Newspaper
The New Indian Express Kochi
Come June 18, NDA & Oppn fight for 26 RS seats
THE Opposition is set to gain three seats, while the ruling NDA is expected to maintain its current strength in the biennial elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states and bypolls to two seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu scheduled for June 18.
2 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Buzz of early poll in UP after BJP's grand show in Bengal and Assam
AFTER assembly elections wrapped up in five states, there is growing talk among politicians in the state capital about moving the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections forward by a few weeks.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Govt urges judicious use of electricity
AMID growing demand for power due to heatwaves in the country, power ministry on Friday urged citizens to use electricity judiciously. The ministry, however, said though there is no shortage of electricity, it should be used wisely.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Hindalco net profit falls 51% on fire incidents at US plant
ADITYA Birla Group company Hindalco Industries on Friday said its consolidated net profit declined by 50.8% to ₹2,597 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, impacted by fire incidents at US subsidiary Novelis’ plant.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Absconding Twisha’s husband surfaces, nabbed
High court orders second post-mortem by AIIMS-Delhi doctors on request of victim's father @ CM writes to Centre, recommending CBI probe
2 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Kujur, Singh turn on the heat with record runs
THE new national record in the men’s 100m set by sprinter Gurindervir Singh at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium only lasted for a grand total of five minutes.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Pushed to limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands
THE day arrived when the Senate just said, No.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
A thrilling and layered legal drama
EMALE solidarity is not a mere aesthetic in System, a legal-thriller fronted by powerhouse talents Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika.
3 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
1 held from Pathankot for spying for Pak handlers
THE Punjab Police has arrested a Pathankot resident, Baljit Singh, on charges of spying for Pakistan-based handlers.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Crisis-hit auto component exporters seek govt intervention to reduce input costs
WITH the West Asia crisis impacting exports by small and medium auto component manufacturers, the industry is seeking government intervention through measures such as interest subvention schemes, better insurance coverage and steps to lower raw material costs.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
BCI moves SC for women's representation
THE Bar Council of India (BCI) has moved the Supreme Court seeking approval for a merit-based “co-option” mechanism to ensure 30% women’s representation in state bar councils.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
'Bulk buyers at retail pumps creating fuel crisis'
THE Union government denied reports of fuel shortage in several parts of the country, stating that panic buying at a few fuel outlets is due to bulk consumers increasingly purchasing from retail outlets and rising diesel demand during the harvesting season.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
In a first, Bihar creates post of IG to man border
AMID Union home minister Amit Shah’s push for heightened security along border districts in states including Bihar, the state government has created a separate post of Inspector General (IG), Border, in order to strengthen security along the state’s international and inter-state borders by improving patrolling and developing intelligence gathering mechanism.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
East Bengal crowned ISL champs, end 22-year wait
EAST Bengal FC were crowned champions of the Indian Super League for the very first time here on Thursday, ending a 22-year-old title drought in the country’s top-tier competition and quenching their passionate fans’ yearning for silverware after a thrilling five-horse race to the top prize.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
ITC reports 5% rise in profit on cigarette price revision
ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 5% year-on-year rise in its standalone net profit to • 5,113 crore for the March quarter FY26 against • 4,875 crore during the same period last year, driven by price increase in its core cigarettes business to limit the impact of higher taxes.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Reshuffle likely, Sikh may head BJP in Punjab
WITH the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections less than a year away, the BJP is expected to appoint a new president for its Punjab unit, as the three-year tenure of current chief Sunil Jakhar ends in July.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
‘Need accused nod for courts to hear sedition cases’
THE Supreme Court on Thursday said that courts can hear trials pertaining to Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code, which relates to sedition, if the accused has no objection to it.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Tejaswin aims to qualify both in high jump and decathlon for Glasgow CWG
THERE was a sense of calmness as the sun went down at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi on Thursday.
2 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
ONCE A 'LAZY SON' OF PRIEST, DUBEY KEEPS KKR ALIVE
A ‘LAZY’ son of a poojari (priest) was happy playing tennis ball matches and making quick bucks by helping local teams win in Masala village of Wardha district, Maharashtra.
2 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
School management panel norms meant only for govt entities: Centre
FOLLOWING representations received from private schools voicing their opposition to the revised School Management Committee (SMC) guidelines 2026 released recently, the Ministry of Education on Thursday said they would be exempted from implementing them, provided they do not receive any aid or grants from their respective state governments or local authority.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Dropped from Act, sports ministry wants to criminalise dope offenders
JUST the other day World Anti-Doping Agency chief Witold Banka reminded sports firmament that when it comes to performance enhancing drugs and illegal steroids, India leads the pack.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
‘Lights, camera, arrest’! Life convict Bollywood actor nabbed in Gujarat
THE Crime Branch of Gujarat Police has arrested a fugitive murder convict who spent the last 12 years living as a struggling actor in Bollywood.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Twisha's husband on the run, seeks bail; dad too moves HC
LEGAL developments in the alleged dowry death case of 33-year-old ex-model and actor Twisha Sharma shifted from Bhopal to Jabalpur on Thursday.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
NEW PRICING RULES FOR IPOs, RE-LISTED STOCKS PROPOSED
AIMED at improving price discovery and reducing extreme volatility after listing, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed key changes to the way opening prices are determined for IPO and re-listed stocks.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Detained parent arrested in NEET exam paper leak case, more under scanner
THE CBI has arrested Latur-based paediatrician Dr Manoj Shirure in connection with the NEET-UGC 2026 examination paper leak scam for allegedly purchasing leaked questions for his son, who was preparing for the medical entrance test.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Titans deliver knock out blow to Super Kings
SHUBMAN Gill and Sai Sudharsan added to their remarkable consistency as an opening pair with a record seventh century partnership, fuelling Gujarat Titans to 229/4 against Chennai Super Kings on a true batting surface in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
INR rebounds strongly; gains 49p to 96.43/$
AFTER bleeding for nine consecutive days, the rupee made a smart recovery on Thursday and closed the session with a gain of 49 paise from the all-time low to settle at 96.37. But the one-year forward premium on the rupee rose 380 bps or 100.17 a dollar.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
LIC profit rises 23% to • 23,467 cr
LIFE Insurance Corporation has reported an over 23% on-year growth in net profit at • 23,467 crore for the March quarter, buoyed by better operational metrics and stronger business growth, taking the annual profit to • 57,419 crore that rose 19% on-year.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
If crowds swell, staggered timings for namazis at Eidgahs, say clerics in UP
IN response to UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s recent remarks that Namaz should be offered at designated places and not on roads or public places causing inconvenience of general public, several Muslim clerics have said that the prayers on upcoming Eid-ul-Azha would be offered inside the mosques and Eidgahs like in previous years.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
The New Indian Express Kochi
Key Pulwama attack plotter killed in Muzaffarabad, PoK
A key accused in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, Hamza Burhan alias “Doctor”, is learnt to have been killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to Indian intelligence officials.
1 min |