KS Kumar

KS Kumar leads South Matters’ political and government coverage, tracking national politics, policy decisions and developments that shape India. He also covers India and world news, and writes political analysis that explains what major events mean for readers in the South.

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World News

PM Modi Invites Swiss Universities to Open Campuses in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Swiss universities to...

National

India Plans to Expand Rare Earth Processing and Build Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain

India plans to expand rare earth processing technology and build a complete domestic critical minerals supply chain. The government has introduced a ₹1,500 crore recycling scheme, with 58 companies reportedly eligible.

Business & Technology

Jio Platforms Sets ₹1,065–₹1,119 IPO Price Band, Targets ₹30,200 Crore

Jio Platforms is preparing for a major stock market debut with a reported IPO price band of ₹1,065–₹1,119 per share. The issue could raise around ₹30,200 crore and value the company at ₹10.3 lakh crore.

National

CJP Protest in Delhi: Leaders Detained, Thousands Held as Demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Intensifies

The Cockroach Janta Party’s October 10 protest in Delhi faced major police restrictions, with leaders detained at the airport and thousands of demonstrators held. The movement is demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged voter-list irregularities.

Editorial

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay May Visit Andhra Pradesh on October 13

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay may visit Andhra Pradesh on October 13. He is expected to meet Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, with discussions likely on Chennai’s water needs and border issues.