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Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested in connection with complaint of making misogynist remarks
The complaints against him include allegations that he made indecent, double-entendre remarks that seemed to be directed at an actor during his speech
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Madras High Court agrees to hear urgently the anticipatory bail plea of Udhayanidhi Stalin
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan accepts a request made by senior counsel Hasan Mohamed Jinnah for hearing the case on the same day
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Sivankutty accuses UDF govt. in Kerala of scapegoating official to divert attention from Congress-BJP deal on councillor Sugathan
CPI(M) leader alleges that the ‘rescue operation’ for the BJP councillor to secure leave and avoid disqualification was Congress’s repayment of its debt for vote trading in the recent elections
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Missing minor traced in Vijayawada within 24 hours, reunited with parents
West Godavari Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi said the girl was traced through CCTV footage along the routes she had taken, after her parents lodged a complaint with the Tanuku police
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Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; Bayar in Kasaragod records highest rainfall
Water levels in Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers continued to remain above warning range on Tuesday morning, though the levels were receding
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Kerala floods 2026: death toll climbs to 18 even as rain intensity abates
CM Satheesan says the situation in most districts is now under control following a decline in rainfall. Eighteen people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while three others remain missing, according to official figures.
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Kerala govt to set up pilot disaster resilience system in Pathanamthitta, says V.D. Satheesan
CM reviews flood relief operations in the district, says system to comprise a denser network of rain gauges and advanced early warning mechanism; confirms reports of a major landslide and several minor landslips inside forest areas
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Clear weather prevails in north Kerala, water-logging continues in Kozhikode
Red alert issued in Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad
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Kerala floods 2026: Idukki mudslide survivor recalls moments before disaster
Thankaraj, who managed to rescue his family before tragedy struck, was trapped under mud and later saved by neighbours; with their house and vehicles completely lost, the family seeks govt. aid to rebuild their lives
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Madras High Court orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after questioning
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismisses anticipatory bail plea after recording the submission by the A-G that Thanjavur police do not intend to remand Mr. Udhayanidhi in judicial custody and that he would be let out on station bail after questioning.
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Loopholes in temple donation collection reason for ₹18 crore gap: Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Board
Nine workers were arrested in connection with this, all of whom are now out on bail; 46 employees suspended; Temple Trust Board has written a letter to Anti-Corruption Department to conduct an enquiry
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NCP asks Sharad Pawar to seek Congress apology or quit INDIA Bloc over ‘gungi gudiya’ remark
The NCP accuses the Congress of insulting Sunetra Pawar with its ‘gungi gudiya’ remark, urges Sharad Pawar to seek an apology or leave the INDIA Bloc, and draws parallels with criticism once directed at Indira Gandhi
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Guru Purnima special: How Gen Z is redefining the rules of learning in classical arts
Looking at how open-minded gurus and questioning students are transforming the way dance and music are taught and learnt today.
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Hyderabad-FAST seizes cloves, fennel seeds and other spices adulterated with dyes, synthetic colours and talcum powder
The seized products includes 7,920 kgs of ajwain, 6,700 kgs of jeera; 4,960 kgs of mustard; 2,350 kg jeera dust; 2,280 kgs shajeera, 550 kgs cloves, and 540 kgs fennel seeds
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Why is the new Indian Statistical Institute Bill drawing criticism? | Explained
The government contends that since the regulations are prescriptive, even small reforms require the approval of the General Body
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CJP to hold two-day strategy meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from August 5, rules out launching political party
In the days following the strategy meet, CJP will reach out to its volunteers across the country and organise a nationwide listening tour to take into account the needs and aspirations of the youth
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Police inspector arrested in Chennai for extortion by threats to implicate businessman in Armstrong murder case
The complainant alleged that the police inspector had repeatedly demanded money from him over the past two years, claiming that a mobile phone number linked to him had surfaced during the investigation into the Armstrong murder case.
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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 12 updates: Lok Sabha passes Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026; RS passes Births and Deaths Registration Bill
Both Houses adjourned for the day, to reconvene on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
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Kerala rains: IMD issues red alert for eight districts on August 4
As per the revised rain alert, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts are on red alert
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