The New Indian Express Kochi - May 23, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - May 23, 2025
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In this issue
May 23, 2025
SC stays ED probe against Tasmac, says agency is 'crossing all limits'
IN A relief to the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Enforcement Directorate's probe and proceedings against the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) over an alleged ₹1,000 crore scam.
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Top court reserves order on Waqf law
AFTER three days of arguments, the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, reiterating observation on the presumption of constitutionality in favour of the law.
1 min
Pageant for tribal women gives Idukki's Sudhalakshmi the wings to dream again
The Muthuvan tribal community has for generations been dominated by males, with its women even discouraged from entering the public sphere.
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With Modern Upgrades, Punnapra Govt UP School All Set to Blaze Trail
WITH less than two weeks left for schools to reopen after summer vacation, children across the state are preparing for the new academic year with new uniforms, textbooks, and school supplies.
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Atop the world: Safrina becomes 1st Kerala woman to climb Mt Everest
A 37-year-old's unforgettable ascent from cake artist to mountaineering trailblazer
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Plus-II Results: Drop in Overall Success Rate & No. of Full A+ Holders
The success rate in the Plus-II higher secondary exam 2025, the results of which were announced on Thursday, saw a marginal dip of 0.88% to settle at 77.81% compared to the success rate of 78.69% recorded in the previous year.
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Santosh Trophy winner & former state captain Najumudeen dies
A NAJUMUDEEN, the legendary winger who played a pivotal role in Kerala's first-ever Santosh Trophy title victory in 1973, passed away on Wednesday. He was 75. Najumudeen had been battling prostate cancer for some time and breathed his last at a private hospital in Kollam, according to those close to him. His funeral will be held at the Thevally Juma Masjid on Friday.
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Short-staffed Kerala jails struggle to support inmates' education dreams
Prison officials in Kerala are stumped by a growing number of inmates abandoning their regular academic pursuits by enrolling in online educational courses.
1 min
Unmade in America: Policy Contortions of a Misguided Giant
American manufacturing did not collapse because of China, but because policymakers favored Wall Street over Main Street. It needs to foster innovation and education, not refocus on big factories
3 mins
THE AI CLASS WE ARE BUNKING
ELF-DRIVING cars, drones that deliver vaccines to remote villages, financial systems that adapt real-time. These are no longer in the realm of science fiction; they're fast becoming a part of the global artificial intelligence landscape.
3 mins
Ask Pak to end support to terror, Turkey told
Amid strained diplomatic relations, India on Thursday called on Turkiye to urge building ties on mutual respect and sensitivity to each other's core concerns and asked it to press Pakistan to dismantle its decades-old terror infrastructure and halt support for cross-border terrorism.
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Pahalgam attack shows extreme religious outlook of Munir, says Jaishankar
MPs' delegations mount diplomatic outreach in UAE, Japan
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Turkish firm engaged in Indore under lens over links to drone maker
INDORE civic body authorities have ordered a probe against a Turkish company for its alleged association with the Turkish technology major Assisguard which manufactured Songar armed drones used by Pakistan against India after the launch of Operation Sindoor.
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IAF Told Not to Remove Wing Commander Part of Operation Sindoor
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and the Indian Air Force (IAF) not to remove from service a woman Wing Commander, who was part of Operation Balakot and Operation Sindoor but was denied permanent commission.
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CBI Chargesheet Against Satyapal Malik in Kiru Hydropower Project Case
The CBI has filed a chargesheet naming former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik and six others in connection with alleged corruption in the award of civil works worth ₹2,200 crore for the Kiru hydropower project, officials said on Thursday.
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DGCA asks airline to submit report on Del-Srinagar plane
THE Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday asked Indigo Airlines to submit a report on the hailstorm impacting the Delhi-Srinagar flight 6E 2142 on Wednesday evening.
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Japan echoes India's concern on terrorism
THE United Arab Emirates and Japan on Thursday pledged support to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism as the multi-party delegations began diplomatic outreach to present their case on the India-Pak conflict to world leaders.
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Tiger Killed in Assam, Body Parts Taken Away
A mob in Assam's Golaghat district on Thursday killed an adult Royal Bengal tiger, cut off its body parts, and took them away.
1 min
YouTuber Held for Pak Spying to Stay in Police Remand for 4 More Days
Over 30 detained in capital
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Surrendered Naxals' inputs helped eliminate top leader
SPECIFIC inputs provided by some surrendered Maoists led security forces to track down CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju and eliminate him along with 26 other Naxalites in Abujhmad forests of Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, said a source privy to developments.
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300 Maoists Neutralized in First 5 Months of 2025
IN the first five months of 2025, security forces have neutralized nearly 300 Naxalites, marking the fastest annual pace of elimination of left-extremists since 2009—the year which witnessed Maoist violence and neutralization peak—officials said on Thursday.
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BJP MLA Held in Darbhanga Assault Case
ALINAGAR BJP MLA Mishri Lal Yadav on Thursday was taken into custody and subsequently sent to jail in connection with an assault case of 2019 in Bihar's Darbhanga district.
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Bus incident: Normal life in Imphal Valley crippled by general strike
DAILY life was thrown out of gear in Manipur's Imphal Valley on Thursday amid a general strike called by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI).
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103 rebuilt stations to boost comfort, connectivity: Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 103 redeveloped railway stations as Amrit Bharat Stations on Thursday, with the highest number of 19 stations in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh.
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Crackdown on fake drug as QR code must for sale of essential medicines
JHARKHAND Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari ordered that no essential medicine without a QR code can be sold in the state.
1 min
Two Israel embassy staff shot dead in US
TWO staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, \"Free, free Palestine\" after he was arrested, police said.
1 min
India's crude, refinery throughput, petroleum product output fall in Apr
THE country's indigenous crude oil production, refinery throughput, and output of finished petroleum products witnessed a decline in April 2025, according to data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
1 min
Bajaj Auto to acquire majority stake in KTM
Move comes as KTM is undergoing restructuring process; acquisition will ensure Austrian co's operational continuity
1 min
Accenture to Promote 50K Staff Globally, 15K in India
ACCENTURE, which shifted its promotion cycle from December to June, will promote nearly 50,000 employees globally, including 15,000 employees in India.
1 min
Sensex Falls 1,100 PTS Intraday
DOMESTIC equity market fell sharply on Thursday with the benchmark BSE Sensex crashing over 1,100 points intraday, and the NSE Nifty slipping below 24,500 during the session.
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Tata Motors aims to outpace industry growth
HOMEGROWN auto-major Tata Motors expects its passenger vehicle (PV) sales to outpace industry growth this fiscal, driven by new launches and model upgrades.
1 min
Will infuse more equity if needed: IndusInd promoter
THE promoters of crisis-hit IndusInd Bank have assured investors and depositors that they remain committed to supporting the bank if there is a need for more equity infusion.
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ITC Reports 3% Rise in Profit; Revenue Up 9% to 21,000 Cr
FMCG major ITC on Thursday reported a 9.2% growth in consolidated revenue at ₹21,016 crore in the fourth quarter, even as profit from continuing operations showed a moderate growth of 3% to ₹5,155 crore.
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Sebi chief says outstanding issues of NSE public issue will be resolved soon
SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said that all outstanding issues in the NSE (National Stock Exchange) initial public offer (IPO) will be resolved soon.
1 min
No DRS Hawk-Eye, for rest of PSL?
THE remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) may be conducted without Hawk-Eye and DRS as most of the technicians who handle that aspect are from India and are not expected to return back following the recent conflict between the two nations.
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Sports ministry hikes athletes' diet charges, doubles coaches' salaries
BOTH athletes and coaches will see a considerable hike in their dietary allocations and salaries respectively with the sports ministry revising the Scheme of Assistance to the national sports federations on Thursday.
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Indians Looking To Raise The Bar In Asian Championships
Visa issues sorted for 25 athletes, says AFI
1 min
Marsh Hits Century As Super Giants Beat Titans
MITCHELL Marsh struck his maiden IPL century, while Nicholas Pooran hit his fifth half-ton this season as Lucknow Super Giants scored a massive 235 for 2 against hosts Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday.
1 min
Spurs End Trophy Drought at Bilbao
TOTTENHAM'S title drought is finally over. Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final and lift their first European trophy in more than four decades on Wednesday.
1 min
Srikanth Comes to Fore in Malaysia Masters
KIDAMBI Srikanth's long-standing struggles are well-documented. Currently ranked as low as World No. 65, the shuttler from Andhra Pradesh has largely been a pale shadow of his former self. So much so that now he has been forced to start from the qualifying phase (due to his unfavourable world ranking) in a couple of events on BWF World Tour so far this year.
1 min
Vizhinjam: Anchoring the Future
Ultra-large container ships, including those with capacities exceeding 18,000 TEUs, positioning it as a future-ready hub.
2 mins
Shades of Discovery
Just when you thought there was nothing more left in the world to be discovered (for have we ever spared any corner of this planet?), along comes the news of another discovery.
2 mins
Thyroid disorders: A silent epidemic in India
AS we observe World Thyroid Day on May 25, it's crucial to talk about various thyroid disorders that affect approximately 42 million Indians, making them one of the most common endocrine problems in the country.
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THE SHAPE OF CHANGE, ONE DATE AT A TIME
BLECORE, as a genre, is on quiet revelations. On naturalistic dialogue, slowly pacing, and often mini-gadgets, these films find drama in the everyday, the unsaid, the awkward. It is fitting that Five First Dates, a film that passes through five loosely connected dating episodes, belongs in that space.
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Dhanush to headline Abdul Kalam biopic
FILMMAKER Om Raut officially announced that he will team up with actor Dhanush for scientist and former president APJ Abdul Kalam's biopic.
1 min
Dwayne Johnson to star in Breakthrough
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Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
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Language: English
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