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Pinarayi Vijayan Writes to Kharge Over Police Action Against SFI

Vijayan accused the Congress of adopting a fascist approach towards students in Keralam while opposing what he described as the repression of student protests by the Centre and the New Delhi police at the national level

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2026 1:30 pm

Congress MLA Ramya Haridas Clash With Own Party Cadre in Keralam

Haridas alleged that she was attacked and threatened by local Congress leaders, while district panchayat member Sajith Muttambalam and party leader Sajad gave a different account, alleging that the MLA and her associates had confronted them over a WhatsApp post, following which a scuffle broke out

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

Eight engineering students from TN killed in highway crash in Keralams Thrissur

Thrissur, Sep 05: Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu's Dindigul were killed when their car rammed into a lorry parked illegally on NH-66 in Thrissur district of central Keralam, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, when the car, travelling from Guruvayur towards Kodungallur, collided with the rear of the Maharashtra-registered lorry, police said. According to the FIR, the lorry was parked illegally on the right side of the highway near a barricaded stretch where traffic had been diverted as part of ongoing construction work. Police said the car was travelling at high speed and its driver apparently failed to notice the diversion barricade before the collision. Six students died on the spot, while two others were declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital, police said. The deceased were students of an engineering college in Dindigul and were travelling towards Kodungallur along NH-66. Police said five of the deceasedSurya, Yuvasanjith, Joshua, Murali and Jeevawere from Dindigul, while Santhosh and Prasanna were from Madurai and Vishva was from Salem. The students were pulled out of the mangled car during a rescue operation involving residents, fire and rescue personnel and police. Their bodies were taken to the mortuary at Thrissur Medical College, police said. Kaipamangalam police have registered a case against the lorry driver under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for culpable homicide. The driver went into hiding soon after the accident, police said. Police contacted the families of the deceased using student identity cards recovered from the victims. Some of the families were unaware that their children had travelled to Keralam, police said. Relatives told police that Santhosh had recently purchased a car and that the group had planned a trip to Kochi. As the registration of the car had not been completed, they hired a rented vehicle for the trip, they said. Postmortem examinations were conducted at Thrissur Medical College, where relatives arrived to receive the bodies. Hospital authorities arranged ambulances to transport the bodies to their respective native places. Thrissur Rural District Police Chief Mohammad Nadeemuddin said a preliminary investigation indicated that the accident occurred due to the lorry driver's fault. It is definitely a mistake on the part of the lorry driver. An FIR has already been registered. Additionally, regarding the highway authorities and the contractor, we will inspect that as part of the investigation and take strict action, he told reporters. Nadeemuddin said the lorry driver was absconding, but the vehicle owner had been identified, and the driver would be apprehended soon. He said that although a Highway Police patrol unit had been deployed in the area, lorry drivers often parked their vehicles and left the spot. Definitely, parking should not be done here. We will check whether the highway authorities and contractors have installed proper signboards. But as per the preliminary assessment, this is a mistake on the part of the lorry driver, he said. Nadeemuddin said the Kodungallur deputy superintendent of police had been assigned to investigate the case. Legal action has been initiated, and an FIR has already been registered. Given the gravity of the case, we have designated the deputy SP of Kodungallur as the investigating officer. There will be a thorough investigation, and immediate and strict action will be taken against whoever is at fault. Necessary preventive measures will be taken by the police, he said.================

Greater Kashmir 5 Sep 2026 12:02 pm

Keralam seeks Sadya emoji, eyes global branding for traditional feast

Kerala Tourism requests Apple CEO John Ternus, who assumed office on September 1, to include an emoji representing Keralams Sadya on iPhone. Request made through the official social media handle of Kerala Tourism in response to a post by Ternus after assuming the office

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:01 pm

Keralams Social Justice dept to roll out virtual platform to promote artistic talents of differently abled

KSSM-SIDs Rhythm Virtual Platform is envisaged as a dedicated digital platform that will professionally document, showcase, promote, and disseminate the talents and performances of the differently abled

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 11:43 am

Case filed against MLA Ramya Haridas, 15 Congress workers in Keralam after violent scuffle

With both sides trading allegations against each other, the police seem to be treading cautiously on the matter, as there are now allegations and counter-allegations that both groups beat each other up

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 11:25 am

Keralam: Woman Cong MLA hurt in scuffle with party workers

Congress MLA Ramya Haridas was involved in a scuffle with local party workers in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, leading to injuries and police cases. Both Haridas and the party workers, including district panchayat member Sajith Muttambalam and leader Sajad, have filed complaints, each presenting a different account of the incident which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a WhatsApp post and the role of Haridas' staff member.

Rediff 5 Sep 2026 11:17 am

CM Satheesan Shares Student Experience At IIM-K On Teachers' Day

Literally, we became students, Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Teachers' Day, recalling his experience of attending classes with his 20-member cabinet during a two-day leadership retreat at IIM -K.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2026 11:17 am

Keralam Minister Janeesh raises safety concerns over NH-66 after 8 students killed in accident

Janeesh alleged that the National Highways Authority of India had been uncooperative whenever public representatives convened meetings or raised concerns over construction work on NH-66.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2026 10:53 am

Kerala: 8 TN engg students killed as car rams lorry on NH

Eight engineering students from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, were killed in Thrissur, Keralam, when their car, travelling at high speed, rammed into a lorry illegally parked on NH-66. The accident occurred near a diverted section of the highway, leading to immediate fatalities and a police investigation into the lorry driver.

Rediff 5 Sep 2026 10:49 am

Unisex salon brand PURE 8 enters Kerala

By bringing the FOCO model to Kerala, PURE 8 aims to offer an investment opportunity for local entrepreneurs, combining premium grooming standards with professional corporate management

The Hindu Businessline 5 Sep 2026 10:33 am

Thrissur Road Accident: 8 Killed After Car Rams Into Parked Lorry on NH 66

Eight people were killed in a horrific road accident on National Highway 66 in Keralas Thrissur district late Friday night.

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 10:13 am

Kerala minister says university heads must shun divisive groups, uphold neutrality

Kerala minister says university heads must shun divisive groups uphold neutrality

India Today 5 Sep 2026 9:36 am

Tragic Accident in Kerala Claims Lives of Eight Engineering Students from Tamil Nadu

A car crash in Thrissur, Kerala, resulted in the deaths of eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred late Friday night. Tragic Accident in Kerala Claims Lives of Eight Engineering Students from Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 5 Sep 2026 9:08 am

Thrissur Accident: 8 Tamil Nadu Students Killed After Car Crashes Into Parked Lorry

Eight Tamil Nadu students have died after their car crashed into a stationary lorry in Kerala's Thrissur district in the late night Friday. The accident took place around 11.40 PM at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, the crash was so brutal that all

Oneindia 5 Sep 2026 8:33 am

Eight killed in car-lorry collision in Kerala

Thrissur (Keralam): Eight people, believed to be students from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, have been killed in a tragic road accident in central Keralams Thrissur district, police said on Saturday, September 5. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday, according to the police. The car in which the youths were travelling collided with a lorry Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 5 Sep 2026 8:15 am

Eight Engineering Students Killed in Keralam Road Accident

The deceased were reportedly residents of Dindigul in Tamil Nadu and were pursuing engineering studies.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2026 8:11 am

8 students killed after car rams into parked lorry in Kerala

Eight people died when a car collided with a parked lorry in Thrissur district. The victims are believed to be students from neighboring Tamil Nadu. This tragic accident occurred in central Kerala's Thrissur district on Saturday. Police are still working to confirm the identities of the deceased individuals. Further details regarding the cause of the collision are currently awaited.

The Times of India 5 Sep 2026 7:26 am

Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur

Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur

India TV 5 Sep 2026 6:22 am

8 killed as car rams parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur

killed as car rams parked lorry in Keralas Thrissur

India Today 5 Sep 2026 5:20 am

Sree Krishna Jayanti processions part of RSS political project: Jayarajan

CPI(M) leader says Sree Krishna Jayanti celebrations were introduced as part of the RSS efforts to build a political base among families in Keralam

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:29 am

Former Deputy Collector held in bribery case in Keralams Kochi

Money was allegedly sought for settling a complaint against a persons property and facilitating its conversion from nilam (paddy land) in revenue records

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:27 am

Valles Marineris flood may have raised ancient Martian sea level by 34 metres

The flood, from the ancient canyon system, the largest in the Solar System, is estimated to have released 1,245 trillion cubic metres of water and may have raised the global mean level of the hypothesised ancient Martian ocean by about 34 metres, according to a new study published online in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus.

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:23 am

Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after late-night fracas at party colleagues house

According to the Chirayankeezhu police, the fracas occurred at the house of a local Congress worker. They said Ms. Haridas and her private secretary Palayam Pradeep had visited the party workers house around 11 p.m.

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:14 am

BJP Restructures in Kerala Ahead of 2029 Elections, Divides State into Two Zones

BJPs organizational changes in Kerala aim to strengthen its presence ahead of the 2029 elections, dividing the state into two zones. BJP Restructures in Kerala Ahead of 2029 Elections, Divides State into Two Zones

Morningstar 4 Sep 2026 10:53 pm

Kochi metro needs 17 more train rakes for Kakkanad, airport extensions

The additional rakes will be needed to maintain a train frequency of six to seven minutes on the proposed 11.20-km Pink Line to Kakkanad and the subsequent 19-km airport extension; only five to eight rakes would be sufficient for the Kakkanad corridor

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:33 pm

Kerala Council of Ministers start leadership retreat at IIM Kozhikode

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The News Mill 4 Sep 2026 9:52 pm

Sabarimala Thiruvabharanam carrier Gangadharan Pillai dies at 92

Pillai had been a member of the group carrying Thiruvabharana petakam to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple since the age of 18.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm

Kerala High Court warns Chief Secretary Biswanath Sinha of contempt proceedings over clerical posts in district judiciary

The court was considering a petition by the Kerala Civil Judicial Staff Organisation seeking action against Sinha by initiating contempt proceedings for not complying with the direction to create and sanction the required clerical posts within the district judiciary

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:32 pm

Guruvayur brims with devotion on Ashtami Rohini

Long queues formed before dawn at Sreekrishna Temple as devotees seek darshan of Guruvayurappan; thousands take part in special Prasadam feast

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:04 pm

13-year-old tribal girl found pregnant after alleged sexual abuse in Keralams Kasaragod; father, cousin arrested

Details of alleged abuse emerge during counselling by police; cases registered against the two under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:56 pm

NoRKA to appoint legal consultants in seven countries to aid Malayalis

PLAChas startedaccepting applications for the vacancies oflegalconsultants in these seven countries

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

From Cabinet to classroom: Keralam Ministers in student mode for two-day session at IIM-K

States challenges and opportunities for the future are being discussed at the two-day session

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

From Cabinet to classroom: Keralam Ministers in student mode for two-day session at IIM-K

States challenges and opportunities for the future are being discussed at the two-day session

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

She left school as a child, returned at 105 and scored 100% in maths: Bhageerathi Ammas story

Bhageerathi Amma returned to formal education at 105 after family responsibilities had forced her to leave school as a child. She cleared Keralas Class 4 equivalency examination with 75%, including 100% in mathematics. Her journey later received attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and earned her the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020. She died aged 107 in 2021.

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

Health Minister to inaugurate new SFHS facility in Kozhikode on September 5

The new building will be opened on the Government Medical College campus in Kozhikode.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:06 pm

Byelections to five local body wards in Thrissur district on September 28

Model code of conduct in force; counting scheduled for September 29

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:04 pm

Southern Railway grants GAD sanction for new overbridge at Valakode

The overbridge, designed to alleviate severe traffic congestion and improve safety at a known accident hotspot, will span 29.5 meters and include a carriageway and pedestrian walkway.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Lorry crashes into three vehicles at Marathakkara signal in Thrissur

Car passengers escape narrowly after being trapped between two lorries in late-night highway accident

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Excise squad seeks Central agencies support to trace Nigerian national in MDMA case

The accused, Emmanuel Afam, 46, is suspected to be a key link in a synthetic drug network and is believed to have operated drug kitchens in different parts of the country, according to Excise officials.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

BJP announces prabharis for party in Keralam

It has given special responsibilities for four State general secretaries

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 7:38 pm

Lokesh visits Amritapuri Ashram in Kerala, seeks blessings of Mata Amritanandamayi

The IT Minister also visits the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham campus and Amrita Ayurveda College

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 7:16 pm

Reimagining Keralam: IIM-K retreat focuses on States long-term challenges

The programme is not structured as a conventional training course but as a series of dialogues and reflective conversations among policymakers, practitioners and scholars

The Hindu Businessline 4 Sep 2026 6:54 pm

Bihar native arrested for 50-crore school project fraud in Keralam

According to police officials, the accused targeted a Kozhikode businessman and his associate by promising to secure the fund to set up educational institutions in various parts of Keralam

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 6:50 pm

Two women from tea plantations ordained as CSI priests in Idukki

Indira Iyyappan, 49, and Vijaya Karuppuswamy, 48, were ordained to the ministry on September 2 at CSI Christ Church, Munnar.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 6:35 pm

School building collapses in Keralams Chalakudy, holiday averts major tragedy

Portion of Chayipankuzhi Government Upper Primary School caves in; classrooms had already been vacated over safety concerns

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 5:42 pm

KSRTC driver hugs, kisses bus on final day at work; farewell leaves social media emotional

Kerala KSRTC driver Paul Kurian marked his retirement with an emotional farewell to the bus he had driven for years. After completing his final trip, the Kattappana resident hugged and kissed the vehicle, sat behind the wheel once more and later touched its tyres before leaving. Videos of the farewell have been widely shared online, moving viewers

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2026 5:41 pm

Star Health settles 17 lakh+ claims worth 5,800 crore in Keralam

In Q1FY27, the company recorded GWP of 518 crore in the State and covered 5.3 lakh+ lives, with over 99% of its portfolio comprising retail health

The Hindu Businessline 4 Sep 2026 5:35 pm

Keralam govt. again extends accreditation period of agencies executing public works

The initial extension shortly after the Congress-led United Democratic Front came to power had created a flutter as the list of agencies included the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 5:12 pm

Examine if hydropower generation can be shifted to night, Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission tells Kerala State Electricity Board

Commission has made the suggestion on the assumption that shifting production to night will help address the after-6 p.m. electricity shortages, thereby avoiding expensive power procurement from outside the State. Commissions rationale is that Keralam has surplus power during the daytime on account of the sharp rise in solar power capability in recent years

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 4:44 pm

Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF, Response Sheet at keralapsc.gov.in

Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 for Question Paper Code 069/2026 was released on 3 September. Download Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada answer key PDFs and check answers.

FreeJobAlert 4 Sep 2026 4:29 pm

Kerala NEET MBBS/ BDS NRI Final Category List 2026 Out - Direct Link to check Online @ cee.kerala.gov.in

CEE Kerala has released the NRI Final Category List 2026 for MBBS/ BDS admission on 4th September 2026. Check your category status, required documents, and how to download the confirmation letter at cee.kerala.gov.in.

FreeJobAlert 4 Sep 2026 4:00 pm

Udit Raj Discusses Key Issues Including Mandatory HIV Testing and Womens Participation in Politics

New Delhi, September 4: Congress spokesperson Udit Raj addressed several pressing issues, including the demand for mandatory HIV testing before marriage in Kerala, ISROs achievements, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankars visit to Ukraine, statements from AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, the FCRA amendment bill, and the participation of women in politics. He raised questions regarding the ... Read more Udit Raj Discusses Key Issues Including Mandatory HIV Testing and Womens Participation in Politics

Udaipur Kiran 4 Sep 2026 3:59 pm

Kerala Government Charts Future Course at Strategic Leadership Workshop

Keralas Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan leads a workshop to redefine the states long-term development strategies. Kerala Government Charts Future Course at Strategic Leadership Workshop

Morningstar 4 Sep 2026 3:43 pm

Kerala L.L.M Admission 2026 Final Category List Out - Check Rank List Online @ cee.kerala.gov.in

CEE Kerala has released the final category list for Kerala L.L.M 2026 admission on September 4, 2026. Check how the final category list works, download your rank list, and follow the complaint process on the official CEE Kerala portal.

FreeJobAlert 4 Sep 2026 3:40 pm

Internet leaves citizens vulnerable to profiling and surveillance, says former Orissa HC Chief Justice S. Muralidhar

Calls for intervention by human rights institutions to address risks posed by internet and AI

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 3:38 pm

CPI(M) defeat in Keralam Assembly polls not due to single factor, says A. Vijayaraghavan

CPI(M) leader says the party had conducted a comprehensive assessment of the election results, beginning at the grassroots level, following which the State Committee and Central Committee reviewed the findings

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 3:21 pm

One Last Kiss: Retiring Kerala Driver's Unique Farewell To Bus Goes Viral

The touching moment resonated with social media users, many of whom praised his deep bond with the vehicle that had been a constant companion throughout his career.

NDTV 4 Sep 2026 3:05 pm

Indian researchers map colonial spiders venom gland, uncover molecules with potential for future cancer and antimicrobial drug research

The researchers cautioned that the findings represent an early stage of biomedical research and require extensive validation before any clinical application becomes possible

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 2:34 pm

Kochis Sarita theatre reopens after renovation, blending nostalgia with a modern makeover

One among the oldest theatres in Kochi, Sarita reopens with a bigger screen, better sound and upgraded seats

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

Gita Gopinath warns AI could make India

GITA GOPINATH, one of the most influential economists in the world, has spoken of the challenges that India faces because of the advent of AI. Gopinath, who held the number two position at the International Monetary Fund, but returned to academia last year, also expressed deep concern about how the trade wars unleashed by US president Donald Trump are damaging the world economy. Gopinath was born in India and now lives in America as a US citizen; she was picked out by the Financial Times in 2021 as one of the 25 most influential women of the year. She is currently the Gregory and Ania Coffey professor of economics at Harvard University, where her neighbour is the Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen. She previously served as the first deputy managing director of the IMF from January 2022 to August 2025. This was the number two position in the organisation. Before that, she also served as chief economist of the IMF between 2019 and 2022. Her job, then as now, is to try and bring stability to the global economy. Last week she occupied the Lunch with the FT slot in an interview with the papers US economics editor, Claire Jones. Now that she is no longer constrained by her position at the IMF, Gopinath feels free to attack Trumps tariff wars. Kenneth Rogoff Alex Wong/Getty Images I joke to my former colleagues that I can now use my whole vocabulary, she said. I can actually say trade wars instead of trade tensions. Theres always a sense that you dont want to trigger a crisis in a country, for sure, she says though she adds that she was probably way more guarded than she needed to be, according to the FT. Now back in academia, it is clear Gopinath intends to use her newfound freedom to speak out in defence of the postwar economic order of free trade and financial integration coming under unprecedented attack from the Trump administration, added the FT. It said: She is less sympathetic when it comes to President Donald Trumps attempts to upend the economic order that she has devoted her lifes work to. But the high tariffs that have dominated Trumps economic agenda in his second term constitute straight-out protectionism in an extreme form and its not just about countries you think you have some rivalry with, but towards your allies. I dont know any economist whod say this is a good set of policies. Gopinaths background is that she was born on December 8, 1971, in Kolkata into a Malayali family from Kannur, Kerala, and studied at Nirmala Convent School in Mysore. She received a BA from Lady Shri Ram College for Women of the University of Delhi in 1992 and an MA in economics from Delhi School of Economics in 1994. She further completed an MA at the University of Washington in 1996. She earned her PhD in economics from Princeton University in 2001 after completing a doctoral dissertation titled Three essays on international capital flows: a search theoretic approach, under the supervision of Ben Bernanke, Kenneth Rogoff and Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. She was awarded Princetons Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Research Award while doing her doctoral research. The FT said: At school in Mysore, in the south-western state of Karnataka, Gopinath was obsessed with science. But her father and some cousins convinced her to try for the Indian Administrative Service an elite government service and thought studying economics in Delhi would help. By the time Gopinath arrived in 1989 at the highly competitive Lady Shri Ram College, however, she had decided to apply for political science as a backup. When she said she would like to try out for economics too, the principal a political scientist became annoyed. I got super nervous and said sure, sure, put me down for political science. A senior student responsible for registering people for the course intervened. If it was not for her, I would have done political science. It was completely random, she says. The FT pointed out: Indias balance of payments crisis in the early 1990s brought the IMF to the country and, for Gopinath, the dismal science to life. After a masters at the Delhi School of Economics, she headed to the University of Washington and then to Princeton, where her doctoral advisers were Gourinchas, future Fed chair Ben Bernanke and Kenneth Rogoff. She credits Rogoff as her biggest professional mentor, saying that he was ahead of his time in doing all he could to encourage his female students. The fact that there are quite a few women in international finance [shows] Ken has [had] an important role to play, she says. Gopinath retains her close India links: While her schedule at Harvard is nowhere near as hectic as it was during her time at the IMF, Gopinath continues to travel the world including back to India. She expects to make four trips this year to see her parents, elder sister and other family members. Gopinath is a US national and an overseas citizen of India. I ask her if America still feels like home. Very much so, she says. Its a great country, no doubt about that...it frees you up from a whole lot of daily worries that people have in many countries including India. Sometimes at 2am, Im filling gas at a gas station and Im not worried. And that is so liberating because it frees you up to do much more exciting work. I definitely feel much safer here than, for example, if I were in Delhi, [where] Id be careful about where I was going. Gopinath warns technological change could pose challenges for Indias software services sector Indraneel Mukherjee/AFP via Getty Images She outlined the harm that Trump had done to US academia: Gopinath still believes US universities are the best places to pursue a doctorate in economics even though there are many more private-sector opportunities in India now than when she left in 1994. However, Trumps immigration clampdown would, she says, have made her think twice about coming here now. It would [have felt] too risky, too uncertain, too unpredictable. She adds: Thats a big mistake what the US has been fantastic at is drawing talent from around the world. That used to be valued and praised and recognised, and now, unfortunately, were going in the other direction. Gopinath was asked if there are parallels between Trumps and Indian premier Narendra Modis disdain for mainstream economic thought and the institutions, such as the IMF and Harvard, that practise it. Many economists, including Gopinaths office neighbour Amartya Sen, criticised the Indian governments shock decision in November 2016 to ban 86 per cent of cash overnight, with no warning, as part of a crackdown on the shadow economy. Modi responded to Sen by declaring that hard work was more powerful than Harvard. Gopinath replies swiftly: I never thought Id say this, but I think the economic policies in the US are more heterodox compared to the policies in India. Quite obviously so. Gopinaths comments on India are measured: While Gopinath lauds India for the huge economic reforms the country has made since she left, there remains a lack of jobs for young people. Many like she once did continue to pursue public-sector roles, spending their twenties preparing to sit exams amid a paucity of secure private-sector jobs that offer healthcare. She worries that the advent of AI will exacerbate the problems associated with Indias complex bureaucracy especially in an economy that has relied heavily on software services for good jobs. If youre in a country where its hard to start a business, its going to bite a lot, she says. The US is super easy In India its still complicated If they dont fix that ease of doing business, its even more consequential now than it was before AI.

easterneye 4 Sep 2026 2:13 pm

Kerala student held for morphing photos into obscene content

Kochi: Police on Friday formally recorded the arrest of a college student for allegedly morphing photographs and videos of teachers and female students into obscene content and circulating them on social media, officials said. The arrested student was identified as Sreehari S, a second-year BBA Logistics student of Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara. Sreehari was taken Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 4 Sep 2026 2:07 pm

Janmashtami festivities in Keralams Kannur contrast with DYFI's protest for justice in Palathayi sexual assault case

While children in Lord Krishna costumes will take part in Janmashtami procession organised by Balagokulam, which is backed by RSS and BJP, DYFI will take out a March for Justice demanding action in case and alleging a UDF-BJP understanding helping the accused, K Padmarajan, a former BJP leader

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 1:57 pm

Keralam govt raises expenditure ceiling for IT hardware for Ministers, private secretaries, dept heads

Expenditure ceiling on IT hardware increased from 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh. The order by Electronics and IT department Special Secretary says hike was necessitated by the considerable increase in the market rates of common IT hardware

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 1:05 pm

Kerala: Satheesan govt expands investigations, puts Vijayan era under scrutiny

Kerala: Satheesan govt expands investigations, puts Vijayan era under scrutiny Thiruvananthapuram: The V.D. Satheesan government appears to be borrowing a page from the playbook of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, steadily expanding investigations into decisions and actions of the previous administration through a series of probes. What began with high-profile investigations into the alleged Messi [] The post Kerala: Satheesan govt expands investigations, puts Vijayan era under scrutiny appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 4 Sep 2026 12:35 pm

CEE Released LLB3

CEE Kerala has released the KLEE 2026 second phase provisional allotment list for 3-year and 5-year LLB courses on September 2, 2026. Check how to download your allotment letter from cee.kerala.gov.in.

FreeJobAlert 4 Sep 2026 11:33 am

Kerala bus driver kisses vehicle goodbye after driving it for 8 years. CM reacts

Kerala bus driver kisses vehicle goodbye after driving it for years CM reacts

India Today 4 Sep 2026 11:31 am

Keralam CM hails KSRTC drivers dedication after emotional farewell, vows to enhance stature of public transport

Sharing a video posted by The Hindu on X, Chief Minister highlights driver Paul Kurians devotion to duty

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:31 am

CPI(M) MP John Brittas urges Kerala MPs meeting on Palakkad concerns

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The News Mill 4 Sep 2026 11:12 am

Ministers Begin 2-Day Strategic Leadership Retreat at IIM Kozhikode

The programme, titled 'Reimagining Keralam', brings together the state's political leadership, IIM Kozhikode faculty and international experts to discuss issues that will shape the state's future

Deccan Chronicle 4 Sep 2026 11:00 am

Reimagining Keralam: Council of Ministers attend two-day strategic leadership retreat at IIM-K

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan light the traditional lamp marking the beginning of two-day workshop led by IIM-K faculty members and experts from international institutions for discussions on issues ranging from AI and climate resilience to public health, ageing, employment, higher education and fiscal sustainability

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:45 am

Messi visit row: Keralams UDF govt finalises terms of reference for SIT probe into LDFs botched move

Home Department on Thursday constituted an SIT, headed by ADGP, Law and Order, P. Vijayan, to conduct a comprehensive probe into previous governments alleged collaboration with a private sponsor

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:20 am

Fading fear of HIV puts focus on rising STI risks among youth in Keralam

The virus no longer carries the deterrent power it once did and changing sexual behaviour is putting young people at risk of sexually transmitted infections. The numbers seeking care at the 23 District STI/RTICentres under the Kerala State AIDS Control Society have been rising steadily. September 4 is World Sexual Health Day

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:34 am

Arts of combat: Keralites try their hand at new martial arts

Martial arts other than Kalaripayattu, Karate and Kung Fu are gaining acceptance in Keralam. Tiki Rajwi meets some of the trainers and practitioners of combat sports to understand the changing trends

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:16 am

From Franco battle to 'Stand By Me': 3 nuns stitch new future

Three nuns in Kerala, who supported a nun accusing a Catholic bishop of rape, have launched a clothing venture called 'Stand By Me'. Facing financial hardship after their assistance was stopped, they revived tailoring skills to earn a livelihood. This initiative provides them with independence and a new purpose, expanding from local orders to online sales and employing workers.

Rediff 4 Sep 2026 1:27 am

Kanthapuram clarifies remarks on women amid criticism

He says we are not the ones who advocate that women be buried or confined

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 12:31 am