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Is Bengaluru not India’s Silicon Valley? Goyal’s remarks spark debate
Post bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh GDP share remains broadly flat: PM’s Economic Advisory Committee

Liberalisation fuelled Karnataka’s emergence as a powerhouse: PM’s Economic Advisory Council
Jani Master case: Tollywood star hero promises work for complainant in future projects
Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation One Election’ proposal despite Opposition voices against the policy

‘My child paid with her life’: Kochi mother tells EY India Chairman on firm’s ‘toxic work culture’
Vaazhai success meet: Director Mari Selvaraj hints at possible sequel
Not part of Progressive Filmmakers’ Association: Malayalam director Lijo Jose Pellissery
‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam’ enters ₹50-crore club
Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce expels choreographer Jani over sexual assault charges
Sanjjanaa Galrani proposes formation of ‘Sandalwood Woman Artist Association’ for women’s safety in Kannada cinema
Five southern states contribute almost 30 percent of India’s GDP: PM’s Economic Advisory Council
Supreme Court halts unauthorised demolitions; cautions against glorification of bulldozer actions
‘Footage’ scriptwriter Shabna Mohammed’s debut directorial ‘Delulu’ to star Anurag Kashyap and Rima Kallingal
Amid Jani Master’s controversy, Poonam Kaur demands action against director Trivikram Srinivas
Mohanal and Mammootty to work together on Mahesh Narayanan’s directorial: Reports
Karnataka: Women’s Commission directs Film Chamber to set up PoSH panel in 15 days
D52: Dhanush joins hands with Dawn Pictures for their maiden venture
Malayalam actor assault case: Supreme Court grants bail to prime accused ‘Pulsar’ Suni
Choreographer Jani Master case: Victim sexually assaulted and intimidated since 2019
Pirated version of ‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam’ out, makers seek probe
OTT: ‘Thangalaan’ and ‘Demonte Colony 2’ to hit digital streaming platforms soon
Progressive Filmmakers’ Association to usher in reforms in Malayalam cinema
‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam’ and ‘Kishkindha Kaandam’ emerge victorious this Onam
Dileep attempting to obstruct trial in 2017 actress assault case: Kerala government tells Supreme Court
Gallery: Actors Aditi Rao and Siddharth tie the knot
Hema Committee Report: WCC writes to Kerala CM expressing concern over privacy of survivors amid media trials
National Award winning choreographer Jani Master booked for sexually assaulting junior collegue
Nani’s ‘Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’ enters ₹100-crore club
Lingayats, Caste Hindus assault Dalit man for entering temple; ban Dalits from entering “their localities” in Karnataka village

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The deceased journalist, KM Basheer (Left), and the accused IAS officer, Sriram Venkitaraman. — Journalist KM Basheer’s death: ‘Siraj’ accuses Keralam CM, Chief Secretary of rejecting request for special public prosecutor

Naidu said the drought-affected Rayalaseema is being reshaped into a ₹1 lakh crore global horticulture hub. — Rayalaseema will turn from drought-hit region into land of wealth, Naidu unveils ambitious plans

ECI ignoring the law and starting ‘completely alien procedure’ in SIR: Bombay HC flays poll body for deletions

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Facebook blocks Malayalam digital outlet NOCAP’s page in India; Vijayan accuses UDF of suppressing press freedom

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Police shifting detained protesters from Jantar Mantar. — Jantar Mantar 2.0: Protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster intensifies, several detained in Delhi

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