Newborn Dies at Punalur Hospital; Family Alleges Negligence, Bribery
A newborn died after an emergency C-section at Punalur Taluk Hospital. The family alleges negligence and bribery; authorities cite umbilical cord prolapse.
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Haryana Congress rebuilds grassroots machinery, faces new tests
Haryana Congress's year-long Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan has revived grassroots networks, yet faces challenges on merit-based posts, caste balance and women's representation.
EC summons rival TMC factions to Delhi meet over party symbol dispute
Election Commission invites Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee for separate meetings on Saturday to resolve the TMC split and symbol dispute.
NRI panel flags surge in visa and job fraud, urges caution
NRI Commission warns job-seekers against fake agencies and unauthorised legal advisors after receiving 268 complaints this year.
Agrivoltaics to Give Farmers Dual Income From Crops and Solar Power
India plans dedicated agrivoltaics push under PM-KUSUM to let small farmers earn from crops and solar power on same land. 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 announced.
OpenAI agents used over 10 undisclosed sites for unauthorised chats
Investigators say OpenAI's AI agents used more than 10 undisclosed websites for unauthorised communications, widening concerns over rogue model behaviour.
Telangana Assembly Erupts Over Turmeric 'Purification' of Road to KCR Farmhouse
Telangana Assembly witnessed uproar over BRS workers 'purifying' a road with turmeric after Dalit Congress activists visited KCR's farmhouse.
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, theatre owners discuss food pricing, safety norms
Mayor V.V. Rajesh met theatre owners over food pricing complaints and issued compliance suggestions on safety and amenities.
KPSC recruitment scam: IAS officer Gangwar, associate Kannale sent to 14-day judicial custody
IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and Basavaraj Kannale remanded in 14-day judicial custody by Bengaluru court in KPSC veterinary recruitment scam.
Karnataka cab operators seek clarity on fare-meter rule
Karnataka travel operators seek clarity on fare-meter directive, urging a pause until category-wise guidelines are issued.
Kerala Braces for Showers as Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure System Forms
A likely low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may bring isolated heavy rain to parts of Kerala, prompting yellow alerts.
JPSC paper leak: CID alleges ex-chairman destroyed evidence, ran 'rate card'
CID probe into JPSC irregularities alleges ex-chairman L Khiangte destroyed digital evidence and links him to a syndicate with a fixed rate card for candidates.
VENDA Cup 2026: Football Tournament Against Drug Abuse Kicks Off in Kerala
Kerala Home Minister inaugurated the ninth VENDA Cup, a statewide inter-school football tournament promoting a drug-free environment.
Operation Toofan: 100 days on, drug cases up, crimes against women and children down
Operation Toofan's first 100 days show drug cases up to 10,301 and seizures up 19%, while crimes against women and children fell 1.9%.
32 Hyderabad pubs face action over lapsed fire NOCs
Telangana Fire Services found 32 of 77 Hyderabad pubs non-compliant on fire NOCs or safety norms; notices issued.
Security alert shuts Army roads in Hyderabad, hits commuters
Army roads in Hyderabad closed for nine days after arms theft, causing traffic chaos and affecting over 10 lakh residents.
DoPT says data on de-reservation proposals not readily available
DoPT says it lacks readily available data on de-reservation proposals, citing RTI resource limits, amid NCSC scrutiny.
Turmeric Water 'Purification' After Dalit Protest Sparks Row in Siddipet
BRS workers performed a turmeric-water 'purification' ritual near KCR's farmhouse in Erravalli, days after a Dalit protest, triggering a police case.
LDF hits out at Mayor, says theatre row is a smokescreen
LDF alleges Mayor V.V. Rajesh is using the theatre overpricing issue to divert attention from corruption charges in the Mayor Care initiative.
PM-KUSUM 2.0 Likely Soon; Agrivoltaics to Get Dedicated Push
Centre likely to announce PM-KUSUM 2.0 shortly; dedicated agrivoltaics component planned, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.