In Alappuzha, Rocky the pet dog bravely killed a cobra to protect the owner. Rocky is recovering well after treatment.

Prince Andrew gave up the title of Duke of York following years of criticism about his behaviour and connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

With 20% of the population and concentrated influence in over 80 constituencies, the SCs hold the key to power. Whichever alliance addresses their aspirations – both symbolically and substantively – will likely form the next government in Patna.