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The 5% Margin: How An Ezhava Shift Could Redraw Kerala's Electoral Map
Ezhavas account for roughly 20 to 23 per cent of the population, their numerical strength alone gives them enormous weight.

Minor Boy Steals Mother's Jewellery, Takes Rs 3 Lakh Loan To Buy iPhone
Police said the accused boy's sister and his friend Krish were also involved in the incident helping him get the money

What Makes Upper Assam, Divided Into 5 Regions, An Electoral Bellwether
Upper Assam holds a unique mix of ethnic communities and socio-political histories that often determine the outcome of elections in Assam

This State Is Paying Its Government Employees To Go And Meditate. Here's Why
Announced on 7 April 2026 by the General Administration Department, the policy aims to reduce workplace stress and improve productivity among public servants.

Puducherry Set To Go To Polls Tomorrow With High-Profile Face-Off In 2 Seats
Political disputes have intensified throughout the Union Territory, but the elections in Thattanchavady and Lawspet are gaining attention.

Assam Elections 2026: Sivasagar Sees Triangular Contest, Akhil Gogoi In Focus
Sivasagar emerges as a key battleground in Assam, with Akhil Gogoi facing a divided NDA challenge.

Dispur, Jorhat Become High-Stakes Battlegrounds Ahead Of Assam Polls
Dispur and Jorhat are among the most-watched seats in the Assam Assembly elections, with defections, proxy wars and high-profile rivalries shaping the battles.

Dibrugarh Sets Up 300 All-Women Polling Stations, Highest In Assam
Officials stated that these polling stations will be fully managed by women, including presiding officers and polling officials, reflecting the growing confidence and active involvement of women in election management.

Trapped At Sea, Caught In War: 28-Year-Old Indian Seafarer's Ordeal In Iraq
After nearly six months of uncertainty, fear, and survival at sea, 28-year-old seafarer Rex Pereira is finally back home. But what he brings with him is not just relief; it's a harrowing account of exploitation, abandonment, and being caught in the m

Medical Education Body Warns Colleges Against Charging MBBS Fees Beyond 4.5 Years
The National Medical Commission stated that charging fees for the entire five or 5.5-year duration is inconsistent with the prescribed academic structure.

India Not In Favour Of Tolls For Passage Through Hormuz: Sources
Iran's ability to control the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on February 28 proved a tremendous strategic advantage.

Opinion: Opinion | Trigger To Mere Bystander: Is This The Loneliest Day For Netanyahu?
Israel, the US's closest partner in the region and which lured Trump to take on Iran, was ultimatelt a mere spectator to the ceasefire agreement.

Designer Riyaz Gangji Faces Non-Bailable Warrant Over Alleged Default
The order against fashion designer Riyaz Gangji came in a contempt petition arising from an alleged Rs 5 crore default involving a Ludhiana-based real estate company

Woman's Body Found Stuffed Inside Bed Box In Delhi, 3 Arrested: Cops
The body of a 35-year-old woman with strangulation marks was found stuffed inside a double bed storage box at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri area, police said on Wednesday.

Man In Coma Since 2025, Wife Seeks Court Approval To Preserve His Sperm
Arjit Gaur, counsel for the petitioner, stated that the woman is requesting permission to preserve a sperm sample while it is still viable.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 To Be Out On April 9 At 3 PM, Here's How To Check
Karnataka Board KSEAB 12th Result Date And Time:

Rap, Spoofs And Satire: How Campaign Songs Shaped Kerala's Electoral Mood
In Kerala's political theatre, the microphone can be as powerful as the manifesto

Delhi Airport Issues Advisory On Feeding Stray Dogs After Story Of 'Kaddu' Goes Viral
The rising incidents of dog bites are a matter of "genuine concern", and ensuring safety for people and animals requires "collective responsibility".

Schoolgirl Threatened With Video Leak, Allegedly Raped By 7 In UP Cafe
Deputy Superintendent of Police (North) Mukesh Chandra Mishra said the student was allegedly threatened with the circulation of a video of an earlier sexual assault.


