Kandila Govardhan Rao

Shiv Sena factions, split four years ago, are now considering reunification due to the BJP's increasing dominance in Maharashtra. Leaders from both Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde's camps believe the BJP poses an existential threat, weakening regional allies. Calls for unity are growing, with suggestions that a reunion could happen swiftly if Shinde agrees.

He was one among thousands who left Kerala for Saudi Arabia. Then came an accident, a death sentence and a Rs 34-crore campaign to set him free and bring him back home

Fresh disagreements have emerged regarding Ladakh's political future. The Leh Apex Body claims the Centre omitted crucial details from a draft record of recent talks. They are demanding corrections and warning of renewed protests, including hunger strikes. The Ladakh chief secretary stated the summary document was shared in good faith and invited objections.

Gen Subramani’s four-decade military career spans some of India’s most sensitive theatres, including counter-insurgency ops in Northeast, command of a premier strike formation on the Pakistan front, and leadership of 17 Mountain Division that guards the China border

Alphabet's Debug initiative is seeking EPA approval to release 32 million specially treated male mosquitoes in California and Florida. This innovative approach uses Wolbachia bacteria to sterilize wild Culex mosquitoes, aiming to significantly reduce the spread of diseases like West Nile virus. Advanced AI and robotics are enabling this large-scale effort, with trials planned over two years.

A Kerala man, Shabin Shaji, was awarded £30,000 by a UK tribunal after a care agency brought him to Britain on a healthcare visa but failed to provide any work or pay. Shaji, who spent £17,000 to secure the visa, faced extreme hardship, relying on charity for survival. The agency's sponsorship license has since been revoked.

Jammu and Kashmir is set to establish government-run rehabilitation centers statewide to aid recovering addicts. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the campaign's success in disrupting drug trafficking, leading to increased public reporting and treatment-seeking. Over 900 FIRs and over 1,000 arrests have been made, targeting the financial roots of terrorism.