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In this issue

February 13, 2025

Trump Talks to Zelensky, Putin on Steps to End War

End in sight for 3-year war?

1 mins

Inflation Eases to 4.3% After Moderation in Food Prices

January's inflation and industrial activity numbers have vindicated the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut the policy rate after five years.

1 mins

Modi-Trump talks: When the elder statesman meets the great disruptor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a frequent visitor to the United States. But his visit this week is comparable in significance to his first trip back as PM in 2014.

5 mins

Minor dies by suicide as mother scolds her

The recent hike in Namma Metro fares, particularly for distances between 6 km and 25 km, has left commuters frustrated, with several passengers alleging that ticket prices have doubled on certain routes.

1 mins

Public Outcry Over Surge in Metro Fare

{ POLITICAL PARTIES TRADE BARBS } REVIEWING CERTAIN ANOMALIES: BMRCL

2 mins

Contract killer hacked to death outside his Madina Nagar home

An unidentified group of criminals hacked a contract killer to death outside his residence in Madina Nagar near the Vijaypura radio station on Tuesday night, Vijaypura superintendent of police (SP) Lakshman Nimbaragi said on Wednesday, adding that the assailants targeted the face and head of the deceased with iron weapons.

1 mins

Kannada poetry: A brief and incomplete history

The first Kannadiga to be hailed as a poet was the 10th-century wordmeister, Pampa, seldom mentioned without the added honorific, Adikavi (first poet). In his two celebrated works—Adipurana, a life of the first Jain tirthankara, Rishabhanatha (father of Bharata and Bahubali); and Vikramarjuna Vijaya, a secular Kannada version of Vyasa’s Mahabharata, in which Arjuna, not Yudishtira, is crowned king (with Subhadra, not Draupadi, as his queen) following the Kurukshetra war—Pampa pioneered the part-prose, part-verse champu style of literature in Kannada. With the three great Jaina poets of the 10th century—Adikavi Pampa, “Kavichakravarti” Ponna, and “Kaviratna” Ranna—composing their masterpieces in the new style, champu became the de rigueur form of classical Kannada literature for two centuries thereafter. The next watershed moment in Kannada poetry arrived in the 16th century, with the poet-balladeer-saint Purandaradasa, considered the father of Carnatic music, ushering in an age of devotional Vaishnava poetry called Dasa Sahitya under the patronage of the great Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara. Among the best-known exponents of this kind of poetry were the royal sage of the Vijayanagara empire, Vyasatirtha, and his disciple Kanakadasa. The 20th-century renaissance in Kannada poetry kicked off with the Navodaya (new dawn) movement, inspired by the form and content of English romantic poetry, and dominated by poets like BM Sri, Kuvempu, and Da Ra Bendre. Around the time of independence rose a new, contrary literary movement called Navya, led by progressives like Gopalakrishna Adiga and VK Gokak, who veered away from the rose-tinted lenses of the Romantics and chose to highlight social realities like caste discrimination and poverty that the new Republic was grappling with, drilling deep into themselves to find a different language and poetic form to express themselves.

2 mins

Guv nod to ordinance to control microfinance, prevent coercion

Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given his approval to the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025, after receiving clarifications from the state government.

2 mins

Odisha man found dead, police suspect suicide

THE FAMILY OF THE DECEASED HAS ACCUSED HIS WIFE OF HARASSMENT THAT ALLEGEDLY LED TO HIS DEATH

1 mins

Eight arrested for hurling stones at Udayagiri police station, Vandalism

THE VIOLENCE ALLEGEDLY TOOK PLACE FOLLOWING A PROVOCATIVE SPEECH BY A CLERIC, POLICE OFFICERS SAID

2 mins

Man killed by elephant in Wayanad, second death in 2 days

The UDF has also given the call for a 'hartal' in Wayanad district on Thursday

1 mins

Chacko Resigns as Kerala Chief of NCP (SP) Amid Strife in Party

PC Chacko, state chief of the Sharad Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Kerala, tendered his resignation from the post on Wednesday, sources said.

1 mins

5 Kerala nursing students held for brutal ragging

POLICE SAID THE COMPLAINANTS ALSO ALLEGED THAT THE SENIORS USED COMPASSES AND OTHER SIMILAR OBJECTS TO INFLICT INJURIES

2 mins

Andhra issues alert amid bird flu scare in poultry sector

Minister K Atchennaidu directed veterinary officers to be on high alert and dispose of infected birds properly

2 mins

Row After Actor Says Grandson To Continue 'Legacy'

Telugu actor Chiranjeevi's remarks about his wish for a grandson to continue his legacy triggered a row on Wednesday, with the opposition YSR Congress Party criticising for his \"medieval\" thoughts.

1 mins

Pay ₹9.6-crore to kin of NRI who died in 2009 accident: SC to Andhra

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation to pay a compensation of ₹9.64 crore to the family of a non-resident Telugu woman from the United States of America, who died in a bus accident in 2009, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

1 mins

SC Rejects Indrani's Travel Plea Over Risk of Absconding

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request from former media executive Indrani Mukerjea to travel abroad, expressing concern that she might not return to face trial for the alleged murder of her 25-year-old daughter, Sheena Bora, in 2012.

1 mins

Ram Temple Head Priest Das Dies in Lucknow

Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, died in Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. He was 87.

1 mins

Boost to defence ties: India offers rocket launcher

INDIA AND FRANCE WELCOME THE ONGOING TALKS ON MISSILES, HELICOPTER AND JET ENGINES

2 mins

SC Relaxes Conditions Set in '09 Over Height of School Buildings

The Court Gave the Order in a Plea Filed by the CBSE Seeking Clarification of the Stipulations It Introduced

1 mins

'Illegitimate wife, faithful mistress': SC rap for Bombay HC over misogynistic labels used in alimony case order

SC HELD THAT SUCH TERMS VIOLATE WOMEN'S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND ARE DEEPLY INAPPROPRIATE

2 mins

Pharma firms given more time to meet processing norms

The Union ministry of health and family welfare said in a statement that it has conditionally extended the deadline for small and mid-sized pharmaceutical companies to meet the so-called Schedule M manufacturing standards by a year.

1 mins

Access to schooling can't be hindered by citizenship status: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday underscored the fundamental right to education for all children, including those of Rohingya refugees, emphasizing that access to schooling should not be hindered by citizenship status.

1 mins

SC Raps ED Over Custody Of Liquor Scam Accused

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for keeping in custody former Chhattisgarh excise official Arun Pati Tripathi, an accused in the Chhattisgarh liquor case, without challenging a February 7 order of the Chhattisgarh high court (HC) which held that the ED case did not have the requisite sanction.

2 mins

Pradeep Sharma seeks Param Bir's statements

Former encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma has moved a special National Investigation Agency court, urging it to direct the agency to submit the statements of former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh and former ACP Avinash Dharmadhikari in connection with the 2021 murder case of Thane trader Mansukh Hiran.

1 mins

Simple language, 'tax year' idea in I-T bill set to be tabled today

Key aspects of the Bill

4 mins

Centre, Uttarakhand defend UCC and prohibition of close-relative marriages

The Uttarakhand high court on Wednesday issued notices to the Union and state governments, seeking their responses within six weeks on a petition challenging various provisions of the Uniform Civil Code, which was implemented in the Himalayan state on January 27.

1 mins

SC Quashes the Appointment of Homoeopathy Body Chairman

Public appointments made contrary to the eligibility requirements amounts to a fraud on the public, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday as it set aside the appointment of chairman of National Commission for Homoeopathy.

1 mins

Pawar's praise for Shinde irks Sena (UBT)

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday expressed strong disapproval of its ally and NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar felicitating rival Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on Tuesday.

2 mins

Focus on boost to infra, agri as Bengal tables ₹3.89L-cr budget

West Bengal finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Wednesday presented a ₹3.89-lakh crore state budget for 2025-26, unveiling a series of infrastructure and agricultural development projects, allocating significant funds for rural connectivity, river erosion control, and agrarian support initiatives.

2 mins

Are freebies creating a class of parasites: SC

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday strongly criticised the practice of political parties announcing \"freebies\" before elections, warning that such measures might discourage people from working and contributing to the nation's development, while creating a class of \"parasites\".

3 mins

Bill on anvil to set up co-op studies' varsity

The Union government is on course to set up a university for cooperation studies and a bill towards this purpose will be passed by Parliament soon, Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah told a parliamentary consultative meeting held on Tuesday.

1 mins

5 Infra Projects Under Gati Shakti Reviewed

A panel of ministers on Tuesday reviewed five central government infrastructure projects, including the second phase of the Ayodhya airport, the Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat project, and line 4 of the Pune Metro as part of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan launched in 2021, people aware of the matter said.

1 mins

Assam Man Jailed For Molesting His Stepdaughter Kills Her, Dies By Suicide

A 50-year-old man, who recently came out on bail for molesting his 13-year-old stepdaughter, allegedly murdered the girl and his wife on Tuesday night and then died by suicide in Guwahati district of Assam, police said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Most money spent in Faridkot, least in Nagaland in '24 polls: EC

TOTAL SPENDING IN FARIDKOT WAS ₹4.19 CR AND IN LONE NAGALAND SEAT WAS ₹28.76L

2 mins

No defence for failing the forces

A comprehensive audit of defence PSUs would help to understand the reasons for delay in production and to fix accountability

2 mins

High court's marital rape exceptionalism

Under Indian laws, if a person commits actions that result in the death of another person, they are liable to be punished for a minimum of five years in jail and a maximum of life imprisonment.

1 mins

For gig workers, e-Shram registration is just the start

In a major development for platform workers amid the discussions on the 2025 Union Budget, four major aggregators – Urban Company, Zomato, Blinkit and Uncle Delivery – have registered their workers on the e-Shram portal, joining an initiative of the ministry of labour and employment to register themselves and their gig employees.

3 mins

AI Can Reinstate India at the Intellectual Summit

By combining the wisdom of ancient texts with cutting-edge AI, India could unlock breakthroughs in philosophy, science, and medicine

3 mins

India-US partnership in a post-liberal world

American politics is undergoing a radical transformation.

4 mins

$1.8tn budget deficit: Musk says US will go 'bankrupt' without cuts

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead federal cost-cutting efforts, said on Tuesday that the US would go \"bankrupt\" without budget cuts.

1 mins

Mediators Push to Salvage Gaza Deal

Hamas said on Wednesday it would not bow down to threats from Israel and the United States, which demanded the militant group release hostages this weekend or face a return to war in Gaza.

1 mins

Paul Kapur Likely to Get Trump's Nod for Crucial South Asia Job

S Paul Kapur, an expert on India-Pakistan security and nuclear issues, is likely to be the assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, the top job for the region in America's diplomatic arm, people familiar with the development said.

1 mins

Trade war looms as Trump readies reciprocal tariffs

Donald Trump's trade advisers were finalising plans on Wednesday for the reciprocal tariffs the US president has vowed to impose on every country that charges duties on US imports, ratcheting up fears of a widening global trade war and threatening to add to already-sticky US inflation.

1 mins

Serious rights violations during B'desh protests

The brutal response was a calculated strategy by the former government to hold onto power in the face of mass opposition. VOLKER TURK, UN rights chief

2 mins

Trump Says Negotiations to End Ukraine War Will Begin

US Prez first spoke to Putin and agreed to begin talks to end war before speaking with Zelensky for an hour

2 mins

India gas demand to rise by 2030, doubling LNG imports

INDIA'S NATURAL GAS DEMAND ROSE MORE THAN 10% IN THE PAST TWO YEARS

1 mins

MF investors pivot to safety of largecap stocks amid market slide

Investors in Indian mutual funds pivoted towards the safety of largecap stocks and gold exchange traded funds (ETF) in January as markets turned volatile, data released on Wednesday showed.

1 mins

India Expects to Have 'Bumper' Sugar Crop, May Allow Exports Next Season

India expects to have enough sugar for export next season as favorable weather conditions help farmers boost acreage, according to a government official.

1 mins

ONGC-NTPC Joint Venture Powers Up With Ayana Deal

ONGC NTPC Green Pvt. Ltd (ONGPL) has inked a deal to buy National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIF)-backed Ayana Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd for an equity value of ₹6,600 crore, two people aware of the development said.

1 mins

India May Pause Ecomm Policy on Trump's Return

India's proposed comprehensive e-commerce policy that has drawn strong interest from global entities such as Amazon and Walmart may be put on the back burner, two people aware of the matter said, as countries pause and reassess priorities in the wake of an eventful regime change in the US.

2 mins

Jan inflation eases to five-month low of 4.3%

Industrial growth continues to be weak amid concerns of a cyclical slowdown

2 mins

India Counts Gains in Their Clean Sweep Versus England

Shubman's Hundred Powers India to a 142-Run Win in the Third and Final ODI at Ahmedabad

3 mins

Healy-less Warriorz eye top spot after poor show in 2024

UP Warriorz find themselves at a critical stage as they prepare for their third appearance in the Women's Premier League (WPL).

3 mins

Kerala Enter Ranji Trophy Semi-finals

Kerala produced a doughty batting effort to hang on to a draw against Jammu and Kashmir, and progressed to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals on the back of a slender 1-run first innings lead here on Wednesday.

1 mins

Strac withdraws, Smith to lead Oz

Steve Smith-led Australia will be without their frontline pace attack at the Champions Trophy after fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons.

1 mins

Bumrah's absence leaves Shami to step up on return

They waited as far as possible to see if they could bring a fit-again Jasprit Bumrah back on the park. But once medical experts sounded a note of caution, it was decided that it wasn't worth risking the career of India's biggest bowling weapon in the Champions Trophy.

2 mins

Cutting through: The path to Europe's top tennis academies

New generation of Indian players, from Maaya to Manas, are learning the tricks of the trade overseas

3 mins

India Enter Quarters of Asia Mixed Team Championships

India made a sizzling start to their campaign, delivering a 5-0 thrashing to Macau in their opening Group D tie of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship here on Wednesday.

1 mins

Rhythm shines in selection trials

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale and promising pistol shooter Rhythm Sangwan won in their respective disciplines while Arya Rajesh Borse topped the women's 10m air rifle T2 at the ongoing national selection trials here on Wednesday.

1 mins

Sachin Clinches Javelin Gold With National Games Record

Upcoming javelin thrower Sachin Yadav extended his hot streak with a personal best effort to win the men's javelin at the National Games in Dehradun on Wednesday.

2 mins

Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! to be a film soon

One of the longest-running TV comedy dailies, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! is set to be made into a feature film.

1 mins

Scared Ram might have another girl: Chiranjeevi draws ire for misogynistic comments

Actor Chiranjeevi sparked controversy after expressing his disappointment over not having a grandson during a film launch event in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

1 mins

What's The Deal With Block Bookings?

The terms 'block bookings' and 'corporate bookings' have created a lot of buzz recently. It began when trade analyst Komal Nahta accused the makers of actors Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya's recent film Sky Force of resorting to booking out theatres in order to paint a rosy picture in the film's box-office report.

2 mins

Every day should be V-Day, say Sunny and Daniel

After 16 years together and 13 years of being married, actor Sunny Leone and producer Daniel Weber are still very much in love.

1 mins

This V-Day, Swipe Right on Yourself

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just about date nights and romance. This year, show yourself some love by trading the roses and reservations for something far more precious—your own company.

1 mins

Liam struggled with sexuality, pressured ex-fiancée Maya to get an abortion: Report

A new report claims that late singer Liam Payne \"struggled with his sexuality\" and also pressured former fiancée, influencer Maya Henry, for an abortion.

1 mins

Sam Was There When I Needed Him The Most

Almost a decade after getting married to music composer Sameer Uddin, singer Neha Bhasin opens up about how she knew he was the one

2 mins

Karan says time to fix gender politics in films

Karan Johar feels it's high time our cinema represented the right gender politics.

1 mins

Facing tough times? 'Lemonading' makes it easy to beat stress, says study

Lemonading transforms challenges into positive experiences, much like making lemonade from lemons

1 mins

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