The New Indian Express Villupuram - January 22, 2025

The New Indian Express Villupuram - January 22, 2025

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In this issue
January 22, 2025
Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain...
Experts Rule Out Immediate Impact On India Due To Trump's Trade Policies
1 min
India Sees Window of Opportunity Amidst Tests
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be the first foreign minister to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion, as India aims to strengthen its ties with the US following the inauguration of President Donald Trump as its 47th President.
1 min
Top gun among 14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
IN a big jolt to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), its Central Committee member Jayram Pratap Reddy alias Chalapathi and 13 senior cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, 160 km east of Raipur.
1 min
1-Tonne Manta Ray Lands in Net, Fishers Group Richer by ₹56k
A country boat fisherman from Periyathalai caught a giant oceanic manta ray weighing a whopping 1,080 kg on Monday.
1 min
Doc challenges IIT-M chief to 'gomutra' debate
GENERAL secretary of the Doctors' Association for Social Equality (DASE) GR Ravindranath on Tuesday strongly criticised IIT-Madras Director V Kamakoti, accusing him of endangering public health with his recent remarks praising the alleged medicinal properties of gomutra (cow urine) and cow dung.
1 min
Irregularities in victim compensation fund: HC orders auditing of accounts
THE Madras HC on Tuesday ordered auditing of the accounts in the victim compensation fund collected from the wages of prisoners, following complaints of irregularities in its disbursal.
1 min
TN player wins gold, is Boccia champ
FOUR individuals from Tamil Nadu won accolades at the 9th Boccia National Championship 2024-25, held by the Boccia Sports Federation of India in Visakhapatnam from January 8 to 15.
1 min
Parents of intersex infant seek medical assistance
A couple from a village near Kattumannarkoil submitted a petition to the Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, seeking medical aid for their 5-month-old intersex infant.
1 min
Five-day Southern India Science Fair Commences in UT
Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan inaugurated the five-day \"Southern India Science Fair (SISF) 2025\" at the Old Port Grounds in Puducherry on Tuesday.
1 min
Auroville to host 7th edition of International Potters' Market
The seventh edition of Auroville International Potters' Market, featuring works of 17 artists, will take place from January 24 to 26 at the Auroville Visitor Centre.
1 min
Relax helmet mandate in Pondy: CPI
THE CPI has urged the Puducherry government to relax the mandatory helmet rule for motorists within city limits, citing practical difficulties and unique traffic conditions.
1 min
Leaking drinking water pipe ruins road, floods farms
A leakage in the Kollidam joint drinking water project pipeline near Chidambaram has caused water to overflow onto roads and agricultural fields, rendering the road leading to Kovilampoondi village unsuitable for traffic.
1 min
IRCTC portal, app hang during Tatkal hours
Users say they are logged out & tickets get sold out before they can log back on, allege agents always get confirmed seats
2 mins
Decriminalise toddy tapping, declare it as medicinal drink
NTK chief coordinator Seeman attended a conference organised by the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement on Tuesday to demand that the state government decriminalise the tapping of toddy, withdraw criminal cases registered against such tapers and announce it as a medicinal and healthy drink.
1 min
Debt burden, revenue deficit up under DMK govt, EPS replies to minister
JOINING issue with the contentions of Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu over the fiscal position and debt burden of the state government, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday said the DMK which came to power with the promise of improving the fiscal management has failed in all economic indicators besides increasing the debt burden as well as revenue deficit.
2 mins
Nomination papers of K'taka woman for Erode seat rejected
AFTER deliberating for several hours since the deadline to withdraw nominations to contest in the Erode East by-poll ended at 3 pm, returning officer Manish Narnaware rejected the nomination of independent candidate V Padmavati of Indian Political Congress Party well past midnight on Monday as other candidates pointed out that she belonged to Karnataka and her nomination would violate the EC norms.
1 min
CM: States pay for varsities, but chancellor job for centre's pick?
Says some groups trying to appropriate Tiruvalluvar and Vallalar who spoke about equality
2 mins
Tungsten: BJP Prez Says Good News Will Come Calling Today
BJP state president K Annamalai said the people of Arittapatti and its surrounding villages will hear good news about tungsten mining by Wednesday afternoon.
1 min
Fill 30% village asst posts with home guards
Opposition leader R Siva on Tuesday sent a memorandum to the lieutenant governor, urging the government to fill 30% of village assistant posts in the revenue and disaster management department with home guard personnel who have been in service for over five years.
1 min
M'luru bank heist: Accused tries to escape, shot at
MANGALURU city police shot at one of the key accused in Kotekar co-operative society bank robbery case when he tried to escape after assaulting two policemen during an inspection of the bank premises near Alankar Gudde on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday.
1 min
SC Stays Construction of Vallalar International Centre at Vadalur
The Supreme Court has stayed the construction of the new Vadalur Vallalar International Centre in the Peruveli area of Cuddalore district.
1 min
THREE BUDGET WISHES FOR INDIAN VARSITIES
IMAGINE a university managing to pay its faculty salary and covering its academic infrastructure operational expenses without having to rely on tuition fees.
3 mins
Innovation Needs a Dose of Feminism
Feminists across India have shown us new ways to approach memory, livelihood, information and technology. By nurturing plurality, their ideas can reinvigorate our democracy
4 mins
JPC on simultaneous polls to hold second meeting on January 31
THE second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining bills on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) will be held on January 31, according to the government.
1 min
China Says Ready to Work With India on Border Ties
Both nations working to normalize their relationship after standoffs
1 min
Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study
A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue diseases are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change.
2 mins
SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal
UPHOLDING the Jharkhand High Court's judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago.
2 mins
In a first, tourist places & schools will come under Swachh Survekshan ambit
This year, additional features and indicators have been introduced to make Swachh Survekshan (SS), touted as the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, sharper, systematic and to have a wider impact.
1 min
Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army
THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.
1 min
Class 8 student kills self over 'unpaid fees'
IN a shocking incident, a class 8 student died by suicide in the Godadara area of Surat.
1 min
Raj Staff Selection Board comes out with new dress code for exam candidates
After metal zipper pants, now Kurta-pyjama diktat
1 min
15 Conrad legislators come on board, Cong gains ground in Nagaland
A moribund Congress that rose like a phoenix in last year's Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland is steadily gaining popularity in the state.
1 min
HC to hear Didi plea against life term to RG Kar accused
CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the country's role model.
1 min
After fire, norms changed at Kumbh
Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqmt in tent area, response time 3 minutes
2 mins
Kashmir chinars get digital protection through geo-tagging with QR-code
IN a move to conserve rich heritage, the iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley's heritage tree.
1 min
Don not confident of Gaza deal surviving three phases
US President Donald Trump said he was \"not confident,\" the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that came into effect the previous day would be upheld through all three phases, The Times of Israel reported.
1 min
Aditya Birla Fashion raises ₹1,860 cr via QIP
ADITYA Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) on Tuesday announced successful completion of ₹1,860 crore fundraise through the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) route.
1 min
South Indian Bank net profit up 12% in Q3
South Indian Bank had reported 12% growth in net income at ₹342 crore for the December quarter, compared to ₹305.4 crore booked in the year-ago period.
1 min
Indian Rupee closes 13 paise lower at 86.58 against Dollar
THE rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.
1 min
T-factor: Sensex tanks by 1,200 pts, ₹7L cr wiped out
INDIA'S equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors turned cautious after the newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump, slapped trade tariffs on goods entering from neighbouring countries.
1 min
Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies from US
PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximize oil and gas production.
1 min
Bring only financially viable firms to market: SEBI chief
SECURITIES and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday asked merchant bankers to bring only financially viable companies to the market, flagging multiple instances of \"pump and dump\" in the market in recent months.
1 min
JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra
BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.
1 min
Maruti Suzuki to have complete EV ecosystem ready before new launch
THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.
1 min
Must-win ties for Real, PSG
Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit.
1 min
ISL: Chennaiyin hold Bagan
CHENNAIYIN FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0-0 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League on Tuesday.
1 min
SA20: Spinners shine as Royals win to go top
PAARL Royals' spinners produced another impressive show to propel the team to the top of the standings with a six-wicket win over Joburg Super Kings at the SA20 here.
1 min
WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25
THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.
1 min
Returning Shami in focus at Eden
Making a comeback after 430 days, all eyes will be on the veteran pacer on Wednesday
2 mins
Chelsea Return To Top Four In EPL
CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.
1 min
Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz To Enter Semis
NOVAK Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four.
1 min
Duhan keen on WHIL lessons
IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.
2 mins
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