From the coir mills of Alappuzha to the Chief Minister’s office at 82, V S Achuthanandan’s life was a saga of defiance, discipline, and relentless public service. In this special episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin traces the journey of Kerala’s most iconic Marxist—his firebrand politics, party feuds, people's battles, and personal code that made him a living legend.

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Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen, was hours away from execution. Now, her hanging has been postponed, giving her a narrow but vital lifeline. In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin breaks down Nimisha’s story and speaks to Advocate Subhash Chandran K R, her counsel.

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A last-minute change in Kerala's engineering entrance ranking formula has thrown students and parents into confusion. Why did the High Court scrap the KEAM 2025 rank list? Who benefits from the new method—and who loses out? Educationalist B S Warrier joins us to break it all down.

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A sudden 12-day war between Israel and Iran sent shockwaves through the Middle East — but this wasn’t just a flare-up. It was the latest chapter in a shadow war that began decades ago. In this episode of News Brake, we unpack the June 2025 conflict: the airstrikes, the cyber attacks, U.S. bombers, Trump’s shaky ceasefire, and the long, bloody history that led here — from the 1953 CIA coup to nuclear deals, proxy battles, and drone wars.

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Onmanorama did two rounds of survey ahead of the bypoll in Nilambur. Results showed significant changes in the way voters think. This episode features findings of the second round of survey and analyses possible causes.

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The skies over Ahmedabad darkened on June 12, 2025, when an Air India Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed shortly after take-off, killing 275 people. As the country mourns yet another devastating aviation tragedy, it brings back painful memories of previous air disasters that have scarred India’s aviation history.

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Onmanorama’s exclusive survey from the Nilambur byelection ground reveals strong anti-incumbency against the Pinarayi Vijayan government, with poor marks for development and rising anger over unchecked wildlife attacks. The collapse of NH 66 has buried the LDF’s development pitch, while P V Anvar, once a high-profile figure, finds little support among voters. Meanwhile, UDF’s Aryadan Shoukath enjoys a quiet advantage, and the BJP remains a distant player. Tune in as we break down the first part of the Nilambur mood survey and what it means for June 19.

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In this episode of News Brake, retired Major General Indrabalan breaks down how drones redefined the recent India–Pakistan conflict after the Pahalgam attack. From Pakistani drone tactics to India’s layered response, he explains the gaps in India’s drone warfare capabilities—and what must change for India to stay battle-ready.

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Kerala is bracing for an early monsoon — but what does that mean for the rest of the season? In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin is joined by Dr Sinan Nizar, junior scientist at the Institute for Climate Change Studies, to break down everything you need to know about Monsoon 2025. From the impact of neutral El Niño conditions to the growing threat of extreme rainfall events, we unpack the forecasts, trends, and technologies shaping India’s monsoon preparedness this year.

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What does Sunny Joseph’s surprise elevation as KPCC chief signal for the Congress in Kerala? In this episode of News Brake, Haritha Benjamin is joined by Ayyappan R and G Ragesh to unpack the power play behind the scenes — from last-minute rebellions and group dynamics to the caste and communal calculus driving the Congress high command’s choices.

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