‘Targeted for being a BC’: Konda Surekha releases appeal sent to Congress bigwigs before sacking
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Following her sacking from the Telangana Cabinet on Thursday, 3 September, Congress leader Konda Surekha has released letters she wrote to members of the Congress high command seeking their...
A craft Tagore brought to Bengal helps Bishop Franco case survivor rebuild her life
The South Firstby Sreelakshmi Soman·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis: Bishop Franco Mulakkal rape case survivor Sister Ranit Pallassery and her fellow nuns are rebuilding their lives through Stand By Me, turning their stitching into a means of livelihood.
Reimagining Keralam: VD Satheesan Cabinet heads to IIM-K for two-day brainstorming session
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis: The workshop will bring together Keralam’s political leadership, IIM faculty and national and international experts to deliberate on the major challenges and opportunities that could...
Jethwani case: Andhra Pradesh reinstates IPS officers Kanthi Rana Tata, Vishal Gunni
The South Firstby Sarath Chandra B·3 Sept 2026
The government had suspended Gunni and Tata in 2024 under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules and subsequently extended their suspension from time to time.
TV News: Shorswami caught between a rock and a green space
The South Firstby Prabhpreet·3 Sept 2026
TV News: Shorswami caught between a rock and a green space TV news is a satirical take on the behind-the-scenes workings of what is hopefully a fictional newsroom at Shout Wow, headed by its...
Keralam government forms ADGP-led SIT to probe Messi fiasco
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis: The preliminary report is understood to have flagged a range of alleged financial and procedural irregularities.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy sacks Konda Surekha from Cabinet, Chinna Reddy from Planning Board
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy sacks Konda Surekha from Cabinet, Chinna Reddy from Planning Board The decision follows multiple meetings held in Delhi in the last two days between the chief minister...
Janmashtami ban, protest against waste collection charges: Bengaluru meat shops to shut on 3 and 4 September
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Janmashtami ban, protest against waste collection charges: Bengaluru meat shops to shut on 3 and 4 September The Greater Bengaluru Authority has ordered a complete prohibition on animal slaughter...
Congress' own custodial assault survivor Sujith calls out Keralam govt over denial of justice
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Congress’ own custodial assault survivor Sujith calls out Keralam govt over denial of justice Sujith said several leaders had promised to stand with him and fight until justice was delivered.
'We didn't get any prior notice': PayPal lays off hundreds of employees over call in India
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
US payments major PayPal has cut hundreds of jobs across its India operations, with multiple reports saying it had let 600 employees go.
Vijay announces plans for new Secretariat-Assembly complex in Chennai at estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crores
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Vijay announces plans for new Secretariat-Assembly complex in Chennai at estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crores Vijay said the decision to move the Assembly and the Secretariat out of the historic Fort...
Madras HC dismisses writ petition filed by Stalin alleging irregularities in EVM verification of Kolathur
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Madras HC dismisses writ petition filed by Stalin alleging irregularities in EVM verification of Kolathur The court held that the plea by Stalin is not maintainable after the ECI pointed out that...
DK Shivakumar says Bengaluru tunnel road project poses no risk to Lalbagh. Geotechnical report says otherwise
The South Firstby Keerthivas·3 Sept 2026
DK Shivakumar says Bengaluru tunnel road project poses no risk to Lalbagh. Geotechnical report says otherwise Prepared for the BBMP by Rodic Consultants, the GIR notes risks of groundwater seepage...
Iconic Hyderabad eatery Shadab Hotel's FSSAI licence suspended over food safety violations
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis:Multiple violations involving hygiene, sanitation and the storage of meat and other food articles were found at Hyderabad’s Shadab Hotel, the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and...
Joined TTD through compassionate appointment, built assets worth crores: Deputy EO under ACB scanner
The South Firstby Sarath Chandra B·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis: The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted raids on TTD Deputy Executive Officer Lokanatham and his relatives, reportedly identifying assets worth around ₹5 crore.
Konda Surekha row moves to Congress high command as minister challenges disciplinary action
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Konda Surekha row moves to Congress high command as minister challenges disciplinary action Konda Surekha has raised a number of allegations concerning the chief minister and his family.
AP local body elections: Government pushes for October-end polls as YSRCP moves High Court
The South Firstby Sarath Chandra B·3 Sept 2026
AP local body elections: Government pushes for October-end polls as YSRCP moves High Court The YSRCP has approached the court, objecting to the conduct of local body elections based on the...
7.8% GDP growth, 3% smaller economy: Does PM Modi's 'herculean feat' add up?
The South Firstby Anil K Sood·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis: While former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg should not have compared the current and old GDP series—an apples-to-oranges comparison—his larger question about India’s latest GDP...
Woman stabbed to death by husband in Malappuram allegedly over not making curry for lunch
The South Firstby South First Desk·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis: A 38-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Kerala’s Malappuram following an argument over lunch.
Doctors can build a cornea from plastic or pig skin, but nothing replaces a donor's yet
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·3 Sept 2026
Synopsis: Researchers in India are testing synthetic, biosynthetic and cell-based corneal replacements, including materials derived from plastic and porcine skin.
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