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

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.

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.

Bengaluru Second Airport Feasibility Report Likely By September The Bengaluru second airport feasibility report is expected to be ready by September, after which the Karnataka government is likely to take a call on the next stage of the proposed project. The second international airport is being planned to support Bengaluru’s growing air traffic and reduce future pressure on Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

Bhogapuram Airport Licence Issued, Flights To Begin Soon Vizianagaram, July 9, 2026: The much-awaited Alluri Sitharama Raju Bhogapuram International Airport has moved closer to launch after receiving its aerodrome licence from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said the airport has achieved 100 per cent completion and is now ready for inauguration. The minister announced after inspecting the airport al

Karnataka Targets 500 New GCCs, 3.5 Lakh Jobs And $50 Billion Output By 2029 Karnataka is preparing a major expansion of its Global Capability Centre ecosystem, with a target to attract 500 new GCCs, create 3.5 lakh jobs, and generate USD 50 billion in economic output by 2029. The plan was discussed at Katalyst Connect, a government-industry interaction hosted by the IT/BT Department and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission in Bengaluru. The move is par

Amaravati vs MaViGun: Andhra Capital Debate Returns As Jagan Pitches New Alternative Andhra Pradesh’s capital question is back at the centre of state politics, with YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy pitching MaViGun — a proposed Machilipatnam-Vijayawada-Guntur development corridor — as an alternative development model to Amaravati. The debate comes even after Amaravati received statutory backing as Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital through the Andhra

Pune Building Collapse: 15 Feared Trapped At Moshi Waste-To-Energy Site After Heavy Rain Around 15 people are feared trapped after a portion of a building collapsed in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad area on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, 2026. The incident took place in Moshi, where rescue teams, police, fire brigade officials, and ambulances were rushed to the site. Rescue Operation Underway In Moshi According to officials, the col

Baruipur Minor Girl Case: Arrests Made As SIT Probe Begins The Baruipur minor girl case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has sparked public anger, police action, and political reactions after the body of a 12-year-old girl was recovered from a pond near her home. According to reports, the girl had gone out on July 4 and did not return home. Her family later alleged that the initial police response was slow after they filed a missing persons complaint

Wayanad Tunnel Project Landslide: Rescue Teams Search Kalladi Site After Heavy Rain A major landslide struck the Wayanad tunnel project site near Kalladi in Kerala on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, triggering a large rescue operation amid heavy rainfall in the region. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, close to the ongoing Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel road project, which is being developed to improve connectivity between Malappuram and Wayanad districts.

DMK Slams TVK Government Over Stalin Name Plaque Issue At Nemmeli Desalination Plant DMK has accused the TVK government of removing a plaque carrying MK Stalin’s name from the Nemmeli desalination project, while officials have denied the allegation. Political Tension Deepens In Tamil Nadu The political feud between the DMK and the TVK government in Tamil Nadu intensified on Monday, Ju

Indore ‘Paper Hospital’ Row: 87 Posts Sanctioned, But No Building For 6 Years Indore, July 6, 2026: A proposed 100-bed civil hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has triggered a political controversy after reports revealed that 87 government posts were sanctioned and staff transfers continued, even though the hospital building has not been constructed for six years. The issue relates to the proposed Khajrana Civil Hospital, which was approved in 202