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While the Left hails the achievements of the health sector over the past decade as unprecedented, high out of pocket expenditure, lack of adequate human resources despite improvements in infrastructure, and issues with Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati implementation contest the claim

P.C. George, the seven-time MLA now representing the NDA, is hopeful of putting behind him the backlash he got from the Muslim community in 2021; incumbent MLA Sebastian Kulathungal of the LDF is pitching stability and steady governance; UDF’s M.J. Sebastian is betting big on anti-incumbency

Podcasts seem to be the most sought out tool for campaigning this time. From bigwigs like Pinarayi Vijayan to V.D. Satheesan, many candidates have given podcast interviews ahead of the polls, most of which have earned lakhs of views 

Cameron Green's struggles for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, with minimal runs and no bowling, are drawing criticism. Experts question his role at No. 3, suggesting he's a middle-order batter who bowls, not a specialist for that position. Team composition and overseas player choices are under scrutiny as KKR faces a crucial decision.

This election is a straight fight between LDF and UDF, says Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP; BJP is a zero-seat party in Kerala Assembly and even if they get one or two or at most three seats — none of which is by any means certain — they cannot be relevant in govt. formation, he adds

The 73 segments in north Kerala spread across Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts constitute a political mosaic where every constituency tells a different electoral story

The disappeared lakes include 80 lakes falling under the jurisdiction of the Forest Department and 235 Lakes falling under the jurisdiction of Revenue and Agriculture Department

Dalal Street opened higher on Tuesday, with benchmark indices rising after a strong rebound in the previous session. Intense buying in banking and IT stocks, coupled with a strengthening rupee, boosted investor confidence. Global markets showed a mixed trend as oil prices climbed amid Middle East tensions.

Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi. Munshi is already in custody.

Iran alleges a US rescue mission for a downed F-15E crew member may have been a cover to steal enriched uranium, a claim the US dismisses as a complex, intelligence-led extraction. The operation, described as daring, occurred deep inside Iranian territory amid escalating regional conflict.

The achievement is particularly significant given that the Bengaluru Central RTO has often been in the spotlight in the past over allegations of irregularities and scams

Kalpit Veerwal, the 2017 JEE Main topper who achieved a perfect 360/360, defied expectations by not pursuing a traditional corporate career. Instead, he explored diverse interests including teaching, entrepreneurship, investing, and recently, a career as a singer-songwriter, forging his own unique path.

Chess is grappling with a cheating crisis, forcing stringent security at top tournaments. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura sarcastically compared players to spies due to intense scanning. Indian Grandmasters like Koneru Humpy and Shyam Sundar M support these measures, emphasizing skill-based wins. Pravin Thipsay suggests delaying live broadcasts to curb cheating, arguing popularity doesn't hinge on instant updates.

An internet user’s experience in India depends on the ISP, which determines their access to content

The Union Government’s recent approval of the proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam prompts a re-examination of the term’s historicity, including its founding legend, the context of the United Kerala Movement, and arguments for the linguistic purity of ‘Keralam’

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed profound gratitude to the President for her approval

A severe LPG cylinder shortage, exacerbated by global energy supply route pressures, has forced many informal sector factory workers in NCR to leave for their native villages. The collapse of the black market for cheap, informal refills has made survival impossible for daily wage earners, leading to mass departures and hunger.