trump training the gun of reciprocal tariff, the goods trade deficit in January widened to $23 billion. Exports fell by 2.4% even as imports rose by 10.3% during the month.
1 min
Global crypto market surged to $3.76 tn in Jan on positive momentum: Report
POTENTIAL policy initiatives such as national crypto reserve and stablecoin regulations have contributed to the growth of the cryptocurrency market in January 2025 as it peaked at $3.76 trillion, a 4.3% monthly increase in market capitalisation.
1 min
Tariff not a hurdle for Indo-US trade deal, say officials
WITH the sword of high tariff hanging over its head, the government believes that the issue of reciprocal tariff and Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US can be dealt with separately.
1 min
Punitive US tariffs can hurt exports by 3-3.5% or 50 bps of GDP, says SBI Research
Though no clarity is available on how much incremental reciprocal tariffs that the US could slap on Indian goods, an SBI Research report has said that \"in a highly unlikely event\" of \"a flat 20% additional tariff on all goods,\" leaving Indian shores to the US ports would eat up half a percentage of the GDP next fiscal.
1 min
Experts Raise Concerns Over Cost Viability of US Supply of Oil, LNG
WITH the US pushing for significantly increasing its oil and gas supplies to India, experts have questioned the cost viability of the proposal.
1 min
Private telecom service providers, TRAI at odds over new spam call/messages rules
THE private telecom service providers are at odds with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) over its new spam rules, citing that the regulations were issued without addressing all relevant issues.
1 min
WFI withdraws entries from 2nd Ranking Series
IN yet another disappointing news for Indian wrestlers, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday wrote to the organiser, the Albanian Wrestling Federation, expressing its inability to send the team for the second Ranking Series scheduled in Tirana from February 26 to March 2.
2 mins
National-ranking bridge event: Playing their cards right with big picture in mind
A DECK of cards is neatly arranged at the centre of a red velvety table.
3 mins
Royal show: Mandhana, bowlers power RCB
SMRITI Mandhana led from the front to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru post a handsome win over Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League in Vadodara on Monday.
1 min
CT, least favoured but money-spinner
Tournament, which also marks return of an ICC event in Pakistan after 1996, begins in Karachi on Wednesday
3 mins
Baby Stands Tall for Kerala on Day 1
Veteran Sachin Baby steadied Kerala's innings with a resolute unbeaten half-century, guiding his team to 206/4 against a probing Gujarat attack on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal here.
1 min
Uncontrolled diabetes, sedentary lifestyle can result in peripheral nerve damage
Peripheral nerve damage is more commonly seen in urban areas due to lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes, obesity, and poor physical activities, while in rural areas it is caused by delayed diagnosis, often attributed to lack of awareness and healthcare access, says Dr Parthasarathy B, consultant neurologist at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly, in an interview with Anna Jose.
2 mins
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