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Topic: Wayanad

A tunnel to overcome Bandipur night traffic ban? Wayanad pins hope on polls, Priyanka, and Gadkari

Night-time ban on movement of private vehicles through ecologically sensitive Bandipur National Park, imposed in 2009, remains contentious. Kerala seeks relief, Karnataka resists.

Days after Priyanka’s departure, Congress jumps into action to put its house in order in Wayanad

Internal strife and two deaths by suicide have pushed the Congress Kerala to change the leadership and settle debts after Priyanka Gandhi’s visit.

A home for Priyanka: Congress MP looks to build connect at grassroot level in Wayanad

Though the first-time MP has been to constituency several times, her ongoing visit is the longest till date. She is likely to stay nearly 10 days in Wayanad.

Karnataka Oppn slams Siddaramiah govt for ‘footing bill to shore up Gandhis’ fortunes in Kerala’

‘Karnataka’s money belongs to Kannadigas, not to Gandhi family’s political fortunes,’ said Karnataka BJP chief on Siddaramaiah-led govt’s disclosure & demand for additional funds.

Fact Check: Priyanka Gandhi wasn’t smiling after tribal woman’s death. Edited picture is viral

A similar image was also found in an Asianet News report published on January 28, covering Priyanka’s visit and the protests over her late arrival. This confirms that the viral news card was digitally altered.

Kerala govt orders capture of tiger that killed woman in Wayanad forest, ‘dead or alive’

With nearly 50 percent of its land covered by forest, Wayanad has been reeling under human-animal conflict every year.

Siddaramaiah under fire for offer to rehabilitate Wayanad landslide victims. ‘Karnataka or Gandhis?’

Karnataka CM has written to Kerala counterpart offering to acquire land to build homes for those affected by 2023 landslides in Wayanad, which elected Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to LS.

TMC flexes muscle, NDA fares better than Oppn in bypolls. Here’s what trends show across 15 states

TMC flexes muscle, NDA fares better than Oppn in bypolls. Here's what trends show across 15 states.

Priyanka Gandhi wins thumping victory in Wayanad with 4 lakh-plus margin, surpassing Rahul’s

CPI candidate comes a distant second, BJP third. Congress invested heavily in campaign, focusing on local issues such as agrarian distress & rehabilitation of landslide victims.

Medical infra woes & animal attacks. In left-behind Wayanad, residents wonder if Gandhis are answer

With no full-fledged medical college, emergency cases must be rushed to Kozhikode, about 70 km away. Priyanka Gandhi promises action, but people worry about focus on national issues.

On Camera

Alphabet issues a 100-year bond. Do investors trust Big Tech more than governments now?

In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.