V. Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association President and Rajya Sabha member P.T. Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences as tributes poured in from sporting and political circles.
Forest officials in Kerala’s Wayanad district trapped an adult tiger suspected of killing a tribal man earlier this week. The weak and ageing animal is likely to be shifted to a rehabilitation centre after medical examination.
The Congress in Kerala distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor’s decision to lead a Centre-invited delegation abroad. It said it is up to the party high command to comment. Tharoor defended his move, citing non-political intent and foreign affairs experience
