100 days of UDF government: Can V.D. Satheesan translate vision into action for Kerala's development?

The first 100 days have demonstrated intent and energy in select areas, along with a willingness to engage with some of the state’s hard realities. The next phase, however, will test whether the government can translate that intent into sustained institutional performance, moving beyond vision statements to executable projects

UAE's vision for AI-native 6G: The shift to autonomous, predictive telecom infrastructure

The central idea is simple: 6G should not just be about faster internet. It should be about networks that can understand what is happening around them, predict what will happen next and respond automatically

CMRL-Exalogic fraud case: ED finds fresh evidence of hawala transactions linked to T. Veena; digital devices seized

The ED’s PMLA investigation was initiated based on findings from the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, which investigated alleged corporate fraud and bribe payments by CMRL

CPI(M)'s dilemma: Is the CMRL-Exalogic case a private battle or political war?

This difficult balancing act intensifies as investigations draw closer to senior leaders, blurring the lines between individual and party responsibility

Mission Samudra, Vizhinjam EXIM ops launched: Thiruvananthapuram port to spearhead Kerala’s maritime transformation

Kerala capital city’s Vizhinjam International Seaport becomes the site for launch of Mission Samudra, which seeks to leverage Kerala’s extensive coastline to establish it as a major maritime hub

Can Vizhinjam Port become 'Vande Bharat' of shipping? EXIM ops to start from August 18, but bottlenecks loom

The launch of EXIM operations at Vizhinjam will also mark the formal transition of the port from a transshipment hub into what the Kerala government is positioning as one of India’s most important commercial gateways

Human-centric AI: Inside the UAE's strategy for safe government automation

Agentic AI in government is being redefined by the UAE through an ambitious project to automate complex, multi-step public services while keeping humans in control of key decisions

India’s hidden slaves: Fifty years on, bonded labour thrives in shadows

Half a century after India outlawed bonded labour, the practice continues in factories, workshops and brick kilns. THE WEEK ventures into the hinterlands to uncover the hidden realities of modern-day slavery

‘Every case of bonded labour is a case of human trafficking’: P.M. Nair

P.M. Nair is honorary senior adviser, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights; honorary adviser, National Commission for Women; and former director general, National Disaster Response Force

Argentina deal: Why did Kerala govt seek Embassy help over a $9 million payment?

Kerala's cancelled Messi tour: Did Pinarayi government amend its own order to secure private firm's interests?

The involvement of an unofficial intermediary in the minister’s official correspondence, despite holding no formal role in the negotiations or the government’s arrangement with the AFA, raises questions about the procedural lapses in the handling of the deal

A Messi visit that never happened: Kerala inquiry report unearths financial, procedural irregularities

The inquiry report by the Kerala Sports Department says the document received from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) was neither a formal commitment letter addressed to the Kerala government nor a legally binding assurance

Horizon X: Building future-ready law enforcement in the AI age

Future policing is increasingly challenged by criminal networks leveraging advanced technologies like generative AI for hyper-realistic deepfakes and autonomous drones for coordinated physical and digital attacks

'I have freedom to work, LDF members haven't been cooperative': Payyannur MLA

V. Kunhikrishnan, a former CPI(M) leader turned UDF-backed Independent MLA for Payyannur, is facing legal action

Beyond relief: How Kerala's climate resilience model must evolve

Beyond better technology, the state needs a fundamental shift from reactive disaster response to proactive climate resilience

Kerala's biggest gap in predicting hyperlocal weather events: local data

Interview, Dr K.G. Thara, former Director of the Kerala State Disaster Management Centre and a disaster management expert

Are Kerala's dams safe? CM Satheesan reveals water level data amidst floods

The Kerala rain disaster has led to 15 deaths and seven missing persons, with the government setting up 316 relief camps for over 11,000 people

Can one psychedelic experience rewire your brain? New research says yes

A psilocybin study has revealed that a single high dose of the psychedelic compound can cause lasting changes in brain function and connectivity for at least a month

How one ecosystem is fuelling assistive tech startups and changing lives in India

Assistive technology innovation is being championed in India by AssisTech Foundation, an ecosystem that supports startups like NeoMotion in developing life-changing products for persons with disabilities

Does Kerala need a 21-member jumbo PSC?

The SIT probe into recruitment irregularities has intensified scrutiny of the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), focusing on its unusually large size and the substantial salaries of its 21 members

INTERVIEW | ‘AI compute needs to be democratised’: Sneha Roy, co-founder and COO at Murf AI

Murf.AI co-founder views regulatory compliance, such as data residency and governance, as a product capability, not a constraint, and advocates for democratised AI compute access

Pinarayi govt in Kerala escaped party checks; the campaign became personality-driven: CPI(M) admits

CPI(M) Central Committee has officially released its review of the Kerala Assembly election defeat, marking a significant shift by openly acknowledging that a failure in party oversight of the Pinarayi Vijayan government was a key cause

Why Kerala should rethink medical reimbursement privileges given to MLAs and their dependents

The revelation has fueled a debate among experts, who are calling for reforms such as capping benefits or integrating politicians into standard health insurance schemes

How UAE plans to achieve food security by 2051 through precision fermentation

For decades, the UAE has depended heavily on imported food. To reduce that dependence, it is investing in technologies that can strengthen food security, diversify its economy and make food production more sustainable

Non-Muslims in Waqf Board: Satheeshan vs Pinarayi sparks fresh communal debate in Kerala

The controversy stems from the constitution of the Kerala Waqf Board under the UMEED Act, which overhauled the Waqf Act, 1995, through amendments passed in April 2025