TV News: Government, Shorswami launch ‘Goons are Good’ campaign
The South Firstby Prabhpreet·11 Sept 2026
TV News: Government, Shorswami launch ‘Goons are Good’ campaign TV news is a satirical take on the behind-the-scenes workings of what is hopefully a fictional newsroom at Shout Wow, headed by its...
Illegal mobile supply racket: Scrutiny intensifies over security inside Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
Illegal mobile supply racket: Scrutiny intensifies over security inside Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison The developments add to continuing concerns over repeated seizures of mobile...
Days after airport project cancellation, TN government notifies land acquisition near Parandur for industrial park
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
Days after airport project cancellation, TN government notifies land acquisition near Parandur for industrial park A Gazette notification dated September 1, 2026 announced the acquisition of 8.3820...
Won't let data centres jump the queue on power, IT minister Sridhar Babu tells Telangana Assembly
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu made it clear that data centres would not be allowed to strain the power supply meant for households, farms and industry while responding to a...
Casino Capitalism: Inside the financial architecture powering the AI boom
The South Firstby Anil K Sood·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: The question is whether the financial architecture currently funding the AI boom is aligned with the speed at which economic value can realistically be created and realised.
US Malayali women killed: Anila Baby charged with two murders; could face 50 years in jail
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: Anila has been charged in connection with the stabbing death of Ann Mary Mathew at a residence in San Jose, California, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said.
Senior journalist Jijo's death: CM VD Satheesan puts cyber abusers on notice
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
An abusive and politically charged social media campaign after the death of senior journalist Jijo John Puthezhath has triggered widespread outrage in journalist circles and beyond.
Centre renews push for implementing PM SHRI in Keralam
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
Centre renews push for implementing PM SHRI in Keralam The issue is now set to be discussed by the UDF leadership and Chief Minister VD Satheesan, following which the government will decide its...
Threat to journalist: Bengaluru police register FIR amidst growing criticism
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: The Nandini Layout Police registered an FIR on journalist G Mahantesh’s complaint on Thursday.
Telangana has 1 government MRI machine per 43 lakh people; 29 of 33 districts have none
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: Telangana has just nine government MRI machines for a projected 3.87 crore population, leaving 29 of 33 districts without one.
CMRL-Exalogic case: CPI says CPI(M) expects INDIA bloc's help to defend Pinarayi Vijayan
The South Firstby South First Desk·11 Sept 2026
The CPI(M) in Keralam is clear on the Exalogic-CMRL case. It will protect Pinarayi Vijayan and, by extension, his family. However, the Congress party, it seems, is in a dilemma.
Fresh AI concerns: Did researchers push Claude to the brink of biological misuse?
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: Anthropic says researchers used Claude for potentially risky biological research, including chikungunya gain-of-function and avian influenza mammalian-adaptation experiments.
'I killed her, Kunjamma:' Young mother slits toddler's throat on 4th wedding anniversary
The South Firstby Dileep V Kumar·11 Sept 2026
‘I killed her, Kunjamma:’ Young mother slits toddler’s throat on 4th wedding anniversary The exact sequence of events leading to the child’s death has yet to be established.
'Not much difference between BRS, Congress': Musi Jan Andolan steps up offensive against Riverfront Development Project
The South Firstby Sreshta Ladegaam·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: Musi Jan Andolan (MJA), an umbrella coalition of allied rights groups, organised a demonstration at Dharna Chowk on Thursday to resist the Musi Riverfront Development Project.
Behind Bengaluru’s 24 lakh SIR notices: Old rolls, shifting homes and a scramble for documents
The South Firstby Keerthivas·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: As Bengaluru’s Special Intensive Revision pushes lakhs of voters into the notice and hearing process, ground reporting from Ejipura and Basavanagudi shows how old electoral records...
Decency and decorum: The two words missing from Telangana's political dictionary
The South Firstby PV Kondal Rao·11 Sept 2026
Decency and decorum: The two words missing from Telangana’s political dictionary The government must recognise an electoral majority doesn't provide unlimited moral authority.
Bone marrow transplant: How half-match donors are expanding options for children in India
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·11 Sept 2026
Synopsis: India faces a large gap between the number of patients who need bone marrow transplants and the number of procedures performed.
Karnataka minister releases report on status of Urdu-medium schools in state; study makes 14 recommendations
The South Firstby South First Desk·10 Sept 2026
Karnataka minister releases report on status of Urdu-medium schools in state; study makes 14 recommendations The study was conducted by a five-member group of retired senior civil servants after...
Telangana: Hyderabad medical colleges have 71% more doctors than required, Asifabad faces 73% vacancies
The South Firstby Sumit Jha·10 Sept 2026
Telangana: Hyderabad medical colleges have 71% more doctors than required, Asifabad faces 73% vacancies While two of Hyderabad's government medical colleges have more doctors than their sanctioned...
The File’s editor G. Mahantesh gets threat calls allegedly over reports on Siddhartha Trust; KUWJ, BJP demand action
The South Firstby South First Desk·10 Sept 2026
Editor-in-Chief of Kannada investigative news platform The File, G. Mahantesh, has allegedly received abusive and threatening phone calls after publishing reports on Siddhartha Vihara Trust, linked...
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