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Independent institutions are a prerequisite for a healthy republic
Revanth Reddy’s words mean betrayal of Telangana and authoritarianism!
Aggressive social media and its impact on polity
Caste census and the law of large numbers
SIR and denying the citizenship rights of minorities
‘Journalism’ worse than paparazzi!
Pension promises and the southern divide
Why Telangana matters in India’s tech decade
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YouTubers turning paparazzi on political leaders — Is this spying advisable?
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Abnormal seasons and the impact on rural life in Telangana
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The decline of dignity: Escalating abusive rhetoric in Telangana politics and its broader implications

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Ambattu Elias. — Crushed by debts, award-winning Kerala farmer dies by suicide

Representational image. Credit: iStock — Karnataka Lokayukta arrests KAS officer, assistant for taking Rs 40,000 bribe

Formula E-Prix: IAS Arvind Kumar had been with the MA&UD Department when the agreements were signed. (Supplied) — Centre flashes green light for prosecution of IAS officer Arvind Kumar in Telangana’s Formula E case

Since the beginning of April, temperatures of 40 to 42 degrees Celsius have been recorded in many parts of the country. (iStock) — IMD indicates rising UV levels in parts of Kerala; orange alert for Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. Credit: x.com/revanth_anumula — Congress eyes Telangana hung municipalities via backroom manoeuvres

KCR, Revanth Reddy, and Ramachander Rao — Why Congress, BRS and BJP should reflect on their performance in the Telangana municipal body polls

Saketh Sreenivasaiah. — Missing Indian student Saketh Sreenivasaiah found dead in the US

Kerala has about 16,000 km of forest boundary, of which 4,000 km is classified as conflict-prone. Nearly 1,000 habitations lie inside forest regions. — Kerala reports lowest human–wildlife conflict deaths since 2016–17; farmers and tribal leaders are unamused

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Tamil Nadu records nearly 4.5 lakh deliveries in government institutions annually, and about 42% of these babies are underweight. — Paediatricians welcome Tamil Nadu’s baby-care kit, THAIMAI app initiatives

Kerala Congress (M) Chairman Jose K. Mani. — In KC(M), is the Chairman steering or being steered?

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presenting the State Budget 2026-27. Credit: x.com/payyavulamla — Andhra Pradesh tables Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27; capital outlay sees sharp jump

The CPI(M) said over 100 self-respect weddings were conducted at its offices across TN in the past 5 months. (Supplied) — When comrades join hands with Cupid, love-laden hearts unite in CPI(M) offices

The tainted officer has since been arrested and is being produced before the ACB court in Kurnool. Credit: iStock — Deputy tahsildar arrested in Andhra Pradesh for Rs 10,000 bribe

A single fish now finds itself at the centre of a larger political irony: can revolutionary taste buds crave premium catch? — From class struggle to ‘A-Class’ fish: Gastronomical tale that’s making waves in Kerala

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