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Watch: CPI(M) protests in Keralas Kannur over arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi
CPI(M) supporters staged a protest in Kannur, Kerala, condemning the arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi. They raised slogans against the police action and called for protests to spread across the country.
Minister Bindu Krishna pledges full support to survivor of alleged gang rape in Kochi
The alleged gang rape took place on October 2, 2026, at a lodge in the city
Flights between Kochi and Saudi destinations remain disrupted
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to remove unscientific overhead cables
The project will be implemented in 101 wards, with five wards, Palayam, Fort, Kannammoola, Thycaud, and Perunthanni, chosen for the first phase
Include rugby in State School Sports Meet: panel
Former CMs Pinarayi and Mamata detained amid crackdown in Delhi
Former Bengal CM, detained near MPs flats, says she and her colleagues were treated like 'criminals; Keralams ex-CM was picked up from Kerala House; his party MP John Brittas alleges that basic civil liberties are being taken away
Planning Board rank list rejig puts Kerala PSC in a tight spot
Re-evaluation of examination for post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) has led to a major reshuffle in the original rank list
Planning Board rank list rejig puts Kerala PSC in a tight spot
Re-evaluation of examination for post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) has led to a major reshuffle in the original rank list
Minister Visits Kochi Gang-Rape Victim, Promises Justice
Keralam Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishnan visited a woman in Kochi who was allegedly gang-raped after being lured with a job offer. The minister assured that the government is committed to ensuring justice and maximum punishment for the perpetrators. Police have arrested four individuals and are searching for two more in connection with the case.
The committee will 'study the technical and financial feasibility of establishing desalination plants in the coastal regions of Keralam and to submit appropriate recommendations to government.'
Kerala-based Elite Foods began its bread business in 1986 and expanded without external funding. In FY23, the company reported operating revenue of 822.55 crore.Kerala bakery earns Rs 822 croreWhile most startups today seek funding from investors to expand their businesses, a Kerala-bas...
Kerala CM Satheesan condemns detention of Pinarayi Vijayan in Delhi
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday condemned the detention of CPI-M leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by the Delhi Police and directed the State Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha and the Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar in New Delhi to coordinate with the police authorities for his immediate release. In a social media post, Satheesan said he was deeply concerned and strongly condemn the arbitrary detention of Vijayan, who is currently being held at the Mandir Marg Police Station. On my instructions, the Keralam Chief Secretary and the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi are in direct contact with Delhi Police authorities to coordinate all necessary steps for his immediate release, the Chief Minister added. Satheesan's intervention came amid reports that Vijayan, who had arrived in the national capital to protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, had been kept in a police vehicle for nearly three-and-a-half hours before being taken to the police station. The prolonged detention reportedly left the veteran leader experiencing physical discomfort. CPI-M MP John Brittas, who was accompanying Vijayan, said the police had failed to take his age into consideration and had allegedly denied him food and his scheduled medication. Brittas also alleged that the police were refusing to release the leaders without instructions from higher authorities. The Delhi Police, however, said that Vijayan and the other leaders had not been formally arrested and would be released shortly. Vijayan's detention came as CPI-M leaders and activists prepared to march from Kerala House in New Delhi to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. The police had also taken into custody the CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby, State Secretary M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathi, K.K. Shailaja and Politburo member Viju Krishnan, besides Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leaders and Students' Federation of India President Adarsh Saji. The detention of the senior leaders triggered protests from those accompanying Vijayan, including former Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal and Brittas, who alleged that the police had ignored their objections while keeping them on the move in a vehicle for hours. Satheesan's intervention placed the Kerala government in direct contact with the Delhi Police as concerns mounted over the treatment of the former Chief Minister during the protest.
Couple loses sleep over fake KYC link, SBI to pay Rs 1.35 lakh to customer
In Kerala, 3.28 lakh was withdrawn from an SBI customer's fixed deposit (FD) through a fraudulent KYC link. The Commission ordered the bank to return the remaining 99,874, pay 25,000 in compensation, and 10,000 in litigation costs. The payment must be made within 45 days.Couple loses...
Plea to Keralam Chief Minister to avoid shifting KSSM staff to new department for elderly
Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association says if the decision was not withdrawn, all welfare services provided by the KSSM will come to a halt
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Diversified Polymer Products Manufacturer Selzer Polymers Limited Submits DRHP with NSE Emerge
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], October 7: Selzer Polymers Limited, a Kerala-based polymer processing company with operations across water tanks, industrial packaging products, and solar floating systems and multipurpose floaters, has filed
Pinarayi Vijayan driven around for hours, denied medicine: CPI(M)
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram: CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Saturday, October 10, alleged that former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan was taken on ride in a police vehicle in Delhi for several hours after being detained during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, without being allowed to take his medicines on time. In a video Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kerala Government to File FIR in CMRL-Exalogic Payment Case
Keralas government plans to file an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic payment case involving prominent political figures. Kerala Government to File FIR in CMRL-Exalogic Payment Case
Rugby To Be Included In Kerala School Sports Meet
The Kerala child rights panel has directed the state government to include rugby in the upcoming annual state school sports meet, following a High Court directive. The panel also ordered the General Education Department to make arrangements for competitions and ensure children can participate in national events, and to amend the state school sports meet manual to include rugby in the 2026-27 National School Games.
CJP Protest Escalates As Kejriwal, Mamata, Vijayan And Brittas Are Detained Across Delhi, Kerala
The CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has escalated into a direct confrontation between the police and the opposition. AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal was detained outside his Lodhi Estate residence while trying to march towards Jantar Mantar. Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained alongside him, while Sanjay Singh, Durgesh Pathak and Gopal Rai were also held. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee was detained near South Avenue after staging a sit-in with party leaders Derek OBrien, Dola Sen and Pratima Mondal. In Kerala, former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby, Brinda Karat, M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathy and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas were taken into custody. Kejriwal called the situation worse than the Emergency. Police defended the action as preventive measures against an unauthorised protest and a possible law-and-order crisis.
CM Satheesan Envisages Turning Keralam Into An Integrated Port City
Keralam under the new UDF government is looking to build an integrated port-based logistics network in a way that the entire state becomes one single port city.
Al-Qaeda adopts pan-Islamist strategy to expand terror network in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its footprint in India and the subcontinent through its arm Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) by promoting a pan-Islamist approach, encouraging Bangladesh-based terror outfits to spawn splinter groups, and building tactical ties with groups across sectarian lines, according to security officials. AQIS was launched in 2014 with the primary goal of focusing on India and the countries around it. However, the announcement was made at a time when the Islamic State was on top of its game, and this acted as a major deterrent to AQIS's ambitions. Security analysts have observed a gradual but potentially dangerous shift in the AQIS strategy, with the outfit increasingly advocating pan-Islamism. The approach seeks to avoid open opposition to any particular sect or sub-sect and instead promote a broader, more inclusive ideological appeal to expand its support base. An official said that this push being made by Al-Qaeda, especially in the sub-continent, is dangerous. AQIS was formed by merging several smaller regional jihadi groups from Bangladesh, Myanmar and India. However, these groups failed to expand significantly despite subscribing to Al-Qaedas ideology, largely because of stiff competition from the Islamic State. The latter does not subscribe to the concept of pan-Islamism and opposes various sects and sub-sects, making its approach less inclusive, the official said. Another official said that in the sub-continent, Al Qaeda wants to conduct the Africa experiment. In Africa, where Al-Qaeda has established a strong presence, it avoided declaring war on particular sects and sub-sects. This enabled the outfit to forge closer ties with local groups, which in turn helped strengthen its network across the region. Al-Qaeda took a cue from the Islamic State, which committed the mistake of declaring war on every local sect and sub-sect. This shortened the Islamic States lifespan as a dominant force and led to its gradual decline in several parts of the world, the official said. The focus of Al-Qaeda is currently on the terror groups that are operating out of Bangladesh. The Jammat-ul Mujahideen (JMB) is its biggest ally. The JMB witnessed a split when a faction supported the Islamic State and then went on to become the Neo-JMB. Al-Qaeda has been encouraging the JMB to create multiple groups such as the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), which has focused its activities in India. Al-Qaeda wants groups such as the JMB, Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) to create more splinter groups and ensure that they subscribe only to the ideology that it preaches. An Intelligence Bureau official said that this suits Al-Qaeda. Groups such as the JMB, ABT and HuJI-B already have manpower and operational strength. Al-Qaeda, on the other hand, will continue to act as an ideological mentor to these groups. Further, the creation of these multiple splinter groups will confuse the Indian agencies, while also giving the parent groups the deniability factor, the official said. Al-Qaeda feels that it needs to have this pan-Islamist approach. Such a strategy would have a much bigger draw for the outfit. In the sub-continent, it has decided to create safe havens and also maintain tactical cooperation with Shia groups. These groups, in turn, help Al-Qaeda with both logistical and survival needs, officials say. Officials said Al-Qaeda is seeking to establish a strong base in India. Its founder, Osama bin Laden, had built the outfits doctrine around targeting the far enemy, a reference to the West. The outfit now wants to adopt a similar strategy in the subcontinent and has been urging its allies to pursue a more inclusive approach to widen their support base. It is keen to avoid the mistakes made by the Islamic State, which alienated potential allies by targeting various sects and sub-sects. The Islamic State came with a bang, put on a brutal show, and even captured a wide audience in India. The outfit even radicalised over 20 youths from Kerala and convinced them to join the outfit in Afghanistan. Many Indians, who had left the country to join the outfit in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, immediately became disillusioned. The Islamic State is extremely violent, and the Indians who joined the outfit complained about discrimination and also about having to do menial jobs. Al-Qaeda wants to change that and hopes that the inclusive approach that it seeks to take will work wonders for it in the sub-continent, with India being the primary target, an official said.
Aged, sedimented pipelines hit water-carrying capacity in Kochi
Studies conducted by French firm SUEZ to assess the condition of Kerala Water Authority (KWA) pipelines have found significant deterioration in pipelines in several localities
INS Sahyadri arrives in Russias Vladivostok for bilateral naval exercise
Digital Desk | Moscow, Oct 10 (IANS) Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived in Russias Vladivostok on Saturday, reaffirming long-lasting friendship and deepening maritime cooperation between the two countries. Vladivostok warmly welcomes the Indian Navy ship Sahyadri. A ceremonial welcome by the Russian Navy marked the ships arrival in the city, reflecting the spirit of friendship and maritime camaraderie between India and Russia, the Consulate General of India in Vladivostok posted on X. INS Sahyadri docked at Vladivostok to participate in the joint Russian-Indian naval exercise INDRA-2026, state-owned Russian television channel Zvezda reported. The ship's crew was welcomed at the pier with the traditional bread and salt. Captain First Rank Alexey Ulyanenko, Commander of the Russian Pacific Fleet's surface ship division, greeted the Indian crew on behalf of the Russian Navy command. Ulyanenko highlighted the enduring friendly ties between Russian and Indian naval personnel, noting that they continue to grow stronger. The opening ceremony of INDRA-2026 is scheduled for October 13, with the exercise comprising two phases coastal and sea to be conducted in the Sea of Japan. On Thursday, India and Russia reviewed existing military-technical cooperation and discussed co-production and co-development initiatives at the inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry. The inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry was held in New Delhi on 08th October 2026, the Ministry of Defence stated on X. The session was co-chaired by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar from India and First Deputy Director, FSMTC Mr Andrey A. Boytsov, from Russia. Senior officials from both countries joined the deliberations. The discussions were focussed on reviewing existing military-technical cooperation and forging co-production and co-development initiatives to further cement the India - Russia Strategic Partnership in Defence, it added. Last week, in a step towards deepening the India-Russia naval partnership, a six-member Russian Navy delegation led by Captain 1st Rank Sergei V Saitov visited the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala. Taking to social media platform X, the Indian Navy said that the delegation, during its visit from September 27 to October 1, familiarised itself with the Indian Navys overall training architecture, infrastructure and facilities. Discussions explored avenues to deepen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability and further consolidate institutional and professional linkages. A reflection of the enduring naval partnership between India & Russia, the Indian Navy posted on X. The visit comes amid continued efforts by India and Russia to strengthen their longstanding defence and strategic ties.
Venugopal targets Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, vows to continue electoral reforms fight
Venugopal targets Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, vows to continue electoral reforms fight Alappuzha (Kerala): The desperation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to protect Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will hasten their downfall, AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal said here on Saturday. He accused the Prime Minister of being rattled by [] The post Venugopal targets Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, vows to continue electoral reforms fight appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
CJP Keralam volunteers travel to Delhi amid suspected police surveillance
A group of around 20 CJP volunteers had left for Delhi from different parts of the State two days ago, according to the movements State leaders
CM Satheesan envisages turning entire Keralam into an integrated port city
Keralam under the new UDF government is looking to build an integrated port-based logistics network in a way that the entire state becomes one single port city, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has said. In an interview with PTI Videos here on Friday, Satheesan laid out an elaborate vision for energising the state's economy with a series of projects and investments in aviation, maritime infrastructure, tourism, MSMEs, education and others. Some of his priorities include expanding the state's aviation and maritime sectors, while ensuring that the proposed share transfer involving Vizhinjam Seaport does not compromise the Keralam's interests or lead to a monopoly, he said. He said the UDF government had started work on a plan to connect the state's ports and make better use of its 600-km coastline. We want to integrate all these ports and make the entire Kerala into a port city, he said, adding that work was progressing with the help of maritime and shipping experts. Referring to ...
Nattika toll collection resumes amid tight security, protests in Keralam
Collection restarted on Saturday; protesters question tolling before completion of key NH 66 works
Cjp Protest: Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas detained in Delhi
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal were detained by the Delhi Police on Friday while heading towards Jantar Mantar to join a protest organised by the CJP. The police action came against the backdrop of tightened security across the national capital in anticipation of the protest. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas shared a video of the detention on his social media, questioning the actions of the authorities by stating that if this is how the Delhi Police treats a former Chief Minister, it raises concerns over how they would treat a common man.
Cjp Protest: Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas detained in Delhi
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal were detained by the Delhi Police on Friday while heading towards Jantar Mantar to join a protest organised by the CJP. The police action came against the backdrop of tightened security across the national capital in anticipation of the protest. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas shared a video of the detention on his social media, questioning the actions of the authorities by stating that if this is how the Delhi Police treats a former Chief Minister, it raises concerns over how they would treat a common man.
CPI(M) decries detention of protesting leaders, says an Emergency-like situation prevails in Delhi
A brutal atmosphere similar to that during the Emergency prevails in Delhi. The Delhi Police have turned violent like RSS-BJP goons, the party says in a statement
INDIA bloc to hold major protest in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said the INDIA bloc would stage a major protest in Delhi on Monday over alleged threats to voting rights and meet Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. He accused PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of shielding CEC Gyanesh Kumar and criticised the Centre for denying AIIMS to Keralam.
AISA and Left Party workers protested outside the BJP headquarters in Delhi, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral irregularities. Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the BJP-led Centre and RSS of undermining democratic institutions and voting rights, as police detained activists amid heightened security for the CJP protest.
KAU Gym Instructor Recruitment 2026
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Gym Instructor. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 26 October 2026. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM.
Silence of Student Organizations Raises Questions Over Kerala PSC Controversy
The silence of CPI(M) student groups on Kerala PSC irregularities raises concerns about their credibility amid ongoing investigations. Silence of Student Organizations Raises Questions Over Kerala PSC Controversy
GTech to seek Centres intervention as U.S. Green Card curbs hit IT giants
The Ministry of External Affairs has since clarified that the suspension of PERM applications does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependants
Heavy stone barricades placed at Ghazipur border on CJP-led protest day
In response to anticipated protests, Delhi Police have erected heavy stone barricades and increased vehicle inspections at the Ghazipur border. Security measures have been heightened throughout the city, particularly at inter-state junctions. Employing drone and CCTV surveillance, authorities aim to thwart unauthorized gatherings and secure public safety. There is a notable police presence near Kerala House, where a small group of protesters has assembled.
Operation Thelima makes headway in Kozhikode district
Poor handling practices have also been found to increase the risk of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious illnes
'I Am Taking The Blame On Myself': Sanju Samson Opens Up After Ranchi Knock vs West Indies
On the tours of Ireland and England, Samson failed to make an impact. With the rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the opener from Kerala had one extra challenge to face. However, he answered his critics in style in Ranchi on Friday, scoring an 82 off 41 balls.
Kerala High Court Orders FIR Against Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Alleged Bribery Case
The Kerala High Court has directed the state Vigilance Bureau to register an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members over alleged payments involving CMRL and Exalogic, setting aside the government's preliminary inquiry.
At 100, P.B. Menon has no retirement plans; he has court
For P. B. Menon, a lawyers worth has never been determined by the number of years spent in court or the number of cases handled. What matters is the trust clients place in him and the responsibility that comes with representing them
Captive Elephants Arrive In Trucks For Health Check-Up In Kerala's Thrissur
Federation secretary K Mahesh said similar medical camps would be organised in Kottayam and Kollam later this month.
SFI, DYFI silence on Kerala PSC fiasco raises eyebrows
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) The conspicuous silence of the CPI(M)s student and youth wings, SFI and DYFI, over the grave irregularities in a Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) examination has raised questions about their credibility, particularly as the controversy now threatens to engulf the constitutional recruitment body. The latest revised rank list for the controversial State Planning Board examination places Shyam Krishnan, who fought a legal battle over evaluation lapses, first. Arun J. Prathap, a known Left fellow traveller who topped the original list and secured the appointment, has slipped to fifth. The PSC is now set to initiate steps to appoint Shyam Krishnan and cancel the appointment recommendation issued to Prathap. However, the fact that the latter has been in service for over a year could trigger another legal battle. What has raised eyebrows is the silence of SFI and DYFI on the alleged irregularities, even as the Crime Branch investigation gathers momentum and the High Court has come down heavily on the PSC. The present 16-member commission, comprising the chairman and 15 members, was appointed by the previous Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government. The recruitment process was also initiated during its tenure. The two organisations, which have often taken to the streets over alleged favouritism and irregular appointments whenever the Congress-led UDF government is in office, have not mounted a comparable campaign over the PSC controversy. Their silence is particularly striking when the revised list has pushed down a candidate who secured the job through the original list and elevated the complainant who challenged the evaluation process. Only recently, a Left feeder organisation staged a protest over the contractual appointment of the wife of a Congress leader in a state-run organisation. The contrast between that response and the silence over the PSC episode has prompted questions about whether the organisations are applying the same standards to alleged irregularities involving their own political camp. The controversy has taken a serious turn with the ongoing Crime Branch probe uncovering further alleged irregularities in appointments made by the state's premier recruitment agency. Earlier this week, the Kerala High Court questioned whether the failure to evaluate answers carrying 58 marks in the Planning Board examination amounted to blatant corruption. It stressed that lakhs of job aspirants depended on the PSC and that their faith in the institution had to be protected. The government has opposed the PSC's claim that the lapse was merely a clerical or technical error. It has argued that the failure to evaluate the answers could indicate deliberate manipulation. More than 150 complaints against the PSC have also been brought to the court's notice. The PSC has challenged the Crime Branch investigation before the High Court. The probe is examining whether the evaluation failure was inadvertent or intended to benefit particular candidates.
CM Satheesan Open To Criticism Following Adoor Prakash's Remarks
Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Saturday responded to Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Convenor Adoor Prakash's remarks, saying that he is open to constructive criticism.
Three Bangladeshi nationals held with forged identity documents in Kozhikode
Verification of their credentials revealed that all three had entered Keralam after procuring fake Indian identity documents
On Camera, Powerful Winds Rip Off Roof Of Kerala School, Cars Damaged
The massive arch-shaped roof, constructed nearly 15 years ago, was torn off by the force of the winds and hurled onto a building behind the school in Kannur.
Kochi Corporations move to put a leash on serial RTI abusers triggers backlash
Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj said the move went against the spirit of the RTI Act, which does not prescribe any ceiling on the number of applications that can be filed
Kerala Chief Minister Sets Deadline to Resolve 276,000 Pending Files, Announces New Bill for Seniors
Keralas CM VD Satheesan aims to clear 276,000 pending files by December 31 and introduce legal protections for senior citizens. Kerala Chief Minister Sets Deadline to Resolve 276,000 Pending Files, Announces New Bill for Seniors
Kerala High Court orders FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL case
Justice A Badharudeen said the information given by the DC, in its entirety, contains sufficient primary materials disclosing the commission of cognizable offences under the PC Act
Kerala CM Satheesan open to criticism following UDF convenor Adoor Prakash
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IMD weather forecast for October 10, 2026, predicts rain and thunderstorms in several states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of northern and eastern India. Mumbai is facing high temperatures and elevated AQI, while Delhi-NCR residents should monitor air quality.
Kerala Police Enhances Cybersecurity with Indigenous Robotics Initiative
Kerala Police is strengthening cybersecurity by utilizing indigenous robots for traffic control and disaster management. Kerala Police Enhances Cybersecurity with Indigenous Robotics Initiative
CPI(M) Defends Pinarayi Vijayan Amid CMRL Case Controversy
CPI(M) stands by Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala High Court orders FIR in CMRL case, reviving old debates about political accountability. CPI(M) Defends Pinarayi Vijayan Amid CMRL Case Controversy
Training programme held in connection with Mental Health Day
The programme was aimed at creating awareness about rehabilitation, laws, and societal interventions for people with mental health challenges
Kerala Police to collaborate with Kochi start-up to try robots in traffic management
The machines were exhibited at c0c0n 2026, an annual cybersecurity conference held in Kochi
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be celebrated on October 10
Pallium Indias celebration will bring together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers
Kerala Postal Circle launches Assured Next Day Delivery service
Speed Post articles to be delivered next day in six Municipal Corporations of Keralam
Satheesan announces the governments second mission christened Janasparsham -- a File Adalat lasting from October 15 to December 31 to dispose of pending files
Pinarayi, Riyas and Veena denied an opportunity to be heard, which can be construed as denial of natural justice and could be challenged in the High Court or the Supreme Court, they say. Some also say that single judges order bypasses a law that mandates approval from the competent authority to conduct inquiry into public servants
Satheesan inaugurates the work on the new fishing harbour at Vizhinjam here on Friday
Assault on child: child rights panel registers case
The commission has sought details from the Parassala Station House Officer and the district child protection officer following media reports that the child was beaten up after she deleted WhatsApp from her mothers phone
Keralam to take steps to tap Central projects: V.D. Satheesan
No complaints in Keralam about deliberate denial of voting right, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
He says the present allegations against the ECI concerns removal of cores of names, adding Keralam has not seen complaints filed in this regard unlike States such as Maharashtra, West Bengal or Haryana
19-Year-Old Murder Case Solved, Accused Arrested In Assam
A 65-year-old man from Bihar has been arrested in Assam in connection with the murder of a sawmill manager in Perinthalmanna, Kerala, nearly 19 years ago. The victim, Balakrishnan, was found dead in December 2007, and the accused, Dilip Rajk, along with another absconding suspect, was believed to have committed the crime after an alleged robbery attempt. The Malappuram Crime Branch traced Rajk after an extensive, multi-state search.
Kerala Police to deploy robots for traffic control, disaster rescue
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 9 (IANS) Kerala will strengthen its Cyberdome to tackle growing cyber threats. The state police will also use indigenously developed robots for traffic control, disaster management and rescue operations. State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced this on Friday while inaugurating the 19th COCON Security and Hacking Conference organised by the Kerala Police. He said that cyberattacks and new security threats were increasing with the rapid growth of technology. The government, police, researchers and technology companies must work together to meet these challenges. The theft of personal data and financial fraud pose serious threats to individuals and institutions. Critical infrastructure, including power plants, hospitals and financial institutions, also needs better protection. Military information and government records must be secured, Chennithala said. The growing use of artificial intelligence in warfare, politics and governance has created new cybersecurity challenges, he added and stressed the need to protect data and personal privacy. Cybersecurity measures, he said, must also be lawful and responsible. The Kerala Police has developed new robotic systems with the support of iHub Robotics. These are designed for traffic management, rescue operations, disaster response and industrial automation. The systems include Daksha, a robot designed to manage traffic; Kavach, which can assist rescue teams in difficult terrain and deliver essential supplies; and Tara, which can provide information in different languages and guide visitors. Traffic management robots can reduce the workload of police personnel who spend long hours on roads in the sun and rain, the Minister said. The new technology would help make police operations more efficient. The state government would also train more personnel in cybersecurity and improve public awareness of online threats. International cooperation and public-private partnerships were essential to tackle cybercrime, Chennithala said. He added that COCON had emerged as an important platform for sharing cybersecurity knowledge and new ideas. The conference would benefit the police, government, industry and the international community. Deputy National Security Adviser T.V. Ravichandran, Challa Srinivasulu Setty, and Director Generals of Police Ravada Chandrasekhar and Manoj Abraham attended the conference.
KSRTC promises steps to ensure reserved seats for senior citizens on buses
Meeting discusses reserving 20% of seats for the elderly, enabling online booking reservations, empowering conductors to fine violators, with further considerations on lowering step height and relocating elderly seats.
SC pulls up Kerala govt over failure to detail steps to protect States tallest captive elephant
A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu questioned why these details had not been disclosed in the States affidavit and why the court had been kept in the dark about the steps taken to ensure the animals welfare
Kerala High Court directs CBI to conduct further probe into death of violinist Balabhaskar
High Court slams the casual and lackadaisical manner of earlier CBI probe into the 2018 accident that also claimed the life of the violinists 18-month-old daughter
Kerala Govt To Register FIR Against Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that his government will comply with the High Court's directive to register an FIR against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohamed Riyas in the alleged CMRL bribery case. Satheesan stated there would be no appeal against the verdict. The High Court deemed the government's earlier decision to form an SIT without an FIR illegal and ordered immediate registration of a case based on ED's information.
No undue haste or political vendetta in CMRL case, says Keralam CM Satheesan
He says the government will follow the Kerala High Courts directives to register an FIR against Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, T. Veena, and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas in the case
KTGA State president Pattabhiraman T.S. said UPI had evolved into essential public digital infrastructure and had generated significant benefits for governments, banks, payment platforms and the wider economy
All policy-related decisions being conveyed to the party, says Keralam CM
Satheesan says he will not reply specifically to UDF convener Adoor Prakashs comment that the Chief Minister is keeping him in the dark about important government decisions
Kerala: Karat's Lavalin defence resurfaces as CPI(M) backs Vijayan in CMRL case
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (IANS) A nearly two-decade-old statement by former CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat has resurfaced as a political talking point for the party following the Kerala High Court's direction to register an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case involving former Chief Minister and current Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan. In February 2009, when Vijayan was named in the SNC-Lavalin case, Karat had a ready response when asked whether he should resign. Vijayan did not hold any government post at the time. He was the party's state secretary and, therefore, had no government position from which to resign, Karat had said. He had maintained that the party would fight the case both politically and legally. That argument is now back in focus, with an important difference. Vijayan is no longer merely a party secretary. He is the Leader of the Opposition, an official position carrying Cabinet rank. The question being raised is whether the principle invoked by Karat in 2009 should be viewed differently when a leader holds a recognised constitutional position. The CPI(M) has chosen a familiar line of defence. Following the Kerala High Court's order on Friday directing the registration of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the party said it would fight the matter both legally and politically. General secretary M.A. Baby, a Keralite, on Friday maintained that the case was politically motivated. He accused central agencies of targeting Opposition leaders and questioned the Congress-led government's handling of the Enforcement Directorate's findings. Baby's response has placed the party's present defence alongside Karat's earlier position. In 2009, the argument was that Vijayan held no government office and therefore did not have to resign. Today, the question is whether the same distinction can be applied to a Leader of the Opposition who occupies an official position with Cabinet rank. The legal proceedings concern allegations arising from financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions, a company associated with Vijayan's daughter, T. Veena. The allegations have not been established in a trial. The High Court's direction to register an FIR marks the beginning of a criminal investigation and is not a finding of guilt. For the CPI(M), the immediate challenge is to defend its leaders in court while explaining the consistency of its political principles. Karat's remarks from 2009 have acquired fresh relevance. Whether the party sees any need to revisit that position remains unanswered.
Keralam DHS appointment challenged in KAT
Allegations of Illegal Payments
Kerala High Court directs registration of FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, daughter Veena and son-in-law Riyas
SC seeks response of States, UTs on plea alleging prolonged vacancies in power regulatory bodies
New Delhi, Oct 9: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from 15 states and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on a PIL filed by NGO Energy Watchdog seeking directions to ensure that their state electricity regulatory commissions are properly constituted under the law. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice on the PIL filed by the NGO through lawyer Pranav Sachdeva. The petitioner has sought the apex court's directions directing the states and UTs to take all steps to comply with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, and with the directions of the apex court in a verdict of April 2018 regarding composition of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The plea said there were several statutory infractions, such as prolonged vacancies in the offices of chairperson and members and the complete absence of a person of law on the Commission, across 230 SERCs in the 15 states and the UTs. In the 2018 ruling, the Supreme Court held that SERCs have the rappings of the court and must have a suitably qualified person of law as a member, the plea said. It said the commissions across several states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, continue to lack a person of law despite this ruling. The plea said in Tamil Nadu, all three offices are vacant, while in Andhra Pradesh, the chairperson and member (technical) posts are vacant, and the Commission functions with a sole member (finance). It said that in West Bengal, only the chairperson's office has been created, and the incumbent does not have the required legal background. The plea said the failure strikes at consumers' access to justice under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution and, without the mandated person of law, consumers cannot get lawful adjudication of complaints under the Electricity Act. Consumers' access to that remedy cannot be made dependent upon indefinite executive inaction, the plea said. It sought directions to the states of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Kerala, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Sikkim, and to the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, directing the authorities concerned to file a reply disclosing the steps taken to ensure that their SERCs had been constituted in compliance with the Electricity Act provisions.
Quit if polls were rigged, Kerala BJP tells CM Satheesan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (IANS) The Kerala BJP has turned the Congress national leaderships allegations of electoral manipulation into a political challenge for the UDF government, demanding that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan resign if the claims imply that the Kerala Assembly election was not legitimate. BJP Legislature Party leader B.B. Gopakumar on Friday wrote to the Chief Minister, asking him to clarify his position on the allegations. With the Assembly session beginning on Monday, the BJP has warned of strong protests inside and outside the House. The partys argument rests on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges recent statement that elections across the country were illegal and that the elected Assemblies and Parliament should be dissolved. Kharge had demanded fresh elections using ballot papers, alleging irregularities involving electronic voting machines and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Gopakumar argued that Keralas Assembly election, held after the SIR exercise, would also fall within the scope of the Congress allegations. If the Congress leadership believes the electoral process was manipulated, the Chief Minister must explain how he can continue in office on the strength of the same election, he said. The BJP leader also pointed out that Rathan U. Kelkar, who was the Chief Electoral Officer in charge of the SIR process in Kerala, is now the Chief Ministers secretary. Satheesan must clarify whether he accepts the Congress allegations and whether they cast doubt on the electoral process and the officials who conducted it, Gopakumar said. He accused the Congress of using SIR to cover up its electoral setbacks and described its allegations as politically motivated. He also criticised Satheesan for joining the opposition protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi. The BJPs challenge comes amid an escalating political confrontation over SIR. The Congress has demanded the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation, alleging irregularities in electoral roll revision, while the BJP has defended the poll process and challenged the oppositions claims. The BJP intends to make the issue a major point of confrontation when the Assembly meets on Monday. Gopakumar has demanded a clear answer from the Chief Minister: if he accepts the Congress leaderships allegations, he must resign.
The shutdown, scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 27, condemns the State government for allegedly sidelining eight villages in Kollam while recommending exclusion of 33 other villages across Keralam from contentious draft
Centre caps cancer drug trade margins at 30 pc after our report: Karnataka Health Department
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 9 (IANS) The Union government has capped trade margins on cancer medicines at a maximum of 30 per cent of their price, following a report by the Karnataka Health Department highlighting excessive mark-ups on cancer drugs and sustained efforts by state Health Minister U.T. Khader to address the issue, according to a statement issued by the state Health Department on Friday. Khader had raised concerns over the substantial difference between the production costs and retail prices of cancer medicines, alleging that pharmaceutical companies were imposing excessive mark-ups on essential drugs and medical devices. Around a month ago, he had highlighted instances in which medicines costing Rs 86 were being sold for Rs 4,528, drugs costing Rs 160 were priced at Rs 7,110, and medicines costing Rs 118 were being sold for Rs 4,416. He also alleged that cancer medicines and medical devices were being sold at prices 10 to 52 times their costs. Seeking urgent intervention, Khader had written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, urging the Centre to take stringent measures against excessive pricing and ensure transparency in the disclosure of landing and selling costs in hospitals. The Karnataka governments investigation report and Khaders efforts have now been followed by the Centres decision to restrict trade margins on cancer medicines to a maximum of 30 per cent of the cost, according to the statement. The move comes amid growing concerns over the affordability of cancer treatment and the high prices of patented medicines. The Kerala High Court had recently expressed serious concern over the excessive pricing of patented cancer drugs, while the Supreme Court had also questioned the Centre over rising medicine prices, the statement said. Khader had also advocated granting wider powers to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), which currently has the authority to regulate prices of specified medicines, to enable more comprehensive oversight of drug pricing. He had argued that stronger regulatory powers were necessary to prevent excessive pricing and ensure that patients could access essential cancer medicines at affordable rates. The Karnataka governments intervention has brought renewed attention to the need for greater transparency in pharmaceutical pricing and stronger mechanisms to protect patients from high costs. The Centres decision is being projected by the Karnataka government as a significant policy development in its efforts to curb excessive trade margins on cancer medicines and improve the affordability of treatment.
Supreme Court asks for medical report of Keralas tallest captive elephant, pulls up State government
The elephant, Uttoly Raman, has been at the centre of an ownership dispute; the Supreme Court had put the animal under the State governments custody in June
World Mental Health Day awareness event to be held in Kozhikode
Around 100 psychiatrists from the district, along with nursing and psychology students, are expected to participate in the programme
Circulation of morphed images: polytechnic student surrenders
The seized mobile phone will be submitted for technical evaluation by the cyber cell with court permission.
Parali continues to lead in Palakkad revenue district sports meet
It has won 13 gold, 10 silver and five bronze medals
Juvenile fish harvesting raises concerns along Malabar coast
Fishermen from the coastal areas of Kozhikode district say juvenile fish varieties are reportedly being caught in large quantities and transported to other States for industrial use
BJP President Nitin Nabin chalks poll strategy with national general secretaries
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Stepping up preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Friday held discussions with National General Secretaries to firm up future strategy. In a message on social media platform X, Nabin said, Today, at the BJP headquarters, I held a meeting with the National General Secretaries and had a detailed discussion on various organisational matters and upcoming action plans. The meeting came on a day when the BJP celebrated its victory in bye-elections on Lok Sabha seat in Nagaon (Assam) and Assembly seats in Nandigram as well as Rejinagar (West Bengal). Earlier on Thursday, the BJP President attacked the Congress and INDIA bloc allies over Election Commission (EC) protests in the national capital, saying that their demonstration remains 'timed' with the elections and with an intent to earn electoral dividend from it. He asserted that the BJP and its workers remain in mission mode, 24x7 and every single day comes with new set of responsibilities while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conviction and commitment towards public welfare as the key inspiration behind it. Taking a direct jibe at the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition INDIA bloc, Nabin said that they possess an anarchist mindset and only know how to inject poison into society while criticising their protest against the Election Commission, based on 'unfounded and baseless' allegations of vote theft. Questioning the rationale behind Opposition's protests, the BJP Chief added that this is the same Election Commission which conducted the elections in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where they are in power. If their allegations were true, it was this very Election Commission that conducted the elections in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, where they (Opposition INDIA bloc) came into power through the backdoor, the elections were also conducted by this very Election Commission, Nabin said. He said that the nation was watching the game they (Opposition) were playing and demanded that Rahul Gandhi resigns, if he has the courage.
Call to translate Keralams ayurveda legacy into a viable biz model
During Bio Connect 4.0, experts discussed leveraging the States Ayurveda strengths to develop more plant-based medicines
Keralam govt. to present resolution in Assembly seeking return of Private Universities Bill
The government is seeking to get the Bill returned to the House under the conditions set in Article 201 of the Constitution which deals with Bills reserved for consideration of the President
