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

Netanyahu Invites PM Modi and Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar to Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Narendra Modi and Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to take part in Israel’s next Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony.

National

Sonia Gandhi Joins Instagram, Shares Preview of Upcoming Memoir

Sonia Gandhi has made her Instagram debut while introducing her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, scheduled for release on November 10, 2026.

National

SBI Confirms Cyberattack, 3,897 Customer Records Reportedly Exposed on Dark Web

State Bank of India reported the suspected exposure of 3,897 customer records containing personal and loan-related information, but said its core operations were unaffected.

National

Chhattisgarh SP Ankita Sharma’s AK-47 Firing Video Sparks Safety Debate

A video of IPS officer Ankita Sharma firing an AK-47 during Vijayadashami celebrations in Rajnandgaon has triggered mixed reactions and questions about safety procedures.

World News

Bologna Protests Turn Violent as Cost-of-Living Anger Spreads Across Italy

Violent protests in Bologna over rising living costs reportedly injured 75 police officers, led to five arrests and caused more than €250,000 in damage.