Kerala

Kerala communal tension over social media content

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: YouTuber booked in Kerala over communal claims regarding Fort Kochi cafe

Authorities in Kerala have launched investigations following an Instagram video posted by YouTuber Amrit Singh Darren, which allegedly contained inflammatory and communal claims regarding Fort Kochi. The content claimed

Supreme Court stays CMRL-Exalogic probe against Vijayan

17 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India restores right to appeal FIR directions

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating alleged fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore made by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) to Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, a now-defunct company formerly owned

Philippines PCSO lottery draws (August–October 2026)

52 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office releases STL results

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) continued its regular lottery and Small Town Lottery (STL) schedules through October 2026. In late August, the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot was estimated at approximately ₱225

India 2026 monsoon: Flooding, cyclonic systems, and ENSO

401 clusters · 350 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bay of Bengal weather system projected to become cyclonic storm

The 2026 monsoon season has been characterized by intense volatility, with significant weather disruptions occurring in August, September, and October. In August, heavy monsoon activity and low-pressure systems over the

Kerala landslide and train derailment

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indian Railways reports train derailment and cancellations

A landslide near the Parassala railway station in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district caused the derailment of the Bilaspur-Tirunelveli Express locomotive early on October 22, 2026. The incident followed heavy rainfall

India RBI manages liquidity surplus and FCNR(B) inflows

21 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indian banks face margin pressure from foreign currency deposits

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

Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

46 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South India experiences heavy rainfall and school closures

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

Global vegetable price fluctuations

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Food and construction material prices rise across Nigeria

Vegetable price trends have shown significant volatility across different regions due to supply fluctuations. In India, rising prices for staples such as lemons, ginger, onions, and garlic have strained household budget

Indian spa sector exploitation and regulation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kerala government to regulate spas amid exploitation and fraud reports

Authorities in Bengaluru and Kochi have launched investigations into criminal activities involving spas. In Bengaluru, police arrested six individuals for allegedly posing as media representatives to extort money from a

Narcotics seizures and cultivation crackdowns in India

11 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Madhya Pradesh Police seize cannabis plants worth millions in multi-district raids

Law enforcement agencies in India continue to conduct significant narcotics seizures and cultivation crackdowns. Recent operations have highlighted both transportation interdiction and the destruction of illegal crops. I

Kerala political and administrative scrutiny

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Kerala Health Minister addresses public scrutiny and criticism

In late September 2026, Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan addressed a controversy involving a purported diary belonging to the Managing Director of CMRL. Following allegations by BJP leader Shon George, who release

Road accidents in Mysuru region

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Kerala tourist bus collides with lorry near Mysuru

A private bus traveling from Kozhikode, Kerala, to Bengaluru collided with a lorry near Periyapatna in Hunsur, near Mysuru. Preliminary reports indicate that at least three people were killed in the collision, and approx

Corruption conviction of former Kerala DGP

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Kerala High Court suspends sentence for former DGP Tomin Thachankary

Former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Tomin J. Thachankary was found guilty by a Kottayam Vigilance Court of amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The investigation, covering the perio

Murder-suicide incidents in India

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Gurugram: Kerala man kills wife before committing suicide

Separate incidents of murder-suicide have been reported in different regions of India. In Agra, a 25-year-old man allegedly shot his girlfriend during a dispute on a public road in the Sapphire Colony area before turnin

Kerala introduces bill to protect senior citizens

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Kerala introduces bill to protect senior citizens from abuse

The Kerala government has moved forward with legislative efforts to address rapid demographic ageing, with projections suggesting the elderly will comprise 38 per cent of the state’s population by 2036. Chief Minister V.

Tamil Nadu mineral transport regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Coimbatore leads Tamil Nadu in GPS installation for mineral transport trucks

The Tamil Nadu government has initiated a digital overhaul to regulate the transportation of sand and other minerals, aiming to curb illegal extraction and the use of forged permits. The strategy involves the implementat

India monsoon deficit and El Niño rabi crop risks

17 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: India faces widespread drought as El Niño impacts monsoon

India’s monsoon rainfall deficit has stabilized at 15 percent of the long-period average, though extreme regional variability is increasing. While the national shortfall appears manageable, the India Meteorological Depar

Indian voter enrolment and roll revision drives

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Election Commission of India drives voter registration in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana

Following directions from the Election Commission of India (ECI), several states have launched special drives to revise electoral rolls and enroll new voters. The ECI has reinforced that electoral rolls cannot be altered

Kerala child rights commission directives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Kerala Child Rights Panel enforces national guidelines and investigates school incident

The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has issued several directives regarding student welfare and institutional standards. Initially, the commission mandated the inclusion of rugby in state school sp

Legacy and passing of Raila Odinga

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Kenya: Ruto challenges opposition as new Odinga leadership academy is announced

Following the death of Kenyan political leader Raila Odinga, events have centered on his legacy and the circumstances of his passing. Accounts from Odinga’s longtime bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta, detail that Odinga died at

Kerala State Lottery ₹1 crore and Bumper draws (2026)

29 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Kerala State Lottery announces Karunya and Samrudhi 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 government administrative file clearance mission

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Kerala Chief Minister announces file disposal mission and denies political rift

Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has launched an administrative mission to address a backlog of 2.76 lakh pending electronic and physical government files. The initiative, named ‘Janasparsham’, is set to run on an e

IHCL hospitality expansion in India

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: IHCL to develop 232-room Gateway hotel in Agra

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced several hospitality expansion projects across India. In September 2026, IHCL signed an agreement with the Kshema Group to develop a SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Ker

India telecommunications sector development

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: India telecom sector faces 6G rollout delays and AI expansion

India is advancing its telecommunications infrastructure through strategic policy and technological development. The government has affirmed that satellite spectrum will be assigned via administrative processes rather th

Enforcement Directorate financial fraud investigations

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Enforcement Directorate raids cooperative banks in Kerala

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched several operations across India targeting large-scale financial fraud and money laundering. In Mumbai and Ahmedabad, investigations into the Tayal Group involve an estimated

Kerala expands Operation Toofan anti-drug campaign

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indian police conduct major anti-narcotics operations in Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir

The Kerala government has launched the second phase of ‘Operation Toofan,’ an intensive anti-drug campaign. Following an initial phase that reportedly reduced drug use in the state by 20 to 30 percent, Home Minister Rame

Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti bus scheme

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti scheme reaches 100 crore free bus trips

The ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme in Andhra Pradesh has surpassed 100 crore free bus journeys for women since its launch on August 15, 2025. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reported that approximately 24 lakh women utilize th

Vigilance inquiry into Gyanesh Kumar in Kerala

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Gyanesh Kumar faces vigilance probe over 2006 PWD allegations

The Kerala government has initiated a fresh Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) inquiry into allegations of corruption involving Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The investigation focuses on Kumar

CPI(M) organizational restructuring and controversies in KRL

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: CPI(M) in Kerala faces misconduct and corruption allegations

Following significant electoral defeats in the 2024 Lok Sabha, local body, and 2026 Assembly elections, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has moved forward with major organizational restructuring in Kerala.

India energy, EV, and manufacturing sector growth

15 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Heavy Industries approves 382 EV charging sites in Delhi

India is experiencing significant growth in its energy, electric vehicle (EV), and manufacturing sectors. The EV industry is projected to support 7.2 million direct manufacturing jobs by 2040, provided battery cell local