November 30, 2025

Kerala High Court Challenge to Bouncers at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple Festival

A devotee has filed a petition in Kerala High Court opposing the use of 'bouncers' at Thripunithura’s Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple during the Vrischikotsavam festival. Traditionally, police and volunteers managed the crowds, but recently 15 bouncers were hired, sparking controversy over their place in a sacred setting.

November 30, 2025

Telangana Unveils Plan to Cut Capital Costs and Boost Enterprise Funding

Telangana is set to launch a roadmap offering interest subsidies, equity guarantees, and a new lender information platform to lower borrowing costs and boost MSME growth. The move aims to shift the state to a cash-flow based credit system and make Hyderabad a global fintech hub.

November 30, 2025

PALS Joins Hands with IIT Madras Labs to Boost Startup Mentorship and Innovation

PALS signed MoUs with IIT Madras labs and AIC Anna Incubator to mentor startups from partner institutions. At EDC 360°, leaders from 40 engineering colleges discussed building strong entrepreneurial ecosystems and solving local problems through innovation.

November 30, 2025

DYFI Calls for Affordable Cinema and Action Against Piracy Amid High Ticket Prices

DYFI says cinema is too expensive for common people due to rising ticket and snack costs. They blame high actor payments and nepotism for making films costly. They urge government and film industry to make movies affordable and curb piracy now.

November 29, 2025

AP Labour Minister Hails Employment Officers in Job-Ready Graduate Drive Amid Corporate Investments

Andhra Pradesh Labour Minister Vasamsetti Subhash praised employment officers for shaping the State’s future by making lakhs of graduates job-ready. This comes as major companies like Google and Reliance invest in the State, supporting the goal of creating five lakh jobs. Officers trained to close skill gaps ahead of a business expo.

November 29, 2025

LDF Surges in Kochi Corporation Amid Political Drama and Brahmapuram Fire

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) became the largest force in Kochi Corporation in the 2020 elections, winning 34 seats. The UDF got 31 seats, and BJP increased to 5. The Brahmapuram plastic fire in 2023 shook the city with corruption allegations and governance issues.

November 29, 2025

Kerala’s Brahmapuram Fire Sparks Waste Reforms but Local Elections Lack Waste Focus

Two years after the massive Brahmapuram landfill fire, Kerala took big steps in waste management. Door-to-door waste collection rose to 90%, old dumps cleared, and new plants started. Yet, as local body elections approach, parties barely discuss waste issues, despite it being a key local responsibility.

November 29, 2025

Kerala Plans New 35 Lakh Litre Water Tank at Thammanam After Collapse

Kerala Water Authority has submitted a new design for a 35 lakh litre water tank at Thammanam. The tank replaces the partially collapsed 1.35 crore litre tank. The new tank will be stronger with reinforced concrete piling and a seamless structure.

November 29, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Expands Amaravati with New Land Pooling Scheme 2.0 for Sports City and Railway

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved Land Pooling Scheme 2.0, adding 16,666 acres for big projects like International Sports City and a new railway station in Amaravati. Farmers will get housing and commercial plots as compensation.

November 29, 2025

India Sends INS Vikrant and NDRF Teams to Aid Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah Kills 159

India stepped up disaster relief for Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah leaves 159 dead. INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri, and NDRF rescue teams are on the ground, bringing 21 tonnes of aid and vital rescue gear.