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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Wayanad

‘Nightmares every week, is this governance?’ Mamata targets BJP over Jharkhand train accident

Two people were killed after several coaches of the Howrah-CSTM Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand on Tuesday morning.

At least 24 dead, 70 injured as landslides hit hilly villages in Kerala’s Wayanad

A 250-member team comprising the Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence & NDRF are engaged in rescue operations and more NDRF teams were on their way to the disaster site.

SubscriberWrites: Wayanad and a tryst with ‘naxalism’

Wayanad, cradle of the failed Naxalite movement in Kerala is now a new & prosperous district which is much sought-after holiday destination both by domestic & international tourists.

TV anchors are divided on Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut. Parivarvaad digs to compliments

Rahul Gandhi finally gave an interview to a TV news channel after giving up his Wayanad seat. There were no awkward questions about dynastic politics.

Priyanka set to make electoral debut from Wayanad as Rahul decides to retain Rae Bareli

If Priyanka wins from Wayanad, in Lok Sabha bypoll necessitated after Rahul vacates seat, it will be the first time in history that 3 members of Gandhi family will be in Parliament.

In a dilemma over Wayanad & Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi says in Kerala

In his first programme after Lok Sabha results, the Congress leader also took a dig at Modi for his comments that he was ‘sent by god’.

Rahul Gandhi set to retain Wayanad in Kerala, leads by over 3.5 lakh votes

Congress leader has emerged unscathed from grouse that he was largely absent from constituency in the last 5 yrs. Communist Party of India’s candidate Annie Raja a distant second.

How a North Indian Muslim woman saw Wayanad—inclusive mosques, mangalsutras for non-Hindus

Mosques in Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad constituency have designated sections for women to pray, a contrast to North Indian mosques where women are typically not allowed inside.

A tailwind for ‘The Kerala Story’ in run-up to elections, IUML dismisses it as ‘just propaganda’

Syro-Malabar Church screened the film in several dioceses a week ago. While Kerala's ruling Left govt & opposition Congress criticised the move, IUML has kept its reactions low-key.

How BJP has brought Tipu Sultan to Wayanad & sparked a row over a town named after his artillery

Name of Sulthan Bathery comes from 'battery' where Tipu Sultan once stored his munitions. BJP state chief & Wayanad candidate K. Surendran has kicked off row by saying it should be renamed.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.