Kerala

Dr M G Suresh Kumar discussed ISRO's move to open its facilities and programmes to the private sector, in remarks drawing wide attention in Kerala. The discussion focused on what greater private participation means for India's space programme, from satellite building to launches, as the space agency shifts toward enabling a broader commercial ecosystem.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was greeted with black flag protests during a visit to Kollam in Kerala, with demonstrators voicing opposition to his presence. The incident has also raised questions about a possible security breach, as protesters managed to get close enough to display flags during the minister's movement. Political reactions in Kerala are focusing on both the protest itself and the lapses in the minister's security arrangements.