Kerala's Leader of Opposition accuses CPI(M) of fostering communal tensions, threatening secularism, while defending outreach to community groups as normal pre-election engagement. Satheesan highlights collaboration with NSS and SNDP for social cohesion, noting external aid for housing and emphasizing ongoing dialogue with community leaders as a means to prevent sectarian unrest.

Novak Djokovic enters the Australian Open aiming for his 25th Grand Slam, with confidence despite the rise of young talents like Alcaraz and Sinner. Skipping a tuneup event to stay fresh, Djokovic cites strategic focus and careful management of his condition as key to navigating a competitive field including Medvedev and Anisimova.

Japan achieved a record 42.7 million tourists in 2025, up from 37 million in 2024, fueled by a weaker yen and increased flight capacity. Authorities aim to spread tourists geographically to prevent overcrowding and promote rural exploration.

Three U.S. Catholic cardinals urge the Trump administration to apply moral principles to foreign policy, warning against actions like cutting foreign aid and threatening to seize Greenland. They echo Pope Leo XIV's call for peace, legality, and the common good, criticizing current policies on migration and international relations.

Rahul Gandhi is set to address a Congress Maha Panchayat in Kochi, focusing on empowering local self-government and critiquing the NDA's MGNREGA policies. The event, organized by KPCC, emphasizes Congress's vision for addressing unemployment in Kerala, with detailed logistical plans for attendees.

Archaeologists in Fano, Italy, have discovered the Basilica of Vitruvius, the only known structure by the ancient Roman architect, dating back to 19 BC. This monumental find, hailed as the "Tutankhamun of the 21st century," is expected to reshape European architectural history and boost Fano's cultural significance.

Kim Jong Un has fired Yang Sung Ho, North Korea's vice premier, citing poor leadership that hindered modernization efforts at the Ryongsong Machine Complex. This move is seen as part of a broader strategy to enforce discipline and signal new economic policies ahead of the imminent Workers’ Party congress.

AI coding tools are reshaping industry roles, allowing non-technical workers such as product managers to directly partake in product development. Companies like Figma and LinkedIn are adapting by promoting role fluidity and collaborative learning, enabling PMs to prototype and engineers to handle complex tasks.

Andreessen Horowitz is heavily investing in AI infrastructure and developer tools, aiming to build a robust pipeline of enterprise-grade AI software and services. Led by Martin Casado, the firm adopts a practical, early-stage investment strategy, balancing cautious optimism about AI adoption with concerns over valuation bubbles.

Randstad's survey highlights growing demand for AI skills as automation reshapes job roles, with workers fearing job displacement despite the tech's efficiency promises. While employers are optimistic about growth, worker sentiment is split, revealing concerns over AI's impact on job security and benefit distribution.