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19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo becomes Miss Universe India, brings first crown to Kerala

19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo becomes Miss Universe India, brings first crown to Kerala

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 12:38 pm

On Thiruvonam, all of Kerala becomes one

Bilkul Online | Festival Special Thiruvananthapuram There is something distinctive about the way Kerala wakes up on Thiruvonam morning. Homes The post On Thiruvonam, all of Kerala becomes one appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 26 Aug 2026 12:18 pm

Heavy Rush At Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple For Thiruvonam

Onam is a ten-day harvest festival celebrated primarily in Keralam and marks the annual homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Aug 2026 12:07 pm

Onam Celebrations Fill Kerala with Homecomings, Sadya & Traditions

Vibrant colours of Onam were in full bloom across Kerala on Wednesday with people celebrating the auspicious Thiruvonam, the culmination of the state's 10-day Onam festivities.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Aug 2026 11:29 am

Speaking up takes courage: Miss Universe India Keziah Mejo praises protesting youth

Miss Universe India 2026 Keziah Liz Mejo has praised the courage of young people who recently participated in protests in Delhi, saying that raising one's voice for what is right reflects love and pride for the nation. Mejo said she feels proud to represent a generation that is confident, fearless and supportive of social causes. Speaking to PTI about the recent youth-led protests in Delhi, Mejo said, I salute each and every single one of those students, each soul that stepped out ready to protest what is right, everybody who joined hands for the betterment of our nation. She added, It takes a lot of courage to be able to speak up. It takes a lot of pride, a lot of love for your country. The protests at Delhis Jantar Mantar began on June 20 over alleged NEET paper leak. The movement, led by the satirical outfit Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), later spread to other parts of the country. The agitation concluded on July 25 after the government held discussions with CJP representatives and agreed to address several demands, including compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide and withdrawal of FIRs registered against protesters. Calling herself incredibly proud to be part of todays youth generation, Mejo said, That is the India that I represent. The 19-year-old from Kerala will now represent India at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico later this year. Despite her success in the pageant world, Mejo said she continues to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. She believes her legal ambitions and her pageant journey can work together to create a positive impact. I absolutely love law. I have wanted to become a lawyer since grade nine, and I am not ready to let that go. I do not believe you have to choose between your dreams. You can allow them to work together and amplify each other, she said. Mejo added that she hopes to use her knowledge of law along with the Miss Universe India platform to bring about meaningful change. She won the Miss Universe India 2026 title after competing against 51 contestants at the Jaipur grand finale. Vaishnavi Ganesh from Tamil Nadu was declared the first runner-up, while Gujarats Anushri Satavlekar secured the second runner-up position.

Web Dunia 26 Aug 2026 11:29 am

Banana Leaves, Payasam And Monkeys: Kerala Temple's Unique Onam Tradition

The monkeys have long been closely associated with Sasthamkotta and the Dharma Sastha Temple. Local tradition links their presence here to the time of Lord Rama.

NDTV 26 Aug 2026 11:28 am

Bank holidays: Are banks closed on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad? Check full list here

If you're planning to visit bank branches today, check whether they are open in your city. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, August 26 marks the celebration of Eid-e-Milad or Id-E-Milad/Baravafat. Further, it's Thiruvonam today, a significant day of the Onam festival celebrated in Kerala. This is why banks will remain closed in several states today.Not only public sector or PUS banks like SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Punjab National Bank will remain closed, but many private sector banks like Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bandhan Bank, and several non-banking financial institutions will also remain shut today.

India TV 26 Aug 2026 8:38 am

Kerala Is Now Officially 'Keralam' As Government Notifes New Name For The State

The Union Home Ministry has officially renamed the southern state Kerala as Keralam, effective August 25, 2026, following the Kerala Alteration of Name Act, 2026.

NDTV 26 Aug 2026 8:24 am

Indian Leaders Extend Warm Wishes for Onam Festival

New Delhi, August 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Chief Ministers have extended their best wishes for Onam, Keralas most celebrated and culturally significant festival. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi stated, Warm wishes to everyone on Onam. This is a magnificent festival celebrated with great enthusiasm worldwide. May this festival strengthen ... Read more Indian Leaders Extend Warm Wishes for Onam Festival

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 8:00 am

Latest Malayalam OTT releases of the week: I, Nobody to Pluto, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar and Zee5

With I, Nobody, Lurk, Pluto, Kerala Underground and Unmadham, Malayalam OTT viewers have plenty of variety this week. Whether you prefer a tense crime story, an unusual alien comedy, an environmental thriller or a reality show centred on rap, the latest lineup offers several options beyond the usual streaming fare. Read on!

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 7:03 am

Onam, Id-E-Milad 2026 bank holiday: Are banks open or closed in your state today?

On August 26, 2026, banks will remain closed in observance of Onam and Id-E-Milad. Customers planning visits to physical branches are advised to consult the RBI holiday calendar beforehand. While Onam is a vibrant harvest celebration honored in Kerala, Eid-e-Milad marks the significant birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, influencing banking activities across several states.

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 7:00 am

The Pilgrim and the Camera

A young cyclist from Kashmir's Lolab valley recently set out on a journey of several thousand kilometres toward Makkah to perform Umrah. A GoPro (camera) was already fixed to his handlebars. Within days, clips of his departure travelled faster than he did, gathering views while he was still pedalling from Kashmir to Delhi. He is not alone. Across Kashmir, Kerala, Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey, a growing number of young men have taken to bicycles and their own feet to reach the holy cities, each journey filmed, narrated and watched by an audience that will perhaps never follow. This is not just a story about faith, though faith runs through every mile. It is a story about what happens when an old religious practice gets pulled into a modern game built around visibility, attention and reward. We spent time reading comment sections under posts about this cyclist who is perhaps accompanying a friend too. Roughly five out of every ten comments from young followers had nothing to do with faith. They treated the journey as an adventure sport, a bid for reels fame, or a stepping stone toward becoming an influencer. The pilgrimage has never been more visible, yet the pilgrim has rarely been so pulled in two directions, caught between his wheels and an audience waiting for updates. Pilgrimage has always involved hardship and witnesses. Earlier travellers kept diaries later pilgrims cherished. Documentation itself is not new. What has changed is who it is recorded for. Today's pilgrim broadcasts almost in real time to strangers scrolling on their phones. The room no longer has walls. A pilgrim on a bicycle performs not only for family and hosts along the way, but for a scattered, invisible audience checking in from their screens, until performance and pilgrimage start happening at the same moment. Classical Islamic thought has its own word for this drift: ghaflah, heedlessness, where one can travel without truly arriving, worship while the mind rehearses captions and imagines how the next clip will land. Its opposite is hudur, presence, the quiet discipline of letting the heart travel with the body, needing no audience. None of this is necessarily dishonesty. It rarely looks like vanity. It arrives dressed as sincerity, in prayers for safe passage and honest talk of sacrifice. But sincerity and performance are not opposites. They walk together more than we admit, as a private act gets pulled into a public marketplace where devotion becomes something to be liked, shared and counted. When millions of Muslims now fly to the holy cities each year, arriving by bicycle or on foot after months on the road becomes a rare, costly way of signalling sacrifice that a plane ticket cannot. These pilgrimage videos follow a familiar shape: the emotional send-off, the gruelling middle stretch, the triumphant arrival. The religious content sits inside a format built for something else entirely. Consider Shihab Chottur, a young man from Kerala who in June 2022 set out on foot for Hajj, walking roughly 8,650 kilometres through Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and Kuwait over 382 days, reaching Makkah in June 2023. His journey, documented daily on YouTube and Instagram, drew crowds in town after town. Chottur shows this is not new, but the spectacle around his walk shows how thoroughly pilgrimage and broadcast had merged. However, none of this means the sincerity on display is fake. Many of these travellers describe the experience as among the most meaningful of their lives, and that deserves to be taken seriously. What often drives the urge to film every mile inside the holiest spaces, from Tawaf around the Kabah to prayer inside Masjid an-Nabawi, is a quieter fear: that hardship left unrecorded might go unnoticed, that sacrifice unseen counts for less. This is a generation raised to believe experience only becomes real once someone else has seen it. Not every step toward Makkah needs to concern a following back home. Devotion does not need an audience to prove it was real. It can be a subtle form of riya (show-off) too. The fix is not throwing the camera away entirely, since even the earliest pilgrims left letters travellers cherished. It is putting the journey and its documentation back in the right order. Before filming, a traveller might ask honestly: am I recording this because it deserves to be remembered, or because I fear nobody will believe it happened unless they see it? Some hours, certainly those spent in Tawaf and prostration, are better left undocumented, held only in memory and in God's sight, which was always sufficient before any camera existed. What matters here is niyyat (the intention). Islamic law is built on the principle of istita'ah, capacity; Hajj becomes obligatory only on those who are financially secure enough to go without debt, physically able, and travelling a safe route, never on those who seek out hardship as a virtue in itself. The law and the principle of capacity are clear. The Hajj and Umrah should be a time for growth and reflection, not just a way to show off on social media. Even as a section of the new generation seeks costly, hardship-laden routes to Makkah for visibility, a much larger and quieter crisis sits closer to home. In much of South Asia, Hajj and Umrah have been steadily over-ritualised into an economic burden that has little to do with scripture. Customs like elaborate farewell feasts, expensive new wardrobes, gold jewellery and gifts for all relatives on return, and days of hosting guests before departure and after return, can cost as much as the pilgrimage itself. Our ulema should speak openly on these over ritualised issues. For a poorer believer without a following to build or a story to sell, these unnecessary customs, not walking or cycling, genuinely place Hajj and Umrah out of reach. If this generation's spectacular journeys teach us anything, it should be to ask why we have made an already difficult obligation harder still through custom, while chasing an entirely different kind of difficulty for an audience of strangers. Is it fair to turn such sacred journeys into mere adventure purely for social media following? If such adventures become a trend among young people, we must ask what the consequences could be for parents waiting at home and for the safety of travellers, always male youth, walking or cycling through dangerous zones to reach the pilgrimage. The question that many neitzens pose is whether such pilgrims will continue their journey to Makkah without broadcasting it live on social media platforms? Dr. Adfer Shah is a Sociologist at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and was awarded the George Greenia Research Fellowship in 2019 for his contribution to Pilgrimage Studies reseach. Dr. Aamir Habib is Assistant Professor at the International Centre for Spiritual Studies, IUST, Kashmir.

Greater Kashmir 26 Aug 2026 6:35 am

Kochi wakes to Thiruvonam festivities

Kochi embraces the festive spirit as Onam celebrations gather pace; Thrikkakara temple draws visitors as Onam rituals continue; traffic police deploy additional personnel as festive crowds take to roads

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 1:34 am

Major fire engulfs godown at Angamaly

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 1:28 am

Experience Kerala Like a Local with New Tourism Initiative

Thiruvananthapuram, August 25: What if tourists visited Kerala not just to see its backwaters, beaches, and hills, but to actually live like a local for a day? On the eve of Onam, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunath launched a new experiential tourism initiative titled Be a Malayali for a Day. This initiative is significant as the ... Read more Experience Kerala Like a Local with New Tourism Initiative

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

Kerala Is Now Officially Keralam, Centre Notifies New Name

The Kerala government had forwarded a resolution passed by the state Assembly regarding the name change to the Centre in June 2024.

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 11:42 pm

Centre notifies Keralam as Kerala's new official name ahead of Onam

Centre notifies Keralam as Keralas new official name ahead of Onam

India Today 25 Aug 2026 11:36 pm

Ahead of Onam, Centre Notifies Keralam as Official Name of State

Earlier this month, President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to a Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, turning the legislation into a law. The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill on August 11, followed by the Rajya Sabha the next day.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 11:34 pm

Gen Z, Millennials Reshape Onam in Hyderabad

Young Malayalis are adding contemporary flair while keeping Keralas traditions alive

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

Be a Malayali for a day: Kerala unveils new tourism initiative

Be a Malayali for a day: Kerala unveils new tourism initiative Thiruvananthapuram: What if tourists did not merely come to Kerala to see its backwaters, beaches and hills, but spent a day actually living like a Malayali? That is the idea behind Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunaths new experiential tourism initiative, Be a Malayali for a [] The post Be a Malayali for a day: Kerala unveils new tourism initiative appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 25 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

Government Notifies Keralam as Keralas New Name, Effective Tuesday

The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill on August 11, followed by the Rajya Sabha the next day.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 9:45 pm

Safe Onam on the menu: Food Safety wing steps up vigilance on mass-catered sadyas

Food Safety wing began its Safe Onam initiative weeks ago, keeping an eye on vehicles carrying fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products, edible oils, jaggery and other food items

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Safe Onam on the menu: Food Safety wing steps up vigilance on mass-catered sadyas

Food Safety wing began its Safe Onam initiative weeks ago, keeping an eye on vehicles carrying fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products, edible oils, jaggery and other food items

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

United Breweries expands Heineken Silver Across Kerala, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh

Vikram Bahl, Chief Marketing Officer, United Breweries, said, The positive response to Heineken Silver highlights the growing consumer appetite for differentiated premium beer offerings. As we expand into Kerala, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, we remain focused on strengthening our premium portfolio and making the brand available to more consumers across key markets.

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

Kerala man falls asleep inside car on busy road, locals shake vehicle to wake him up

Kerala man falls asleep inside car on busy road locals shake vehicle to wake him up

India Today 25 Aug 2026 8:00 pm

Keralam govt. rolls back controversial decision to restore Punyam Poonkavanam project in Sabarimala

The government order apparently overlooked a court directive asking the Travancore Devaswom Board and the police to issue an advisory to Sabarimala pilgrims that the project was not part of the Police Bandobast Scheme from the Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival season of 2023-24

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Member of erstwhile Cochin royal family presented with Uthrada Kizhi

Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan presented the Kizhi, containing 1,001, to Thampuratti at a ceremony held at Vayaskara Kovilakam

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

Unclaimed bodies push Keralas Thrissur MCH mortuary to the brink

Unclaimed bodies occupy almost all storage chambers; officials fear post-mortem services could be hit if the backlog continues

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Mondelez India, Amway withdraw misleading claims on products after FSSAI notices

FSSAI said several food companies, including Mondelez India and Amway India, have withdrawn or revised misleading claims on product labels and advertisements after receiving notices from the regulator. Mondelez withdrew health and nutrient comparison claims from its products and removed related advertisements from e-commerce platforms. Sapiens Labs and Kerala-based Juza Foods also removed misleading claims.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 7:08 pm

Onam Festival Fever Grips Kerala

From Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, Kozhikode, and Thrissur, the excitement was palpable, especially during the traditional Uthrada Pachil rush on the eve of Thiru Onam, which keeps vegetable, grocery, and flower markets bustling

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

Thampu launches tribal rights campaign in Attappady

The campaign began on August 9 marking the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples. It will conclude on September 13.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

Controversy over not inviting local representatives on opening day of Neelakurinji blooming season in Keralam

Residents, local body representatives allege that the Forest department failed to invite or even inform them about the opening of the season; Chief Conservator of Forests clarifies that the event was merely an informal opening

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

KGMOA decides not to cooperate with the working arrangement proposed in Kollam district

The association is demanding that the government establish clear guidelines and adequately staff hospitals before implementing round-the-clock services, underlining the urgent need for a more robust healthcare infrastructure.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

100 days of people-centric governance despite financial stress: Keralam Home Minister

Speaking at the inauguration of the Chavara constituency MLA office for Forest, Wildlife, and Skill Development Minister Shibu Baby John, he reaffirmed the cabinets commitment to delivering all entitled benefits to common citizens

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:52 pm

Library blends festival traditions with AI

Held under the motto Read, Think, Create AI, the initiative was conducted in collaboration with the UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Paripally.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:43 pm

Thiruvonathoni sets sail from Kattoor

Led by Anoop Narayana Bhattathiri of Mangattu Illam at Kumaranallur, the vessel began its journey from Kattoor around 6.30 pm

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: With Eid, Raksha Bandhan and heavy rainfall all in the mix, is your school closed tomorrow? Check here

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no nationwide rain holiday has been announced. Students should verify their specific state and school status.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

Happy Onam 2026: Best wishes, quotes & messages for family and friends

Onam is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated with immense fervor in Kerala. This occasion sees the sharing of warm wishes and heartfelt messages, promoting joy and abundance among family and friends. Traditional practices such as crafting intricate pookalams and relishing the elaborate sadya form the heart of the festivities. Onam is a time when families come together to create cherished memories while deepening their connections.

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

Munnar landscape accounts for highest number of deaths in wild elephant attacks in Keralam

Recent study by Wildlife Institute of India records 581 human fatalities from wild jumbo attacks in the State over an 18-year period; Munnar tops the list with 103 deaths

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

Arippa land struggle beneficiaries in Keralam face bleak Onam

More than 200 landless families are caught in an administrative trap after receiving title deeds, reportedly without Forest dept. NOC; panchayat authorities refuse to issue basic documentation, leaving residents without possession certificates, house numbers, or power connections

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:42 pm

KASE Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Manager - Media and PR post. The online application process will be conducted up to 03 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.

FreeJobAlert 25 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

Keralam man arrested over uploading wifes intimate videos online; POCSO charges added after childs testimony

In her complaint, woman stated that her husband engaged in domestic abuse when she confronted him after discovering that private recordings made during their time abroad were shared online without her consents

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:13 pm

I had warned you they would cheat you, former Keralam Minister Jaleel tells P.V. Anvar

Jaleel reminds the former Nilambur MLA that he had warned him against aligning with the United Democratic Front ahead of the Assembly election, saying he would be betrayed

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:03 pm

Mahabali Hugs, Biryani Invite: Keralam Celebrates Nabidinam, Onam Together

Nabidinam, or Eid-e-Milad, marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed and the legend of Mahabali forms the basis for the Onam celebrations organised by the local Hindu community

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 3:44 pm

How Onam bridges generations in Keralam: Elders, millennials and Gen Z share their stories

As Keralam celebrates Onam, the festival continues to mean different things to different generations, yet brings them all together

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:35 pm

14 years and counting: Arippa in Keralam awaits electricity

Over 250 families are caught in administrative limbo between the Forest and Revenue departments.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:54 pm

Sanskrit varsity Syndicate revokes decision on unsigned exam tabulation registers, orders probe into lapses

Preliminary assessment finds that officials did not record their signatures in exams held since 2018. Those who had put their signatures on tabulation register following Syndicate decision on July 17 included those who had retired from service

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:46 pm

Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu OTT Releases This Week: I, Nobody To Anbe Diana Here's What To Watch

Pluto, Newton's 3rd Law, Part-Timers and Kerala Underground are some more titles streaming on various OTT platforms this week.

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 2:36 pm

Onam 2026 home decor: Flowers, diyas and an old saree are all you need to make your house festive ready. Check these 8 unique ideas

Onam 2026 home decor doesnt have to be expensive. Simple touches like a minimalist Pookalam, banana-leaf table decor, DIY floral bowls, white-and-gold accents and traditional Kerala-inspired elements can instantly brighten your space. Add flowers and diyas to your balcony, repurpose an old Kasavu saree as decor or create a diya trail. Focus on two or three key areas and use things you already own for a beautiful festive

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 2:26 pm

Onam reels by accused: Seven Museum Police personnel transferred to AR Camp

Accused did not take part in Onam celebrations nor were they invited by police: Commissioner

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:18 pm

Keralam approves SOP for euthanasia of rabid, dangerous stray dogs

Standard operating procedure follows Supreme Court order permitting euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs, with safeguards for the process

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Keralam approves SOP for euthanasia of rabid, dangerous stray dogs

Standard operating procedure follows Supreme Court order permitting euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs, with safeguards for the process

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Keralam Onam: Rain, early buying subdue Thiruvonam eve shopping rush in Kochi

Uthrada Pachil the lastminute shopping rush on Uthradam day, the eve of Thiruvonam has been somewhat subdued in Kochi city

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Keralam Onam: Rain, early buying subdue Thiruvonam eve shopping rush in Kochi

Uthrada Pachil the lastminute shopping rush on Uthradam day, the eve of Thiruvonam has been somewhat subdued in Kochi city

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Dakshina Kannada MP urges Karnataka CM to back Mangaluru railway notification

Capt Chowta informed Shivakumar that the Kerala Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister to reconsider the notification, and Kerala MPs have publicly opposed its implementation

The Hindu Businessline 25 Aug 2026 1:09 pm

P.V. Anvar blames UDF for poll defeat in Beypore after Kozhikode DCC chief admits faulty candidate selection

In a Facebook post, former Nilambur MLA criticises the Congress leadership in Kozhikode district without naming anyone

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:55 pm

Misbah Arshad: Meet 26-year-old Miss Universe Pakistan 2026

Hyderabad: The countdown to the 75th Miss Universe pageant has begun, with contestants from across the world preparing to represent their respective countries on the global stage. The prestigious pageant is scheduled to take place on November 24, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. While India recently crowned 19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala as 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 25 Aug 2026 12:42 pm

Onam 2026: History, Significance, And All About The 10 Days of Celebrations

According to mythology, the festival honours the return of King Mahabali, a wise and generous ruler who once governed Keralam.

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 12:20 pm

Landslip hits Keralams Kannur; traffic to Wayanad disrupted

As heavy rain continues in the region, authorities have warned of possibility of further landslips and urged people to exercise caution

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:19 pm

After HC order, Keralam MVD steps up crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications

The move following a High Court order comes barely two months after State government allowed certain modifications to vehicles under restricted conditions

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 11:50 am

Bank Holiday Today, August 25: Banks Closed In These 2 States; Check Full List

Banks in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will be closed on August 25 due to Onam and Milad-un-Nabi holidays, while most other branches remain open across India.

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 9:09 am

Gujarat Inject (Kerala) announces strategic partnership with England-based Storenergy

To jointly explore opportunities in Renewable Energy Storage Technology (REST) space in India

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 9:04 am

Family issues, stress account for nearly one-third of child missing cases in first five months of this year in Keralam

932 children were reported missing between January and May 2026 in Keralam, according to the Women and Child Development department

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 8:29 am

Red warning for Delhi as IMD forecasts heavy rain, orange warnings issued for UP, MP and other states

The India Meteorological Department has issued district-wise nowcast warnings for the next two to three hours, with a red warning in Delhi and orange warnings across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and...

India TV 25 Aug 2026 8:23 am

Latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases of the week: I, Nobody to Pluto, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5 and more

With I, Nobody bringing a crime thriller to JioHotstar, Aakali Rajyam tackling unemployment on Aha Video, Kerala Underground exploring Malayalam hip-hop on ZEE5 and Pluto mixing science fiction with comedy on Saina Play, this week's South Indian OTT lineup covers very different genres. Read on to know when and where to watch them on OTT.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 6:37 am

Week-long Onam celebrations begin in Kozhikode

A dance performance by Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and a comedy show by Hareesh Kanaran and Nirmal Palazhi will be staged on August 25

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:13 am

SC seeks Kerala response on death row convict's transfer plea

The Supreme Court has sought Kerala government's response on a plea. A death row convict seeks transfer from a Kerala jail to Assam. His wife and aged parents currently reside in Assam. Assam will consider the request after Kerala permits the transfer. The apex court issued notice to the Kerala government for its response.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 1:11 am

Recurring accidents at Champakkara: Kochi Mayor to convene emergency meeting

An emergency meeting of traffic police, Kochi Metro Rail Limited and PWD officials will be held in this regard.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:09 am

Gastroenterology dept. at Ernakulam General Hospital likely to get OP facility

New medical gastroenterologist post expected to pave the way for OP services; Department has provided medical services to over 150 people since its launch; OP services could see daily patient visits rise to 100

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:07 am

Peoples Plan 2.0: an ambitious dream

A campaign which decentralised governance in Keralam is planning a comeback

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:05 am

Peoples Plan 2.0: an ambitious dream

A campaign which decentralised governance in Keralam is planning a comeback

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:05 am

Milad-e-Sharif procession held in Malappuram

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:37 am

Kunchacko Boban highlights governance and tourism potential in Keralam

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The News Mill 24 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

Controversy Erupts Over Deputy Leader of Opposition Position in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, August 24: A significant controversy is unfolding within the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala regarding the position of Deputy Leader of Opposition. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], which leads the LDF, is facing increasing pressure from its second-largest ally, the Communist Party of India (CPI), to address this issue. CPI National ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Deputy Leader of Opposition Position in Kerala

Morningstar 24 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

Parents of 16-year-old Keralam boy who died in accident donate organs

Aadil was seriously injured when the two-wheeler on which he was riding along with a friend collided with a car on August 21. He suffered brain stem death by 9.48 p.m. on August 23.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 11:35 pm

Exclusive: Malayalam Actor Says TVK Offered Him Top Post In Kerala After He Quit BJP

Devan said he resigned from the BJP on August 16 after spending nearly five years in the party without being given a meaningful role.

NDTV 24 Aug 2026 10:24 pm

He couldnt find Chenda training in Chennai, so he started a free school

As Onam approaches, the thunderous rhythms of Chenda Melam evoke the sounds of Keralas temple festivals. In Chennais Villivakkam, Sri Sastha Kshetra Vadya Sangam at Ayyappan Kovil, has been keeping the tradition alive and accessible through free Chenda classes that attract learners across generations.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:21 pm

Steps to form delimitation commission after Onam: Keralam Minister

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says Malappuram should get the maximum consideration owing to its size and population

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

Steps to form delimitation commission after Onam: Keralam Minister

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says Malappuram should get the maximum consideration owing to its size and population

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

Hyderabad: Banker

Hyderabad: A 32-year-old woman died allegedly by suicide by jumping off the apartment building in KPHB Colony on Monday, August 24. The deceased, identified as Sheethal, was suffering from depression, the Deccan Chronicle reported. Sheethal was from Kannur in Kerala. KPHB Sub-Inspector Shashidhar said the deceased had married Sonu Purushothaman, a deputy manager at State 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 24 Aug 2026 9:47 pm

Kerala High Court directs State to consider renaming Mental Health Centres, citing concerns of stigma

Division Bench notes that when other hospitals are not termed 'Centres of Physical Health, there is no reason for these centres to be tagged as Mental Health Centres, with the disrepute of catering to a particular kind of disorder or illness.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:40 pm

Keralam CMs remarks revive debate on Muvattupuzha district

His announcement that the government would appoint a Delimitation Commission to examine the proposal has given fresh hope to those who have been advocating the cause of an agrarian economy-based district

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Keralam CMs remarks revive debate on Muvattupuzha district

His announcement that the government would appoint a Delimitation Commission to examine the proposal has given fresh hope to those who have been advocating the cause of an agrarian economy-based district

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Political controversies make CPI(M) grassroots workers anxious, says FB post of VSs son

The leadership should come forward and speak openly to the people and defend itself politically, says V.A. Arun Kumar

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:58 pm