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The Kerala Budget lays much emphasis on new developmental themes, but lacks a clear road map for their implementation. Lower growth, weak tax buoyancy, and ambitious welfare commitments constitute a trilemma for the State

The Budget announces major measures in healthcare, education, infrastructure and endosulfan victim welfare

The total Budget size has been reduced and there are no concrete plans for resource mobilisation

The proposed Tribal University and Indigenous Knowledge Zone is envisaged as a centre for higher learning, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among tribal communities

The proposed stadium will feature modern facilities and is being planned in recognition of football’s enduring popularity in the region

The proposed park is expected to come up as a multidisciplinary cultural space featuring venues for various art forms

Senior Counsel Abudu Kumar Rajaratnam informs the Larger Bench that the matter was listed last before the Supreme Court in April 2024, and is still pending adjudication

European Council President Antonio Costa defended his office's direct diplomatic outreach to Russia, emphasizing the need for communication channels despite the absence of immediate peace talks over Ukraine. While some EU leaders expressed concerns about uncoordinated efforts and maintaining pressure on Moscow, others, like Spain and Ireland, backed the initiative as a necessary diplomatic tool to convey the bloc's messages directly to Russia.

Two workers vanished inside a Bengaluru sewage plant, sparking outrage from activists who claim they were illegally hired for hazardous work without safety. The water authority denies manual scavenging, stating the men entered unauthorizedly while attempting gate repairs. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about worker safety and accountability in the city's sanitation sector, with calls for prosecution of responsible officials.

Cross-voting significantly impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhandand Legislative Council elections in Karnataka, with both the INDIA bloc and NDA facing losses. While parties lauded rival cross-voters as exercising conscience, they condemned their own MLAs for betraying the party. This highlights a persistent double standard, where power dynamics, not ideology, drive these electoral outcomes despite past reforms aimed at curbing corruption.

A 21-year-old medical aspirant in Indore, Avantika Maurya, tragically died after falling from a multi-storey building, two days before the NEET-UG re-test. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred while she was on a phone call. Her father mentioned she had been suffering from depression for five months. The incident has sparked political reactions, with the Congress blaming the ruling BJP over NEET irregularities.

Taylor Swift’s latest Electric Lady Studios visit has fueled fresh speculation about a private wedding surprise for Travis Kelce. Reports from Daily Mail, TMZ, Page Six, and HT point to a guarded celebration, rumored venue shifts, NDA talk, and one alleged gift that could turn their wedding into a pop-culture event. Nothing is confirmed yet by the couple.

Across the globe, the stereotype of Canada, when seen through an American lens, is that it’s a country inhabited by extremely polite people with the exception of Wolverine. But Canadians, when push comes to shove, can put up a mean face, as Mark Carney showed Donald Trump.

Team India's assistant coach has made it clear that India's top three -- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill will remain intact. Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh is likely to be rested. Between Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul one will miss out as management wants all-rounders Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy to get a fair run.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke slammed the Centre's Telegram ban ahead of the NEET re-exam, calling it a superficial fix. He highlighted ongoing student suicides and criticized the education system's commercialization. Dipke urged political leaders to prioritize student welfare over political gains, as Delhi Police bolstered security for an upcoming CJP protest.

Amazon has stepped away from "Artificial," the upcoming biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, despite a significant business partnership. The tech giant stated the film would be better served by another studio. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, the movie reportedly covers Altman's dramatic ouster and swift return to power at OpenAI. Filming is complete, and filmmakers are now searching for a new distributor.