The New Indian Express Bengaluru - December 30, 2024
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December 30, 2024
Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA
THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.
2 mins
RTCs Postpone Strike as CM Agrees to Release ₹2k cr
THE Joint Action Committee (JAC) of state road transport corporation employees' unions, which had called for an indefinite strike from December 31, has decided to postpone the agitation.
1 min
179 Killed as South Korean Plane Crash-Lands, Erupts into Fireball
Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected
2 mins
B'luru's mobility landscape in 2024 - A year of misplaced priorities
Urban mobility, which looks very simple to tackle, is actually a classic example of a complex system. At the same time, sustainable mobility solutions are amply clear within the fundamental and universal approach of promoting higher trip mode share on public transport, walking, and cycling.
1 min
Rejuvenated Doddagubbi lake breathes life back to borewells
Villages such as Kannur, Kadusonnenahalli, Doddagubbi, Chikkagubbi and others in the Mahadevapura Zone can look forward to improved borewell recharge and better water availability by the next monsoon, thanks to the rejuvenation of the 125-acre Doddagubbi lake by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
1 min
A Year of Misplaced Priorities
Priorities this year have been: non-operational Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA), continued fragmented governance of mobility, ad hoc based decision-making and infrastructure planning by ULBs, dormant DULT, complete lack of public and stakeholder engagement on mobility infrastructure planning, and absence of push measures to discourage ownership and usage of personal vehicles (especially cars).
1 min
QR Codes in BMTC Buses: Ready for Scanning But Payments on Hold
Conductors discouraging commuters; Shakti scheme increasing work load on conductors
1 min
Traffic congestion continued to haunt state capital through 2024
India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru's infamous traffic snarls continued through 2024. State government has come up with an ambitious plan of constructing tunnel roads, elevated corridors and underpasses to tackle persistent traffic congestion.
2 mins
House owners accuse developer of encroaching civic amenity site
HOUSE owners at an upscale apartment complex in Byatarayanapura on Ballari Main Road are aggrieved over a move by the developer of an IT park adjacent to their building to build a compound wall which allegedly encroaches the civic amenity (CA) site earmarked here.
2 mins
Beware of NY offers, cyber crooks on prowl to target party-goers
Do not open unsolicited messages, warn cops
1 min
Commuters fume as pvt buses jack up fares
JUST ahead of the New Year, private bus operators have hiked their fares to cash in on people heading to their home towns, or tourist and pilgrimage destinations.
1 min
Cheating case: 2nd FIR against woman
A second FIR has been registered against Shwetha Gowda, who was arrested by the Commercial Street police for allegedly cheating a jewellery shop owner of Rs 2.4 crore by using the name of former minister Varthur Prakash, following a complaint by another jeweller from Shivamogga.
1 min
Contractor's Suicide
Min meets CM, says ready for investigation
2 mins
Khandre promises justice to Sachin's kin
MINISTER for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre, who is also the district in-charge minister for Bidar, visited the residence of contractor Sachin Panchal, who ended his life on Thursday, at Katti Tugaon village of Bhalki taluk on Sunday. He consoled members of the bereaved family.
1 min
KPSC exam: Candidates protest mismatch in OMR sheet, hall ticket no.
The reported mismatched registration numbers and OMR sheets given to students of Gazetted Probationary Group A and B examination, conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), on Sunday triggered protests, with many candidates refusing to write the exam.
1 min
3G: Guarantee schemes, GDP growth, good rain put state in better shape, but infra hit
The severe drought in 2023, global economic slowdown and post-Covid crisis over the last few years had slowed down the economy in Karnataka.
2 mins
Illegal rafting on, right under authorities' nose
ILLEGAL river rafting has quietly begun in Ganeshgudi, right under the nose of the local authorities.
1 min
November Saw 1.42 Cr Domestic Passengers Taking to the Skies
The number of domestic flyers across the country touched 1.42 crore in November 2023, a 11.9% increase compared to the corresponding period last year.
1 min
Ties with communists go beyond polls: Stalin
THE ideological ties between the Dravidian movement and communists go beyond elections and both have stood by each other for decades, said Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday, during an event held in the city to felicitate prominent CPI leader and centenarian R Nallakannu.
1 min
Cong MLA in Kerala sustains serious head injury after 15-ft fall
UMA Thomas, the Congress MLA representing Thrikkakara, suffered grave head and internal injuries after she fell from a 15-ft-high dais at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi where she had arrived to attend a mega dance programme on Sunday evening.
2 mins
Anna univ to get 'women warrior' groups in campus
FOLLOWING the sexual assault of a student on its Guindy campus last week, Anna University is set to form a group of 'women warriors' to help build confidence among students to approach deans, heads of departments and other faculty members to resolve their issues, be they related to sexual harassment or academics.
1 min
Ending Tumultuous Tenure, Guv Khan Bids Farewell To Kerala
He will assume office as Bihar Governor; CM Pinarayi, ministers don't see him off
2 mins
Can't be blamed for stampede: Theatre owners
THE management of the Sandhya Theatre has reportedly told the Hyderabad Police that it can in no way be blamed for the stampede on December 4 that claimed the life of a woman and left a boy battling for life since a major movie production house was managing the security for the premiere of Pushpa-2: The Rule.
1 min
B'luru teen bags 6 medals at nat'l shooting event
IN a remarkable feat, 18-year-old Abishek Sekhar from Bengaluru created history by becoming the first shooter from Karnataka to win six medals at the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) in Bhopal.
1 min
Urban Greenery: Answer to Curb Air Pollution
While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause
4 mins
Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024
Happy New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.
4 mins
Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies
THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.
1 min
More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study
PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.
1 min
Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements
THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.
1 min
Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM
During Mann Ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'
2 mins
West Himalayas Record Sharp Rise in Wildfires in a Year
FOREST fires in the Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.
2 mins
Ending China Standoff High Point in '24: Foreign Policy, Bangla Poses a Challenge
In a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.
1 min
Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds
ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.
1 min
Kashmir Heading for 2 More Snow Spells in First Week of Jan: MeT Office
AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.
1 min
100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut
ROAD access to nearly 100 villages has been cut off, significantly disrupting daily life and leaving residents confined in their homes.
2 mins
Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data
UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.
1 min
Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies
A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.
1 min
Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly
FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.
1 min
Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar
JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
1 min
Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp
The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs
2 mins
Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.
1 min
China Unveils Prototype of World's Fastest Bullet Train
CHINA on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train, which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during test runs, making it the world's fastest high-speed train.
1 min
Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez
FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.
1 min
Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash
AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.
1 min
Chad votes in parliamentary election as military rule ends
CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.
1 min
North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.
1 min
Should You Invest In Private Credit?
If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.
2 mins
Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec CEO
Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future
2 mins
Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation
ITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.
1 min
Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs
RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.
1 min
How Your Behaviour Affects Investments
Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.
2 mins
Australia trade pact completes two years; India exports up 14% FY24
THE India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed two years on Sunday, has helped India increase its exports by 14% to the Indo-pacific nation in FY24.
1 min
VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment
TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.
1 min
Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL
PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.
1 min
Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive
MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
4 mins
Who Will Have the Last Laugh?
After an eventful contest between ball & bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller
3 mins
Man City Stop the Rot With Victory
MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.
1 min
Bejewelled in History
From the viral emerald and diamond necklace she donned for Anant Ambani's wedding to sporting Shah Jahan's jewels as a bajuband and wearing a pair of jhumkas owned by the Nizam of Hyderabad, Nita Ambani's love for luxurious jewellery with a touch of history is well documented.
1 min
Jubilant Jubilee
One of the best wicket-keepers of his time and key member of the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team, Syed Kirmani, launched his autobiography Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards, on his 75th birthday on Sunday, with the who's who of Bengaluru in attendance.
1 min
Mattress brand spreads festive cheer with Christmas drive
Magniflex India, a mattress brand, organised its annual 'MagniflexXmas' Christmas collection drive across cities, including Bengaluru.
1 min
FRESH BEGINNINGS
As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, this is a time for reflection as much as preparation.
2 mins
My favourite books of the year
2024 was a fantastic bookish year for me. I completed two bucket list items: speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival in January and opening an antiquarian bookstore in Bengaluru in November.
5 mins
Into the world of UI
It's been a week since the release of Upendra's UI, a film that Upendra not only directed but also starred in.
2 mins
I will be directing my brother Darshan: Dinakar Thoogudeepa
CE FEATURES
3 mins
Sanjith Hegde strikes the right chord with 'Hoo Dumbi' from Manada Kadalu
Manada Kadalu, directed by Yogaraj Bhat, stars Sumukha, Rashika Shetty, and Anjali Anish
3 mins
Karavali Peeks Into The Prestige Of The 'Pishachi' Chair
Directed by Gurudatha Ganiga and starring Prajwal Devaraj, Karavali takes a bold approach to storytelling, with the latest teaser setting the bar even higher
1 min
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Utgiver: Express Network Private Limited
Kategori: Newspaper
Språk: English
Frekvens: Daily
Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited is the flagship company of The New Indian Express Group and is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshdweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centres. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard . The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published from New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam. The Company's publications are popular and command large readership.
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