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AISA leader: uprooting RSS, BJP still to be done
AISA national president Neha Bora spoke in Kozhikode, arguing that removing RSS and BJP is not complete with Pradhan's resignation. She urged mass and everyday activism to challenge the Sangh Parivar, linking protests and discourse to a broader struggle for democratic values.
Chittoor Collector ensures robust arrangements for Kanipakam Brahmotsavams
Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar directed officials to implement comprehensive security and logistical measures for the Kanipakam Brahmotsavams, spanning Sept 14 to Oct 10, with a coordinated multi-department approach.
Vijayan blasts price surge as Onam nears, urges urgent government intervention
Kerala Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan warned that rising prices for essential goods are straining households ahead of Onam and urged the government to act immediately to bolster market intervention and welfare distribution.
Junior doctors stage blindfold protest at KGH on 13th day
Junior doctors at King George Hospital staged a symbolic blindfold protest as their 13-day stir continued. They cited workload, long hours, and stipend disparities with other states as key grievances.
Keralam moots prevention-led SOP for missing children
Kerala proposes a prevention-focused SOP for missing children and trafficking, emphasizing community support, frontline sensitisation, and a full-chain enforcement approach, with flexibility for states. The plan also outlines national-level measures on birth records, adoption, and regulation of plac
Liverpool delegation eyes Telangana partnership in sports, tech and life sciences
A Liverpool City Development and Liverpool FC delegation met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in London amid plans to formalise a strategic partnership with Telangana. The collaboration would cover sports, technology, life sciences and the creative economy, with a Hyderabad visit planned in
Journalism must question power, produce informed citizens: Bhatti Vikramarka
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged media to make power explain itself at a national conclave in Hyderabad, framing journalism as a democratic instrument that informs citizens and challenges authority. He called for the Federation of Press Clubs to strengthen journalist pr
DMK revamp: Stalin pledges tough changes for party health
M.K. Stalin outlined a plan to overhaul the DMK's organizational structure after a defeat in the Assembly elections. The revamp, adopted by the party's executive committee, aims to introduce age and tenure limits, expand new faces, and ensure transparent elections.
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects hawala allegations, says family targeted
Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan rejected hawala accusations linked to the ED probe, stating his family is being targeted. He asserted his own and his daughter Veena’s innocence and questioned the ED’s press-release approach.
Sikh protesters burn Rahul Gandhi effigy over Sajjan Kumar remark
More than 200 Sikh community members protested outside Rahul Gandhi's New Delhi residence, burning an effigy and demanding an apology and resignation after remarks about Sajjan Kumar. Police said the demonstration was illegal and detained five to six protesters, including Harmeet Singh Kalka.
Mandya farmers urged to switch to short-duration crops amid monsoon deficit
As Karnataka's southwest monsoon underperforms, Mandya officials urge farmers to adopt short-duration, low-water crops and conserve water for drinking needs and livestock.
Chintha Jerome: CPI(M)’s young face from Kollam
Chintha Jerome, a CPI(M) state committee member, is named as Keralam DYFI president from Kollam. Her background spans student activism, multiple leadership roles, and international delegations.
ONGC pledges ₹36.6 crore for LINAC at Kakinada hospital
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation commits ₹36.6 crore to procure a Linear Accelerator for radiotherapy at Government General Hospital in Kakinada, funded via CSR. The package also includes a ₹3.5 crore mobile cancer screening vehicle and a separate ₹7 crore cancer block financed under the GGH-Kaki
TNCC protests proposed charges on Jan Dhan withdrawals
TNCC president Manickam Tagore opposes a new withdrawal fee for basic savings accounts, citing potential harm to poor account holders and questioning RBI approval. The controversy centers on a ₹15 plus 18% GST levy per withdrawal after four transactions monthly, with SBI signaling a ₹17.70 per trans
Chintha Jerome elected DYFI Kerala’s first woman state president
Chintha Jerome has been elected as Kerala DYFI's first female state president at the Thrissur conference on August 22, 2026, with M Vijin as state secretary and Rahul of Alappuzha as treasurer. The move follows internal debates and CPM directives, and includes new rules mandating minimum female repr
Geographic GI tags for Lepcha instruments in Sikkim
India granted GI registration to two Lepcha musical instruments from Sikkim on 5 November 2025, tying their identity to a specific landscape. The registration protects the Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit and links their making to local ecology and cultural practice.
Veligonda Phase-I to be inaugurated Aug 31, CM Naidu says
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu announced the Phase-I inauguration date for the Veligonda project and said water will be released on August 31. The project aims to irrigate about 1.19 lakh acres and meet drinking water needs for around 4 lakh people, with several related financial and developme
Amit Shah holds talks with hill leaders on permanent political solution for Darjeeling
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met hill leaders in Sukna to discuss a permanent political solution for Darjeeling, with CM Suvendu Adhikari and several hill parties in attendance. The discussions center on constitutional avenues and long-standing regional demands.
Jharkhand protests: effigy burnings, police scuffle in Ranchi
Protesters in Ranchi attempted to burn effigies of CM Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi amid a high court stay on recruitment notifications, triggering clashes with police. The demonstrations are linked to the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch campaign over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams.
CJI coins Nyaya-nomics to boost growth at BRICS+ Legal Forum
India's Chief Justice Surya Kant argues for a fusion of rule-of-law and economics, terming it Nyaya-nomics, to boost growth by ensuring trust, predictability, and stability in justice delivery. He spoke at the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum organized by the Bar Association of India on Aug 22, 2026.
Pune tribal students' hunger strike enters ninth day; two hospitalised
Tribal students at a government hostel in Pune's Manjari continue a prolonged hunger strike into its ninth day, with two participants hospitalised for breathing difficulties and dehydration. They demand withdrawal of a government resolution, employment provisions, and compensation related to earlier
Kerala PSC secretary summoned by governor over exam irregularities
Kerala Governor summoned the Public Service Commission Secretary on Aug 21, 2026, amid an SIT probe into examination irregularities. The 15-minute meeting sought updates on the controversy and investigation progress.
Pune anganwadi worker reinstated after public outcry
A Pune anganwadi worker whose termination over social media posts about foodgrain quality was revoked after public outrage. The reversal followed an apology letter and the employee's 18 years of service.
Odisha to honor VHP leader Laxmanananda Saraswati with heritage village marks
Odisha's BJP government announced a birth centenary tribute to VHP leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, including heritage projects in his birthplace and a renamed medical college. The move sparked debate over cultural and communal undercurrents tied to Saraswati's legacy.