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
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
Several Flights Between Keralam, 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
The board is constituted under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
CISF officer Akshay Badola secures second place in cybersecurity competition
CISF Assistant Commandant Akshay Badola secured second place in the Law Enforcement Agencies Capture the Flag (LEA CTF) 2.0 competition held in Kochi on October 9 and 10. Organised by Kerala Police and ISRA during c0c0n 2026, the event tested cybersecurity and digital investigation skills
Keralam Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas Claims Police Manhandled Him in Delhi
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, a visibly out of breath Brittas claimed that he was manhandled by the police and personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) despite him telling them that he was Member of Parliament (MP)
Honour for two veteran craftsmen of a vanishing trade in Keralams Malappuram
Moideenkutty and Mohammedkutty from Keralams Malappuram honoured in recognition of their contribution to timber sawing, a traditional craft is fading from memory. Puchangal Abubacker, who preserved a traditional long saw, was also felicitated
Several Kerala-Saudi flights cancelled amid West Asia tensions
Kochi: Several flights connecting Kerala with Saudi Arabia and other destinations in West Asia have been cancelled amid the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the region, airport officials said on Sunday. 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 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 .
Keralam govt. to pay 12.5 lakh compensation to Muthanga custodial torture victim
K.K. Surendran, a teacher tortured in custody after his arrest during the 2003 Muthanga land agitation, will receive the compensation after a 23-year legal battle
Although I told them I am an MP, the CRPF personnel continued to attack me; they pinned me to the seat and tried to choke me; this is the plight of an MP in this country, said John Brittas
Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna stated that action will follow the Vigilance report on corruption allegations. The Kerala Women's Commission is under investigation after allegations of misconduct in various programs. Krishna emphasized the seriousness of the situation regarding the commission's responsibility for women's welfare. Any decisions, including possible dissolution of the commission, will depend on the findings of the Vigilance report.
Child marriage in India declines, but millions of girls remain at risk
With the 2030 target to end child marriage approaching, India still accounts for one in three child brides across the world, while one in every five Indian young women was married before turning 18. While the prevalence of child marriages has come down sharply from over 50 per cent in 1996 to little over 20 per cent now, experts, on the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, have warned not to get swayed by the national average, emphasising that the problem is a lot more acute in some states. Five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh -- account for more than half of the total child marriages in the country, according to UNICEF and government data. States and union territories that are doing well include Kerala and Lakshadweep. This year's International Day of the Girl Child theme, End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls' Rights, calls for sustained investments throughout adolescence so that girls stay in school, remain healthy and
Satheesan Says BJPs Dream of Ruling Keralam Will Remain Unfulfilled
Even as the BJP has made electoral inroads in the state, winning three Assembly seats and the Thiruvananthapuram municipal corporation, Satheesan attributed its success to the political failures of the CPI(M)
Violence Erupts in Kerala as Youth Congress Leaders Accused of Assaulting SFI and DYFI Members
Youth Congress leaders face charges after allegedly assaulting SFI and DYFI members at a hospital in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Violence Erupts in Kerala as Youth Congress Leaders Accused of Assaulting SFI and DYFI Members
Tragic Accident in Kerala: Three Killed in High-Speed Mini Cooper Crash
A high-speed crash involving a Mini Cooper in Keralas Nedumbassery resulted in three fatalities, with the driver in police custody. Tragic Accident in Kerala: Three Killed in High-Speed Mini Cooper Crash
Cong Differs on SIR in Keralam, National Level: BJP State Chief
The BJP state president said that SIR was a crucial process designed to strengthen and safeguard democracy
Congress differs on Special Intesive Revision in Keralam, national level: BJP state chief
BJP Keralam president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has criticised the Congress for having differing views on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He highlighted that Chief Minister V D Satheesan praised the SIR in Keralam while opposing it in Delhi alongside Rahul Gandhi. Chandrasekhar questioned Satheesan's position if the elections were deemed illegal by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
'Good behaviour', 'maintaining peace' placed as conditions for CJP leaders' release: Delhi Police
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in New Delhi on Sunday placed 'maintaining peace and good behaviour' as a condition for releasing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders, police said. CJP's legal affairs head Ratna Singh earlier confirmed that the outfit's leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by the SEM court after they were placed under preventive arrest by the Delhi Police. In a post on X, Delhi Police said: Preventive arrest u/s 126/170 BNSS of Sh. Abhijeet Dipke, Sh. Ashutosh Ranka and Sh. Saurav Das was done on 10.10.2026. All due legal procedures were followed and they were produced before the SEM Court, Delhi Cantt on 11.10.2026. A bail bond as Surety Bond of Rs 50,000/- was filled for maintaining peace and good behaviour, for a period of one year, and they were released by the SEM Court, it added. The three CJP leaders were detained on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as they arrived in the national capital to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI). This came against the backdrop of the CJP's planned demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protesters gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. On Saturday, over 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders like former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained in Delhi as law enforcers threw an unprecedented security ring around the national capital to prevent chaos at Jantar Mantar, forcing the proposed agitation to break into several small gatherings across the city. The authorities had earlier denied permission for the demonstration, warning against unauthorised gatherings, imposing internet restrictions, roadblocks and traffic diversions to prevent a repeat of the CJPs July protest at Jantar Mantar that turned violent. The detained protesters were taken to different destinations, including Chhatrasal Stadium and various police stations, the police said. Most of them, including the opposition leaders, were released later in the evening.
ISL 2026: All-Indian Inter Kashi face star-studded Kerala Blasters
Digital Desk | Balewadi, Oct 11 (IANS) A fascinating battle of contrasting squad make-ups awaits as domestic-only Inter Kashi host a Kerala Blasters FC in their Indian Super League opening clash at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Sunday. With the venue set to serve as Inter Kashis home ground for the season, the occasion presents an added challenge as they look to make home advantage count. The hosts will look to draw confidence from their 2-1 victory over the Blasters in Kochi earlier this year, while Kerala arrive with a revamped squad under head coach Ashley Westwood, including four new overseas signings. Inter Kashi enter the season with an all-Indian squad after registering 22 players ahead of a fresh FIFA transfer-registration ban. Their recruitment has brought in several players with ISL experience, including goalkeeper Albino Gomes from Jamshedpur FC, defender Laldinliana Renthlei from Chennaiyin FC, winger Rosenberg Gilbert Gabriel and forward Manvir Singh, both from Jamshedpur, and striker Ayush Chhikara from Mumbai City FC. The challenge will be to turn that experience into a competitive unit against a Kerala Blasters side that has undergone significant changes ahead of the new campaign. The clubs new ownership has overseen an extensive recruitment drive, with head coach Ashley Westwood bringing back the clubs heartbeat, Adrian Luna, while adding four overseas players: English defender James Bolton, winger Andre Green, Montenegro international midfielder Neboja Kosovic and Guinean forward Momo Yansane. The Blasters have also strengthened their Indian contingent, bringing in experienced goalkeeper Amrinder Singh and midfielder Mohammad Yasir, alongside younger attacking options. Amrinders arrival is particularly noteworthy against an Inter Kashi side that also features a goalkeeper with previous Blasters experience in Gomes. Skipper Luna expects a competitive test against Inter Kashi, saying, Every game here in India is tough. It doesn't matter if you play with an Indian squad or with foreigners. Westwood, meanwhile, has made his ambitions clear ahead of the opener: Our sole aim is to win every football match and to win trophies. The Blasters will also be without defender Bikash Yumnam, who is expected to miss around a month with a calf injury. With Inter Kashi seeking to show that their domestic core can hold its own against a revamped Kerala Blasters side, Westwoods men will be keen to turn their summer recruitment into results. Sundays clash will offer an early test of both sides ambitions for the new campaign.
Delhi Police register over 20 FIRs in CJP Jantar Mantar stir case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, the Executive Magistrate on Sunday ordered the release of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after the three were placed under preventive arrest by Delhi Police, according to CJP's legal affairs head, Ratna Singh. Singh had earlier said that the three were scheduled to appear before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station after being placed under preventive arrest. Abhijeet, Ashutosh and Saurav will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station at 9 AM today. A Delhi police official informed me about this in the morning. As CJP's Legal Head, I will be at the police station along with other advocates representing us, Singh had said in a post on X, earlier on Sunday. The three were detained earlier on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as they arrived in the national capital to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI). This came against the backdrop of the CJP's planned demonstration against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. On Saturday, over 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders like former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained in Delhi as law enforcers threw an unprecedented security ring around the national capital to prevent chaos at Jantar Mantar, forcing the proposed agitation to break into several small gatherings across the city. The authorities had earlier denied permission for the demonstration and warned against unauthorised gatherings, imposing internet restrictions, roadblocks and traffic diversions to prevent a repeat of the CJPs July protest at Jantar Mantar that turned violent. The detained protesters were taken to different destinations, including Chhatrasal Stadium and various police stations, the police said. Most of them, including the opposition leaders, were released later in the evening. Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was also detained at his residence in Gurugram on Saturday and released early on Sunday. Meanwhile, CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde announced that the protesters will once again march towards Jantar Mantar on Sunday and will rest only after the resignation of the CEC.
Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests; demand apology, inquiry
New Delhi, Oct 11: Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the organisations highlighted that police detained several journalists despite their displaying press identity cards, and seized the phones and equipment of some reporters. The statement was issued by the PCI, IWPC, Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi unit). The organisations said Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters demanding Kumar's resignation on Saturday. Journalists covering the police action were also bundled into buses and taken to detention centres, including the Chhatrasal Stadium and the Chanakyapuri police station. Reporters from The Quint, The Wire, Scroll, Reporter TV, Navbharat Times, Newslaundry, and senior journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta were among those detained. The reporters said they were detained while filming detentions, despite prominently displaying their press cards, the statement said. It pointed out that police dismissed the journalists' claims of being members of the press, with some officers reportedly saying, Everybody claims to be a journalist these days. The organisations also said they received complaints that official reporting phones belonging to the detained journalists were snatched and seized. Describing the detentions as a blatant attack on the freedom of press, the organisations questioned Delhi Police's earlier position that only journalists accredited by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) would be allowed to cover the protests. Press freedom in India cannot be conditional on PIB accreditation. A large section of digital and independent media does not have PIB cards, yet they are recognised press under the law, the statement said. The organisations said they had raised these concerns in a joint memorandum submitted to the Delhi Police commissioner earlier this week but alleged that the police disregarded their suggestions. They demanded immediate and unconditional release of all the detained journalists, return of the seized phones and equipment, and a public apology from Delhi Police. The organisations also sought an inquiry into the conduct of senior police officers who allegedly ordered the detention of journalists despite being shown press identity cards. They also demanded a clear assurance that journalists wont be prevented from covering protests. The statement also criticised the extensive security arrangements in the capital, alleging that 22,000 police and paramilitary personnel had been deployed, metro stations closed and internet services shut down to prevent protests. Preventing journalists from doing their job, detaining them without reason, and creating a fortress-like situation in the capital with 22,000 police and paramilitary, closed metro stations and unprecedented internet shutdowns, to stop peaceful questioning of institutions is reminiscent of a fascist state, the organisations said. Expressing solidarity with the detained journalists, the four bodies asserted that reporters must be allowed to discharge their professional duties without intimidation or interference.
Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests
Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), on Saturday condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the organisations highlighted that police detained several journalists despite their displaying press identity cards, and seized the phones and equipment of some reporters. The statement was issued by the PCI, IWPC, Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi unit). The organisations said Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters demanding Kumar's resignation on Saturday. Journalists covering the police action were also bundled into buses and taken to detention centres, including the Chhatrasal Stadium and the Chanakyapuri police station. Reporters from The Quint, The Wire, Scroll, Reporter TV, Navbharat Times, ...
New Delhi, Oct 10:An unprecedented security clampdown and the detention of over 7000 protesters, including CJP leader Abhijit Dipke, four former chief ministers and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, helped the government thwart a planned mass mobilisation at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site, wore a deserted look throughout the day, with the deployment of over 30,000 security personnel and waves of barricades in Lutyens' Delhi to keep the protesters away from the area. Opposition parties likened the situation to one worse than the Emergency, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urging the youth to keep protesting and asserting that we are going to ensure that this regime and the people who have attacked the Constitution are defeated. Several INDIA bloc leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, were detained from multiple locations across the capital as they tried to join the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This has gone beyond an Emergency; it has become a Super Emergency, Banerjee said. CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, veteran Left leader Brinda Karat, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, activist Yogendra Yadav, lawyer Prashant Bhushan and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha were also detained. Gandhi, who was in Chennai for his Chhatron Ki Goonj event, also said the core characteristic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS is cowardice. The Congress, which has been holding protests demanding the resignation of the CEC over alleged vote theft, however, maintained its distance from the CJP protest. Dipke and two CJP leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained by Delhi Police from inside the aircraft as soon as their flight from Mumbai landed in the national capital. In a video shared by the CJP, Dipke could be heard telling police officers who entered the aircraft, We are here to be arrested, come and arrest us. Before the detention, police personnel told the CJP leaders that they did not have permission to hold their protest at Jantar Mantar. Dipke said CJP leaders were being detained as if they were criminals. He said that even former prime minister Indira Gandhi did not do this, adding that it amounted to dictatorship. Rathee, who lives abroad and had come to join the CJP protest against CEC Kumar, was detained by police from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday. Around 1 pm, scores of protesters hurled stones at security personnel near Akashwani Bhawan on Imtiaz Ali Marg after jumping barricades, injuring two police personnel. The protesters were quickly detained by security personnel. In the evening, a similar incident happened near Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, where some protesters threw stones at security personnel. A total of seven personnel sustained injuries during the detention of protesters. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal also sustained injuries to his hand during the detention of Left leaders, including AISA's Neha. Police are likely to file multiple FIRs in connection with the alleged assault on police personnel during the protest, a senior officer said. New Delhi virtually turned khaki on Saturday, with the deployment of over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel ahead of the CJP protest. Waves of barricades lining the streets, the closure of 45 metro stations and intensive checks at the city's border points, railway stations, bus terminals, hotels and other sensitive locations left the capital gridlocked. More than 7000 protesters were detained today across Delhi, including more than 2,000 in New Delhi area, police sources said. In a pre-recorded video message released soon after his detention, CJP leader Dipke said the organisation's in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, would lead its protest at Jantar Mantar. The CJP asserted that the protest would continue nationwide, with or without its leaders. Police informed Dipke about the death of his grandmother in Maharashtra and offered possible facilitation for his journey to his hometown on humanitarian grounds. Dipke's paternal grandmother, Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke, 85, died at her home in Santuk Pimpri village in Maharashtra's Hingoli district around 11:30 am on Saturday following a prolonged illness, family sources said. Hitting out at the Opposition, the BJP said that the protest meant to take the city hostage turned out to be a flop show, accusing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of spreading anarchy in cahoots with foreign powers, likening him to historical figure Mir Jafar. It was a victory of democracy over mob rule, BJP leader Sambit Patra said, as hundreds of youths and several politicians who headed to Jantar Mantar were detained by Delhi Police. A large number of police personnel detained groups of protesters from several places, including Hanuman Temple, Akashwani Bhawan, Safdarjung Flyover and Kerala House. Regular announcements were being made by the police at Jantar Mantar, instructing people and mediapersons not to gather in one place. The police also picked up a few protesters who managed to reach Jantar Mantar. The massive security arrangements by Delhi Police thwarted attempts by protesters to reach Jantar Mantar. BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal and the CJP of attempting to destabilise the country with the backing of foreign forces. He asserted that the government would deal sternly with their ill intentions, while party workers would foil their design on the ground. The ruling party had back-to back press conferences on Saturday and deployed its senior leaders for the counter-offensive. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted that the capital will not be held hostage and accused Gandhi and Kejriwal of trying to turn the city into a attleground, in league with their B-Team CJP. Several journalists claimed that they were detained. Reporters alleged that they were detained despite displaying their press identity cards, and that their official phones were seized by police personnel before they were taken to detention buses along with other protesters. Visuals circulating showed journalists displaying their press identity cards from inside the buses. Top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Kejriwal, who openly supported the CJP, also failed to reach Jantar Mantar. Kejriwal, who had earlier announced that he would join the protest along with his family members, alleged that the security clampdown in central Delhi to prevent the protest and detain CJP leaders was worse than the Emergency. Kejriwal gave the Delhi chalo call, urging youth across the country to reach the national capital to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner over vote theft, shortly before he was detained by the Delhi Police. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the Modi government over the detentions by Delhi police, saying it has turned the mother of democracy into a muzzled democracy. The Congress chief alleged that the cowardice of the BJP-RSS is on full display today. More than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces assisted Delhi Police in managing the security situation. Personnel were deployed at strategic locations, while mock drills were conducted at several places to assess preparedness and response mechanisms. Authorities also monitored social media platforms for attempts to mobilise people for the protest. More than 200 content creators were reportedly under scrutiny as police examined online posts and messages linked to the proposed gathering. Liquor shops across Delhi were closed as a precautionary measure. With restrictions affecting major transport hubs and several parts of the city, commuters were advised to check official announcements and plan their journeys accordingly. 200 DETAINED IN MUMBAI Police detained around 200 people, including members of activist Tushar Gandhi-led organisation and supporters of the CPI (M), for protesting at the August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Partys demonstration in New Delhi, officials said. In a separate action, several workers of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) were detained while demonstrating near Hutatma Chowk in south Mumbai to back the CJP, they said. Hundreds of people, including those belonging to Tushar Gandhi-led Hum Bharat Ke Log organisation, and activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) assembled at the August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai without permission and around 200 of them were detained for protesting, an official said. The process of registering an FIR against them was underway, he said. One of the protesters, Rubaid Bhojani, alleged that the police took the protesters into custody very brutally. We voted for the Prime Minister, but he betrayed us. We demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumars resignation, Bhojani said. Earlier in the day, Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was picked up from Bandra and taken to D N Nagar police station. A large number of people gathered outside the police station. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray also visited the police station. Gandhi, who heads the organisation Hum Bharat Ke Log, had shared a poster in a post on X, urging citizens to join a protest gathering at August Kranti Maidan at 3.30 pm. Activist Feeroz Mithiborwala was also taken into custody from his residence and shifted to the MIDC police station. Meanwhile, additional police personnel, including women officers, were deployed at the Shivaji Park in Dadar to prevent CJP members from staging a demonstration. Security was also stepped up at other locations across Mumbai. Authorities maintained that August Kranti Maidan is not designated as a protest site in accordance with a Bombay High Court order, prompting preventive action to maintain law and order. The CJP has called a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the CEC over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6, used for voter registration.
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Venugopal targets Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, vows to continue electoral reforms fight
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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
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