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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Editorial

Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals Detained Near Bengal Border Amid Voter Roll Dispute

More than 25 suspected Bangladeshi nationals were detained near the West Bengal border, while a separate voter roll dispute has reached the Calcutta High Court.

Editorial

19-Year-Old From Bihar Reaches Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga

Bihar teenager Shubham Kumar has reached Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga, marking an unusual milestone in the popular mobile game.

Editorial

Candeur Skyline Rises as South India’s Tallest Residential Tower Project in Hyderabad

Candeur Skyline in Hyderabad’s Financial District is being developed as a 59-floor luxury residential project with four towers and private Sky Villas.

Editorial

PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Public Office as Leaders Highlight His Journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years as the head of a government, marking a political journey that began in Gujarat in 2001.

National

Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Chamoli in Uttarakhand

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Chamoli in Uttarakhand at 10:23 pm, with the National Centre for Seismology recording the quake at a depth of 13 km.