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Health

After paper leak row, NEET UG engulfed in fresh storm over alleged OMR mismatches, score discrepancies

Sumit Jha

7 mins

After paper leak row, NEET UG engulfed in fresh storm over alleged OMR mismatches, score discrepancies

Kerala

Vizhinjam Seaport’s ₹219-crore question: Waiver, win-win or political spin?

Dileep V Kumar 10 mins

Vizhinjam Seaport's ₹219-crore question: Waiver, win-win or political spin?

Kerala

A cancer drug, a patent and Article 21: Kerala woman’s plea now speaks for millions

Dileep V Kumar 10 mins

A cancer drug, a patent and Article 21: Kerala woman's plea now speaks for millions

IN THE NEWS

Hundreds join solidarity protests in Bengaluru, Hyderabad after Delhi Police action against Sonam Wangchuk

Hundreds join solidarity protests in Bengaluru, Hyderabad after Delhi Police action against Sonam Wangchuk

Congress demands SC-monitored probe into exam paper leaks, Pradhan’s resignation

Andhra Pradesh detects Omicron RF.5 variant in COVID-19 cases; officials say no cause for alarm

By Sumit Jha

Two child deaths in Kerala spark debate on anaesthesia safety, experts urge caution against premature conclusions

Community & Culture

Kodumon Potti in ‘Bhramayugam’ wins Mammootty his 4th National Best Actor Award

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 succeeds on maiden flight, India’s first private rocket reaches orbit

Just Now

Delhi HC upholds Sonam Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar, refuses hospital transfer

Behind the News

Snubbed by own government, backed by rival, KSU finds itself in an awkward political comedy

BRS leaders placed under house arrest ahead of Yuva Sangrama Sadassu: RS Praveen Kumar crosses police cordon, Sabitha Indra Reddy joins event

By South First Desk

Tenders called for ambitious Warangal airport expansion: New terminal and enhanced connectivity to drive regional growth

After spike in exits, ISRO scientists on priority missions now need DoS nod to resign

FIFA World Cup final: Hyderabad bars, clubs to stay open till 3 AM; Bengaluru restaurants to be open till 3:30 AM

Southern Strokes

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SF Specials

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Nobody’s people: Munnar’s Tamil tea workers struggle for identity and dignity

Nobody’s people: Munnar’s Tamil tea workers struggle for identity and dignity

Although Tamil workers migrated to Munnar over 100 years ago, the majority remain daily wage labourers without land ownership or independent housing.

By Subash Chandra Bose 15 mins

South First Impact: CDSCO debars two HCG Bengaluru doctors from clinical trials

South First Impact: CDSCO debars two HCG Bengaluru doctors from clinical trials

The doctors named in the whistleblower letter, dated 5 March 2025, that formed the basis for South First’s June 2025 investigation now face debarment: one for 6 months, another for 24 months.

By Chetana Belagere 5 mins

Explained: How the RSS operates in a legal, financial and organisational grey zone

Explained: How the RSS operates in a legal, financial and organisational grey zone

The RSS’ organisational structure is unconventional and much of its funding apparatus is out of public view.

By South First Desk 11 mins

Priyank Kharge pushes RSS to a “Kagaz Nahi Dikhayenge” moment and he won’t stop there

By Anusha Ravi Sood 6 min

‘Give us poison instead’: Inside the 460-day protest against Bidadi AI township championed by CM DK Shivakumar

By Dese Gowda 20 min

Chilling custodial crime and cover-up: The Gade Sai Krishna case is one Andhra Police cannot wish away

By G S Vasu 7 min

Web Stories

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What happens to your body during an 18-day fast?

What happens to your body during an 18-day fast?

‘Drink breast milk to build muscles’: Viral fitness claim sparks doctor backlash

‘Drink breast milk to build muscles’: Viral fitness claim sparks doctor backlash

Your guide to the snakes behind Kerala’s fatal bites

Your guide to the snakes behind Kerala’s fatal bites

Visceral fat: Why it is more dangerous than you think

Visceral fat: Why it is more dangerous than you think

SF Videos

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Karnataka Congress

State Of Play: Clamour for clarity in Karnataka Congress

By South First Desk 1 min

TVK pages are rewriting Tamil Nadu’s political history

How pro-TVK pages are rewriting Tamil Nadu’s political history

By Subash Chandra Bose 1 min

TVK allies ministers

Why the delay in sharing ministries with allies, TVK?

By South First Desk 1 min

VD Satheesan

State Of Play: Cadres prevail over high command — VD Satheesan is Kerala CM

By Anusha Ravi Sood 1 min

Community & Culture

At the risk of being pedantic…?

Community & Culture Book Essay: “At the risk of being pedantic…?”

Satyajit Das • 8 mins read

Community & Culture

Kodumon Potti in ‘Bhramayugam’ wins Mammootty his 4th National Best Actor Award

South First Desk • 5 mins read

Community & Culture

Sir Garry Sobers (1936–2026): Mr West Indies who will remain cricket’s greatest all-rounder

Ashutosh Kumar Thakur • 8 mins read

Community & Culture

Deccani breed missing in Sunday special — Saving the soul of Hyderabad’s biryani

PV Kondal Rao • 6 mins read

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Beyond South

Sonam Wangchuk

Beyond South Delhi HC upholds Sonam Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar, refuses hospital transfer

South First Desk • 3 mins read

Beyond South

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 succeeds on maiden flight, India’s first private rocket reaches orbit

South First Desk • 4 mins read

Beyond South

Addressing India’s exam crisis should be the target, not Sonam Wangchuk

Hampi Dudekula • 7 mins read

Beyond South

Wangchuk shifted to hospital by Delhi police; CJP founder claims goons attempted midnight attack

South First Desk • 4 mins read

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Opinions

DR NARASIMHA REDDY DONTHI

Telangana’s CURE Bill 2026: The many flaws in the law that makes illegal buildings pay

Addressing India’s exam crisis should be the target, not Sonam Wangchuk

ASHUTOSH KUMAR THAKUR

Sir Garry Sobers (1936–2026): Mr West Indies who will remain cricket’s greatest all-rounder

The passport: Issued by order of President yet not proof enough?

J JEHOSON JIRESH

AIADMK defections in TN and how to stop mandates from turning into horse-trading fodder

Telangana: A state rich in corruption

ASHUTOSH KUMAR THAKUR

‘Messi’anic: How Argentina turned fear into belief against England

CHIRANJIB HALDAR

Delimitation not just of India, but of BJP’s ambitions: Behind the saffron party’s frenetic push for MPs

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States

Andhra Pradesh detects Omicron RF.5 variant in COVID-19 cases; officials say no cause for alarm

Andhra Pradesh detects Omicron RF.5 variant in COVID-19 cases; officials say no cause for alarm

Sumit Jha • 5 mins

AP HC seeks reasons from Sai Krishna’s mother over withdrawal of pleas; SC, NHRC see further developments

AP HC seeks reasons from Sai Krishna’s mother over withdrawal of pleas; SC, NHRC see further developments

Sreshta Ladegaam • 6 mins

Two more COVID-19 deaths take Andhra Pradesh’s toll to four

Two more COVID-19 deaths take Andhra Pradesh’s toll to four

South First Desk • 5 mins

Rate card replacing accountability? Inside the Vizag fishing boat tragedy that claimed six lives

Rate card replacing accountability? Inside the Vizag fishing boat tragedy that claimed six lives

Sreshta Ladegaam • 16 mins

YSRCP spokesperson Nagarjuna Yadav arrested over remarks on Telangana CM in two-year-old TV debate

YSRCP spokesperson Nagarjuna Yadav arrested over remarks on Telangana CM in two-year-old TV debate

South First Desk • 4 mins

Andhra Pradesh issues statewide COVID-19 alert after two deaths, asks districts to step up surveillance

Andhra Pradesh issues statewide COVID-19 alert after two deaths, asks districts to step up surveillance

Sumit Jha • 5 mins

Uttarakhand Police arrest husband in connection with suspicious death of Vizag woman

Uttarakhand Police arrest husband in connection with suspicious death of Vizag woman

South First Desk • 2 mins

Vietnam boat tragedy: 10 from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Andhra Pradesh, 2 from Kerala among 15 Indians killed

Vietnam boat tragedy: 10 from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Andhra Pradesh, 2 from Kerala among 15 Indians killed

South First Desk • 5 mins

Andhra Pradesh police search YouTuber Prashna Raavan’s home in Hyderabad

Andhra Pradesh police search YouTuber Prashna Raavan’s home in Hyderabad

Sreshta Ladegaam • 2 mins

CI Nagaraju, arrested in Sai Gade Krishna case, booked under SC/ST Act over Kranthi Kumar’s death

CI Nagaraju, arrested in Sai Gade Krishna case, booked under SC/ST Act over Kranthi Kumar’s death

South First Desk • 3 mins

Andhra police invoke ‘Hindu Dharma’ in Prashna Raavan remand report: Read why

Andhra police invoke ‘Hindu Dharma’ in Prashna Raavan remand report: Read why

South First Desk • 5 mins

‘He speaks for those without a voice’: Prashna Raavan’s wife speaks out after YouTuber’s arrest

‘He speaks for those without a voice’: Prashna Raavan’s wife speaks out after YouTuber’s arrest

Sreshta Ladegaam • 6 mins