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Kavitha launches new party— Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), BRS dubs it ‘duplicate’
After a suicide, Telangana government makes assurances to RTC staff, strike called off
Childbirth isn’t a joke: Akhil Marar’s comments reflect a culture that downplays women’s pain
AP liquor scam: ED raids properties of former YSRCP MP and others across 12 locations
Two-thirds of AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to merge with BJP, Raghav Chadha drops bombshell
Musi Riverfront Project faces fresh opposition as citizens’ body seeks transparency
Just Now
Unannounced power cuts amid heatwave spark political clash in Kerala
Weather update: Forecast for Southern cities on 25 April
‘Victory is certain’, says Vijay pointing to voter turnout; thanks voters, TVK workers
2017 actor assault case survivor writes to President and CJI to halt proposed elevation of Judge Honey M. Varghese
Buoyed by momentum, BRS eyes grassroots rebuild and reset at silver jubilee plenary
From movie scene to real-world risks: Inside Vaazha 2 ‘arishtam’ controversy
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Replug: Why PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram is legally redundant, infructuous
Irrespective of the merits and demerits of the Commission’s findings, the report could be “thrown out” for not following the principle laid down in the Act and reiterated by courts.
Opinion
Popularity contest vs political clarity: Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026 in a nutshell
Travel across Tamil Nadu and you will see three types of voters: First, generational voters who won’t shift sides. Second, voters with great clarity on why they are choosing who they are and assessing the best possible political option this election. Third, blind voters who have no logical reason for why they are choosing who they are choosing.
SF Specials
DMK’s welfare schemes, Vijay’s ‘change’, AIADMK’s legacy: Who will Tamil Nadu women vote for?
South First spoke with several women in Tamil Nadu to understand which party’s promises are resonating with them and where their support lies.
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Citizens Corner
Telangana speeds up ‘sada bainama’ regularisation, over 9 lakh pending applications to get legal title
Citizens Corner
No LPG, no rides: Bengaluru auto drivers pushed to the edge
Citizens Corner
Ground report: LPG shortage leaves Bengaluru auto drivers in long queues, with fewer rides and lower incomes
Community & Culture
Community & Culture
Mozart at 270: Celebrating the myth and music of a wizard
Beyond South
Beyond South
Two-thirds of AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to merge with BJP, Raghav Chadha drops bombshell
Opinions
Telangana RTC strike: Not all issues require same reactions
What next for Telangana after caste census?
Mamata’s stronghold vs BJP’s big bet: Will SIR tip the balance?
Telangana Rising? Not until the farmer can sell
The Revanth Reddy regime: A tale of partial delivery and mounting challenges
Disruptor without power: How Vijay could decide Tamil Nadu 2026
Popularity contest vs political clarity: Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026 in a nutshell
Does India really need delimitation?
States
Andhra Pradesh
AP liquor scam: ED raids properties of former YSRCP MP and others across 12 locations
Andhra Pradesh
After Anudeep Katikala, Andhra police arrest another stand-up comedian over remarks on Pawan Kalyan, Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh
Tejasvi Surya claims formation of Telangana was ‘worse than Partition’, draws condemnation
Andhra Pradesh
TDP revamps structure, elevates Nara Lokesh as national working president
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest former CPRO Pudi Srihari over social media posts
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala over remarks on Pawan Kalyan
Andhra Pradesh
Age tokens integrated with DigiLocker: How Andhra Pradesh plans to restrict social media usage
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh pulls back LuLu Mall plan on Vijayawada RTC land after protests
Andhra Pradesh
Chandrababu Naidu unlocks property rights for 75 lakh families in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh weighs ban on private sleeper buses after string of fatal highway crashes
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Cabinet plans to turn Vizag’s Rushikonda Palace into public asset, money spinner
Andhra Pradesh