The New Indian Express Kochi - December 29, 2024
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In this issue
December 29, 2024
Kashmiriyat on show amid 1st big snowfall
PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall on Friday.
1 min
Proceedings Against 4 Erring Priests Referred to Spl Church Tribunal
In a decisive move, Bishop Bosco Puthur, the apostolic administrator of Ernakulam Angamaly Archeparchy, has announced the referral of proceedings against four erring priests, who were removed from their positions last week, to the special tribunal set up at Mount St Thomas.
1 min
Accused seeks death sentence, says he is innocent
The actual lead is missing from the OCR text.
1 min
Hotel Taj Cochin Int'l Airport Opens; CM Vows Launch of Four Major CIAL Projects in FY 2025-26
Four major projects being implemented by the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), out of back-to-back initiatives worth ₹1,000 crore, will be launched in the next financial year, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday.
1 min
Victims' parents welcome verdict
PARENTS and relatives of deceased Sarath Lal and Kripresh, who were present at the CBI court to witness the proceedings, welcomed the verdict.
1 min
Burning of Pappanji cancelled as Cochin Carnival is curtailed
ALL remaining year-end celebrations linked to Cochin Carnival have been cancelled, including the immensely popular burning of Pappanji, as the country observes seven days of mourning to honour Manmohan Singh.
1 min
Setback for CBI as court acquits 6 of 10 persons charged by agency
It allows four of six accused to continue on bail till announcement of sentence. The four accused could get a punishment of up to seven years' imprisonment
2 mins
A K Antony turns 84, forgoes celebs
CONGRESS veteran A K Antony turned 84 on Saturday. However, there was no celebration on account of the passing away of ex PM Manmohan Singh.
1 min
Family of 4 dies for ‘spiritual emancipation’
FOUR people, including a woman and her two children, were found dead at a private farmhouse in Tiruvannamalai on Saturday in a suspected suicide pact for ‘spiritual emancipation’.
1 min
I will be very disingenuous if I hold an event like media industry does'
I will be very disingenuous if I hold an event like media industry does'
4 mins
Waqf Board claim on Munambam untenable
THE Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) has termed the Waqf Board's claim on the land in Munambam, which was legally acquired by 610 families, as legally and morally untenable.
1 min
Congress high command to chalk out plans for rejig
THE call by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for an organisational overhaul may derail the plans of some senior leaders in the state party who are engaged in image building, with their eyes set firmly on the assembly election scheduled for May of 2026.
2 mins
Preps for state school arts festival in full swing in T'Puram; logo released
SETTING the stage for the week-long festival, the logo for the 63rd State School Arts Festival was released on Saturday.
1 min
Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?
Donald Trump's aide Laura Loomer may describe Indians as \"Third World invaders,\" but the world is rolling out the red carpet for them.
4 mins
Women Ruled the Year in Indie Films
Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024.
3 mins
NIA seizes cellphones in raid against Maoists
In a move to combat left-wing extremism in the Naxal hotbeds of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in both states, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
New norms for traffic at Myanmar border
In view of the inconvenience faced by people near the India-Myanmar border, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to allow cross-border movements of those living 10 kilometres of the frontier, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
Over 18L gave up citizenships in 13 yrs, says govt
More than 18 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the last 13 years, opting for nationality of 135 countries, according to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha.
2 mins
Sindhu and Sai: Love-Game and Match Point
HEY say marriages are made in heaven. This surely matches one. By the admission of the bride and groom, it did bloom on a flight, mid-air.
3 mins
Military diplomacy: Indian Navy's 3rd warship visits Casablanca within a year
AS part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations and naval cooperation with Morocco, Indian naval ship (INS) Tushil docked at Casablanca and both the navies will engage in an exercise.
1 min
Ex-PM cremated with full state honours
President, top political leaders & several foreign dignitaries bid adieu to the architect of economic liberalisation
2 mins
ED Raids Premises of 6-Time Cong MLA in C'garh Liquor Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted raids at the residences of six-time Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma, his son Harish, and Congress leader Raju Sahu in Chhattisgarh as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged liquor scam in the state, official sources said.
1 min
Beed murder mastermind's assets to be seized: Fadnavis
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday ordered the police to confiscate the properties of the prime accused in the Beed sarpanch murder case.
1 min
Protests, poster wars come out in open as factionalism rocks BJP in Gujarat
FACTIONALISM within the Gujarat BJP has intensified following the recent appointments of mandal and taluka presidents, leading to widespread dissent.
1 min
Ex-forest minister's son grilled by ED in Corbett tree felling
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the family of Uttarakhand's former Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat for land fraud and illegal tree felling in the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
1 min
Multi-disaster response vehicle at Mahakumbh
AS part of Mahakumbh preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness at the mela arena.
1 min
Heavy snow, rain good for health of glaciers
ALTHOUGH the Meteorological Centre has described the recent snowfall and rain in Uttarakhand as a \"relief,\" glaciologists caution that these weather patterns should be seen as a critical indicator for vigilance.
2 mins
BNP Opposes Suggestion by Yunus to Lower Vote Age to 17
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' suggestion to set the minimum voting age at 17 would put pressure on the Election Commission and could delay the election process.
1 min
Pak soldier killed, 7 wounded in clashes with Afghan forces
A Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghanistan's forces, a security source said on Saturday, while hundreds of Afghans protested against the deadly air strikes that sparked the clashes.
1 min
Calls for swift probe into jet crash
EU calls the incident stark reminder of downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight in 2014
1 min
Cracks in Don's MAGA camp over immigration
DONALD Trump has yet to move back into the White House and already fissures are opening in his coalition, amid squabbling between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley \"tech bros,\" and his hardcore Republican backers.
1 min
Missing dog returns to family home, rings doorbell
AFTER a nearly weeklong search, Athena found her way home to her Florida family in time for Christmas Eve and even rang the doorbell.
1 min
Trump Asks US Supreme Court To Delay TikTok Ban
US President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a 'political resolution'.
1 min
Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport as jet with hundreds was landing: UN official
ISRAELI airstrikes hit Yemen's main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing and a UN delegation was waiting to leave, the UN's top humanitarian official in Yemen said on Friday.
1 min
Russia Aims to Double Tourism GDP by 2030 from India, China
RUSSIA is looking to double its GDP contribution from tourism by 2030, increasing it from 3.8% to about 10%.
1 min
RIL Acquires Karkinos for ₹375 Crore
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Saturday said it has acquired technology-driven and oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for ₹375 crore.
1 min
Credila Financial Files for ₹5,000 Crore Public Issue
CREDILA Financial Services, formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services, has filed the pre-filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offer through which it plans to raise ₹5,000 crore.
1 min
Voda repays ₹11.6k cr debt, releases pledge on Vi shares
UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared its outstanding dues of nearly ₹11,650 crore (about 109 million pounds) that it had raised against shares of Vodafone Idea.
1 min
Luxury housing mkt shines in 2024
Rush For Luxury Abode
3 mins
Missing The Wood For The Trees
Forests are a natural resource crucial to feeding and regulating rainfall cycles. They also provide essential biodiversity—being home to millions of species of plants and animals—for the coupled existence of humankind and nature.
3 mins
Nitish K Reddy A Star Is Born
Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise
4 mins
Arsenal Maintain Title Pursuit With Narrow Victory
DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.
1 min
Carlsen quits world chess event over jeans row
CHESS number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a World Championship event in New York after being fined and threatened with exclusion for breaching the dress code by wearing jeans.
1 min
Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit
was the semifinal day of the 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir.
3 mins
BFC post thrilling away win over Chennaiyin FC
RYAN Williams scored a brace as Bengaluru FC posted a thrilling 4-2 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
1 min
Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback
SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.
3 mins
The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza
Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.
2 mins
Holding Fort in the Happiest Country
Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism
3 mins
The Talented Mr Palekar
The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema
3 mins
Shining with Poise and Passion
In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum
2 mins
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