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The Hindu;Sam Pitroda claims someone ‘hacked, played porn’ during address at ‘IIT Ranchi’; Centre says institution doesn’t even exist;https://www.thehindu.com/education/sam-pitrodas-claims-baseless-reeks-of-ignorance-iit-ranchi-does-not-exist-ministry-of-education/article69269245.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:18:12 +0530 | Ministry of Education warns of legal repercussions against any such attempt made to tarnish the image of premier institutions of the country |
The Hindu;Forest dept. urges farmers to relocate goat sheds to prevent wildlife encounters in Chennimalai;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/forest-dept-urges-farmers-to-relocate-goat-sheds-to-prevent-wildlife-encounters-in-chennimalai/article69269262.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:17:24 +0530 | While predators like tigers and leopards do not permanently reside in the Chennimalai Reserve Forest, the area serves as a transit route, and domesticated goats kept in sheds near the forest become easy prey for them, the noitce said |
The Hindu;'Mahayagna' of unity has concluded: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/mahayagna-of-unity-has-concluded-pm-modi-on-maha-kumbh/article69269354.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:14:26 +0530 | At least 30 devotees had died during a stampede at the Maha Kumbh, which drew devotees in huge numbers from across the country |
The Hindu;Trump sees ’a thirst’ for his ’gold card’ visa idea with $5 million potential path to U.S. citizenship;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-sees-a-thirst-for-his-gold-card-visa-idea-with-5-million-potential-path-to-us-citizenship/article69269349.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:13:50 +0530 | During the first meeting of his second-term Cabinet, Donald Trump suggested that the new revenue generated from the programme could be used to pay off the country’s debt. |
The Hindu;Wall art in Thiruvananthapuram featuring bougainvillea blooms merging into a smiling face grabs eyeballs;https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/homes-and-gardens/bougainvillea-wall-art-thiruvananthapuram-house/article69263642.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:48:07 +0530 | The portrait, done on the roadside wall of a house, blending Nature and art, has gone viral on social media |
The Hindu;Atishi claims AAP MLAs barred from entering Delhi Assembly;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/atishi-claims-aap-mlas-barred-from-entering-delhi-assembly/article69269295.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:46:37 +0530 | Speaker Vijender Gupta suspended the 21 AAP legislators after their protest on the alleged removal of B R Ambedkar's portrait from the CM's office |
The Hindu;Robin David marks 50 years in sculpture with a stunning solo exhibition in Hyderabad;https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/robin-david-marks-50-years-in-sculpture-with-a-stunning-solo-exhibition-in-hyderabad/article69261853.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:45:22 +0530 | ‘Sculpting Voids’ reveals a sculptor’s lifelong dialogue with stone and space |
The Hindu;Bhopal gas tragedy: Supreme Court says critics of Bhopal toxic waste disposal adopting ‘not-in-my-backyard’ principle, refuses to intervene;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-gas-tragedy-supreme-court-refuses-to-halt-disposal-of-hazardous-waste-from-union-carbide-factory-at-pithambur/article69269291.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:43:59 +0530 | The top court refuses to halt disposal of hazardous waste from Bhopal gas tragedy, directs aggrieved parties to approach High Court |
The Hindu;After firing on Army vehicle, anti-terrorist operation continues near LoC in J-K’s Rajouri;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/after-firing-on-army-vehicle-anti-terrorist-operation-continues-near-loc-in-j-ks-rajouri/article69269240.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:37:14 +0530 | A fresh operation was also launched in Dayalachak near the International Border in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district after security forces intercepted a suspicious frequency wireless set, the officials said |
The Hindu;104 weapons surrendered in six Manipur districts;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur/weapons-surrendered-in-six-manipur-districts/article69269078.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:31:26 +0530 | Manipur’s Chief Secretary said that a seven-day time given for voluntarily surrendering weapons is enough if one wants to give up arms |
The Hindu;Pune MSRTC bus rape: Police announce ₹1 lakh reward for information about absconding accused;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/pune-msrtc-bus-rape-police-announce-1-lakh-reward-for-information-about-absconding-accused/article69269252.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:30:51 +0530 | Accused Dattatray Gade has half a dozen cases of theft, robbery and chain-snatching registered against him in Pune and adjoining Ahilyanagar district, and was out on bail since 2019 in one of the offences |
The Hindu;Markets open higher; turn volatile later on foreign fund outflows, weak global cues;https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/markets-open-higher-turn-volatile-later-on-foreign-fund-outflows-weak-global-cues/article69269190.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:22:04 +0530 | Equity indices in Mumbai face volatility amid foreign fund outflows, monthly expiry, and weak global cues |
The Hindu;Elon Musk and his ’humble tech support’ effort get star turn at Trump’s Cabinet meeting;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/musk-and-his-humble-tech-support-effort-get-star-turn-at-trumps-cabinet-meeting/article69269198.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:15:49 +0530 | Elon Musk has taken a star turn at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump’s new term |
The Hindu;Rupee falls 22 paise to 87.41 against U.S. dollar in early trade;https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/rupee-falls-22-paise-to-8741-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade/article69269188.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:03:08 +0530 | Rupee falls to 87.41 against U.S. dollar due to latest tariff announcements, global market volatility, and strengthening dollar |
The Hindu;Archeologists find Stonehenge-like circle in Denmark;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/archeologists-find-stonehenge-like-circle-in-denmark/article69269150.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:49:48 +0530 | The archeologists are now looking for "ritual deposits" such as flint arrowheads and daggers as part of a major sampling exercise at the site |
The Hindu;Punjab Government makes Punjabi compulsory subject in all schools amid CBSE draft norms row;https://www.thehindu.com/education/punjab-govt-makes-punjabi-compulsory-subject-in-all-schools-amid-cbse-draft-norms-row/article69269094.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:48:09 +0530 | “Centre kept foreign languages like Thai, German, French, etc., but they forgot to mention Punjabi,” Punjab’s Education Minister said |
The Hindu;Delhi HC orders Amazon to pay $39 million in damages in Beverly Hills Polo Club case;https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/delhi-hc-orders-amazon-to-pay-39-million-in-damages-in-beverly-hills-polo-club-case/article69269096.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:47:16 +0530 | The case was initiated in 2020 by Lifestyle Equities, the owner of ‘Beverly Hills Polo Club’ horse trademark, which alleged Amazon’s India shopping website had listings of apparel with a similar logo at a fraction of the price |
The Hindu;Mitr Clinic, India’s first transgender clinic in Hyderabad, shuts down following USAID freeze;https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/mitr-clinic-indias-first-transgender-clinic-in-hyderabad-shuts-down-following-usaid-freeze/article69269069.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:45:03 +0530 | The project, supported by USAID and the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), aimed to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the transgender community. |
The Hindu;Former Kerala MLA and CPI leader P. Raju passes away;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/former-kerala-mla-and-cpi-leader-p-raju-passes-away/article69269130.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:44:23 +0530 | P. Raju represented Paravur in Kerala Assembly during 1991 and 1996. Though a prominent leader of CPI in Ernakulam district, he fell out with party leadership and faced disciplinary action recently |
The Hindu;Guterres to visit Bangladesh in March, 'forcibly displaced Rohigyas' on agenda;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/guterres-to-visit-bangladesh-in-march-forcibly-displaced-rohigyas-on-agenda/article69269064.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:09:14 +0530 | Mr. Guterres said he shared the Bangladesh Chief adviser's concerns regarding the impact of the Rohingya crisis on Bangladesh and the region, as well as the worsening humanitarian situation in Rakhine in Myanmar |
The Hindu;Air quality in Delhi-NCR poor; AQI at 260;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/air-quality-in-delhi-ncr-poor-aqi-at-260/article69269046.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:48:31 +0530 | The weather department has predicted thunderstorm with rain for the day and the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 26 degrees Celsius |
The Hindu;Steps initiated in Belagavi to contain bird flu following outbreak in Latur;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/steps-initiated-in-belagavi-to-contain-bird-flu-following-outbreak-in-latur/article69266429.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:38:04 +0530 | Check-posts set up on the Karnataka-Maharashtra border |
The Hindu;North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia: Seoul spy agency;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/north-korea-has-deployed-more-troops-to-russia-seoul-spy-agency/article69268953.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:14:44 +0530 | Earlier this month, Seoul said North Korean soldiers previously fighting alongside Russia's Army on the Kursk frontline had not been engaged in combat since mid-January |
The Hindu;Failed state that spreads falsehoods handed down by its military-terrorist complex: India slams Pakistan at U.N.;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/failed-state-which-thrives-on-instability-survives-on-handouts-india-hits-out-at-pakistan-over-kashmir-remarks-at-un/article69268944.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:14:04 +0530 | The Indian diplomat said that Pakistan must get over its “unhealthy obsession” with India and focus on providing actual governance and justice to its own people |
The Hindu;SFI urges AP govt. to oppose UGC’s draft regulations on appointments of V-C;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/sfi-urges-ap-govt-to-oppose-ugcs-draft-regulations-on-appointments-of-v-c/article69267307.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:08:22 +0530 | They also found fault with the proposal to appoint individuals with non-academic background as Vice-Chancellors saying that appointing V-Cs from industry or public administration would create a disconnect between them and the academic community |
The Hindu;All arrangements in place for smooth conduct of Councill polls: Collector;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/all-arrangements-in-place-for-smooth-conduct-of-councill-polls-collector/article69267539.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:04:47 +0530 | The Collector said 450 police personnel and rapid response teams would be stationed outside the polling stations and that the voting process would be constantly monitored |
The Hindu;Ericsson deploys core technology to support Airtel transition to 5G standalone network;https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/ericsson-deploys-core-technology-to-support-airtel-transition-to-5g-standalone-network/article69268924.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:52:33 +0530 | Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has deployed core technology to support Airtel transition to a 5G standalone network |
The Hindu;Bibliography | Why the south of India is no longer impervious to the saffron march;https://www.thehindu.com/books/why-the-south-of-india-is-no-longer-impervious-to-the-saffron-march/article69266267.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0530 | A case study of Kerala shows how the last frontier of Hindutva is being breached in the south. A new book edited by Nissim Mannathukkaren examines the rise of Hindutva in relation to the State’s history, caste, culture, post-truth, ideology, gender, politics and the Indian national space |
The Hindu;Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules? | Explained;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-are-pwds-worried-about-dpdp-rules-explained/article69266425.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0530 | Why are persons with disabilities concerned about a certain provision in the draft Rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023? Who are data fiduciaries and data principals? How are legal guardians defined under the draft rules? |
The Hindu;Supreme Court temporarily blocks order for Trump administration to release billions in U.S. foreign;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-order-for-trump-administration-to-release-billions-in-us-foreign/article69268911.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:23:11 +0530 | Chief Justice John Roberts said the order issued by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali will remain on hold until the High Court has a chance to weigh in more fully |
The Hindu;Russian, U.S. diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russian-us-diplomats-meeting-in-turkey-to-discuss-operation-of-embassies-in-moscow-washington/article69268892.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:19:00 +0530 | A U.S. Embassy official in Ankara confirmed that U.S. and Russian delegations will hold talks in Istanbul on Thursday on issues affecting the operation of respective diplomatic missions |
The Hindu;Private company Intuitive Machines launches lunar lander Athena to explore moon’s south pole with drone Grace;https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/private-company-intuitive-machines-launches-lunar-lander-athena-to-explore-moons-south-pole-with-drone-grace/article69268873.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:07:09 +0530 | NASA is paying $62 million to Intuitive Machines to get its drill and other experiments to the moon |
The Hindu;The Washington Post opinion head departs after Jeff Bezos shifts focus on liberties, free markets;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-washington-post-opinion-head-departs-after-jeff-bezos-shifts-focus-on-liberties-free-markets/article69268880.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:46:15 +0530 | The editorial page editor David Shipley declined offer to stay on; the shift caused backlash and subscription loss |
The Hindu;Manipur Class 10 board exam question paper leak, investigation underway;https://www.thehindu.com/education/manipur-class-10-board-exam-question-paper-leak-investigation-underway/article69265313.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:26:35 +0530 | |
The Hindu;ITBP turns down gender change plea of staffer citing medical wing's 'bad impact' opinion;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/itbp-turns-down-gender-change-plea-of-staffer-citing-medical-wings-bad-impact-opinion/article69268870.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:19:26 +0530 | As there was no policy direction on gender change, the force was directed to seek an opinion from the medical directorate of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and subsequently take a policy decision |
The Hindu;Telangana SLBC tunnel rescue Day 6 LIVE updates: Last 50 metres completely plugged with debris;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-slbc-tunnel-collapse-rescue-live-updates-february-27-2025/article69268863.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:18:45 +0530 | The debris included soil, broken parts of the supporting system of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) |
The Hindu;Telangana tunnel rescue: Full-fledged operation to locate missing workers in two days, says Uttam;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/full-fledged-operation-to-locate-missing-workers-in-two-days-uttam/article69266847.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:14:51 +0530 | BRO recommends full dewatering and silt removal to trace missing workers in collapsed SLBC tunnel |
The Hindu;Assam hit by 5 magnitude earthquake; no casualty reported;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assam/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-jolts-assams-morigaon-district/article69268858.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:01:30 +0530 | A National Center for Seismology report said the quake was recorded at 2.25 a.m. in Morigaon district on the southern bank of Brahmaputra, at a depth of 16 km |
The Hindu;From Darshinis to fine dining, eating out in Bengaluru is getting pricier;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/from-darshinis-to-fine-dining-eating-out-in-bengaluru-is-getting-pricier/article69261410.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:56:00 +0530 | Escalating costs have not deterred youngsters from continuing to eat out, with many complaining that they have no time to cook |
The Hindu;Two held at Pune Airport as Customs Dept seizes ₹3.47 crore between pages of 3 students’ books;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/two-held-at-pune-airport-as-customs-dept-seizes-347-crore-between-pages-of-3-students-books/article69268853.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:44:44 +0530 | The accused have been identified as Khushbu Agarwal (41), a travel agent, and Mumbai-based Mohd Aamir who had supplied this foreign currency |
The Hindu;Morning Digest: Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners; Over 1.4 crore people take holy dip on Sivaratri as Maha Kumbh draws to a close, and more;https://www.thehindu.com/news/the-hindu-morning-digest-february-27-2025/article69268143.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:36:18 +0530 | Here is a select list of stories to start the day |
The Hindu;Trump administration cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, documents show;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-administration-cutting-90-of-usaid-foreign-aid-contracts-documents-show/article69268852.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:34:03 +0530 | The Trump administration officials said that they had finally begun paying USAID bills again after the month-long halt on payments |
The Hindu;Bengaluru’s Vidyut raises $2.5 million to expand battery-as-a-service financing business;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/vidyut-raises-25-million-to-expand-battery-as-a-service-financing-business/article69265925.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:08:00 +0530 | By unbundling batteries from EVs and offering them on a pay-per-km subscription basis, Vidyut reduced upfront 3W EV costs by 35-40%, making them significantly cheaper than ICE vehicles. |
The Hindu;MLC polls: Teachers, youth organisations pitch support for candidates in the fray;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/mlc-polls-teachers-youth-organisations-pitch-support-for-candidates-in-the-fray/article69267683.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:05:00 +0530 | The Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Federation (APTF) has fielded Pakalapati Raghu Varma as its candidate from the Uttarandhra Teachers’ constituency |
The Hindu;Two convicted for murder attempt in Coimbatore;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/two-convicted-for-murder-attempt-in-coimbatore/article69267423.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:50:00 +0530 | The case pertains to the assault by the two convicts on M. Bharathikannan of Ashok Nagar on January 19, 2019. |
The Hindu;Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops;https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/coal-power-emissions-lowering-rice-wheat-yield-india-states/article69226391.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:30:00 +0530 | The monetised loss per gigawatt-hour of electricity generated for wheat and rice touched up to $17,370/GWh and $13,420/GWh, respectively, a new study has found |
The Hindu;YSRCP leader accuses NDA government in A.P. of stifling voice of democracy;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ysrcp-leader-accuses-nda-government-in-ap-of-stifling-voice-of-democracy/article69266340.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0530 | The ruling coalition partners are spreading a false narrative on the Opposition party status to the YSR Congress Party, alleges MLC Lella Appi Reddy |
The Hindu;Mahasivaratri sees an outpouring of devotion at city temples;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/mahasivaratri-sees-an-outpouring-of-devotion-at-city-temples/article69266884.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:40:00 +0530 | 40th Maha Kumbhabhishekam, organised by T. Subbarami Reddy Seva Peetham, sees huge crowds |
The Hindu;Hamas hands over 4 dead hostages to Red Cross from Gaza as Palestinians leave Israeli prison;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/hamas-hands-over-bodies-of-four-hostages-israel-frees-palestinian-prisoners/article69268146.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:39:30 +0530 | The handover will complete both sides’ obligations under the ceasefire’s first phase, during which Hamas returned 33 hostages, including eight bodies, in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners |
The Hindu;European Union was born to 'cheat' U.S., Trump says; EU strikes back;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/european-union-was-born-to-cheat-us-trump-says-eu-strikes-back/article69268134.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:08:49 +0530 | The European Commission shot back that the European Union is "the world's largest free market" and has been "a boon for the United States" |
The Hindu;PSBs drive infra bond boom, raising 90% of ₹89,588 cr amid credit-deposit growth gap;https://www.thehindu.com/business/psbs-drive-infra-bond-boom-raising-90-of-89588-cr-amid-credit-deposit-growth-gap/article69267996.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:40:00 +0530 | Banks collectively raised ₹89,588 crore via infrastructure (infra) bond issuances in the first 11 months of the current financial year against ₹51,081 crore in the year ago period |
The Hindu;Technology, collaboration, and regulation key to India’s healthcare transformation: Experts at BioAsia 2025;https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/technology-collaboration-and-regulation-key-to-indias-healthcare-transformation-experts-at-bioasia-2025/article69267426.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:20:00 +0530 | Panelists also pointed to India’s alarming healthcare infrastructure deficit as a major barrier to integrated healthcare |
The Hindu;Saamana applauds Fadnavis again, targets Shinde over corruption;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/saamana-applauds-fadnavis-again-targets-shinde-over-corruption/article69267509.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:20:00 +0530 | The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana in an editorial alleged that during Eknath Shinde’s government, ‘fixers’ and ‘brokers’ had a free run, but CM Devendra Fadnavis had shown them their place |
The Hindu;The impact of ethanol on the environment;https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-impact-of-ethanol-on-the-environment/article69266050.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:15:31 +0530 | Scientists should not be dismissed for raising concerns about ethanol factories |
The Hindu;ED conducts searches in Chandigarh and Ludhiana against ‘unscrupulous’ visa consultants;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-conducts-searches-in-chandigarh-and-ludhiana-against-unscrupulous-visa-consultants/article69267597.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:00:00 +0530 | The accused were involved in arranging forged documents to facilitate U.S. visas for the aspirants. |
The Hindu;Two killed in road accident in Vanasthalipuram;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/two-killed-in-road-accident-in-vanasthalipuram/article69267512.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:51:31 +0530 | The deceased were identified as Syed Ismail, 48 and Md Ghouse, 40 |
The Hindu;Darjeeling MP, MLA meet Bengal Governor; raise concern about allocation of tea garden land for tourism;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/darjeeling-mp-mla-meet-bengal-governor-raise-concern-about-allocation-of-tea-garden-land-for-tourism/article69267641.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:30:00 +0530 | On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured that the State government will not disrupt tea cultivation while granting approvals for tourism-related activities |
The Hindu;Man allegedly stabs wife, attempts to end life at Manjummal;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/man-allegedly-stabs-wife-attempts-to-end-life-at-manjummal/article69267857.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:25:59 +0530 | |
The Hindu;KRV members booked for protesting in front of KPSC;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/krv-members-booked-for-protesting-in-front-of-kpsc/article69267624.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:24:50 +0530 | |
The Hindu;Skill development programme on GIS begins;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/skill-development-programme-on-gis-begins/article69267065.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:23:45 +0530 | |
The Hindu;Kochi Corporation deploys second suction-cum-jetting machine;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kochi-corporation-deploys-second-suction-cum-jetting-machine/article69267824.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:20:54 +0530 | |
The Hindu;EI system commissioned at Kumbalam railway station;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ei-system-commissioned-at-kumbalam-railway-station/article69267062.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:20:44 +0530 | |
The Hindu;ADG visits NCC Group Headquarters in Kozhikode;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/adg-visits-ncc-group-headquarters-in-kozhikode/article69266950.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:19:28 +0530 | |
The Hindu;Spurt in hepatitis A cases in Kalamassery;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/spurt-in-hepatitis-a-cases-in-kalamassery/article69266820.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:17:59 +0530 | Municipality steps up control measures following outbreak at private engineering college; health wing visits campus to trace source of disease |
The Hindu;Seven youths held as police bust alleged drug racket;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/seven-youths-held-as-police-bust-alleged-drug-racket/article69266607.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:16:46 +0530 | The police allegedly seized 24.40 grams of suspected MDMA, 37.10 grams of suspected ganja, eight mobile phones, and ₹9,000 during a search of their room |
The Hindu;Kochi Corpn. lags behind in Plan fund utilisation;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kochi-corpn-lags-behind-in-plan-fund-utilisation/article69266438.ece;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:15:23 +0530 | Fund use put at 43.80% with only a month left in the financial year |
South China Morning Post;Lam Cheuk-ting sentenced for ‘aggravating’ Yuen Long station riot in Hong Kong;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3300401/lam-cheuk-ting-sentenced-aggravating-yuen-long-station-riot-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:52:34 +0800 | Former opposition lawmaker jailed for three years and one month, receiving heaviest punishment among seven defendants on trial for 2019 riot. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong to reduce dependence on land sales as major income source: Paul Chan;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300381/hong-kong-reduce-dependence-land-sales-major-income-source-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:03:40 +0800 | But some lawmakers urge the government to make bidding exercises more attractive, saying land premium revenue ‘irreplaceable’. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong to launch 2 AI forums aimed at bridging China and the world amid US tech war;https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3300351/hong-kong-launch-two-ai-forums-aimed-bridging-china-and-world-amid-us-tech-war?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:00:16 +0800 | The city is shifting towards a technology-driven economy to align with Beijing’s strategic goals, with major investments planned for AI. |
South China Morning Post;Investing in megaprojects crucial for Hong Kong’s growth despite deficits: Paul Chan;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300328/investing-megaprojects-crucial-hong-kongs-growth-despite-deficits-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:40:05 +0800 | Finance chief also appeals for understanding from middle class over lack of sweeteners in annual budget. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong bourse’s 2024 profit rises 10% to a record on surging stock transactions, IPOs;https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3300317/hong-kong-bourse-operator-hkex-reports-record-annual-profit-surging-turnover-ipos?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:24:19 +0800 | Net profit in 2024 rose 10 per cent to HK$13 billion (US$1.7 billion), aided by higher fees from handling market transactions and new stock listings. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong budget 2025: everything you need to know from AI to basketball betting;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300296/hong-kong-budget-2025-everything-you-need-know-ai-basketball-betting?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:54:09 +0800 | From axing 10,000 government jobs to raising the airport departure tax, here is a look at Financial Secretary Paul Chan’s plan to balance Hong Kong’s books. |
South China Morning Post;‘Mild’ Hong Kong budget fails to deliver amid structural deficit fears: analysts;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300273/mild-hong-kong-budget-fails-deliver-amid-structural-deficit-fears-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:30:09 +0800 | Finance chief Paul Chan has presented ‘very generous’ budget at time when city needs bold solutions to deficit woes, experts say. |
South China Morning Post;US imposes sanctions on more Hong Kong firms for aiding Iran drone makers;https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3300291/us-imposes-sanctions-more-hong-kong-firms-aiding-iran-drone-makers?utm_source=rss_feed;Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:32:44 +0800 | Treasury Department alleges six companies obtained components for Iranian drones and missiles in violation of US bans. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong’s Paul Chan cuts spending in budget, plots AI path to future growth;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3300281/hong-kongs-paul-chan-cuts-spending-budget-plots-ai-path-future-growth?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:24:18 +0800 | Finance chief eyes new revenue sources while freezing pay for public servants, cutting civil service positions, reducing education spending. |
South China Morning Post;Why does Hong Kong need 18 months to revise HK$2 public transport scheme?;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3300280/why-does-hong-kong-need-18-months-revise-its-hk2-public-transport-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:14:25 +0800 | Sources says cost-cutting revisions to scheme will not take effect until September 2026, with authorities blaming Octopus for the delay. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong could rake in billions from basketball betting but experts have doubts;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300272/hong-kong-could-rake-billions-basketball-betting-experts-have-doubts?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:02:48 +0800 | Government has invited the Hong Kong Jockey Club to submit a proposal on expanding its sports gambling options to include basketball. |
South China Morning Post;Budget 2025: how is Paul Chan planning to balance Hong Kong’s books?;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3300270/budget-2025-how-paul-chan-planning-balance-hong-kongs-books?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:36:35 +0800 | Finance secretary lays out new and increased fees to boost revenue and a string of cutbacks to reduce government’s expenditure. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong developer Sino Land reports 30% earnings drop, points to full pipeline;https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3300263/hong-kong-developer-sino-land-reports-30-earnings-drop-points-full-pipeline?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:30:09 +0800 | The group ‘remains cautiously optimistic about the outlook’ for the city’s property market, chairman says. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong parents dismayed after HK$2,500 student grant axed in budget;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3300268/move-slash-education-expenditure-leaves-hong-kong-parents-dismayed?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:19:15 +0800 | Government also aim to claw back HK$4 billion from reserves of the eight public universities. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong to seek proposals from private developers for cross-border I&T hub: source;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3300266/hong-kong-seek-proposals-private-developers-cross-border-it-hub-source?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:16:00 +0800 | Government will assess their interest and invite firms to share feedback for developing joint innovation hub with Shenzhen, source says. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong to entice bid spenders by turning LIV Golf into long-term fixture;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300262/hong-kong-entice-bid-spenders-turning-liv-golf-long-term-fixture?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:00:27 +0800 | City’s 2025 budget also lays out plans to attract more business travellers by developing MICE sector, building ties with Middle East. |
South China Morning Post;Jimmy Lai denies being Chinese, tells trial: ‘We are Hong Kong people’;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3300259/jimmy-lai-denies-being-chinese-tells-trial-we-are-hong-kong-people?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:34:40 +0800 | ‘You’re a Chinese person,’ bemused Hong Kong judge says to ex-media boss. |
South China Morning Post;Call for Hong Kong to tackle long-taboo topic of new taxes;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300257/call-hong-kong-tackle-long-taboo-topic-new-taxes?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:03:27 +0800 | Budget failed to lay out short-term measures to bolster revenue and city should consider adopting sales tax, analysts say. |
South China Morning Post;67% airport departure tax increase will have ‘minimal’ impact on Hong Kong tourism;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300256/67-airport-departure-tax-increase-will-have-minimal-impact-hong-kong-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:00:42 +0800 | Finance chief Paul Chan says move will boost revenue by HK$1.6 billion per year. |
South China Morning Post;Singaporean chip tool maker sees AI opportunities amid DeepSeek boom after stock plunge;https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3300254/singaporean-chip-tool-maker-sees-ai-opportunities-amid-deepseek-boom-after-stock-plunge?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:00:17 +0800 | ASMPT CEO Robin Ng said DeepSeek’s models are ‘good for the industry’ because cheaper AI means more applications and greater chip demand. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong to embrace tech-driven growth with AI investment: Paul Chan;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300255/hong-kong-embrace-tech-driven-growth-ai-investment-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:59:16 +0800 | Finance chief says city will set up Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute to explore application possibilities. |
South China Morning Post;Pay freeze for Hong Kong civil servants, with 10,000 government posts to be axed;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3300250/pay-freeze-hong-kong-civil-servants-10000-government-posts-be-axed?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:21:56 +0800 | Finance chief says government will ‘lead by example’ and demonstrate commitment to cutting expenditure to reduce budget deficit. |
South China Morning Post;13 things you need to know about in Hong Kong’s 2025 budget;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3300226/hong-kong-budget-2025-13-things-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:27:02 +0800 | Key takeaways from Paul Chan’s latest financial blueprint and how they will affect you. |
Deutsche Welle;World Boxing promises 'fair playing field' for women;https://www.dw.com/en/world-boxing-promises-fair-playing-field-for-women/a-71765202?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | After a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, boxing's newest organization says an imminent policy will address "significant welfare concerns" in the sport. |
Deutsche Welle;Can caverns of piping hot water heat our cities?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-caverns-of-piping-hot-water-heat-our-cities/a-71756844?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | Carved into the rock beneath a Swedish city, a huge man-made cave system dating back to the Cold War is being used to heat local housing. DW found out how it works. |
Deutsche Welle;Taiwan reports major Chinese aerial deployment;https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-reports-major-chinese-aerial-deployment/a-71764903?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | Taiwan says it has detected 45 Chinese aircraft flying nearby as Beijing pursues a seeming intimidation strategy. Fears of a Chinese takeover are rampant amid uncertainty over US support of the self-ruled island. |
Deutsche Welle;A look back at Gene Hackman's career: A 'Hollywood tough guy';https://www.dw.com/en/a-look-back-at-gene-hackman-s-career-a-hollywood-tough-guy/a-71766143?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | From "The French Connection" to "The Royal Tenenbaums," Hackman's acting career spanned more than six decades. The 95-year-old actor has been found dead with his wife. |
Deutsche Welle;Measles in Texas: A deadly disease that can be prevented;https://www.dw.com/en/measles-in-texas-a-deadly-disease-that-can-be-prevented/a-68121991?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | An unvaccinated child in West Texas has died from measles — the first US measles death in a decade. The WHO says low vaccination rates puts half the world at risk of outbreaks. |
Deutsche Welle;Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in home;https://www.dw.com/en/actor-gene-hackman-and-wife-found-dead-in-home/a-71765770?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | US Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, has been found dead at his home in New Mexico together with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Police say they do not currently suspect foul play in the deaths. |
Deutsche Welle;Carnival: A 2,000-year-old tradition;https://www.dw.com/en/carnival-a-2-000-year-old-tradition/a-63707828?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | What do the ancient Romans have to do with Carnival? What role does the number 11 play? We dig deep into the roots of the rituals of the Cologne Carnival. |
Deutsche Welle;Austria: Centrist parties form coalition without far-right;https://www.dw.com/en/austria-centrist-parties-form-coalition-without-far-right/a-71765298?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | Five months after its election, Austria will finally have a government — without the party that got the most votes. |
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: UK's Starmer to meet Trump in Washington;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-uk-s-starmer-to-meet-trump-in-washington/live-71764708?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | The British PM is expected to press the case for Europe to be a part of the peace process. At the same time, North Korea appears to have sent more troops to support Russia. DW has the latest. |
Deutsche Welle;Merz makes surprise trip to Paris for talks with Macron;https://www.dw.com/en/merz-makes-surprise-trip-to-paris-for-talks-with-macron/a-71763932?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | After securing the largest share in the German election, Friedrich Merz has met with President Emmanuel Macron in the French capital. The pair discussed European security in the face of a shifting US policy on Ukraine. |
Deutsche Welle;Police probe arson attack linked to Tesla plant in Berlin;https://www.dw.com/en/police-probe-arson-attack-linked-to-tesla-plant-in-berlin/a-71763828?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2025-02-27 02:00:04 | Police in Germany are investigating what they describe as an "assumed" arson attack at a Berlin construction site after activists reportedly claimed responsibility. |
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