The New Indian Express Vellore - May 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Vellore - May 22, 2025
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In this issue
May 22, 2025
Tamil Nadu Seeks Release of SS Funds With 6% Interest
The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the union government to release the ₹2,151.59 crore due to it under the Samagra Shiksha (SS) scheme, which was withheld last year, along with interest.
1 min
Ashoka Univ professor gets interim bail
Partial Relief
1 min
Time runs out for RTE admissions in TN pvt schools
EVEN as the Tamil Nadu government continues to fight for the release of central funds under the Samagra Shiksha (SS) scheme withheld last year, there is no clarity regarding admissions under the Right to Education Act this year in TN, the funds for which are covered by said scheme.
1 min
Heart Lamp Lights Up a Thousand Hearts
IT was a moment that felt like \"a thousand fireflies lighting up a single sky\" for Banu Mushtaq as she became the first Kannada writer to win the International Booker Prize.
1 min
Waqf isn't essential to Islam: Govt
WAQF is not an essential Islamic religious practice though it is an Islamic concept, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
1 min
26-Year-Old Woman Hit on Head by Man in Trance Dies
A 26-year-old woman died after she was hit in the head with bare hands by a relative, who allegedly claimed he was possessed by divine spirit, at Koodakovil on Wednesday.
1 min
Five killed, 8 injured as van collides head-on with TNSTC bus in Thanjavur
Traffic diversion due to NHAI road relaying works suspected to have caused the accident
1 min
2 TN natives apprehended in B'luru for smuggling exotic turtles from Malaysia
IN yet another case of wildlife smuggling from southeast Asian countries involving Tamil Nadu natives, customs officials at the Bengaluru international airport apprehended two men from Thanjavur and Thiruvarur, who had brought 2,952 red-eared slider turtles in their check-in luggage on an IndiGo flight from Malaysia, in the early hours of Wednesday.
1 min
Jumbo that died in Kovai was pregnant, had trash in intestine
IN a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday morning, a post-mortem conducted on the carcass of the mother elephant that died at Marudhamalai foothills near Coimbatore on Tuesday revealed that the animal was pregnant.
2 mins
Man steps on live wire, electrocuted; grandson also dies in rescue bid
A 65-year-old man and his grandson died of electrocution in S Katteri village near Arani on Tuesday morning.
1 min
Retired govt staff killed, two injured in auto-bus collision near Katpadi
A 67-year-old man was killed and two others, including his wife, were seriously injured after an auto rickshaw in which they were travelling collided with a government bus near Tharapadavedu in Katpadi on Wednesday morning.
1 min
Cop Ends Life in Public View After Drink-Driving Video Goes Viral on Media
A 40-year-old police constable died by suicide in public view near Taramani MRTS railway station on Wednesday morning, a day after he was involved in a serious road accident while allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
1 min
Mistaken Identity: Private Company Employee Hacked to Death at Ranipet
Villagers block the road with the body for six hours, demanding the arrest of those responsible
1 min
Body of fifth worker retrieved from quarry
THE body of a worker, who was killed in a suspected explosion triggered rockslide at a stone quarry at Mallakottai near Singampunari in Sivaganga on Tuesday, was recovered from beneath the rocks on Wednesday.
1 min
Don't hold local body polls without delimitation: Court
THE vacation bench of the Madurai Bench on Wednesday directed the government and state election commission not to conduct local body elections in nine districts without completing delimitation and the process required for announcing reservation.
1 min
NCW Seeks Immediate Probe into Arakkonam Row
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports on a college student alleging that expelled DMK functionary R Deivaseyal had sexually exploited her and forced her and several other women to have sex with politicians.
1 min
CM Opens Hostels, Hands Over Job Orders
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated three new Thozhi hostels for working women at Saint Thomas Mount (Chennai), Hosur and Tiruvannamalai, established at a total cost of ₹38.15 crore.
1 min
CREDAI Calls for Swift Rollout of Masterplans for 135 Cities, Towns
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI), Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday stressed on the need for a swift rollout of masterplans for 135 cities and towns across the state.
1 min
You crawled your way to power, but I won't: Stalin to Edappadi
CM hits back at EPS criticism on Niti Aayog meet; AIADMK leader says Stalin scared of raids
2 mins
TVK hunts for poll symbol: Bat, whistle, mike top picks
ACTOR Vijay's TVK, a registered but unrecognised political party, is planning to apply for a common election symbol ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as per the provisions laid down by the ECI.
1 min
Three of family, including toddler, killed in car crash
THREE of a family, including a 2.5-year-old girl, died after their car allegedly lost control before crashing into a tamarind tree on the Tiruchy-Chennai National Highway near Perumalpalayam on Wednesday morning.
1 min
Gulf Trades Trigger Texas Tremors
As US President Donald Trump concluded his Gulf tour, former President Jimmy Carter's speech on July 15, 1979 couldn't be more relevant: \"I am tonight setting a clear goal for the energy policy of the US. Beginning this moment, this nation will never use more foreign oil than we did in 1977—never.\"
3 mins
New Dream for South Asia to Give Peace a Chance
India and Pakistan don't need Trump to negotiate peace. We must invest in memories, storytelling and a new pedagogy to make South Asia a theatre of alternative possibilities
4 mins
India expels another Pak diplomat, 2nd in 8 days; espionage link suspected
INDIA on Wednesday expelled a second official working at the Pakistan High Commission for \"indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status\" and directed the staff member to leave the country within 24 hours.
1 min
Heatwave, heavy rain: IMD issues warning across country for five days
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-hazard warning across the country for the next five days, alerting residents to extreme heatwave conditions, dust storms and warmer nights, particularly in Northwest India.
1 min
Is Covid coming back? No need to panic, say docs
THERE is a surge in COVID-19 cases again, with Southeast Asia, especially Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand, reporting a spike.
2 mins
SC grants bail to Puja Khedkar in cheating case
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the 2022 UPSC's civil services examination test.
1 min
Prima facie case made out against Sonia & Rahul: ED
Agency alleges ₹142 cr in proceeds of crime in National Herald case
1 min
'Mowgli' imprint as Seoni to become 1st rly station themed on 'Jungle Book'
SEONI railway station in Madhya Pradesh is set to become the world's first to be redeveloped around the theme of \"The Jungle Book\" and its popular character, Mowgli.
1 min
Manipur govt orders probe into bus incident
THE Manipur government on Wednesday ordered a probe into Tuesday's incident in which a media team headed to cover the state-sponsored Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district was allegedly instructed by security personnel to conceal the words \"Manipur State Transport\" displayed on a government bus in which the journalists were travelling.
1 min
Demand for underground bunkers gains momentum
RESIDENTS of border villages in Jammu's Rajouri region demand the construction of bunkers for their safety in future skirmishes between India and Pakistan.
1 min
No regular supply, villagers at LoC in Rajouri buy water
IN Pukharni, a village near the Line of Control in Rajouri, staying alive means not just surviving unpredictable cross-border firing but desperately scrounging for potable water.
1 min
Believe it or not! 2 died 58 times of snakebites
IN Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, famous as the land of Jungle Book's Mowgli, two men faked their deaths 58 times due to snakebites and a woman 29 times only to siphon off public money running into crores to an unholy nexus with government employees.
2 mins
Cong says will transfer ₹2.5K to a/cs of women in election-bound Bihar
THE Congress on Wednesday promised to transfer ₹2,500 into women's bank accounts each month under 'Mai Behan Maan Yojana' if the INDIA bloc was elected to power in Bihar in the forthcoming Assembly election.
1 min
Gujarat's Asiatic lion count jumps 32% to 891, roars heard beyond Gir
GUJARAT'S Asiatic lion population has soared to 891 — a 32.2% jump since 2020, with 217 new lions added in five years.
1 min
Putin Visits Kursk for First Time After Ukraine Purge
PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area last month, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
1 min
China, Pak, Afghanistan Meet to Expand CPEC
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is set to be expanded to Afghanistan, with the foreign ministers of the three countries agreeing on it as part of broader efforts to boost \"trilateral\" cooperation.
1 min
82 Killed as Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza
Allowed dozens of humanitarian trucks into Gaza, but aid fails to reach Palestinians in need
1 min
Q4 GDP Growth Could Be Slower at 6.5-7%
Most analysts have revised FY25 growth downward
1 min
Sensex to hit 89k by June 2026 on robust domestic growth: Morgan Stanley
GLOBAL brokerage firm Morgan Stanley expects India's equity market benchmark - BSE Sensex - to hit the 89,000 mark by June 2026, indicating a growth of around 8% from its current level.
1 min
Minister Slams Uber's 'Advance Tip' Feature, CCPA Issues Notice
The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday criticised app-based cab aggregator Uber for its 'Advance Tip' feature, which has become increasingly common on the platform.
1 min
IndusInd loss at ₹2,329 cr; CEO pick in advance stage
CRISIS-hit IndusInd Bank has reported a net loss of ₹2,329 crore in the fourth quarter due to a 2.65 times rise in provisions to account for the derivative losses identified by the RBI.
1 min
Regulation will bring certainty in crypto space, say bourses
WITH the Supreme Court emphasising the need for regulatory measures in cryptocurrency space, virtual currency exchanges said well-structured regulations will not only safeguard investors but also empower crypto companies.
1 min
DoT system to classify mobile numbers based on fraud risk
In a bid to curb cyber fraud and protect citizens from financial crimes, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)—a tool that helps banks, payment apps, and other financial services identify whether a mobile number has been used for fraudulent activities.
1 min
Mum Offers Highest Pay at ₹4.29L to Freshers, Chennai Lowest at ₹2.65L Per Annum
WHEN it comes to freshers' salary package, Mumbai offers the highest pay at ₹4.29 lakh per annum, followed by Delhi at ₹4.05 lakh.
1 min
Visa 'issues' for Indian athletes ahead of Asian meet in S Korea
DAYS before the Asian Athletics Championships to be held in Gumi, South Korea, some of the Indian athletes are fretting over visa issues.
2 mins
Balancing exercises, fast-paced shooting behind Kanak's rise
IT was a tense battle among some of the brightest youngsters at the Shooting Center in Suhl, Germany on Wednesday.
2 mins
Can't take India lightly even without Rohit, Kohli: Stokes
INDIA will be as formidable as ever despite the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the five-Test series against England, given the \"battery of batsmen\" they possess, feels all-rounder Ben Stokes, who will lead the home side during the gruelling series beginning on June 20.
2 mins
Surya, Santner Guide MI into Playoffs
WHEN Suryakumar Yadav walked into bat against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, despite losing Rohit Sharma early, Mumbai Indians were on a roll.
2 mins
McIlroy set to star in DP World India Championship
INDIAN golf is set to get a major boost as Grand Slam winner, Rory McIlroy has confirmed his participation in the USD four million inaugural DP World India Championship here later this year.
1 min
Prannoy, Srikanth win; Sindhu exits
INDIA'S male shuttlers, led by the experienced duo of H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth, were off to a brilliant start but it was curtains for double Olympic-medallist PV Sindhu as she bowed out with a first-round loss at the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament here on Wednesday.
1 min
Kovalam property to host a sound healing retreat!
Tucked away along the tranquil shores of the Arabian Sea, Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra in Kovalam is set to host a new kind of healing experience—one that resonates deep within.
1 min
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