The New Indian Express Villupuram - April 17, 2025
The New Indian Express Villupuram - April 17, 2025
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In this issue
April 17, 2025
Shed caste tag from names of edu institutes: HC
Four-week deadline
1 min
Interim SC order curbing parts of Waqf Act likely
3-judge bench led by the CJI gives the govt additional day to present its case
2 mins
Watermelon test: No adulteration found, says govt
THE state government on Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that the department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops authorities have held inspections in the fields, where watermelons are being cultivated, and no food adulteration was found in tests.
1 min
Iruttu Kadai' Scion Files Dowry Harassment Complaint
SRI Kanishka, scion of the famous 'Iruttu Kadai' halwa shop, on Wednesday lodged a dowry harassment complaint against her husband Balram Singh and his family with the CM's Special Cell and Tirunelveli City Police Commissioner Santosh Hadimani.
1 min
Make TN univs global headquarters of innovation: CM to V-Cs, registrars
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday urged all the administrators of state-run universities to work towards making the universities global headquarters for research and innovation.
1 min
Don't deny caste certs under RTI when job given via quota
Disclosure necessary
1 min
Court Imposes Blanket Ban on 28 Plastic Items in Western Ghats
Bench directs local bodies to provide disposable paper covers free of cost to traders; authorities told to ensure supply of potable water through water ATMs and RO plants
2 mins
Woman Found Killed in Cashew Grove Near Marakkanam
A woman was found murdered in a cashew grove at Thazhankadu village near Marakkanam on Wednesday, and her husband is missing along with their three children.
1 min
After complaints of foul smell in water, officials clean tank in Cuddalore town
Residents of MRK Paneerselvam Nagar in Kurinjipadi raised complaints about a strange smell in the water supplied from the town panchayat's overhead tank, prompting officials to clean the tank and make alternative supply arrangements.
1 min
India's fish yield doubles in 10 yrs under BJP govt
UNION Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, George Kurian, on Tuesday stated that India's fish production had nearly doubled during the 10 years of the Narendra Modi government, rising from 95 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 184 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
1 min
Dalit residents fight for drinking water in V'puram as mercury soars
Despite complaints, authorities have not extended drinking water connections to every household
1 min
Govt reiterates circulars, orders must be issued, signed only in Tamil
THE state government has issued a government order (GO) reiterating that secretaries of all departments, collectors, and heads of departments should issue all government orders and circulars only in Tamil, except for certain categories that are exempted.
1 min
After meltdown, AIADMK-BJP units in T'pur put up joint show
IN a bid to clear confusion on the contours of the AIADMK-BJP alliance, the functionaries of both the parties jointly told reporters in Tiruppur on Wednesday that they will work together to win in the upcoming 2026 assembly election.
1 min
Allocation for veggies, condiments in noon meal scheme hiked
SOCIAL Welfare Minister Geetha Jeevan announced a ₹61.6 crore increase in allocation for vegetables and condiments under the noon meal scheme, which will benefit 42.71 lakh children.
1 min
Kalaignar film archive to come up at MGR institute
INFORMATION and Publicity Minister MP Saminathan announced in the Assembly on Wednesday that a digitised archive on South Indian films named 'Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Film Treasury' will be established at the MGR Government Film and Television Training Institute at a cost of ₹3 crore.
1 min
Disabled to get battery-operated devices
The government announced that it will conduct special camps across the state to ensure all persons with disabilities attain self-sufficiency in accessing assistive devices.
1 min
DMK Hits Back at Separatist Jibe, Says BJP Will Lose Deposit in 2026 Election
DMK organising secretary RS Bharathi said that BJP will forfeit deposits in the 2026 assembly elections if it continues snatching state rights.
1 min
CM Introduces Two Bills To Nominate Disabled People To All TN Local Bodies
No election for these posts; urban bodies with over 100 members to have 2 PwD nominees
2 mins
19-yr-old tries to kill student, self in Salem
A 19-year-old man allegedly attempted to murder a 20-year-old college student after she is believed to have ended their relationship, and then attempted to kill himself on Wednesday morning at Salem's old bus stand.
1 min
Naidu Seeks Spl Financial Aid From Centre To Rebuild Andhra
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday appealed to the Sixteenth Finance Commission to extend special financial assistance to rebuild the state.
1 min
SC Pans T'gana Govt on Tree Cut Plan, Grills It Over Restoration
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Telangana government over its rushed action to fell trees on a land parcel next to the University of Hyderabad and directed it to submit a specific plan to restore the 100 acres of deforested land if it wanted its chief secretary to be saved from any severe action.
1 min
Karnataka governor sends bill on 4% quota for Muslim contractors to Prez
State unit of the BJP had urged Guv Gehlot to reject the KTTP Amendment Bill passed last month
1 min
THE SIGNAL FROM SIGNALGATE
IGNALGATE sounds pointedly scandalous. But does it have the cachet of the earlier 'gates'? Here are some consequential ones—Watergate, Murdochgate, Abu Ghraibgate, Bibigate, Cablegate, Gaetzgate, Contragate, Choppergate and Coalgate (the last two from India). Wikipedia has a dynamic list of 286 events that are -gate suffixed, ranging from political shockers to frivolous hijinks.
3 mins
THE BRAVE NEW UNIVERSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Whether it comes from the Left or the Right, we must create safe spaces for airing criticism. Modernity depends on it. Intermedial hermeneutics offers a way out
4 mins
Amid Trump tariff talk, Vance will meet Modi during 3-day India visit
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance will embark on a week-long visit to Italy and India from April 18 to 24, White House announced on Wednesday.
1 min
Consumption pattern: Diesel slows down, petrol up
INDIA witnessed a marked slowdown in diesel consumption growth during the financial year 2023-24, with demand rising by just 2% — a significant drop compared to the 4.3% growth recorded the previous year, shows the data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
1 min
Day II: ED grills Vadra for 5 hrs in land deal case
Businessman Robert Vadra on Wednesday appeared before the ED for the second round of questioning in connection with the probe into a case under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) linked to a 2008 Haryana's Gurugram land deal.
1 min
Buzz of Cabinet expansion in May after PM-Prez meet
Some ministers may be dropped due to their age or performance
2 mins
ATMs on moving train as rlys set to launch cash withdrawal facility soon
INDIANS may shortly be able to withdraw cash from ATMs inside running trains.
1 min
India says regional representation sole criterion for UNSC expansion
INDIA has strongly objected to proposals introducing religion or faith as criteria for representation in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasising that such parameters are inconsistent with the long-established principle of regional representation.
1 min
Furore over ex-RAW chief's Abdullah story
A political storm has erupted in J&K over the revelations by ex-RAW chief AS Dulat in his new book that National Conference president and former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah backed the Centre's move to abrogate Article 370 in private and was also willing to align with the BJP.
1 min
11 Underground Bunkers of Top Maoist Leader Demolished and 7 IEDs Defused
In a major breakthrough, the security forces on Tuesday demolished 11 bunkers belonging to top Maoist leader Misir Besra, having a bounty of ₹1 crore on his head, and diffused seven powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Saranda forests of Chaibasa.
1 min
Post-tariff, Punjab Basmati cultivation may drop
The prospect of looming American tariffs and growing Iran-US tensions affecting the price of aromatic, premium rice variety of Basmati this year is giving rise to apprehensions that farmers of Punjab might prefer shifting to non-Basmati paddy.
1 min
Army saves jawan stuck in communal clashes, forms helpline for others
THE Indian Army has established a soldiers' helpline and dispatched a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) in Murshidabad following an SOS call from a soldier in the West Bengal town which has witnessed violence over the Waqf legislation.
1 min
Rahul Makes Moves, Unveils Gujarat Cong Revamp Plans
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, announced new organisational guidelines, promising that electoral candidates will \"not be imposed from the top\" and performance alone will be the criterion for ticket-seeking workers and ministry-seeking legislators.
1 min
Didi smells conspiracy in riots
CHIEF MINISTER Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called the Murshidabad violence over the Waqf Amendment Act as a \"pre-planned communal riot\", accusing a section of the BSF, central agencies under the Union home ministry, and the BJP of orchestrating tension by facilitating cross-border influx from Bangladesh.
2 mins
France Urges Release of Jailed Russian Journalists Who Covered Navalny
FRANCE on Wednesday urged Russia to immediately release four journalists sentenced to long prison terms for their association with the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
1 min
UK court rules definition of 'woman' based on sex at birth
BRITAIN's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the legal definition of a \"woman\" is based on a person's sex at birth, a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for the bitter debate over trans rights.
1 min
Harvard Is a Joke, Undeserving of US Federal Funding: Don
PRESIDENT Donald Trump called Harvard a \"joke\" on Wednesday and said it should lose its government research contracts after the top US university refused to accept demands to come under outside political supervision.
1 min
WHO Member Countries Agree on Draft Pandemic Treaty
Five years after COVID-19 triggered national lockdowns, economic uncertainty and killed millions, the World Health Organization's member countries agreed on a draft \"pandemic treaty\" that sets guidelines for how the international community might confront the next global health crisis.
1 min
Global trade could slide in 2025: WTO
THE World Trade Organization on Wednesday said the volume of trade in goods worldwide is expected to fall by 0.2% this year on account of US President Donald Trump's shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China.
1 min
Gold crosses ₹95,000 mark amid tariff woes
THE continuing weakness of the dollar coupled with the rising trade tension between the US and China -- with the former hiking import duties on shipments from the latter to 245% from 125% -- has led to the safe haven asset gold hitting a new high, going past the $3,300/ounce-mark in the global markets and scaling past the ₹95,000/10 gram mark (for 24 carat) in the domestic market on Wednesday.
1 min
Trump to launch housing project in Gurugram
Smartworld Developers and Tribeca Developers are bringing back Trump-branded residential project in Gurgaon. They have announced the launch of Trump Residences Gurgaon on Wednesday.
1 min
Wipro profit rises 26%; outlook weak
AMID uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds, IT services firm Wipro expects clients to take a more measured approach, especially on large transformation programmes and discretionary spending.
2 mins
Trade Deficit with China Swells to $100 Billion in FY25
Growing gap between 2 nations is due to fall in India's exports to China
1 min
FM's visit 'triggers' flow of investment from UK; to firm up economic ties
AMID uncertain economic and business conditions globally, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's recent UK visit assumes significance with both the countries committing greater investment and cooperation.
1 min
Musk's Starlink may soon get license to operate in India; co officials meet Goyal
ELON MUSK-led Starlink is likely to receive a license soon to launch satellite broadband services in India, as company representatives met with commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday to discuss future investment plans in the country.
1 min
Smoking gun: Suruchi Singh, India's latest golden girl in shooting
LATE on Tuesday, pistol shooter Suruchi Singh nailed her second gold medal in as many weeks.
3 mins
Canada, Nigeria join India as contenders to host 2030 CWG
INDIA is not alone in showing interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
1 min
Late surge help DC to 188/5
First superover of season
1 min
PSG Keep CL Bid Alive, Barcelona Survive Scare
PARIS Saint-Germain's bid to win a first Champions League crown remains on course but the French giants only just survived a bumpy ride against Aston Villa on Tuesday as old ghosts almost came back to haunt them.
1 min
Shedding 7kg: Manpreet's weight loss journey
AFTER the Paris Games, Manpreet Singh let himself go. There were celebrations every other day. After refusing to go within a mile of anything sugary for years, the two-time Olympic medallist 'lost control'.
2 mins
Goal: Produce One Sensation a Year
PBKS general manager Tuli gives a lowdown on process involved while unearthing talent
3 mins
Where Are Indian Travelers Headed This Summer?
Booking.com data reveals a rise in demand for cooler domestic getaways and international favorites like Tokyo and Abu Dhabi, as Indian travelers seek meaningful summer escapes
1 min
REIMAGINES PRIVATE ISLAND IN THE BAHAMAS
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) ushers in a new era of ocean-bound luxury and island escapism with the unveiling of Norwegian Aqua and a bold reimagining of its private Bahama paradise.
1 min
LIVING LEGACIES
AS INDIA REIMAGINES ITS PAST THROUGH ADAPTIVE REUSE, NEW HERITAGE STAYS OFFER TRAVELLERS A CHANCE TO HELP PRESERVE IT...
2 mins
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