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Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping into a multi-cornered battle, with 20 key constituencies defining the real contest. These seats, marked by urban change, coastal pressures, and high-profile candidates, will be decisive in determining the state's political direction.

In Eravipuram, RSP candidate Adv. Vishnu Mohan secured victory over CPI(M)'s M. Noushad by a margin of 8,803 votes. The constituency faces challenges including coastal erosion, flooding, and youth unemployment. Water supply issues and inadequate public transport also impact the region. These factors shape the political landscape of this coastal area.

Get ready for a laughter-filled feast as Malayalam television proudly launches 'Comedy Cooks.' This innovative comedy-cooking extravaganza makes its debut with a star-studded grand premiere, featuring beloved hosts and celebrities like Dain Davis and Meenakshi Raveendran, alongside a lineup of hilarious comedians.

Piyush Raj, inspired by army recruitment training, honed his skills running on Kaimur hills and Son river banks. His dedication paid off at the U20 Federation Cup, where he secured second place in the 400m with a personal best of 46.62s, qualifying for the U20 Asian and World Championships.

For the first time in 35 years, AIADMK has not fielded any Brahmin candidates in Tamil Nadu polls, reflecting the community's waning influence. Major parties like DMK, Congress, and BJP also lack Brahmin nominees, while TVK and NTK have fielded candidates, targeting constituencies with significant Brahmin votes.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

Russian Grandmaster Petr Kiriakov engaged 36 young chess players in Patna. This event followed his second-place finish in the Bihar Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament. Three young players secured draws against the Grandmaster. The event highlighted the growing chess talent in Bihar. Kiriakov expressed his intent to return next year for the top prize.

Vattiyoorkavu's 2026 election is a three-way battle. K. Muraleedharan seeks a comeback, incumbent V.K. Prasanth touts development, and former DGP R. Sreelekha represents the BJP's urban ambitions. Recent election data shows a significant shift, making this a crucial contest for all parties aiming to capture this evolving urban seat.

During her recent address, Union Minister Raksha Khadse praised the strides made in enhancing rural sports infrastructure in Bihar through MGNREGA initiatives. She unveiled the Centre's ambitious vision to expand this successful model across the nation with the launch of the VB-G RAM G scheme.

Celebrated actress Urvashi showered accolades on Meenakshi Raveendran for her stellar comedic prowess showcased in the blockbuster 'Premalu,' commending her talent for bringing joy to the audience. Meenakshi, who gained popularity through 'Nayika Nayakan,' expressed her heartfelt thanks, declaring Urvashi's compliment as more valuable than a national award.

The edtech major’s fall hit a new inflection point in Dec 2025, when a US court issued a $1.07bn default judgment tied to the disputed $533mn Alpha funds, even as founder Byju Raveendran denies wrongdoing and battles insolvency and creditor claims across continents

His most recent release is Salala Mobiles

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The opposition on Wednesday sharpened its attack on the LDF government saying that Pinarayi Vijayan’s additional private secretary C M Raveendran has been evading interrogation as he has many things to hide.

Enforcement directorate (ED) probing the Life Mission case is likely to summon the chief minister's additional private secretary CM Raveendran soon

Additional private secretary to the chief minister CM Raveendran on Thursday filed a request to the Enforcement Directorate through his lawyer seeking to adjourn the interrogation for which he was supposed to appear at the agency’s Kochi office on Thursday.

Byju's CEO Byju Raveendran addressed employees in a letter about the company's recent challenges, including layoffs and financial issues. He promised small payments by the weekend and future compensation once control is regained. Raveendran emphasized Byju's commitment to education and outlined plans to strengthen its financial position amid ongoing legal battles.

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran addressed various issues, including major setbacks, investor exits, and disputes, revealing that Byju's current worth is zero. He plans to repay the company's outstanding debts but faces challenges due to aggressive lender tactics. Despite hurdles, he remains committed to teaching and has future plans to return to India.

Former Supreme Court judge Justice R V Raveendran will head the News Broadcasting Standards Authority as its chairperson.

Former Supreme Court judge Justice RV Raveendran will head the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) as its chairperson.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has requested the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) to issue a look out circular (LOC) against Byju Raveendran, the founder and CEO of Byju's. The ED's Kochi office had previously opened an LOC 'on intimation' against Raveendran, but the investigation was later transferred to the Bengaluru office. The Bengaluru office of the ED, which is currently investigating alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations, believes that a fresh LOC should be issued to prevent Raveendran from leaving the country.

Byju Raveendran, CEO of Byju's, acknowledged recent challenges and assured stakeholders of his commitment to the company's recovery despite its significant financial issues. He promised to address unpaid salaries and combat financial mismanagement accusations, emphasizing resilience and a plan for a strong comeback.

The enforcement directorate (ED), probing allegations of money laundering linked to the Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case, has served a third summons notice to C M Raveendran, additional private secretary to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after he skipped the previous two interrogations citing health issues.

Byju's announced that Byju Raveendran and board members will not attend the EGM called by investors to seek Raveendran's removal as CEO and board reconstitution, citing procedural invalidity. Byju's board currently consists of Raveendran, his wife, and his brother. Representatives of Prosus, Peak XV Partners, and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative resigned from the board last year.

BYJU'S founder, Byju Raveendran, regrets securing a $1.2 billion term loan in 2021, citing it as a key factor in the company's current financial struggles despite having other equity options. While acknowledging missteps in rapid global expansion and a missed opportunity with WhiteHat Jr., Raveendran considers the acquisition of Aakash Educational Services a success.

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s additional private secretary C M Raveendran has yet again been hospitalised on Tuesday, apparently because of the post-Covid health issues.