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Kerala election results: Congress high command to pick Kerala CM; most UDF allies for Satheesan

A three-way fight is on in Kerala for the Chief Minister’s chair; outgoing Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, Alappuzha MP K.C. Venugopal, and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala are in the race

Mumbai family deaths: Rat poison ingredient zinc phosphide found in viscera and watermelon sample

Further probe is being conducted by the JJ Marg police station, which has recorded statements of kin and neighbours

Ally Cong. seeks ‘better coordination over crucial public issues’ with ruling NC

“Mutual understanding and cooperation among coalition partners were non-negotiable for smooth governance and effective public welfare. The NC cannot afford to ignore the voice of its alliance partner,” said senior Congress leader and legislator Ghulam Ahmad Mir

Students of sealed seminary-cum-school hit streets, demand re-opening in Kashmir’s Shopian

Hundreds of students, accompanied by parents, hit the streets in south Kashmir and marched towards the office of the Deputy Commissioner

Congress blocks Agra-Mumbai highway in Indore over farmers’ issues

The demonstration, held in the Pigdambar area as part of the Congress’s State-wide ‘chakka jam andolan’, led to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the highway

Several drugs consignments recovered along Gujarat coast

Officials said personnel of the 176 Battalion of the BSF recovered ten packets of the contraband during a patrol operation in the creek region of Kutch on Wednesday

Twin blasts: Opposition accuses CM of ‘sedition’; BJP plotting unrest in State, says AAP

Jakhar-led team meets DGP, presses for probe into Mann’s statements on explosions, accuses him of giving ‘clean chit’ to Pakistan; Sanjay Singh says attacks part of BJP’s ‘Mission Punjab’

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi arrested in Jal Jeevan Mission scam

According to the ACB, former Minister Mahesh Joshi is accused of misusing his position as the then PHED Minister and accepting bribes in exchange for tenders

Faced harassment from a group of men onboard Delhi-bound flight, alleges MP Mahua Moitra

In social media post, she says the group ‘leered’ at her and their actions violate her safety in an aircraft; she tags airline and Minister in the post, says she will file formal complaint later

Supreme Court asks if there was a 'proper debate' in Parliament before enacting CEC/EC appointments law

SC asks if “ethos” of its 2023 judgment was reflected in parliamentary debate on Bill returning appointment power to the political executive; lawyers note mass suspension of Opposition MPs before debate

Health authorities sound caution over mosquito-borne diseases

Stress laid on consistent field surveillance and control measures as stagnant water and intermittent rains create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing risk of diseases

Seeking a new paradigm for Dravidian exceptionalism

At the heart of Vijay’s emphatic win, lies a disenchantment with the smug complacence of rule by both the DMK and, for a decade until 2021, the AIADMK

Demand to streamline traffic, ensure commuter safety on Ernakulam Junction, Town station premises

The chaotic situation has remained unchanged since redevelopment works began in 2023. Railway sources say the extent of barricaded areas will be scaled down once critical works are completed

Canada urged to act against ‘anti-India extremist elements’: MEA

Appeal comes against the backdrop of a Canadian intelligence report highlighting the national security threat posed by Khalistani elements

Residents apprehend vehicle dumping of sludge in open plots in Ranipet

Two persons killed in road accidents in Vellore

Two persons arrested for stealing at temple in Tirupattur

GCC carries out cattle raid in Arumbakkam

Student stabbed to death in Chilkalguda

City police hold awareness session to tackle mobile addiction among personnel

Chief Minister Naidu invited to Sri Modakondamma festival celebrations in Paderu

Former AMC professor remembered at condolence meet

Telangana plans to increase revenues by ₹36,000 crore annually