Kerala Food Commission Finds Widespread Ration Distribution Irregularities
The State Food Commission uncovered large-scale irregularities during inspections of ration shops in Edamalakkudy, Kerala. Visits to outlets in Societykudy and Vellavarakkudy revealed that no registers were maintained fo...
Indian Farmers Say Centre's Potato Procurement Price Covers Only Half of Input Costs
Farmers' bodies have alleged that the Union Agriculture Ministry's approved potato procurement price of ₹6.5 per kg is far below the actual input cost of ₹12 per kg. A farmer leader stated that a minimum price of ₹...
The Hindu Launches Video Series on India's Federalism and Identity
'Terms of Engagement' is a new video series by The Hindu that will feature experts discussing questions related to India's federalism, identity, and political representation. The series aims to facilitate broader public ...
Rahul Gandhi to Hold Campaign Rallies Across Three Southern Tamil Nadu Districts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address election campaign meetings in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi districts ahead of the Tamil Nadu 2026 assembly elections. The rallies are part of the Congre...
Vizhinjam Port Traffic Surges as Hormuz Strait Closure Reshapes Shipping Routes
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reported a significant surge in vessel traffic at Kerala's Vizhinjam port following the shutdown of the Hormuz Strait. Tharoor positioned the Thiruvananthapuram port as an emerging rival to...
Doctors Link Smoked Meat Consumption to Esophageal Cancer Risk
Medical professionals have warned that eating smoked meat may significantly raise the risk of esophageal cancer. The advisory highlights dietary habits as a key preventable factor in the disease's incidence....
Kozhikode DIET Opens Science Lab Named After Physicist E.C.G. Sudarshan
The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) in Kozhikode, Kerala, has opened its doors to science enthusiasts with a new laboratory named after renowned physicist E.C.G. Sudarshan. The facility spans five hal...
VHP Plans Corporate Outreach Over Alleged Forced Conversions of Hindu Women
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced plans to meet with corporate representatives to raise concerns about what it describes as forced conversions of Hindu women. The move signals an escalation of the organisatio...
Karnataka Police Deny Permission for Jobs Rally by AKSSA in Vijayapura
Police in Vijayapura, Karnataka, have rejected a request by the AKSSA to hold a rally focused on employment issues. The denial has drawn attention to tensions around public assembly rights and youth unemployment concerns...
Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Recorded at 110.30 Feet
The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam, a reservoir at the centre of an interstate dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, currently stands at 110.30 feet. The reading is part of routine monitoring of the dam's storage l...
Study Identifies 219 Unstable Hanging Glaciers in Central Himalaya
A new study has assessed the risks posed by hanging glaciers in the Alaknanda basin of Uttarakhand in the Central Himalaya, identifying 219 such glaciers as unstable. The research warns that these glaciers are highly sen...
IPL 2026: KKR End Winless Streak with Four-Wicket Victory Over Rajasthan Royals
Kolkata Knight Riders ended their winless run in IPL 2026 with a dramatic four-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals, with Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy scripting the turnaround. The Royals made changes to their lineup, bring...
HDK accuses DMK of causing injustice to other Southern states
H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) has alleged that the DMK has been unfair to other Southern states, raising concerns about regional political dynamics ahead of upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu....
No drunk driving evidence found against Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju in accident case
A police report has found no evidence of drunk driving against actor Maniyanpilla Raju in a February 5 accident where his car collided with a motorcycle, injuring two youths. The case had drawn controversy as the actor d...
Loan app operators suspected in disappearance of Kerala youth in Vadakara
Family of Vishnu Prakash, missing since April 13, has filed a complaint alleging he disappeared after suffering severe stress from harassment by agents of a digital lending app. Authorities are investigating suspected lo...
Rajnath Singh offers prayers at Tiruchendur Subramanya Swami temple in Tamil Nadu
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Tiruchendur Subramanya Swami temple to offer prayers, marking a religious stop during his visit to the southern region....
Tamil Nadu 2026 elections: Cumbum farmers say Mullaperiyar Dam promises go unfulfilled
Farmers in the Cumbum constituency allege that politicians repeatedly make promises regarding the long-standing Mullaperiyar Dam issue only during election season and fail to act once in power. The grievance highlights a...
TMC dismisses reports of I-PAC halting West Bengal operations; Mamata offers jobs to staff
The Trinamool Congress has denied reports that the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) ordered its West Bengal employees to stop work and take 20-day leave. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated her party would off...
Dagadarthi airport to transform Nellore and Prakasam districts, says MP
A local MP has described the upcoming Dagadarthi airport as a game-changer for Nellore and Prakasam districts in Andhra Pradesh. The District Collector has invited private participants to submit Request For Proposals by ...
EESL drafts energy efficiency blueprint for Andhra Pradesh's MSME sector
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is preparing a blueprint aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as a leader in India's industrial decarbonisation, while boosting MSME competitiveness through clean energy adopt...