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National Governance & Policy 06 Oct 2026, 02:02 PM IST

Malarikkal’s Pink Bloom Draws Tourists, but Ecologists Warn of an Expanding Water Lily Threat

A two-year study commissioned for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board has found that the water lily spreading across Malarikkal after the 2018 floods has grown at an unprecedented and largely uncontrolled pace. While the seasonal bloom has turned the village into a tourism magnet and lifted incomes for farmers, boat operators and local residents, ecologists warn it may be disrupting aquatic plants, reducing sunlight penetration and altering water flow, with possible methane emissions from decaying biomass adding to the concern.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 03:27 PM IST

Four Students Injured as Protest Erupts at Central University of Kerala During Vande Mataram Seminar

Four students were injured after a protest broke out at the Central University of Kerala during a seminar linked to Vande Mataram, according to student accounts. The confrontation escalated into allegations that police used force, including tearing students’ clothes while trying to disperse the crowd, raising fresh questions about campus policing and the handling of dissent in higher education institutions.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 03:27 PM IST

Kerala’s Push for ‘Affordable’ Private Health Care Exposes a Regulatory Fault Line

Kerala’s plan to draft a new Bill on private health care has revived scrutiny of the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulations) Act, 2018, a law intended to bring both public and private providers under a common regulatory framework. The move has also sharpened tensions with the private health sector, which continues to resist tighter oversight even as the state argues that affordability and accountability must go hand in hand.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:44 PM IST

Pinarayi Vijayan Accuses Kerala UDF Government of Advancing RSS-BJP Agenda

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the United Democratic Front government of pursuing an RSS-BJP agenda, saying the reported attempt to weaken the State Planning Board is the latest sign of a broader ideological shift. Speaking at the opening of the CPI(M)'s two-day extended district committee meeting in Kozhikode, he framed the issue as part of a sustained effort to dilute Kerala's planning-led governance model.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 02:23 PM IST

Kerala Government to Open Talks on Calligraphy Academy to Safeguard the Art Form

The Kerala government is preparing to begin discussions on establishing a dedicated academy for calligraphy, a move aimed at creating a formal centre for learning and preserving the discipline’s artistic integrity. The proposed institution is expected to position calligraphy not merely as a decorative practice, but as a cultural heritage form deserving structured support and transmission.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 01:30 AM IST

Malappuram to Host KSTA State Conference in February, Signalling a Key Forum for Kerala’s Teachers

Malappuram will host the Kerala School Teachers Association’s state conference in February, bringing together educators, union leaders and policy stakeholders at a time when school governance and classroom reform remain high on the agenda in Kerala. The gathering is expected to serve as a platform for discussions on teacher welfare, education policy and the operational challenges facing the state’s public school system.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM IST

Kerala High Court Rebukes PSC for Non-Cooperation in Planning Board Exam Probe

The Kerala High Court has sharply criticised the Public Service Commission for failing to cooperate with the investigation into alleged irregularities in the evaluation process for the post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) in the Kerala State Planning Board. Justice A. Badharudeen orally indicated that the material before the court suggested a larger conspiracy, intensifying scrutiny over the integrity of the recruitment process. The remarks add judicial pressure to a case that has raised serious concerns about transparency in public appointments.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 01:30 AM IST

How Common Is the Death Penalty in the United States?

The death penalty has returned to the center of public debate after Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts, underscoring the legal and practical difficulties of carrying out executions in the United States. While capital punishment remains on the books in many states, it is now used far less often than in past decades and is concentrated in a small number of jurisdictions.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 12:06 AM IST

GST Council May Ease Multi-State Registration With Single Application

The GST Council is considering a major compliance simplification that could allow businesses to file a single application for registrations across multiple states, according to people familiar with the matter. The redesigned form is expected to offer step-by-step guidance and clearly list the documents required at each stage, potentially reducing friction for companies expanding nationwide.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Scientists Identify a Potential ‘Third State’ Between Life and Death, Raising New Questions for Biology and Energy Research

Researchers are drawing fresh attention to a controversial biological finding: under certain conditions, cells may enter a state that is neither fully alive nor conventionally dead. While the science remains early and highly debated, the work is prompting broader discussion about resilience, repair, and the limits of biological systems. In the context of clean energy and climate transition, the implications are indirect but significant, especially for biotechnology, regenerative materials, and long-duration system design.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM IST

Excise Teams Seize 123 Liquor Bottles Near Hyderabad Airport in Interstate Smuggling Check

Excise officials seized 123 liquor bottles from two vehicles near Hyderabad’s airport zone, with consignments traced to Goa and Delhi, in a fresh enforcement action against illicit interstate transport. The operation underscores the continued vigilance of state excise teams around transport corridors that link aviation, road freight, and retail supply chains.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

Swiss President's State Visit to India Signals Deeper Economic and Strategic Engagement

The state visit of the President of the Swiss Confederation to India underscores a relationship increasingly shaped by trade, investment, technology, and regulatory cooperation. Beyond ceremonial optics, the trip reflects New Delhi’s effort to broaden partnerships with advanced European economies while Switzerland seeks stronger access to one of the world’s fastest-growing major markets.

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