‘Congress protecting votes of Bangladeshis, Pakistanis’: BJP seeks FIR against K’taka CM Shivakumar for dharna at EC office
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
Synopsis: Karnataka BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the ruling Congress of trying to protect the “votes of Bangladeshis and Pakistanis” and sought an FIR against Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and...
Journalist KM Basheer's death: 'Siraj' accuses Keralam CM, Chief Secretary of rejecting request for special public prosecutor
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
Journalist KM Basheer’s death: ‘Siraj’ accuses Keralam CM, Chief Secretary of rejecting request for special public prosecutor Saifuddin Haji alleged that the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary...
Rayalaseema will turn from drought-hit region into land of wealth, Naidu unveils ambitious plans
The South Firstby Sarath Chandra B·6d ago
Rayalaseema will turn from drought-hit region into land of wealth, Naidu unveils ambitious plans A Global Horticulture Hub will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹1 lakh crore, with plans to...
ECI ignoring the law and starting ‘completely alien procedure’ in SIR: Bombay HC flays poll body for deletions
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
ECI ignoring the law and starting ‘completely alien procedure’ in SIR: Bombay HC flays poll body for deletions The court observed that, “by whatever instructions” were issued under SIR, the...
After Musheerabad, Telangana Congress says it found more pre-printed Form 7s aimed at deleting Muslim voters in Bahadurpura
The South Firstby Sreshta Ladegaam·6d ago
After Musheerabad, Telangana Congress says it found more pre-printed Form 7s aimed at deleting Muslim voters in Bahadurpura South First has seen one such pre-printed application seeking the...
Facebook blocks Malayalam digital outlet NOCAP’s page in India; Vijayan accuses UDF of suppressing press freedom
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
Facebook blocks Malayalam digital outlet NOCAP’s page in India; Vijayan accuses UDF of suppressing press freedom This is the second action against NOCAP this year.
Protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's ouster intensifies, several detained in Delhi
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
Protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster intensifies, several detained in Delhi Protesters defied prohibitory orders and reached Jantar Mantar in large numbers, despite the authorities shutting...
Keralam HC leaves decision on plea seeking Pala MLA Kappan’s disqualification to Assembly Speaker
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
Keralam HC leaves decision on plea seeking Pala MLA Kappan’s disqualification to Assembly Speaker Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas declined to make any finding on whether Kappan’s conviction warranted...
Political cartoons are no laughing matter, declares government
The South Firstby Prabhpreet·6d ago
Political cartoons are no laughing matter, declares government InJest is a satirical column from South First.
Flydubai 'hero' pilot Smit Machchar recovering; PM Modi makes video call
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, October 2, spoke to Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who reportedly averted an alleged hijacking attempt of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on...
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis and a 3-year-old Chennai child’s fight for a new liver
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·6d ago
Synopsis: A three-year-old Chennai child with rare Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis developed severe liver dysfunction, requiring a liver transplant after chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
‘Murder will take place’: CPI(M) MLA's remark against police officer sparks row
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
‘Murder will take place’: CPI(M) MLA’s remark against police officer sparks row Joy made the remark while addressing Cantonment Assistant Commissioner V Jayachandran during the march organised by...
The Ringstrasse and the rebels: How Vienna turned into the city of dreams
The South Firstby Dr Kaustav Bhattacharyya·6d ago
“Vienna is certainly the grandest city I have ever seen. All along the Ringstrasse, colossal buildings proclaim an imperial past – the parliament, the Palace of Justice, the Natural History Museum...
‘All of this was a lie’: Congress hits out at ECI over review committee for ECINet
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
‘All of this was a lie’: Congress hits out at ECI over review committee for ECINet Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that when ECINet was launched, the poll panel had assured the public it...
A first? Cochin Council accepted Gandhi portrait as symbol of hope, well before it became norm
The South Firstby Dileep V Kumar·6d ago
A first? Cochin Council accepted Gandhi portrait as symbol of hope, well before it became norm On 18 October 1947, the Council stood in unison to honour Gandhi and, in accepting his portrait...
Legal hurdles, political pressure and representation: Keralam Waqf Board reconstitution is no easy task
The South Firstby Sreelakshmi Soman·6d ago
Legal hurdles, political pressure and representation: Keralam Waqf Board reconstitution is no easy task The question before the government is whether to remove members found ineligible or...
ECI in firefighting mode: Planning ‘special drive’ to enrol voters ‘left out’ after SIR
The South Firstby South First Desk·6d ago
ECI in firefighting mode: Planning ‘special drive’ to enrol voters ‘left out’ after SIR The drive will use the standard Form 6 without the additional question introduced by the ECI in July.
Six deaths, blocked paths and a Collector’s order that split Idukki's high ranges
The South Firstby Dileep V Kumar·7d ago
Synopsis: Idukki District Collector Dinesan Cheruvatt’s order to remove illegal fences and other barriers blocking elephant corridors has sparked a sharp debate, with environmental groups backing...
Beyond pilgrimage and tourist trails: New data shows healthcare driving crores of domestic visitor trips
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·7d ago
Synopsis: India’s domestic travel data reveals a less visible journey: millions travelling for healthcare.
TN bypoll: Move over Vijay, Vanniyar factor and Maragatham’s ground connect matter at Maduranthakam
The South Firstby Subash Chandra Bose·7d ago
Synopsis: Campaigning for the bypoll at Maduranthakam is shaping up more as a contest over Maragatham Kumaravel’s personal ground connect, with voters divided across TVK, AIADMK and DMK.
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