Supreme Court quashes FIRs nationwide over student protests; bars future FIRs
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Synopsis: The bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana passed the directions invoking the Court’s special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India.
Mamata Banerjee's niece found dead, family denies recruitment scam link
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Synopsis: Bristy Mukherjee worked as non-teaching staff at an upper primary school in Bolpur but lost her job following the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment case.
Three SIs in Karnataka suspended over alleged money-for-posting audio
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Three SIs in Karnataka suspended over alleged money-for-posting audio In the audio, the officers are reportedly heard discussing how money was paid to secure the posting and suggesting that they...
Avukka, the maestro who gave Mappilapattu thousands of melodies, dies at 80
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Synopsis: A towering presence in the world of Mappilapattu, Avukka left behind an extraordinary musical legacy spanning several decades, composing melodies for more than 3,000 songs.
Electronic City, Airport Road: No entry for two-wheelers on Bengaluru’s five elevated roads from Sep 4
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Synopsis:Bengaluru Traffic Police will restrict two-wheelers, autorickshaws and goods vehicles on five elevated roads, including the International Airport Road and Electronic City Elevated...
Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao placed under house arrest ahead of Nalgonda visit
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao placed under house arrest ahead of Nalgonda visit Ramchander Rao had decided to visit Nalgonda following the attacks on BJP offices and the Nalgonda district...
Irked by neighbour's persistent coughing, Kasargod man attacks him; victim sustains head injury
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
A cough almost cost a man his life; not from the illness itself, but due to an annoyed neighbour.
Elderly patient's death after fall from cot without side rails in Keralam sparks safety debate
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
The death of an 87-year-old stroke patient a day after he fell from a hospital cot at the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, has sparked allegations of negligence and renewed calls for...
‘No leniency’ for erring Excise officials, says Minister Liju as Kottayam Dy. Commissioner faces action
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Synopsis:Keralam Excise Minister M Liju has warned that officials found engaging in illegal activities will face stringent action, regardless of rank, amid disciplinary proceedings against Kottayam...
'Party is right, everybody else is wrong': Can CPI(M)’s old formula still work in Keralam?
The South Firstby Dileep V Kumar·1 Sept 2026
Synopsis: CPI(M)’s post-election review has exposed a growing tension between Pinarayi Vijayan’s public blame on rebels and cadre and the party’s own admission of leadership and candidate-selection...
NCLT stays earlier order allowing Zee founder Subhash Chandra Rs 6.25 crore settlement
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
The five-member bench issued notices to all parties and ordered that the guarantor, Subhash Chandra, "shall not alienate the properties either directly or indirectly."
'Female judge lost job for refusing to dance at male colleague's anniversary party': Indira Jaising
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
‘Female judge lost job for refusing to dance at male colleague’s anniversary party’: Indira Jaising The noted Supreme Court lawyer called sexual harassment a "dirty secret of the Indian judiciary...
Karnataka BJP begins 175-km 'Ballari Chalo' padayatra, broadens attack on Congress government
The South Firstby Keerthivas·1 Sept 2026
Karnataka BJP on Tuesday, September 1, launched its 10-day march from Lingasugur to Ballari, targeting the Congress government over a series of alleged issues, including the ₹187-crore Valmiki...
Where is Andhra Pradesh Congress President Sharmila? Is she unwell... or upset?
The South Firstby Sarath Chandra B·1 Sept 2026
Where is Andhra Pradesh Congress President Sharmila? Is she unwell… or upset? Even senior Congress leaders have been staying away from party programmes.
Long-awaited reunion turns tragic as Kottayam native's toddler dies after falling into water-filled bathtub in Bahrain
The South Firstby South First Desk·1 Sept 2026
Long-awaited reunion turns tragic as Kottayam native’s toddler dies after falling into water-filled bathtub in Bahrain The accident reportedly happened when the mother was working in the kitchen.
Joseph Vijay for PM campaign: A bid for power, or leverage?
The South Firstby P John J Kennedy·1 Sept 2026
Joseph Vijay for PM campaign: A bid for power, or leverage? At present, there is little chance of Vijay doing a Tamil Nadu at the national level.
Private hospitals already dominate India’s inpatient care. Now private equity is consolidating the sector
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·1 Sept 2026
Synopsis: India’s private hospitals account for most inpatient care, while private-equity firms are rapidly expanding their hospital portfolios.
Telangana: 50 fertility centres found violating norms, registrations of 2 cancelled
The South Firstby South First Desk·31 Aug 2026
Telangana: 50 fertility centres found violating norms, registrations of 2 cancelled Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha directed officials to continuously monitor these centres and inspect their...
Vamana and hijab: Mahabali, Gen-Z girls caught in Sangh Parivar-Samastha crossfire
The South Firstby Sreelakshmi Soman·31 Aug 2026
Synopsis: Onam has become a cultural battleground, with the Sangh Parivar attempting to push the Vamana Jayanti narrative and conservative Muslim groups seeking to restrict women’s participation in...
Kin allege caste-based harassment at school after 2 Dalit girls die by suicide in Madurai
The South Firstby Subash Chandra Bose·31 Aug 2026
Kin allege caste-based harassment at school after 2 Dalit girls die by suicide in Madurai Two schoolgirls from Madurai district died by suicide on consecutive days.
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