The New Indian Express Vellore - May 17, 2025
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In this issue
May 17, 2025
TN to Reach Out to CMs, Leaders of Other States
TAMIL NADU will consult with chief ministers and leaders of other states on the issue of President Droupadi Murmu seeking the Supreme Court's opinion on whether timelines could be imposed for governors and President on dealing with state bills, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday.
1 min
Rajnath: Pak Using IMF Money For Terror
India on Friday called upon the International Monetary Fund to reconsider its $1 billion assistance to Pakistan, stressing that Islamabad can use it for funding terror.
1 min
Mega diplomatic push via multi-party teams
WITH the Centre set to send nearly a dozen multi-party delegations to various important countries to exert diplomatic pressure on Pakistan, it was learnt that the lists of Opposition and ruling coalition's MPs were prepared by the Prime Minister's Office and conveyed to respective political parties.
1 min
Muttaqi-Jaishankar Call: Fresh Taliban Attempt to Normalize Ties With India
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan is making a fresh push to normalize relations with India as part of its broader campaign for international legitimacy, sources familiar with the development said.
1 min
Voda's SOS to govt: Need timely help on AGR dues, else will have to shut shop
VODAFONE Idea (Vi) has said it will be forced to shut shop if the government doesn't help.
1 min
Rajnath: Pak Using IMF Money For Terror
India on Friday called upon the International Monetary Fund to reconsider its $1 billion assistance to Pakistan, stressing that Islamabad can use it for funding terror.
1 min
Class 11 pass rate rises to 92.09%, girls shine
A total of 8.07 lakh students appeared for the Class 11 examinations this year, of which over 7.43 lakh cleared the exams, registering a pass percentage of 92.09%.
1 min
Customs on alert after e-cigarettes laced with meth, ketamine seized
WITH smuggling of e-cigarettes into India on the rise, customs officials across the country have been put on alert following inputs that some of the banned devices may be laced with New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), including synthetic opioids, methamphetamine and ketamine, in addition to nicotine.
1 min
AC ride sure shot as 'auto upgrade' must now
Current Booking facility may become unavailable in AC coaches, but will continue in Sleeper Class and Second Sitting
2 mins
Summer Takes a Back Seat in TN: Widespread Rain Likely Till May 20
The summer heat has eased a little across Tamil Nadu with widespread rains forecast to continue till May 20, bringing a much-needed respite from humid conditions.
1 min
Class 11 pass rate rises to 92.09%, girls shine
A total of 8.07 lakh students appeared for the Class 11 examinations this year, of which over 7.43 lakh cleared the exams, registering a pass percentage of 92.09%.
1 min
CM misleading TN people on Murmu's actions: Annamalai
FORMER BJP state president K Annamalai on Friday accused Chief Minister M K Stalin of misleading the people of Tamil Nadu for political gains on Presidential reference.
1 min
Results mixed bag, Vellore last in state second year in row
FOR the second year in a row, Vellore recorded the lowest pass percentage in the state of 85.44% in the Class 10 board examinations, the results for which were released on Friday.
1 min
Laddu row: Suspension of dairy licence set aside
THE Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Friday set aside the suspension of licence of AR Dairy Food Private Limited, which had been withheld after the firm allegedly supplying substandard ghee to the prasadam unit of TTD.
1 min
YouTuber filed PIL alleging scam sans proof: TN to HC
TN government and the Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) criticised YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar for filing a PIL petition seeking CBI probe into the implementation of the entrepreneurship scheme for conservancy workers due to political animosity and without evidence to prove any irregularities.
1 min
Pumped Storage Hydro Power Projects Can Ruin Nilgiris
Threat to hills Projects in the guise of clean and green energy are undoubtedly a threat to the mountain ecosystems globally
3 mins
CPM: Withdraw cases on protesters in Pollachi issue
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam on Friday urged the state to withdraw the cases filed against office-bearers of various organisations, including All India Democratic Women's Association, Students Federation of India and the Democratic Youth Federation of India, who staged protests demanding justice for women affected in the Pollachi case.
1 min
No national interest? Go to Pak: TN BJP chief
PEOPLE who are against national interest should leave India and go to Pakistan, BJP state unit president Nainar Nagenthran said on Friday.
1 min
NCSC chief visits Vadakadu, to file report on caste clash in two days
A detailed report on the Vadakadu caste violence will be submitted to the union government within two days, Director of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) S Ravivarman said on Friday.
1 min
Son seems to have upper hand as PMK secys skip meet called by Ramadoss
Only handful of party's 108 district secretaries took part in meeting held at Thailapuram
2 mins
Disputed temple belongs to Iskcon B'luru, says SC
BRINGING an end to a 24-year-old property dispute, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru rightfully belongs to the ISKCON Society based in the city.
1 min
K'taka SC survey panel wants 5 more days to submit report
THE committee conducting the state-wide survey of Scheduled Castes, headed by Justice Nagmohan Das, has sought an extension of its deadline from May 23 to 28 to ensure full and accurate enumeration.
2 mins
Disputed temple belongs to Iskcon B'luru, says SC
BRINGING an end to a 24-year-old property dispute, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru rightfully belongs to the ISKCON Society based in the city.
1 min
K'taka SC survey panel wants 5 more days to submit report
THE committee conducting the state-wide survey of Scheduled Castes, headed by Justice Nagmohan Das, has sought an extension of its deadline from May 23 to 28 to ensure full and accurate enumeration.
2 mins
BRANDING AND MESSAGING OF A CONFLICT
Operation Sindoor was crisp and clear in its intent. There was a rush to register the name as a title for future creative works in cinema, books, and more that could come by
4 mins
The 'Common Enemy' Strategy and Neighbourly Integration
India and Pakistan are shrouded in the fog of war, which is peopled by phantoms.
3 mins
BRANDING AND MESSAGING OF A CONFLICT
Operation Sindoor was crisp and clear in its intent. There was a rush to register the name as a title for future creative works in cinema, books, and more that could come by
4 mins
The 'Common Enemy' Strategy and Neighbourly Integration
India and Pakistan are shrouded in the fog of war, which is peopled by phantoms.
3 mins
How Assemblies Make Laws After Guv Assent
Around half of the laws passed across Indian states in the past year focused on three key areas: education, finance, and local governance, an analysis by PRS Legislative Research showed.
1 min
Post-Celebi, no hiccups in baggage handling
DESPITE the sudden termination of the contract with Turkish-based ground handling firm, Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd, and urgent measures adopted on Thursday night, ground handling operations at the nine airports and the airlines it served remained smooth, said multiple sources across the country.
2 mins
Mehta Named Lead Prosecutor in NIA's Rana Case
THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan and Advocate Narender Mann as lead prosecutors in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) case against Tahawwur Rana, officials said on Friday.
1 min
Govt may not call special session of Parliament
'Discussion on military strikes to be taken up during Monsoon session'
1 min
Hypertension leads to premature mortality from heart attacks, strokes
HYPERTENSION, which continues to be a major public health concern, is a silent killer that affects over 294 million people across South-East Asia, the WHO said on Friday.
1 min
How Assemblies Make Laws After Guv Assent
Around half of the laws passed across Indian states in the past year focused on three key areas: education, finance, and local governance, an analysis by PRS Legislative Research showed.
1 min
Post-Celebi, no hiccups in baggage handling
DESPITE the sudden termination of the contract with Turkish-based ground handling firm, Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd, and urgent measures adopted on Thursday night, ground handling operations at the nine airports and the airlines it served remained smooth, said multiple sources across the country.
2 mins
Mehta Named Lead Prosecutor in NIA's Rana Case
THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan and Advocate Narender Mann as lead prosecutors in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) case against Tahawwur Rana, officials said on Friday.
1 min
Govt may not call special session of Parliament
'Discussion on military strikes to be taken up during Monsoon session'
1 min
Hypertension leads to premature mortality from heart attacks, strokes
HYPERTENSION, which continues to be a major public health concern, is a silent killer that affects over 294 million people across South-East Asia, the WHO said on Friday.
1 min
3 Die Cleaning Sewage Tank in Gujarat Factory
Three workers died after they inhaled a toxic gas while cleaning a septic tank at a factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Friday, police said.
1 min
Khurshid comes to PC defence amid row over INDIA future
AFTER Congress leader P Chidambaram's comments on \"the bleak future of Opposition INDIA bloc\" sparked a political row on Friday, senior party leader Salman Khurshid said that the former Union Minister's remarks shouldn't be taken out of context and one has to look at his basic approach and sentiment.
1 min
'Selfish purposes': HC says polygamy being widely misused in Islam
Though it was permitted in Islam to go for more than one marriage under certain circumstances and with certain conditions, this permission was being 'widely misused', by even going against the mandate of Muslim law, the Allahabad High Court observed.
1 min
CEPC demands reciprocal tariffs on Turkey carpets
IN the wake of Turkey's open support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) has urged the Union government to impose reciprocal tariffs on machine-made carpets imported from there to ensure fair protection to Indian carpets in the domestic market.
1 min
B-town celebs in the dock again in blackbuck case
THE Rajasthan government has challenged the acquittal of Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre in the 1998 black-buck poaching case in which superstar Salman Khan was convicted in 2018.
1 min
Slugfest over SP MP's remarks on Wing Commander
AKHILESH YADAV AND HIS ALLY CONG YET TO MAKE A STATEMENT TO CLEAR THE AIR
1 min
MP deputy CM in middle of storm over jibe at Army
AFTER ROW OVER 'BOWING TO FEET' REMARK, DEVDA SAYS MISQUOTED
1 min
Decks cleared for relocation of seven villages in submerged area of J'khand
THE decks have been cleared for the relocation of seven villages lying in the submergence area of Mandal dam in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) as the Jharkhand government has agreed to provide one acre land besides compensation of ₹15 lakh to each household.
1 min
3 Die Cleaning Sewage Tank in Gujarat Factory
THREE workers died after they inhaled a toxic gas while cleaning a septic tank at a factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Friday, police said.
1 min
Khurshid comes to PC defence amid row over INDIA future
AFTER Congress leader P Chidambaram's comments on \"the bleak future of Opposition INDIA bloc\" sparked a political row on Friday, senior party leader Salman Khurshid said that the former Union Minister's remarks shouldn't be taken out of context and one has to look at his basic approach and sentiment.
1 min
'Selfish purposes': HC says polygamy being widely misused in Islam
Though it was permitted in Islam to go for more than one marriage under certain circumstances and with certain conditions, this permission was being 'widely misused', by even going against the mandate of Muslim law, the Allahabad High Court observed.
1 min
CEPC demands reciprocal tariffs on Turkey carpets
CARPET EXPORT BODY MEETS CENTRE OVER MILITARY SUPPORT TO PAKISTAN
1 min
B-town celebs in the dock again in blackbuck case
THE Rajasthan government has challenged the acquittal of Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre in the 1998 black-buck poaching case in which superstar Salman Khan was convicted in 2018.
1 min
Slugfest over SP MP's remarks on Wing Commander
AKHILESH YADAV AND HIS ALLY CONG YET TO MAKE A STATEMENT TO CLEAR THE AIR
1 min
MP deputy CM in middle of storm over jibe at Army
AFTER ROW OVER 'BOWING TO FEET' REMARK, DEVDA SAYS MISQUOTED
1 min
Decks cleared for relocation of seven villages in submerged area of J'khand
THE decks have been cleared for the relocation of seven villages lying in the submergence area of Mandal dam in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) as the Jharkhand government has agreed to provide one acre land besides compensation of ₹15 lakh to each household.
1 min
Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner swap but no truce
1st direct talks in three years touched upon truce, possible meeting
1 min
Iran, Europe Hold Nuke Talks as Don Issues Deal Ultimatum
IRAN met with European powers on Friday to discuss its nuclear negotiations with Washington, while US President Donald Trump issued a new threat unless the Iranians \"move quickly\" towards a deal.
1 min
Knife attack: Salman Rushdie assailant gets 25 years in prison
An American-Lebanese man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday for trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack at a New York cultural center.
1 min
Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner swap but no truce
1st direct talks in three years touched upon truce, possible meeting
1 min
Iran, Europe Hold Nuke Talks as Don Issues Deal Ultimatum
IRAN met with European powers on Friday to discuss its nuclear negotiations with Washington, while US President Donald Trump issued a new threat unless the Iranians \"move quickly\" towards a deal.
1 min
Knife attack: Salman Rushdie assailant gets 25 years in prison
An American-Lebanese man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday for trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack at a New York cultural center.
1 min
Defence Firms' Stocks Continue to Increase
Stocks of defence-related companies continued to surge on Friday.
1 min
Hyundai Plans to Launch 26 New Models
HYUNDAI Motor India (HMIL) plans to launch 26 new models in the Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market by the end of FY2030 as it looks to boost sales amid stiff competition from domestic rivals - Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors.
1 min
IT cos see rise in attrition rate; GCCs now attractive choice for professionals
ATTRITION rate in IT services firms is slowly inching up as many IT companies saw increased rate in the March quarter as against previous quarters.
1 min
Banks stare at fall in deposit growth in FY26
With inflation staying below 4% since Feb, most analysts anticipate two more rate cuts in the current calendar year
1 min
US' 5% tax on remittances expected to shave off $1.7 bn inflow into India
US President Donald Trump's proposed 5% tax on remittances will have a significant effect on India as the country is one of the biggest beneficiaries of remittances from the US.
2 mins
Apple's iPhone assembly exit may trigger deeper mfg push
IF Apple moves its iPhone assembly operations out of India, the country may be compelled to shift focus from basic assembly lines to deeper manufacturing such as chips, displays, batteries, and other high-value components, as per the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
1 min
Defence Firms' Stocks Continue to Increase
Stocks of defence-related companies continued to surge on Friday.
1 min
Hyundai Plans to Launch 26 New Models
HYUNDAI Motor India (HMIL) plans to launch 26 new models in the Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market by the end of FY2030 as it looks to boost sales amid stiff competition from domestic rivals - Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors.
1 min
IT cos see rise in attrition rate; GCCs now attractive choice for professionals
ATTRITION rate in IT services firms is slowly inching up as many IT companies saw increased rate in the March quarter as against previous quarters.
1 min
Banks stare at fall in deposit growth in FY26
With inflation staying below 4% since Feb, most analysts anticipate two more rate cuts in the current calendar year
1 min
US' 5% tax on remittances expected to shave off $1.7 bn inflow into India
US President Donald Trump's proposed 5% tax on remittances will have a significant effect on India as the country is one of the biggest beneficiaries of remittances from the US.
2 mins
Apple's iPhone assembly exit may trigger deeper mfg push
IF Apple moves its iPhone assembly operations out of India, the country may be compelled to shift focus from basic assembly lines to deeper manufacturing such as chips, displays, batteries, and other high-value components, as per the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
1 min
Thinking' Krunal proves his value
Press Room on the eve of Saturday's IPL fixture, which resumes after a week. \"He tries to outthink the batter. He's not a big turner of the ball. He'll vary his line and length, he'll bowl the short ball, he'll bowl the bouncer. So he keeps making the batter think, because this game is so much of premeditated shot making by the batters. And more often than not, he manages to outthink them,\" the former India captain added.
1 min
India A squad throws more surprises
AS expected, some of India's regular Test players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, have been included in the A squad for the two four-day games against England Lions.
1 min
Focus on B'luru: IPL set for second innings
ROYAL Challengers Bengaluru Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, was at the press conference hall of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday evening.
2 mins
Yamal scores stunner as Barcelona seal Liga title
A STUNNING Lamine Yamal strike helped crown Barcelona La Liga champions with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, with victory ensuring Real Madrid cannot catch them at the top of the table.
1 min
Kohli Back Where He Belongs
IT was about 1.30pm on a humid Friday afternoon in Bengaluru.
3 mins
90.23m: Neeraj's new landmark
ONE of the longest running sagas in elite Indian sport is finally over.
1 min
Thinking' Krunal proves his value
Press Room on the eve of Saturday's IPL fixture, which resumes after a week. \"He tries to outthink the batter. He's not a big turner of the ball. He'll vary his line and length, he'll bowl the short ball, he'll bowl the bouncer. So he keeps making the batter think, because this game is so much of premeditated shot making by the batters. And more often than not, he manages to outthink them,\" the former India captain added.
1 min
India A squad throws more surprises
AS expected, some of India's regular Test players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, have been included in the A squad for the two four-day games against England Lions.
1 min
Focus on B'luru: IPL set for second innings
ROYAL Challengers Bengaluru Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, was at the press conference hall of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday evening.
2 mins
Yamal scores stunner as Barcelona seal Liga title
A STUNNING Lamine Yamal strike helped crown Barcelona La Liga champions with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, with victory ensuring Real Madrid cannot catch them at the top of the table.
1 min
Kohli Back Where He Belongs
IT was about 1.30pm on a humid Friday afternoon in Bengaluru.
3 mins
Rising Temperatures Put Bananas Under High Risk
India's banana production faces increasing risks due to rising temperatures and the resurgence of climate-related pests, which could significantly affect a large number of people who rely on them for nutrition.
1 min
SC RENDERS GREEN JUSTICE, ORDERS NATIONWIDE SIT TO PROBE RESERVED FOREST LAND GRAB
N a clear indication that environmental issues will be dealt with the gravitas they deserve, the Supreme Court this week pronounced three crucial directives that will go a long way in preventing misuse of forest land.
2 mins
Arabian Sea to Witness More Cyclones, Decline in Fish Production
Late decadal cycle. Though the overall rate of warming in both the Arabian Sea (0.0118°C per year) and the Bay of Bengal (0.0117°C per year) was almost the same, the post-1995 slopes were quite different.
3 mins
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