Keralam CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathifiles complaint over abusive social media posts
According to the complaint, the posts are being circulated falsely attributing statements to her, and allegedly using fabricated posters featuring her photograph and the party symbol
By convention, the Deputy Speaker does not present submissions or calling attention motions in the House and restrict themselves to their neutral chair duties
TDB to tighten checks on parking fees, essential prices in Keralams Erumely
The board will also intensify waste management and increase the capacity for spot booking for Sabarimala darshan from Erumely, says TDB chief
'Resign': Congress Keralam unit to 'dear' CJI Surya Kant, draws BJP fire
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Jharkhands Virat and Aditya make merry on a batting paradise
They both score hundreds to take the host to 587 at the end of day two; Kerala seamer Edhen doesnt take the field after getting injured; Vaisakh puts in a shift to scalp five wickets
Kerala Teen Kills 3 With Mini Cooper. Old Video Shows Him Driving At 220 kmph
Suhail Sajeev was arrested after the car rammed a scooter carrying three students near Nedumbassery in Kerala's Ernakulam district in the early hours of Sunday.
Body of Newborn Exhumed in Keralam for Postmortem in Probe Into Mother's Death
Police arrested Ibrahim, an acupuncture practitioner, for allegedly denying medical treatment to Muhseena and forcing her to deliver the baby at their residence
Sr Men Hockey Nationals: Kerala, Jharkhand held to draw; Rajasthan beat Gujarat 6-2 on Day 3
Digital Desk | Jhansi, Oct 12 (IANS) Two draws in Division B and a last-quarter turnaround in Division C, where Bihar (BSSA) edged past Hockey Andhra Pradesh, were the highlights of Day 3 in the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026 in Jhansi. The day also saw Rajasthan and Mizoram record victories. The two matches in Division B produced draws, with Kerala Hockey held by Chhattisgarh in Pool A while Hockey Jharkhand and Telangana Hockey were locked 1-1 at the end of the game. Kerala, beaten 0-9 by Odisha on Day 2, fought back to earn a point. Anoop Kumar Maurya put Kerala ahead with a field goal in the 29th minute. Chhattisgarh equalised through captain Sandeep Kumars penalty corner in the 45th minute and went ahead when Sonu Nishad scored from open play in the 48th. Sandeep Yadav converted a penalty corner in the 59th minute to level the match. In the Pool B clash, Dilbar Barla gave Jharkhand the lead with a penalty corner in the 26th minute. Telangana captain Shiva Kumar Shivangi equalised from a penalty corner in the 56th minute. Jharkhand are unbeaten after a 4-1 win over Goa on Day 2, and Telangana picked up their first point after losing to Arunachal on Day 1. In Division C, Bihar (BSSA) prevailed over Hockey Andhra Pradesh 4-3 in a Pool B match. Andhra Pradesh, 8-0 winners on Day 1, led twice through Metta Sai Kumars penalty corners (11', 38') and a field goal from captain Lekkala Hitesh Rao (25'). Bihar replied through Jony Kumars penalty corner (26') and Md Sidiks penalty corner (29') to level at 2-2 and 3-3 after Jony scored a field goal in the 43rd minute. Jony completed his hat-trick and scored the winner with a penalty stroke in the 53rd minute. It was Bihars first win of the championship after their 2-3 loss to Rajasthan on Day 1. In a Pool B match in the same division, Hockey Rajasthan defeated Hockey Gujarat 6-2 on Day 3. Prathambhai Patel put Gujarat ahead in the 8th minute, but Kunal Koundal equalised with a penalty corner in the 22nd. Rajasthan scored three times in the third quarter through Pawan Kumar Yadav (36', 39') and Ankit Rawat (42'), and Rawat added another in the 48th minute. Patel pulled one back for Gujarat in the 54th minute, and Rawat completed his hat-trick on the stroke of full time (60'). Rajasthan have now won both of their matches. In a Pool A match in the same division, Hockey Mizoram edged Hockey Jammu & Kashmir 2-1. Captain Karanjit Singh gave J&K the lead in the 9th minute. Dharmendra Pal turned the match with two penalty corners in the 15th and 28th minutes, and Mizoram defended the lead for the rest of the game. Mizoram bounced back from their 2-4 loss to Himachal on Day 2, and J&K lost for the first time after their 6-3 opening win.
Kochi Mini Cooper Crash: Four Accused, Family Seeks Murder Charge
Police in Kerala have arrested four individuals, including the driver, in connection with a fatal Mini Cooper crash that killed three youngsters. The driver, Suhail, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and driving at high speed. The victims' family is demanding that murder charges be invoked against the accused, while the Excise Department has registered cases against three bars for serving alcohol to underage individuals.
Newborn Exhumed In Kerala Mother's Death Investigation
Police in Thrissur exhumed the body of a newborn girl on Monday to conduct a postmortem examination as part of an investigation into her mother's death. The mother, Muhseena, died in March, and her husband, Ibrahim, an acupuncture practitioner, has been arrested for allegedly denying her medical treatment and conducting the baby's delivery himself at home.
Kerala Police signs 3-year pact with Cyble to strengthen cybercrime probes
The three-year agreement will provide Kerala Police with threat intelligence, investigative support and officer training to tackle ransomware, phishing, AI-enabled fraud and other cyber threats
War of words between former Kerala CM Vijayan, former Congress MLA Mamkootathil escalates
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) Former Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil on Monday hit back at CPI-M veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, asking the former Kerala Chief Minister to concentrate on securing bail for himself, his daughter Veena, and son-in-law Mohammed Riyas in the CMRL-Exalogic case instead of questioning his role in the Congress. Mr Vijayan, do not make me recount your history and that of your kitchen cabinet, Mamkootathil said in a strongly worded social media post, responding to Vijayans remarks in the Assembly on Monday about the former legislators alleged influence over the Congress and the police in Adoor in Pathanamthitta district. Instead of looking into my affairs, Mr Vijayan, first go and seek bail for yourself, your daughter and your son-in-law in the case involving the receipt of illegal money, he said. The sharp exchange came on a day the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau registered an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case, naming Vijayan as the first accused and his daughter, T. Veena, as the second accused. Challenging Vijayans allegation that a person who was no longer in the Congress was controlling the party in Adoor and influencing police operations there, Mamkootathil hit back, saying the Congress in Adoor was controlled by its MLA and the local leaders of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, District Congress Committee and block committees, not by him. He also maintained that the police were answerable to their own officers, including the Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Circle Inspector. On his involvement, Mamkootathil said he had already made it clear that he would stand by his colleagues if they faced trouble, even at the cost of his life. Turning the attack on Vijayans family, he questioned why DYFI and SFI activists had faced police action and imprisonment over allegations involving payments to Veenas company, asking what connection she had with the CPI-M. Vijayan, without naming Mamkootathil directly in his Assembly speech, had questioned who had entered and attacked a police vehicle during a night march in Adoor and alleged that the police were acting according to the instructions of a person who was not even a Congress member. The remarks came amid continuing clashes between DYFI and Youth Congress workers in Adoor. Several people, including Mamkootathil and CPI-M Adoor area Secretary Manoj, were injured in the violence. Mamkootathil, who was expelled from the Congress last year after allegations of sexual misconduct by three women surfaced, was arrested in one of the cases and spent several days in jail before securing bail. He obtained anticipatory bail in the other two cases. The latest exchange adds another layer to the long-running political hostility between the two leaders, who had crossed swords in the Assembly when Mamkootathil was an MLA and Vijayan was Chief Minister.
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang on Monday accused the Congress of creating disorder and confusion in the country, questioning how Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were elected to Parliament if the Election Commission of India (ECI) was functioning incorrectly. Sarang's remarks came amid the Congress-led INDIA Bloc's march towards the Supreme Court, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition leaders have alleged irregularities in the revision exercise and raised concerns over the electoral rolls, while the BJP has defended the process and accused the Congress of politicising the issue. Speaking to IANS, Sarang launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress leader repeatedly attempted to create confusion and unrest in the country. Spreading chaos has become a habit for Rahul Gandhi. If the Election Commission was at fault, how would Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have reached the Lok Sabha, and how would your governments have been formed in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala? Creating chaos and confusion is Rahul Gandhi's habit, and he is constantly seeking to pursue a politics of divisiveness in the country, Sarang said. The INDIA bloc leaders had also sought an appointment with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to discuss their concerns. However, the CJI declined their request and advised them to approach the court through a petition in accordance with the established legal procedure. Gandhi announced that Opposition leaders would march towards the apex court later in the day to initiate the legal process and appealed to citizens to join their campaign in support of the Constitution and democracy. Following this, a bus carrying Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders departed from the Constitution Club of India towards the Supreme Court. Speaking to reporters, Congress MP Manish Tewari said, We want to submit a representation to the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Therefore, the entire Opposition is collectively going to Barakhamba Road. Let's see where it goes from here. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi alleged that the BJP was apprehensive about losing power. The BJP is scared. They know that power will not remain with them for much longer, he told the reporters.
Keralas G. Sudhakaran Criticizes Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Claims He
G. Sudhakaran criticizes former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming he has fallen into the wrong hands amid political tensions. Keralas G. Sudhakaran Criticizes Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Claims Hes Misguided
Govt. mulling extension of pay revision panel term: Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan
He said leave surrender had also been allowed till May 31.
Responding to widespread non-availability of food kits to people under the extremely poor category, the Minister said the government would examine if food essentials could be supplied to them through kits or other alternative ways
Malayalam filmmaker Kaja Hussain arrested, accused of stealing Rs 80,000 phone and two laptops
Shocking news has emerged regarding Kaja Hussain, the Malayalam film director and producer known for movies like Kallanmaarude Veedu. Police arrested him on Sunday at the Palakkad railway station in Kerala. The Palakkad Railway Police arrested him for stealing expensive phones and laptops from passengers travelling on trains. An official from the Shornur Railway Police Station stated that they traced Hussain following an investigation launched after a woman reported the theft of her mobile phone.
SIR: Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Minister VD Satheesan, who moved the resolution, called for the restoration of voting rights for eligible voters who were allegedly removed from electoral rolls. The resolution also sought proceedings to remove Kumar and proposed changes to the committee responsible for appointing the CEC and Election Commissioners.
BJP says Kerala Assembly resolution violates rules as matter is before Supreme Court
Pinarayi Vijayan, Daughter Move Kerala HC Against Order to Register FIR
Advocate P Narayana, appearing for Vijayan and Veena, said the matter is likely to be heard by the High Court during the day
Will examine whether to go ahead with Sthree Suraksha pension scheme: Satheesan
Will examine whether to go ahead with Sthree Suraksha pension scheme: Satheesan
Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Kerala Assembly calls for restoring voting rights to eligible citizens and reforming the selection panel for Election Commissioners to include the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India.
Kerala Assembly Passes Proposal for Removal of Chief Election Commissioner
The Kerala Assembly has passed a historic proposal calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and restoring voting rights to eligible citizens. Kerala Assembly Passes Proposal for Removal of Chief Election Commissioner
Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal
The 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, seeking his removal, as the Congress continues to accuse him of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...
UDF, LDF Accuse Each Other in Assembly Over YC-SFI Clash at Kerala University Hostel
The accusations were traded following a notice moved by the LDF MLAs V Joy and K Rajan seeking adjournment of the House proceedings to discuss the issue
It urged the Centre and the ECI to address the defects in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls and restore voting rights to all eligible voters.
Keralam Assembly passes resolution for removal of CEC
Thiruvananthapuram: The Keralam Legislative Assembly on Monday, October 12, passed a resolution seeking the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid a raging controversy over the SIR of electoral rolls, with top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spearheading an aggressive agitation against the official. The resolution, perhaps the first such in the country, was moved by Chief 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 .
NAM Kannur Therapist Recruitment 2026
National AYUSH Mission Kannur (NAM Kannur) has released the official notification for the post of Therapist (Unani). Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 14 October 2026. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit nam.kerala.gov.in.
Keralam Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal
The resolution was moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan was passed with amendments
Keralam Assembly passes resolution seeking CEC's removal over SIR irregularities
A resolution in the Keralam state Legislative Assembly urging the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations against the Election Commission's functioning and seeking changes to the panel responsible for appointing Election Commissioners. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan was passed with amendments. Three BJP members opposed the resolution. Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Monday presented the resolution which raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including the reported removal of eligible voters without clear criteria or prior notice. It alleged that marginalised communities, minorities, migrant workers and young voters were at risk of being denied their voting rights due to technical manipulations and irregularities in the revision process. The resolution also cited media reports alleging that the Election Commission had curtailed the powers of Electora...
A Single Bench of the court had earlier directed the registration of an FIR including offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
VACB registers two FIRs against Pinarayi Vijayan, family in CMRL case
The move follows legal advice and a Kerala High Court directive to register a case based on a report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the state police
IMD: Heavy rain in Kerala, TN, Mahe, Puducherry from weekend ahead of n-e monsoon
Western disturbance sets up wet spell over North India even as crucial low-pressure area is predicted to form over south-east Bay of Bengal tomorrow to help north-easterly flows entrench
Protests During Amit Shah Visit Will Affect Centre-State Ties: Keralam BJP Chief
Chandrasekhar warned that the fallout could affect investments and employment opportunities in Keralam
In Keralam Assembly Question Hour, A Tap Replaces Raised Hand
Members of the Keralam Assembly no longer need to raise their hands to seek supplementary questions during Question Hour.
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the third phase MBBS and BDS allotment list for KEAM 2026 admissions. Allotted candidates can check their results, download the allotment memo and Data Sheet, and complete college joining by 14 October 2026, 4:00 PM.
I Truly Wish I Could Be There: Vijay Sethupathi Thanks Kerala For Baththa Success
According to Sacnilk, Baththa earned Rs 3.10 crore in net collections on Sunday, October 11, taking the total to Rs 23 crore.
ISL 2026: Kerala Blasters kick off new season with 2-0 win over Inter Kashi
Vibin Mohanan and Andre Green struck a goal each to help Kerala Blasters FC begin their Indian Super League (ISL) campaign with a 2-0 victory over Inter Kashi here on Sunday. Mohanan opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Green struck in stoppage time to seal all three points for the Blasters. Kerala Blasters started on the front foot, with Freddy Lallawmawma firing from distance in the fifth minute. Kashi responded a minute later as Rosenberg Gabriel tested goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh with an effort from the left side of the box, but the Kerala custodian was equal to the task. Manvir Singh also threatened for Inter Kashi, sending an attempt over the crossbar as both sides looked to establish control in the opening exchanges. Korou Singh provided the assist, setting up Mohanan to finish with a right-footed effort from the centre of the box and give Kerala the advantage. Blasters continued to push for a second goal after the restart, with substitute Momo Yansane sending an effort
Keralam Assembly to move resolution seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
The Keralam Assembly is set to propose a resolution urging the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This resolution includes demands to restore voting rights for eligible citizens removed from electoral rolls. The opposition Left Democratic Front has pledged support, ensuring its passage. Concerns have been raised regarding the electoral process and the impact on marginalized communities.
CMRL-Exalogic scam: Pinarayi Vijayan, Riyas named first accused in two separate cases
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will register two FIRs in the controversial cases at the Vigilance Court here on Monday, naming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) legislator and former Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas as the first accused in separate cases. The first case pertains to the CMRL-Exalogic monthly payments, in which Vijayan is the first accused. The second case involves the alleged corruption money received by Riyas, who was the tourism minister in the second LDF cabinet and is the husband of T. Veena, the daughter of Vijayan. Veena is the second accused in both the cases. The move follows a Kerala High Court single bench directive to register cases and conduct a full-fledged investigation into allegations arising from monthly payments made by the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) to Exalogic Solutions, a company owned by Vijayan's daughter, Veena, and alleged benefits extended to the company by those holding public office. In the first case, relating to the CMRL-Exalogic transactions, Vijayan will be the first accused and Veena the second accused. In the second case, Riyas will be the first accused and Veena the second accused. The two FIRs will examine the distinct allegations against the accused and the circumstances surrounding the payments and alleged favours. The High Court had directed the Vigilance to register cases on the basis of the Enforcement Directorate's report instead of conducting a preliminary inquiry. The order marks a significant step in the politically sensitive controversy, which has remained under investigation by Central agencies and has triggered a prolonged political confrontation in Kerala. The court had also set aside the police chief's order constituting a special investigation team without the government's approval. The government is expected to issue a fresh order appointing a special team recommended by the Vigilance Director, in accordance with the court's observations on the authority to constitute such a team. All relevant documents held by the Crime Branch have been handed over to the Vigilance. The agency's position is that prior sanction is not required to proceed with the investigation in view of the High Court's specific direction. Meanwhile, sources familiar with the developments said Vijayan is moving ahead with a petition before the High Court's division bench later on Monday, challenging the single bench order. His move could open a fresh legal battle over the scope and procedure of the Vigilance investigation. The registration of the two FIRs is expected to intensify the political and legal ramifications of the CMRL-Exalogic case, with the investigation now required to establish whether the payments were linked to any undue official favours.
Mandya University Students' Keralam Trip Ends in Tragedy; Two Dead
According to police, the accident occurred around 1.30 am at the 54th Mile in Sultan Bathery, when the van, carrying 15 people, including students from the university, was returning from a trip to tourist destinations in Keralam.
Wayanad bus accident: Two dead, several injured as Munnar tour vehicle overturns
The vehicle was carrying a party of post graduate students from Mandya University in Karnataka
Kochi Mini Cooper Crash: 3 Youngsters Killed, 19-Year-Old Driver Under Scanner
Three young people have been killed after a speeding Mini Cooper, believed to be driven by a 19-year-old man, collided into their scooter near Cochin International Airport in Kerala's Nedumbassery area early Sunday. The alleged remarks of the accused following the
Navi Mumbai police arrest man in WhatsApp impersonation scam
Navi Mumbai Cyber Police arrest Kerala man; probe reveals links to six other cyber fraud complaints
Vijay Sethupathi thanks Kerala audience for 'Baththa' success
Removing Inconsistencies, Reducing Friction
The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held on 8 October 2026 in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Honble Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marked a decisive shift in Indias indirect tax journey. The participants included Chief Ministers of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur and Telangana, the Finance Ministers and senior members of States/Union Territories with Legislative Assembly, Secretary, Department of Revenue, Chairman and Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance. Coming roughly a year after the major rate rationalization that introduced a predominantly two-rate structure (The Next-Gen or GST 2.0 Reforms of September 2025), this meeting deliberately set rate changes aside. Instead, it focused on reforms, refunds, registrations, returns, process, compliance, enforcement, and ease-of-doing-business reforms that many observers are describing as the operational backbone of GST 3.0. Finance Minister made it clear that rate-related matters would henceforth be taken up only once a year in a dedicated meeting. The 57th Council concentrated on removing inconsistencies, reducing friction for genuine taxpayers, speeding up cash flows, and recalibrating enforcement towards a more trust-based system while retaining deterrence against fraud. Most of the recommended process reforms are slated for implementation from 1 April 2027, giving businesses and tax administrations time to prepare. From Rate Rationalization to Process Maturity The 2025 rate reforms had simplified the multi-slab structure, reduced rates on a large number of items, and aimed to correct inverted duty structures in several sectors. Early data presented around the meeting indicated healthy growth in taxable supplies and improved reporting of supplies to consumers, suggesting the rate changes had broadened the base without collapsing revenue. With the rate architecture largely settled, the natural next phase was to address the day-to-day pain points that still plagued businesses like delayed refunds, complex registration amendments, blocked or disputed input tax credit (ITC), high compliance burden on small taxpayers, and an enforcement framework that sometimes felt disproportionate. Enforcement Reforms The most widely reported decisions concerned enforcement. The Council recommended the complete removal of the power of arrest under GST (by omitting the relevant provision, commonly referred to as Section 69 of the CGST Act). Arrest powers had long been a source of anxiety for the business community, their withdrawal signals a clear preference for prosecution only after a proper case is built, rather than anticipatory action. Complementing this, the monetary threshold for launching prosecution was raised five-foldfrom `1 crore to `5 crore. Minimum mandatory punishments were also recommended for removal, leaving the nature of penalty (fine, imprisonment, or both) to judicial discretion. The general penalty under section 125 was proposed to be reduced from `25,000 to `10,000. A materiality threshold of `10,000 was introduced for the issuance of show-cause notices & no notices for demands below this amount (covering CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST and Cess combined), with existing low-value notices to be withdrawn. These changes collectively aim to reserve criminal and heavy civil proceedings for serious cases while treating routine errors and delays through recovery, interest, and proportionate penalties. Automated Refunds Refunds have historically been one of the biggest sources of working-capital stress, especially for exporters and businesses facing inverted duty structures. The Council approved significant process improvements. The time limit for acknowledging a refund claim (or issuing a deficiency memo) was cut from 15 days to 10 days, with deemed acknowledgement, if the tax authority fails to act. A large proportion of eligible refundsreports mention around 90 per cent in many casesare to be sanctioned automatically within a few working days of acknowledgement on a risk-based basis. Cash-ledger refunds are expected to become fully automatic. Crucially, the inverted-duty-structure refund facility was expanded. Refunds of accumulated ITC on input services will be available for credit availed on or after 1 November 2026. Refunds relating to plant and machinery (for both exporters and inverted-duty cases) are proposed from 1 April 2027, to be spread over 60 months. These measures should free locked-up capital for manufacturers and exporters. Expansion of Input Tax Credit Scope The Council broadened the scope of eligible ITC. Credits will now be available on health and life insurance premiums paid for employees, telecommunication towers, and pipelines laid outside factory premises. Certain other previously restricted items, such as free samples and goods requiring destruction on expiry, also received relief. These changes reduce the cost of doing business and improve the integrity of the credit chain. A standing officers committee was recommended to examine residual issues around ITC eligibility, particularly protection of genuine buyers from supplier defaults under Section 16(2)(c) of GST Act, 2017. Registration, Returns and Small-Taxpayer Relief Registration & cancellation processes are to become more automated. Routine amendments (including addition of places of business) will see a high percentage of automatic approvals. Low-risk registrations already benefit from three-day automated processing, the system is expected to cover a larger share of applicants. Small e-commerce sellers received facilitative norms, including possible use of the operators warehouse as the principal place of business under certain ITC limits. For the smallest businesses, the Council approved in principle an optional scheme under which taxpayers with turnover up to `5 crore, who supply only to consumers (B2C), may file a single annual return while paying tax quarterly. This is estimated to benefit a large number of the smallest filers who collectively contribute a very small share of total tax liability, thereby reducing compliance costs without significant revenue risk. Detailed rules are to be finalized at a subsequent meeting. Movement of Goods and Other Facilitation Physical interception of goods in transit is to be restricted and vehicles may be stopped only by officers of the suppliers or recipients state, and only on the basis of specific intelligence and proper authorization. This should reduce harassment and delays at check-posts. Measures to facilitate export of services and improve GST Seva Kendra support for multi-jurisdictional taxpayers were also endorsed. Faceless assessment for certain CGST taxpayers registered across states is on the roadmap. Significance & Conclusion: In summary, the 57th GST Council decisions represent a maturation of the GST system. After nearly a decade of implementation and a major rate overhaul, the focus has shifted to making the tax administration itself simpler, faster, more predictable, trust based tax regime, and less adversarial for compliant taxpayers. The reforms address long-standing trade & industry grievances while preserving the ability to pursue serious evasion. Implementation from April 2027 will test the systems capacity to deliver automated processes reliably and to maintain revenue buoyancy. Businesses should watch for the detailed notifications, circulars, and statutory amendments that will give legal force to these recommendations. Early preparationupdating internal processes, training staff on new ITC eligibility, and monitoring refund claimswill help capture the intended benefits. For Indias broader ease-of-doing-business agenda and formalization drive, the 57th meetings emphasis on process excellence under the GST 3.0 umbrella is a welcome and necessary evolution. In the 10th. Year of GST since its implementation in July, 2017, the GST 3.0 Process Reforms has moved to much maturity phase for a trust based tax regime. Author is All India Master Trainer in GST & writes on Indirect Taxes. Presently works as State Taxes Officer in Srinagar.
Michigan Senate candidate blasts rival over Muslim brotherhood accusations
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said on Sunday (local time) that his Republican rival Mike Rogers tried to link him to the Muslim Brotherhood only because he really wanted to repeat the word Muslim, as faith and heritage attacks shadow minority candidates, including several Indian Americans, ahead of the November 3 midterms. El-Sayed made the remarks in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, recorded on Friday at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. Host Kristen Welker said Rogers, a former Congressman, had epeatedly tried to tie you and members of your family to the Muslim Brotherhood, making oughly ten references in a debate and in campaign ads. You know Kristen, the only reason he said those things is because he really wanted to repeat the word Muslim, El-Sayed said. Asked whether he or his family had any ties to the group, he replied, No. His only strategy is to point to me and my name and my faith and to say that we're different. And that you should suspect people simply because they are different than you in how they pray, El-Sayed said. He said such tactics were he approach of small people with small ideas, who don't really care about solving big problems. He noted that he was a junior in high school with 9/11 and called the attacks ruly shameful. El-Sayed, a physician, cast the issue in terms wider than his own faith. I know what it's like to be discriminated against for how I pray, he said. I don't want anybody to face that in the United States of America, whether they're being discriminated against because they're Jewish or Sikh or Hindu or Muslim or Christian. He also recalled telling former President Bill Clinton in 2007 that People like me with names like mine can't run for office. El-Sayed is locked in a tight race with Rogers that could help decide control of the Senate, Welker said. El-Sayed did not mention Indian-American candidates. But several of them have faced similar attacks over heritage or faith this election cycle. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, the son of immigrants from Kerala, has been targeted by far-right commentator Nick Fuentes, who called him an anchor baby who got your birthright citizenship from your H-1B parents, according to the Texas Tribune. If you believe in normalizing hatred towards any ethnic group toward Whites, toward Blacks, towards Hispanics, towards Jews, towards Indians, you have no place in the future of the conservative movement, Ramaswamy said at Turning Point's AmericaFest in December 2025, as quoted by The Washington Post. In Texas, Democrat Pooja Sethi, who would be the first Indian American and first Hindu in the state Legislature, replied on X to a Turning Point commentator earlier this year. My heritage isn't an insult. It's my story, Sethi wrote. Another Texas Democrat, India-born Sandeep Srivastava, who is challenging Republican Matt Shaheen in House District 66, faced online attacks over his accent, American Bazaar reported. Ten Indian Americans are on the November 3 ballot for the US House, four of them incumbents. Three more, including Ramaswamy, are running for governor or other statewide office.
'Jailer 2' Kerala advance booking: Crosses Rs 1.61 cr
Kerala State Biodiversity Board submits policy document to mitigate threats due to invasive species
Document suggests laying emphasise on prevention and monitoring of the spread of invasive alien species and generating public awareness and capacity-building to handle the menace
Milma turnover rises 15.09% to INR 2,560 Crore
Kerala dairy cooperative Milma reports a 15.09% rise in first-half FY 2026-27 turnover to Rs 2,559.71 crore, driven by milk and dairy product sales.
Chief Minister inaugurates IAP House
The IAP House, located behind the Kaloor metro station, will also be home to the Arike Pain and Palliative Care Unit, which focusses on pediatric palliative care.
Forum proposes draft Bill seeking protection for advocates, their kin, staff in Keralam
Keralam Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, seeks to protect them from assault, criminal force, intimidation and threats; it proposes a punishment of imprisonment up to five years and a fine of 1 lakh
Man from Kerala arrested for defrauding logistics company of Rs 62 lakh by posing as their director
Tripura strengthens district hospitals, drug rehab centres being set up: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 11 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that the state government is strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the state, with drug rehabilitation centres being set up in various districts and work progressing rapidly on a facility at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district. The Chief Minister also added that the number of patients referred to hospitals outside Tripura had declined by around 80 per cent, reflecting improvements in the state's healthcare services. CM Saha, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, said this while launching the 'Emicizumab for All Persons with Severe Haemophilia A in Tripura' programme at the Nursing College in the Agartala Government Dental College and Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) hospital complex here. Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister described the initiative as a significant step towards improving treatment facilities for people suffering from severe haemophilia A. He said that he had been associated with the Haemophilia Society for a long time. Emicizumab treatment for haemophilia patients has already been introduced in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Kerala, he added. Chief Minister Saha said the state government had also launched the 'Mask Campaign' after assuming office, keeping in mind the health and future of children. The ninth phase of the campaign would begin soon, he added. The Chief Minister said the state government was taking steps to improve healthcare services, including providing free vaccinations to eligible patients suffering from breast cancer, oral cancer and other treatable cancers. Referring to improvements in healthcare in Dhalai district, CM Saha said that deaths caused by water-borne diseases, which were previously reported frequently, were no longer occurring. The state government was also making efforts to ensure that people living in remote areas were not deprived of medical services, he added. Chief Minister Saha said that trauma care centres had been established in almost all district hospitals, while cardiac care centres had also been introduced in several places. The infrastructure of district hospitals was being upgraded to improve the availability and quality of healthcare services, he added. He also said that a new dental building was being constructed next to the Dental College, while work was underway to build a mother-and-child hospital at Agartala Government Medical College. Emphasising the importance of the Emicizumab programme, the Chief Minister added that IGM Hospital had been designated as the nodal hospital for its implementation. Making the treatment available at district hospitals in the future would further benefit patients across the state, he said. Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, Hospital Director Debashree Debbarma and other officials were present at the programme.
'Father Will Take Care Of It': Kerala Teen After Killing 3 With Mini Cooper
Investigators found that the accused had allegedly consumed alcohol at multiple bars before the accident.
Keralam Assembly session begins on October 12, 2026
Session is expected to witness stormy confrontation between the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF).
BJP demands Keralam CMs and Pinarayis resignation
BJP State general secretary says the party, the real Opposition in Keralam, has been questioning the State governments failures over the past few months
Kerala Blasters Begin Season With 2-0 Win Over Inter Kashi
Vibin Mohanan and Andre Green struck a goal each to help Kerala Blasters FC begin their Indian Super League (ISL) campaign with a 2-0 victory over Inter Kashi on Sunday.
Kerala Blasters begin ISL campaign with win over Inter Kashi
Kerala Blasters FC defeated Inter Kashi 2-0 in their Indian Super League season opener on Sunday. Goals from Vibin Mohanan in the 18th minute and Andre Green in stoppage time secured the victory for the Blasters.
Alleged sale of spoiled fish: authorities to intensify scrutiny of fish markets in Kozhikode
Food Safety squads and local health authorities are closely monitoring fish markets and storage and transportation practices amid allegations that poor-quality consignments brought from other States are entering the local market
In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Ms. Sreelekha said that some residents had reacted harshly to the delays in the wards WhatsApp group, causing her mental distress
37 arrested in anti-drug combing drive in Kochi
Raids were conducted at 153 locations. The police seized 13.83 grams of suspected MDMA and 91.84 grams of suspected ganja during the raids.
Kerala bakeries gained prominence due to the European community that demanded bread and baked goods. Ignatus Rozario was the first to establish a bakery in Kochi in 1852, creating puff pastries. Besides Rozario, the Mambally family of Thalassery became notable for baking the first Christmas cake in the state. In the 1960s, the Thalassery brothers introduced meat-filled puff pastries, known as mota puffs.
Kerala Chief Minister to Propose Removal of Chief Election Commissioner in Assembly
Keralas CM V.D. Satheesan plans to propose the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the assembly, addressing electoral irregularities. Kerala Chief Minister to Propose Removal of Chief Election Commissioner in Assembly
Woman killed, three others injured in wild boar attack in Keralams Malappuram
The incident occurred when a group of people were on their way to a religious centre for dawn prayers and encountered a sounder of wild boars
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala urges girls to speak up against discrimination
The Home Ministers remarks come in the wake of the Keralam Police launching, earlier this week, a special task force, Speak Up, to tackle domestic violence and provide survivors with legal, counselling and livelihood support.
Several flights between Keralam and Saudi Arabia cancelled amid West Asia tensions
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), in a statement, said some airlines operating services between Kochi and destinations in Saudi Arabia had reported cancellations for October 11 to 13 due to the prevailing geopolitical situation.
Devaswoms Minister K. Muraleedharan says TDB president K. Jayakumar has told him that all arrangements have been made to ensure an adequate supply of aravana
Kerala Blasters begin new era with 2-0 win over Inter Kashi in ISL opener
Kerala Blasters begin new era with 2-0 win over Inter Kashi in ISL opener
Urgent University Revaluation Alerts 2026: Cotton, BU Bhopal, and Kerala VHSE Deadlines
Urgent student alerts! Cotton University and BU Bhopal revaluation deadlines are closing fast. Check the latest Kerala VHSE results and application steps for 2026. Act now to secure your marks and academic standing before windows shut.
Kerala CM to move resolution seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 11 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan will move a resolution in the Assembly on Monday, seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, restoration of voting rights to eligible citizens excluded from electoral rolls and changes to the panel that appoints election commissioners. An Assembly bulletin issued on Sunday lists the resolution for introduction under Rule 118. The proposed motion raises concerns over the Election Commissions functioning and alleges that irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls have undermined public confidence in the institution. The resolution cites complaints that lakhs of eligible citizens were removed from voter lists without clear criteria or prior notice. It identifies marginalised communities, minorities, migrant workers and young voters as groups whose voting rights could be compromised by procedural deficiencies and alleged manipulation. Such exclusions, the draft argues, violate democratic principles and threaten the constitutional guarantee of adult suffrage. It calls for correction of errors and restoration of voting rights to every eligible person left out of the rolls. The motion also questions the software used to prepare and verify electoral rolls. It alleges that the system has curtailed the statutory authority of electoral registration officers under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. It alleges that Form 6 was amended contrary to the rules and refers to media accounts suggesting that a majority of Election Commission members had expressed disagreement with these measures. The draft says the Commission must function independently of government influence and maintain transparency. Electoral roll manipulation, it argues, amounts to undermining the public mandate. Another demand concerns the selection of election commissioners. The resolution seeks a committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India. It contends that subsequent central legislation excluding the Chief Justice and giving the executive a majority on the selection panel weakened the Commissions independence. The motion also seeks steps to remove the Chief Election Commissioner facing allegations, arguing that this is necessary to restore institutional credibility. Its concluding appeal urges the Election Commission and the Union government to act on all three demands to protect democracy and constitutional values. The bulletin schedules the resolution for introduction; it does not record its adoption.
Seven-year-old girl dies after falling into pond during cleaning drive in Kannur
The accident occured around 7 a.m. when residents were engaged in their routine cleaning activities in the area
Kerala Blasters FC Triumphs Over Inter Kashi 2-0 in ISL Opener
Kerala Blasters FC secured a 2-0 victory against Inter Kashi in their ISL season opener, showcasing strong performances throughout the match. Kerala Blasters FC Triumphs Over Inter Kashi 2-0 in ISL Opener
Historian M.R. Raghava Varier selected for M.G.S. Narayanan Memorial Award
A former faculty member of the Department of History at the University of Calicut, Prof. Varier has made significant contributions to linguistics, palaeography, and literary criticism
Ramesh Chennithala selected for this years A. Pachan award
The award will be presented on October 23, the death anniversary of A. Pachan
Toxic gas inhalation: one more fisherman dies in Kozhikode
Another worker had died earlier in the incident; both men were employed on the fishing boat Tesla
RANJI TROPHY | Shikhar notches up this editions first ton as Jharkhand wins the initial exchanges
Kerala works its way back in to the contest thanks to fine spells of off-spin by Jalaj and Vaisakh as the visitor puts a brake on the hosts march
Vetrix 2026 opens new avenues for agri-entrepreneurs
The national-level ideathon organised by K-AgTech LaunchPad of KAU and KVASU provided a platform for students, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase innovative ideas in veterinary science, animal husbandry and allied sectors
NIA arrests one more in Bangladesh-linked outfit's terror conspiracy targeting Bengal, Northeast
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday arrested one more accused from West Bengal in connection with a terror conspiracy orchestrated by an offshoot of the proscribed terrorist organisation Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), an official said. Several digital devices, including mobile phones and memory cards, were seized from the possession of the accused during the arrest, the NIA official said in a statement. The arrest follows the arrest of 13 accused persons on September 29, after searches conducted at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal and Kerala in connection with the same conspiracy. Earlier, on June 25, the NIA filed a chargesheet against 11 accused before the NIA Special Court, Guwahati (Assam), under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The NIA investigation revealed the involvement of the accused in a conspiracy hatched by Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), an offshoot of JMB, to spread the banned outfit's extremist ideology and expand its terrorist network in West Bengal and the north-eastern states of India. The conspiracy involved the radicalisation of vulnerable youth, the propagation of extremist ideology and the recruitment of individuals into the organisation, the NIA said. The investigation revealed that Imam Mahmud Habibullah, a senior member of JMB, had established IMK with the objective of promoting the banned organisation's agenda in India, the NIA said. The accused allegedly conspired to expand the activities of IMK/JMB through clandestine meetings, religious indoctrination programmes, circulation of extremist literature and misuse of digital platforms, including Telegram, for radicalisation and dissemination of anti-India propaganda, the statement said. They also sought to promote allegiance to the leadership of IMK/JMB and strengthen the organisation's network in India, it said. The NIA said that it is carrying out further investigation in case RC-01/2026/NIA/GUW to find other aspects of the larger conspiracy.
KVASU hosts summit to explore agripreneurship opportunities
The programme brought together faculty members, entrepreneurship experts, and key stakeholders to discuss business prospects and ways to promote agripreneurship
Five healthcare centres in Mavelikara constituency set for major upgrade
Funded through the Central Finance Commission and the National Health Mission, these initiatives are designed to strengthen public health infrastructure and expand access to quality medical services
Five healthcare centres in Mavelikara constituency set for major upgrade
Funded through the Central Finance Commission and the National Health Mission, these initiatives are designed to strengthen public health infrastructure and expand access to quality medical services
IMA Thiruvananthapuram gets new office-bearers
Child rights panel files case over forced apology at school assembly
Video of a student, who was made to apologise during a school assembly at Valamangalam Higher Secondary School in Cherthala, has been circulating on social media.
AICC general secretary says that the agitation will continue until Gyanesh Kumar is removed from the post of Chief Election Commissioner
Ranji Trophy: Shami Takes Four-wicket Haul; Smaran Smashes Century On Captaincy Debut On Opening Day
Dr Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami reminded the national selectors of his capability yet again as he took a four-wicket haul for Bengal in their opening Group C clash against Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani on Sunday. Shami, who has been overlooked by Indian selectors despite his consistent performances in the domestic circuit, took 4-30 in 17.3 overs as Bengal bowled Delhi out for 240. The veteran also sent in nine maiden overs and bowled at a mingy economy of 1.70, showing his class once again. Other India internationals, Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, were also among the wickets, with Akash taking 2-74 in his 17 overs (4.40 economy) and Mukesh scalping 1-43 in 17 overs (2.50 economy). Off-spinner Aamir Gani took three wickets for 45 as he also played a crucial role with Bengal. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Smaran marked his Karnataka captaincy debut with a stellar hundred against Andhra in a Group B clash at the Dr Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground in Vijayawada. Karnataka were in trouble at 22/4, but Smaran smashed 126 from 218 balls to bail the team out of trouble, with wicketkeeper Krishnan Shrijith hitting 58 and Madhav Bajaj scoring 33 to help Karnataka make 274. In reply, Andhra ended the day 16/2 with Shikhar Shetty and Madhav Bajaj taking a wicket each. In another Group B fixture between Saurashtra and Chhattisgarh at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten at 72 at the end of Day 1 as Saurashtra made 308/4. Prerak Mankad also went back unscathed on 92, while opener Chirag Jani had scored 83 earlier. Umesh Yadav also struck twice for Punjab in their fixture against Assam in New Chandigarh, but bad light forced an early stumps as Assam were 68/3. In other Group C matches, Jharkhand's Sikhar Mohan made 143 as his team ended the Day 1 strong at 289/5 against Kerala at Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur. Gaurav Choudhary scored an unbeaten 121 to power Odisha to 272/3 against Gujarat in Ahmedabad, while Ankeet Bawne hit a hundred for Maharashtra to help them end Day 1 against Services at 289/5. Prithvi Shaw also made 70. In Group A, Akshay Wadkar and Yash Rathod scored centuries to help Vidarbha end the day at 292/5 against Pondicherry after they were in trouble at 54/5. J&K seamer Rohit Sharma took his maiden five-wicket haul, playing after two years as Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 196. Baroda ended Day 1 at 204/3 after opener Shivalik Sharma made 62, while Deepak Hooda, having returned to his former team, remained unbeaten on 38. Rinku Singh and Madhav Kaushik also scored centuries for Uttar Pradesh in their clash against Bihar to lift the team from 85/3 to 287/3 at the end of the day. In Group D, India Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck, but Mumbai's new captain went back unbeaten on 80, with Musheer Khan also scoring 65 as Mumbai ended the day on 249/5. Rinku Singh and Madhav Kaushik also scored centuries for Uttar Pradesh in their clash against Bihar to lift the team from 85/3 to 287/3 at the end of the day. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
