Supreme Court questions non-believers’ right to enter Sabarimala temple
“Who is claiming this right? Is a devotee claiming the right or a non-devotee at whose instance? A person who has nothing to do with this temple is somewhere in North India. This temple is in South India.”
Trump orders preparation for extended blockade of Strait of Hormuz: Report
President Donald Trump has directed aides to prepare an extended blockade of Iran, signalling a prolonged standoff with no immediate resolution amid escalating tensions over maritime activity through the Strait of Hormuz.
UDF to edge ahead of LDF in Kasaragod; BJP’s K Surendran to lose in Manjeshwar
The UDF is predicted to outperform the LDF in Kasaragod district in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections
Teachers take up painting, cleaning work at school in Kollam on hartal day
St Mary's High School teachers used a hartal day productively for painting and cleaning, supported by the school manager.
Kerala Health department rolls out action plan to curb snakebite deaths
Kerala's Health Department plans enhanced snakebite prevention, focusing on faster treatment via a hub-and-spoke system, community awareness, and increased antivenom availability.
Kozhikode quarry protest: Tension escalates in Balusserry amid police action
Local protests against a quarry intensified as police enforced a court order. Over forty demonstrators were detained for blockading the site, with clashes occurring as police removed protesters, including women and children.
A K Preetha becomes Idukki’s first woman High Court judge
A K Preetha is the first woman from Idukki district to be appointed as a Judge of the Kerala High Court.
Four arrested in Gujarat for using AI deepfakes to commit Aadhaar and banking fraud
The group also secured personal loans through lending platforms, including RKBansal, True Credits, and EarlySalary, leaving victims burdened with debt.
Rupee hits near record low, falls to 94.82 against US dollar
Rising crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows and global uncertainty dragged the rupee lower, keeping pressure on sentiment as investors awaited cues from the US Federal Reserve.
Faculty accused in Kannur dental student's death case moves Kerala High Court for bail
Dr MK Ram, accused in the death of BDS student Nithin Raj, has sought anticipatory bail from the Kerala High Court after his previous plea was rejected.
Trinamool MP Saayoni Ghosh slams CRPF deployment during Bengal polls
Ghosh also alleged that all kinds of efforts are being made by the BJP to "intimidate" people so that they don't vote in favour of Chief Minister Banerjee and to tamper with the polling percentage as well.
Bengal CEO reiterates zero tolerance for EVM tampering, repoll wherever needed
Voting across 142 constituencies of the state has been taking place during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, under tight security arrangements, with authorities keeping a close watch on sensitive areas to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election process.
Why lament Kejriwal, who traded ideals for expediency?
Why lament, Kejriwal? The trajectory, in many ways, was set long ago. The anti-corruption movement that promised a new political culture ended up reinforcing old power structures, albeit with new faces.
Concrete collapse turns Thadikkakadavu-Aduvassery bridge in Kochi into safety hazard
A concrete bridge over the Periyar River has become a significant safety hazard due to a crater-like depression, exposing steel reinforcement bars.
Assembly Election Results: VVPATs to be counted when there's EVM-ballot paper account mismatch
On Monday, May 4, VVPAT slips will be counted if EVM and ballot paper accounts mismatch to decide election winners, regardless of impact.
Maha govt’s amended protocol states officials need not rise for MLAs, MPs facing inquiries
The updated provision, introduced on April 28, 2026, clarifies that such courtesies need not be extended in cases where the representative has been convicted, is attending proceedings as a party or appellant, or is present for processes like filing nominations or scrutiny
Undeclared power cuts trigger widespread protests across Kerala
Agitated consumers staged late-night protests outside KSEB offices, demanding immediate restoration of power. Meanwhile, the board warned of possible 30-minute curbs during peak hours amid a surge in demand driven by extreme heat.
CCTV technician arrested for watching pirated 'Jana Nayagan' at election counting center
A 31-year-old contract employee tasked with managing CCTV surveillance at a high-security Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counting center at Anna University has been arrested for watching a pirated version of the unreleased Tamil film Jana Nayagan while on duty