The New Indian Express Villupuram - February 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Villupuram - February 16, 2025
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In this issue
February 16, 2025
Punjab Police Make First Arrest, Nab Travel Agent
PUNJAB police made its first arrest of a travel agent involved in illegal immigration practices, following the deportation of 104 Indians from the US on February 5.
1 min
Tharoor's praise for Kerala in TNIE column sparks Cong backlash
NDING itself in an embarrassing situation after party leader P Shashi Tharoor heaped praise on the Left-ruled Kerala, calling the state a model of economic innovation and sustainable growth, the Congress leadership launched an open attack on him.
1 min
US sends back 119 Indians in military aircraft
Punjab chief minister objects to Amritsar being chosen arrival point
1 min
EAM Calls Out West's Double Standards on Democracy
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rejected the western viewpoint that democracy is in crisis globally and pilloried the West's doublespeak on the issue.
1 min
A Place For Every Soul To Shine
A Chengalpattu school nurtures neuro-diverse children through a holistic, activity-based approach to foster well-rounded growth
3 mins
The light of love, guiding the way
N a world often drowning in fleeting likes and the hollow echo of superficial connections, one young woman, just 22 years old, is rewriting the rules of social media.
3 mins
Groupism among cops is disrupting law and order in UT: AIADMK
SPEAKING on the recent triple murder that took place in the Union Territory, AIADMK Puducherry State Secretary A Anbazhagan alleged that groupism among police officials has led to a breakdown of law and order in the Union Territory.
1 min
CBSE board exams begin for Class 10 & 12 in Pondy
THE CBSE public examinations for Class 10 and 12 commenced on Saturday, marking the first time students from government schools in Puducherry are appearing for these exams after Union Territory's government schools adopted the CBSE curriculum.
1 min
Teacher Arrested Under Pocso, Victim's Kin Allege Cops Biased
The Puducherry police booked a private school teacher under Section 6 of the Pocso Act, 2012 on Friday night, for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a six-year-old girl studying in Class 1 at the school.
1 min
V'puram Police Arrest Man for Smuggling Booze Bottles
VILLUPURAM police arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly smuggling liquor in the most 'creative' manner by strapping 120 bottles all over his body.
1 min
Fired-up matchstick industry in dire financial straits, staring at a bleak future
THE century-old matchstick industry which once kept the home fires burning of lakhs of workers appears to be going up in flames if the smoke signals are to be believed.
2 mins
Funds for toilets in anganwadis to be increased
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin has announced that the allocation for constructing toilets in anganwadi centres will be increased from the current ₹30,000 to ₹75,000 starting from 2025-26.
1 min
Oppn slams govt for murder of 2 youths in Mayiladuthurai
LEADERS from various opposition parties, including AIADMK, PMK, BJP, and also DMK ally CPM strongly condemned the brutal murder of two youngsters allegedly by a gang of bootleggers in Mayiladuthurai.
1 min
Probe into textiles import led to peas scam
Officials were piqued by Delhi importer bringing goods from Dubai via Chennai; probe reveals link with customs officer
2 mins
No Plan to Close Govt Schools in Nilgiris
THE district administration has denied allegations of plans to merge or close schools with low enrollment in the Nilgiris and said that they were just rumors.
1 min
Can assns be registered in caste name under Societies Act, HC asks
CAN caste organisations, with avowed goals of furthering the interest of their respective castes, be registered in the caste's name as societies under the state and the central acts, asked the Madras High Court.
1 min
Jumbo rampage: KL govt vows action
FOREST and Wildlife Conservation Minister A K Saseendran has said that the government will take strong legal action following the elephant attack which killed three elderly people and left many injured.
1 min
K'taka govt responsible for B'luru metro fare hike
Fare fixation committee for the metro not based in Delhi: Vaishnaw
1 min
The Kumbh of Digital Spirituality
As the Kumbh Mela draws to a close this year, everyone is experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out), fueled by influencers covering the event. I, too, appeared on a podcast to discuss the spiritual significance of this 12-yearly mela and my experiences from a previous Kumbh.
3 mins
Connecting Musk, Maga and Miga
USK and Modi aren't made for each other. And there is nothing common between the two.
4 mins
11 Places in Delhi, Haryana Raided for Crypto Fraud
THE CBI on Saturday said it had conducted raids at 11 locations across Delhi and Haryana as part of its investigation into a crypto fraud case, which led to the seizure of ₹1.08 crore in cash, foreign currency, and gold.
1 min
Brace for tight norms after Trump order
The State Department has reduced eligibility window for visa interview waivers from 48 months to just 12 months
2 mins
Harvard, Stanford Link to 'Clean' Kumbh
THE Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has tied up with institutions of international repute to study waste management and delivery of urban services at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, where the footfall has already crossed the 50-crore mark.
1 min
Places of Worship Act: CJI-led SC bench will hear pleas on Feb 17
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions related to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, on February 17.
1 min
47 elephants killed in rail accidents between '21 & '24, Rajya Sabha told
THE past three years have witnessed a worrying increase in elephant casualties caused by train collisions, electrocutions, poaching, and poisoning.
1 min
25 Schoolkids Taken Ill, Dozen Unconscious
MULTIPLE children felt ill, with some losing consciousness and others vomiting on school premises on Saturday, due to a hazardous ammonia gas leak from the nearby Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) factory in Kota.
1 min
Why Amritsar Chosen? Political Slugfest Erupts
BJP and Congress flay CM Bhagwant Mann questioning logic behind all US planes carrying illegal deportees landing only in Punjab city
3 mins
BJP sweeps C'garh local body polls, wins all mayoral seats
Saffron Supremacy
1 min
Ahead of biz summit, Himanta says travel curbs to NE against investment
AS Assam gears up for the 'Advantage Assam 2.0' business summit to be held February 25-26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday emphasised the collective responsibility to create a positive atmosphere for attracting investments to the state.
1 min
External influence: Uttarakhand book fair put off
In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated book fair in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal, scheduled for February 15 and 16, has been cancelled abruptly.
2 mins
After being abandoned in dustbin, 'Pihu' saved by docs at Bhopal hosp
A newborn girl, abandoned in a dustbin with her throat slit in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district last month, was saved thanks to timely twin surgeries and 24-hour medical care at a government hospital in Bhopal.
1 min
Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza, Israel releases 369 Palestinians
PALESTINIAN militants released three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 369 Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was near collapse.
2 mins
Hamas Frees 3 Israeli Hostages in Gaza, Israel Releases 369 Palestinians
PALESTINIAN militants released three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 369 Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was near collapse.
2 mins
Eastern Congo's second-largest city falls to rebels
PANIC swept through eastern Congo's second-largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.
1 min
US unreliable, it's time for European force: Zelenskyy
'Europe can no longer count on Washington to have its back'
1 min
Bajaj Consumer Acquires Hyderabad-Based Vishal Personal Care for ₹120 Cr
BAJAJ Consumer Care, the Kushagra Bajaj-promoted company will acquire a 100% stake in Vishal Personal Care, the Hyderabad-based FMCG company, for ₹120 crore.
1 min
Disclosure Rules on Related-Party Transaction
MARKETS regulator Sebi on Saturday introduced industry standards for the minimum information that listed entities are required to provide to the audit committee and shareholders when seeking approval for related-party transactions.
1 min
Infra Setbacks Under New Regimes
Deals That Went Wrong
3 mins
New India Co-op Bank former GM booked for ₹122 crore fraud
The economic offences wing of the Mumbai Police have registered a case against Hitesh Praveenchand Mehta, a former general manager and head of accounts with New India Cooperative Bank.
1 min
Good time for cos to invest in India
Hindalco MD Satish Pai says PLI scheme, state incentives are encouraging cos to invest in India
2 mins
Arsenal close gap on Liverpool, Marmoush inspires City
ARSENAL ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points as Mikel Merino came off the bench to clinch a 2-0 win against Leicester on Saturday. Manchester City, meanwhile, recorded a 4-0 victory over Newcastle at home.
1 min
Pistol ace Jitu returns to national team as coach
FORMER World No 1 shooter Jitu Rai, along with several other top former shooters, were named in the 37-member coaches' list for the national team by the National Rifle Association of India, the governing body of the sport in the country, on Saturday.
1 min
India edge England in Pro League
A confident India began their campaign in the Women's Pro League with a 3-2 win against higher-ranked England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
1 min
On Stranger Tides
Lara Maiklam on the foreshore of the Thames river
1 min
Nine Whole Yards of the Dream Draper
A personal narrative of collective memories that embroider the stories of families and friends on the fabric of essential India
1 min
Play It Again, Sam
The South sensation talks about her new role as a businesswoman and being finicky about film roles By SUBHASH K JHA
2 mins
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