Suresh Kumar

The assaulted man has been identified as Suresh Kumar, 47, of Denishpet, who contested in the Omalur constituency as an independent candidate in the April 23 assembly election with the support of the Ramadoss faction of PMK.

Subverts an age-old tale and largely succeeds

Mohanlal's debut in 'Manjil Virinja Pookkal' was marked by a fractured leg accident, forcing him to spend Onam in the hospital. His friends, including future industry stalwarts Priyadarshan and Suresh Kumar, brought him only buns, leading to a moment of playful "cursing." This challenging start ultimately paved the way for his legendary career.

A weekend outing turned tragic as a man allegedly murdered his girlfriend, a college professor, before setting her ablaze in a car near Bengaluru. The accused, an office employee, was later found dead on railway tracks. Police are investigating the disturbing sequence of events that led to the double fatality.

Thiruthuraipoondi, a reserved constituency in Thiruvarur, has consistently favored the Communist Party of India (CPI). In the 2021 Assembly elections, CPI's K Marimuthu secured a decisive victory with 97,092 votes, a trend mirroring previous wins by CPI candidates in 2016 and 2011.

A tragic end befell a divorced man and a college professor in Bengaluru. The woman's charred body was discovered in a car, while the man's dismembered remains were found on railway tracks. Police suspect a violent confrontation led to the woman's death, followed by the man's apparent suicide.

Intense heatwave prompts Odisha government to prioritize safety for Madhu Babu Pension Yojana beneficiaries. District collectors are directed to ensure adequate drinking water, ORS, and first-aid at disbursement centers. Doorstep delivery for the elderly and infirm is also mandated for the May 15th payout to mitigate health risks from scorching temperatures and high humidity.

Odisha government is set to launch an auto appeal system under the Right to Public Services Act by May-end. This initiative will automatically escalate cases where public services are not delivered within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring timely grievance redressal and enhancing accountability in public administration. The digitally integrated system aims to prevent delays and safeguard citizens' rights.

The Madras high court has ruled a Tamil Nadu government order restricting maternity leave for a third pregnancy to 12 weeks as unjustifiable and against Supreme Court law. The court stated that the suffering and care required for any pregnancy are the same, thus prohibiting discrimination in maternity benefits.

Odisha is establishing the Odisha Resource Center for Ageing & Divyangjan (ORCAD) to oversee welfare for the elderly and differently-abled. This center will anchor a statewide multi-tier governance system, ensuring beneficiaries access schemes and services through a unified data and Care ID system. ORCAD aims to coordinate across departments, address demographic transition needs, and foster convergence for effective interventions.

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.