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.
India summoned a Russian diplomat after four Indian seafarers were killed in a missile strike on cargo ship MV Golden Leo in the Black Sea. Another Indian crew member remains in critical condition, while the MEA condemned attacks on commercial shipping and pledged support to the affected families.