Anoop

In a tragic turn of events in Pakur district, a 37-year-old man named Anoop Sardar stands accused of murdering his father, Divakar Sardar, during a heated domestic dispute. Reports indicate that an argument spiraled into violence, culminating in Anoop attacking his father with a sickle.

Chief minister-designate VD Satheesan unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony in Kerala. Fourteen ministers, including Satheesan, are first-timers. The ministry includes two women and two Scheduled Caste members. Congress secured 11 berths, while IUML received five. Satheesan said the entire cabinet would take oath together for the first time in nearly six decades.

Joshiy and Joju George reunite for a family-action thriller, penned by Anoop Menon, marking their first collaboration. Joju George's production house will back the film, slated to begin shooting in August. Meanwhile, his action thriller 'Varavu' is set for a June 12 release.

A 20-year-old MBBS aspirant, Hritik Mishra, was found dead at his residence, with his family attributing his death to stress over the NEET-UG 2026 examination's cancellation and rescheduling. Authorities, however, stated the death was due to personal reasons, refuting the examination angle. The incident has drawn political attention and sparked protests.

Kerala chief minister-designate V. D. Satheesan has announced his new cabinet, set to be sworn in on Monday. Prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph will be part of the ministry. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been named Speaker, with Shanimol Usman as Deputy Speaker.

Piravom, a semi-urban Kerala constituency, is dominated by the Kerala Congress (Jacob) under MLA Anoop Jacob, who has held the seat since 2012. The constituency faces issues like farmer distress, flooding, and youth migration, influencing its faith-driven electoral landscape. Jacob secured a decisive victory in 2021, continuing his party's stronghold.

Throwing Non-Vegetarian Food Waste Into Ganga May Hurt Hindus’ Sentiments’

In a small, underdeveloped village in Bihar, 27-year-old Deepak Chaudhary transformed his unemployment during the pandemic into a flourishing business that produces delectable corn chips. With an investment of Rs35 lakh, his enterprise not only provides jobs for 28 locals, predominantly women, but also distributes its products throughout Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

The Supreme Court hearing on the law governing CEC and election commissioners’ appointment has turned the spotlight on the Prime Minister-led selection panel that gives the government veto power

The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the 2023 law on appointing Election Commissioners, which replaced the CJI with a Union minister on the selection panel. Petitioners argued the law undermines the Election Commission's autonomy and was passed with minimal debate due to MP suspensions. The court questioned its power to direct Parliament on lawmaking.

Rajasthan Forest Department arrested Kishannath Jogi, the alleged mastermind behind multiple Chinkara deer poaching cases in Jaisalmer. The accused is linked to the hunting of over a dozen protected deer in the Pokaran Field Firing Range. Authorities have recovered hunting equipment and remains of nine Chinkaras based on his confession.

The National Consumer Commission's latest ruling makes it clear: if PRP treatment fails to restore hair growth, it does not automatically indicate negligence on the part of medical professionals. As the commission noted, results can vary widely, absolving doctors of liability in these scenarios.

Chirayinkeezhu, a coastal-rural Kerala constituency, faces critical challenges ahead of the 2026 polls. Incumbent CPI MLA V. Sasi's victory in 2021 highlights a strong LDF presence. Key issues like coastal erosion, flooding, poor connectivity, youth unemployment, and infrastructure gaps are shaping the electoral landscape for candidates from CPI, INC, and BJP.