Vijay Mohanlal Anti-Drug Event: Kerala, Tamil Nadu Join Forces The Vijay Mohanlal anti-drug event in Kerala is expected to become a major public-awareness programme under Operation Toofan. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has accepted an invitation to participate alongside Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, according to Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. The proposed event is expected to be held in Kochi, although its date has not yet been final

The Sreeleela KPHB showroom launch marked the grand inauguration of The Signature Silks in Hyderabad on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and fan interaction began at 10:00 AM, introducing a new shopping destination for silk sarees, bridal collections, designer ethnic wear, and festive apparel. Sreeleela Inaugurates The Signature Silks Showr

Sonam Wangchuk Refuses to End Fast as Health Concerns Deepen New Delhi, July 16, 2026: Activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Thursday, with the protest entering its 19th day amid growing concern over his health. Wangchuk began the fast on June 28 in solidarity with the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP. The group is protesting alleged irregularities in competitive

SIT Files 7,000-Page Report in Dharmasthala Burial Case The Dharmasthala SIT final report, containing nearly 7,000 pages of investigation records, was submitted before a Karnataka court on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The filing marks a significant development in the year-long investigation into allegations of illegal burials, unnatural deaths, sexual violence, and possible cover-ups in and around Dharmasthala. The Special Investigation Team submitted the rep

TN CM Vijay Backs Operation Toofan, Kerala Border Security Push Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has reportedly expressed his willingness to deploy additional police personnel along the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border as part of expanded cooperation for Kerala’s anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan. Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced the development following his meeting with Vijay in Chennai on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. According

TVK Leader Bribe Allegation Sparks Row After Vijay’s Karur Speech A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam circulated footage that allegedly shows a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam functionary receiving money from a government contractor. The allegation emerged shortly after Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay delivered a strong anti-corruption message during his public meeting in Karur. The authenticity of the circula

Shashi Tharoor Appeals to Sonam Wangchuk as 18-Day Fast Raises Health Fears Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, as concerns grow over his deteriorating health and the medical dangers associated with prolonged fasting. Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 18th day on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Reports said he had experienced considerable weight and muscle loss

India-UK Social Security Pact 2026: How Indian Workers Can Save More The India-UK social security agreement that came into effect on July 15, 2026, is expected to reduce the financial burden on thousands of Indian professionals temporarily working in the United Kingdom. Under the new arrangement, eligible employees sent to the UK by Indian companies will not have to pay social security contributions in both countries for assignments lasting up to five ye

Bengal Congress Invites Mamata to Martyrs’ Day, Questions Her 1997 Exit The West Bengal Congress has invited Trinamool Congress chairperson and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee to its July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme at Shahid Minar in Kolkata. However, state Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said Banerjee should acknowledge that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a political mista

DK Shivakumar Urges PM Modi to Send Central Team as Karnataka Drought Risk Deepens Bengaluru, July 15, 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the immediate deployment of a central team to examine the emerging drought conditions in the state. The request follows a reported 30% rainfall deficit

Nagercoil Custody Death: Three Prison Staff Held After Autopsy Finds 19 Injuries The Sabari Varman custody death has triggered protests and a political controversy in Tamil Nadu after a postmortem examination reportedly found 19 injuries on the body of the 35-year-old remand prisoner. Sabari Varman, a shopkeeper and person with a disability from Ethancadu in Kanniyakumari district, died on July 13, 2026, after being found unconscious inside the Nagercoil prison.

Kadapa Covid Cases Prompt Increased Health Surveillance in Andhra Pradesh Updated: July 15, 2026, Andhra Pradesh has strengthened Covid-19 surveillance after two people who tested positive for the virus died and eight active cases were reported in YSR Kadapa district. State health officials have described the infections as sporadic and said the situation should not be treated as evidence of a fresh outbreak. Rapid response teams hav

The proposed relocation of the Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport has returned to public attention after access restrictions were imposed. Aviation officials cite security and runway limitations, while community representatives demand consultation and legal protection.   The proposal to relocate the Bankra Mosque from inside Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has again become a major public issue as aviation authori

An explosion at a metal-melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven others. Emergency crews controlled the fire, while police began examining the circumstances behind the accident.   A worker from Bihar was killed and seven others sustained serious burn injuries following an explosion at a private metal-melting factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, July 14.

A Delhi court postponed the July 20 Shraddha Walkar case hearing so accused Aaftab Poonawala could take his MA Sociology exam in Tihar Jail. Evidence recording was directed to continue the following day.