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President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Violinist N Rajam received Padma Vibhushan. Actor Dharmendra was honored posthumously with Padma Vibhushan. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee received Padma Shri. The ceremony recognized distinguished service in various fields. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026.

A thief who stole 10 sovereigns of gold from a Thrissur home returned eight, along with an apology and a plea to drop the case. The family alerted police, who are now pursuing the absconding culprit to recover the remaining stolen items and ensure justice.

After a decade-long legal battle, the Delhi High Court has ordered the National Medical Commission to provide information on former MCI president Dr. Ketan Desai, sought via an RTI application. The court rejected the NMC's plea to reapply, emphasizing transparency and fairness in disclosing details of a corruption complaint and registration status.

A delivery worker was allegedly assaulted by police in Hyderabad for waiting outside a store past permitted hours. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union has filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission over the incident, while police claim the worker was disruptive.

Ettumanoor, a Kerala constituency, saw the Indian National Congress reclaim dominance in 2021, with Suresh Kurup winning by over 8,000 votes. This general seat, known for its rubber-paddy farming and the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, faces issues like rubber price slumps and youth unemployment, fueling intense UDF-LDF rivalries.

Thrissur Assembly constituency, a key seat in Kerala's cultural capital, has witnessed a dramatic political shift. Recent elections saw CPI's narrow victory over Congress, with BJP also making significant gains. The upcoming 2026 polls promise a fierce battle, influenced by development, minority dynamics, and the legacy of recent electoral contests.

South Indian cinema is buzzing with new OTT releases this week, offering a diverse range of genres. From the revenge-driven romance of 'Dacoit: A Love Story' and the futuristic relationship drama 'Love Insurance Kompany' to the coming-of-age tale 'Vaazha 2', audiences have plenty to choose from.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) celebrated a triumphant return to power after a decade, marked by jubilant scenes at Indira Bhavan. Opposition leader V D Satheesan was hailed for orchestrating the comeback, as jubilant workers celebrated the perceived rejection of the LDF government's policies and the end of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's "arrogance.

The National Testing Agency has announced JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 results for BArch and BPlanning. Four candidates achieved perfect 100 percentiles, with Meera Krishna R S and Suryathejus S excelling in BArch, and Gowri Sankar V and Sarthak Agarwal in BPlanning. Over 94,000 registered for BArch and over 45,000 for BPlanning across both sessions.

The assembly elections in Thrissur district were nothing short of thrilling, with LDF and UDF locking horns in a tight race characterized by a mere 0.11% difference in vote share. LDF's triumph in securing nine seats overtook UDF's four, marking a significant moment.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping into a multi-cornered battle, with 20 key constituencies defining the real contest. These seats, marked by urban change, coastal pressures, and high-profile candidates, will be decisive in determining the state's political direction.