Kerala

India 2026 monsoon rainfall intensifies across regions

360 clusters · 322 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Odisha hit by heavy rainfall as low-pressure system moves over Bay of Bengal

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

India RBI manages liquidity surplus and FCNR(B) inflows

14 clusters · 60 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: FCNR(B) inflows to boost Indian bank liquidity and festive lending

In July 2026, India's foreign-exchange reserves rose significantly, reaching $682.235 billion by July 24. This growth was supported by a $4.51 billion gain in foreign currency assets and increased gold holdings, driven l

Onam harvest festival celebrations

6 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Malayalee communities celebrate Onam festival in Singapore and Ireland

The Onam harvest festival, commemorating the legendary reign of King Mahabali, continues to be observed through diverse cultural and commercial activities globally. Culinary celebrations have expanded in Bengaluru, India

India NEET medical counseling reforms and legal proceedings

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: KEA and MCC release Round 2 medical seat allotment results

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) continues to manage medical entrance counseling for 2025 and 2026. For NEET SS 2025, the MCC previously released provisional Round 2 seat allotment results with seat matrix expansio

Indian Railways service and capacity expansion

10 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indian Cabinet approves Rs 20,000 crore railway expansion projects

Indian Railways has initiated several expansions to its service and capacity. In the Jammu Division, the Ministry of Railways announced the introduction of four new train pairs for the 2025–26 fiscal year, including two

India Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill dispute

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Odisha opposition demands withdrawal of MMDR Amendment Act

The Indian Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which now awaits presidential assent. The legislation aims to modernize mineral governance and secure critical mi

India monsoon rainfall deficit and uneven weather patterns

9 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Madhya Pradesh reports 6% monsoon rainfall deficit

India continues to face a significant monsoon deficit, with rainfall recorded at 14 percent below the long-period average by late August 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed this trend to the monsoo

Kerala State Lottery ₹1 crore draws (May-Sep 2026)

25 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kerala State Lottery announces DhanaLekshmi and Sthree Sakthi draw results

The Kerala State Lotteries Department has continued its regular schedule of ₹1 crore draws at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, throughout 2026. Following the launch of the ‘Kerala Lottery Official’ mobile app to prevent

Kerala electricity supply and demand crisis

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Kerala faces power crisis as heatwave drives electricity demand

Kerala is experiencing a power crisis characterized by rising electricity demand and supply shortages. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has faced financial and operational pressure due to heavy reliance on expen

India-US diplomatic and economic engagement

8 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: US Ambassador Sergio Gor launches TRUST Fellowship to boost India-US tech ties

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has undertaken extensive diplomatic engagements to strengthen bilateral economic, technological, and strategic ties. During visits to Karnataka and Kerala, Gor focused on emerging techno

Indian Supreme Court judicial service reforms

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Justice Sandeep Mehta escalates allegations against Rajasthan High Court judge

The Supreme Court of India has initiated legal measures to standardize judicial service rules and address judicial conduct. The Court directed seven states—Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Ta

Controversy over Grand Mufti remarks on women

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Samastha mouthpiece defends Kanthapuram against Kerala CM

Grand Mufti of India Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar sparked controversy following remarks at a conference in Kochi, where he suggested women should avoid the public sphere to prevent “great destruction.” Comparing

Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama religious directives

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Samastha Kerala Jam'iyyathul Ulama issues directive restricting women in public religious events

In late August 2026, the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, a prominent Sunni organization in Kerala, issued a directive restricting women's participation in certain public religious programs. The circular, led by presid

Kerala anti-drug campaign Operation Toofan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Kerala launches second phase of ‘Operation Toofan’ anti-drug drive

The Kerala government is conducting ‘Operation Toofan,’ an intensive anti-drug campaign aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks. The initial phase of the operation, which began in June, resulted in nearly 10,000 a

Narcotics seizures and cultivation crackdowns in India

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Police seize cannabis and arrest suspects in Odisha and Kerala operations

Law enforcement agencies in eastern and central India have conducted significant narcotics seizures involving cannabis. In Odisha, Sonpur Police seized over 12.5 quintals of ganja, valued at approximately ₹13 crore, dur

Viral human-interest social media trends

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Viral social media videos capture diverse human interest stories

Social media platforms have seen a series of trending human-interest videos showcasing diverse experiences across India and surrounding regions. Initial viral content highlighted local infrastructure and acts of kindnes

Kerala political and social developments

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Kerala CM Satheesan rejects scholar's call for women to stay indoors

Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has addressed various political and social controversies facing his administration. Initially, the Chief Minister responded to allegations regarding his connections to individuals ar

Economic activity during Kerala Onam festival

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Kudumbashree records Rs 44.89 crore turnover from Onam sales

During the Onam festival in Kerala, various sectors reported increased economic activity compared to the previous year. The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) reported liquor sales of ₹771.29 crore during the fi

Regional influenza activity increases

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Influenza cases rise in Singapore and Kerala

Influenza activity has shown increases across several regions. In Queensland, Australia, health authorities reported a 33% weekly rise in cases for the period ending August 15, 2026, with 1,449 new cases identified. Whil

Raul John Aju AI entrepreneurship

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Raul John Aju: Teenage AI entrepreneur from Kerala reaches global learners

Raul John Aju, a 16-year-old student from Kerala, India, has emerged as a notable figure in the artificial intelligence sector through his Dubai-based startup, AIRealm Technologies. A self-taught entrepreneur, Aju has de

Evolution of Indian regional culinary traditions

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: India’s regional cuisines reimagined in fine dining

India possesses a diverse seafood culinary tradition shaped by its 7,500 km coastline, with distinct regional identities found in areas such as Goa, Maharashtra, and Kerala. These traditions utilize local ingredients lik

Kerala investigation into failed Messi visit

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Kerala CM recommends SIT probe into Lionel Messi project controversy

An inquiry by the Kerala Sports Department has identified significant financial and procedural irregularities regarding a failed proposal to host Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team in the state. An ini

Indian public sector recruitment 2026

14 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Indian institutions announce ITI apprentice recruitment drives

The recruitment wave across Indian public‑sector enterprises continued through August 2026, with a heavy emphasis on apprenticeship programmes. Earlier in the year, HLL Lifecare announced associate‑manager posts and walk

India holiday and school calendar announcements

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: India observes religious holidays affecting schools and banks

In July 2026, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions issued the official holiday calendar for central government offices for 2027. Released via Office Memorandum No. 12/2/2023-JCA, the schedule mandate

LDF alliance dispute in Kerala

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Kerala: IUML supports CPI in dispute with CPIM over opposition leadership

Political tensions have escalated within the Left Democratic Front (LDF) alliance in Kerala due to a dispute between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) regarding the appoi

Pulikali tiger dance traditions in Kerala

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Thrissur prepares for Pulikali tiger dance during Onam

The Pulikali tiger dance, a 200-year-old folk art tradition in Kerala, serves as a central spectacle during Onam festivities. The practice involves performers applying extensive layers of black and yellow body paint to r

Kerala MVD corruption allegations and driver suicide

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Malappuram driver suicide sparks protests against MVD corruption

Following the suicide of Shoukath, a 35-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Malappuram, allegations of corruption within the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) have surfaced. Before his death, Shoukath posted on social

Leopard predation in Himachal Pradesh

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Leopard captured in Mandi after killing 70 sheep

In the Nasloh area near Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, a leopard caused significant distress to residents and livestock owners starting in July. The predator reportedly killed approximately 70 sheep over a two-month period, re

Ongoing search operations for missing fishermen in India

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Andhra Pradesh fishermen return home after 25 days missing at sea

Search operations continue across Indian waters for multiple groups of missing fishermen. In Kerala, a multi-agency search involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, coastal police, and the Marine Enforcement Wing has enter

India medical education and healthcare expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Kerala expands medical college bed capacity and proposes rural doctor allowances

India is undergoing a significant expansion of its medical education and healthcare infrastructure. At the national level, the number of medical colleges has increased from 387 prior to 2014 to 846, accompanied by substa