The New Indian Express

The New Indian Express is a daily newspaper published in English, based in Chennai, India. It operates as a broadsheet and is part of Express Publications. The paper was established in 1932 as the Indian Express by P. Varadarajulu Naidu, who was from Chennai. After the passing of owner Ramnath Goenka in 1991, the Goenka family divided the organization into two separate companies. At first, both companies continued to use the Indian Express name and shared editorial and other resources.

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Drones developed by IIT-Kanpur set for trials on May 25

17 hours ago | newindianexpress.com | Namita Bajpai

LUCKNOW: With stealth, high-speed performance, and logistical muscle, two drones developed by IIT-Kanpur are set for final trials on 25 May, and may soon become a part of the Indian Army's UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) arsenal. Amid Operation Sindoor and the ongoing military stand-off between India and Pakistan, the strategic significance of homegrown drone technology has grown considerably.
Death of a tigress lead to closure of zoos in Uttar Pradesh

19 hours ago | newindianexpress.com | Namita Bajpai

LUCKNOW: The death of a tigress in Gorakhpur zoo led to the closure of Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur zoos along with Etawah Lion Safari for a week on Tuesday evening following the bird flu scare in the state zoos. The decision to shut the zoos came after the death of a tigress Shakti at the Gorakhpur zoo as bird flu was confirmed as the cause of the death of feline.
Tech corner

23 hours ago | newindianexpress.com | Ashok Pandian

By Ashok Pandian ASUS' new Vivobook 14 (X1407CA) is a lightweight, AI-powered laptop with brilliant innards, like an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16Gb/512Gb RAM/ROM, a 14" WUXGA IPS ultra-sharp screen, and Windows 11 onboard. The Vivobook 14 is also built with military-grade toughness and advanced security built in. On usage I found the device lightweight, easy to carry and operate, with a fantastic battery life (10-12 hrs mixed usage).
Massive trip cancellations to Turkey and Azerbaijan after Indians asked to prove patriotism

1 day ago | newindianexpress.com | S Lalitha

The impact will be massive on Azerbaijan, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, a favourite spot among Indians of late. According to the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, the number of arrivals from India in 2024 touched 2,43,589 - a 108% increase compared to 1,17,302 in 2023. The number of tourists were just 4,853 in 2014, marking a huge surge in the last decade. "The average Indian spent 2,208 AZN Manat (roughly Rs 1.1 lakh) in 2024," it said.
Airlines asked to resume normal operations at 32 shut airports from May 15

1 day ago | newindianexpress.com | S Lalitha

By S Lalitha NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday night expressed optimism that airlines would resume their normal operations to the 32 closed airports from May 15. He released a statement to this effect after holding a review meeting with top officials and representatives of all airlines in New Delhi.
Justice BR Gavai to be sworn in as 52nd CJI on May 14

1 day ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

Justice Gavai has authored around 300 judgments - including Constitution Bench decisions - on a wide range of issues, upholding the rule of law and equality and safeguarding the fundamental, human, and legal rights of citizens. On April 16, the incumbent CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, wrote a letter to the Centre nominating Justice Gavai, the second senior-most judge, as his successor. Justice Gavai was elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019.
If a woman can fly Rafale, why fewer women allowed in JAG posts, asks SC

2 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty Petitioners, Arshnoor Kaur and another person, claimed that though they secured fourth and fifth positions, respectively, and are higher in merit than male candidates, they could not be selected due to the fewer vacancies earmarked for women. The court granted interim relief to petitioner 1, Kaur, and directed the Union and the Army to induct her in the next available training course for appointment as a JAG officer.
Supreme Court seeks report on Yamuna embankment for mining plea

2 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Suchitra Mohanty

By Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to examine issues raised in a plea that an embankment was constructed on the river Yamuna near the Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana to facilitate mining. The petitioner stressed that illegal mining activities abound in Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is located in the eastern part of Yamunanagar.
IndiGo Delhi-Amritsar flight returns midway after sudden airport blackout

2 days ago | newindianexpress.com | S Lalitha

By S Lalitha It is understood that a blackout was suddenly reimposed in Amritsar around 9:00 pm by the local administration, prompting the flight to turn back. The aircraft in question was an Airbus A320neo. IndiGo has not yet disclosed the number of passengers on board, and a statement from the airline is awaited. Amritsar airport was among the 32 airports cleared by the Airports Authority of India on Monday to resume commercial operations.
Xiaomi falls from top 5 spot in India's smartphone market as rivals gain

2 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Rakesh Kumar

By Rakesh Kumar Xiaomi entered the Indian market in 2014, and it grew significantly due to pocket-friendly and value-for-money devices. Initially, the company mainly focused on the online market. Such was the craze for its devices that they used to sell out in 15 minutes during flash sales.