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Kerala News | Kerala Woman Fakes Kidnapping To Steal Smuggled Gold, Arrested After 12-Km Chase
A dramatic 12-kilometre police chase near Kerala's Karipur International Airport has brought to light an extraordinary gold-smuggling conspiracy in which a woman staged her own abduction to smuggle the gold she had brought from Dubai. CCTV footage of the high-speed pursuit captures a blue Maruti Baleno attempting a daring escape even after being cornered by a police jeep. In a dramatic sequence, the car suddenly reverses and manages to slip away from the police, only to be intercepted and its occupants apprehended later.
4th Person Arrested For Kerala Teen's Murder. Victim Was Not Original Target
17-year-old Abhiram was lured through Instagram, beaten and strangled. His body was stuffed into a sack and dumped in an abandoned plot.
Keralam bizman arrested for raping Rajasthan tourist
CJP Announces Anti-SIR Protest In Kochi On November 7, Dipke To Lead Demonstration
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a fresh protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kochi, Kerala, scheduled for November 7. The demonstration, titled Jantar Mantar at Kochi, will take place at Rajendra Maidan from 4 PM. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke will participate in the protest, alongside Vijay Mallangi, []
Nedumbassery crash: Manufacturers report puts cars speed at 162 kmph before impact
Investigators had earlier found that the car covered a distance of nearly 500 metres in just 11 seconds
Woman arrested on charge of murdering her twin sister
Two actors held on charge of assaulting and robbing doctor in Kochi
The 41-year-old doctor was allegedly assaulted and robbed of valuables worth 3.25 lakh after being lured to an apartment on the pretext of an emergency medical need
Banned tobacco products worth 7 crore seized in Ernakulam; seven held
Contraband was seized in a midnight raid conductedat a warehouse in Aluva
School excursion row: UDF leaders release CCTV footage in support of their claims
The leadership claimed that the visuals showed the principal and the PTA president entering and leaving the establishment, alleging that a bill of 1,100 for alcoholic beverages was settled using the PTA presidents personal ATM card.
A delegation comprising BJP Keralam chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rajya Sabha MPs PT Usha and C Sadanandan Master met President Droupadi Murmu and urged her to act on the Governor's recommendation for initiating proceedings under Article 317 of the Constitution over alleged corruption, nepotism and irregularities in the functioning of the Keralam Public Service Commission (KPSC). The delegation requested the President to make a reference to the Supreme Court for an inquiry into the allegations against the KPSC Chairman and members, as recommended by the Governor of Keralam. In a representation dated October 26, submitted to the President, the MPs raised allegations of corruption, nepotism, examination manipulation, backdoor appointments and political interference in the functioning of the commission. They urged the President to give due consideration to the Governor's recommendation and initiate constitutional proceedings under Article 317, including a reference to the Supreme Court, whe...
CMFRI maps 161 marine mammal strandings along Indian coast
Suspended SFI activists staged a banner protest, declaring that they would not tender an apology over the August 13 campus incidents
KSSTM Junior Mentors Recruitment 2026
Kerala State Science & Technology Museum (KSSTM) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 2 Junior Mentors posts. The last date to submit the offline application is 11 November 2026. Further details are available at kstmuseum.com.
Injunction on Koodathayi-based web series challenged in High Court
The release of the series had been halted following an interim injunction granted by a munsiff court on a suit filed by Jolyamma Joseph, the prime accused in the alleged murder of six members of her family
Kerala-born Nithya Raman becomes Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to take charge of the second most populous city in the U.S. after New York.
Keralams 15th Five Year Plan aims at 7% growth rate per year
Approach Paper for the 15th Five-Year Plan approved. The plan, which aims to raise Keralas GSDP from 16 lakh crore to 28 lakh crore by plan end, will be prepared in project mode through the SMART framework.
Kozhikode to host MERGE FUTURE 2027 business and technology summit in January
Summit aims to generate 10,000 crore in IT-related turnover, create 50,000 jobs by 2030
Three parking grounds to be set up in Kumily for Sabarimala pilgrims
Political tensions mount in Keralams Adoor over police station attack
Left parties step up agitation, demanding action against district panchayat member Sreenadevi Kunjamma and other Youth Congress workers named as accused in the case
Thiruvananthapuram airport clocks highest-ever domestic cargo volume of 444 MT in October
Mobile phones emerge as one of the leading commodities contributing to the increased cargo volume; a growth of over 145% has been posted in lens cargo movement
Calicut varsity to overhaul UG, PG curricula with AI, computing knowledge
A repository of new courses, prepared by the expert committee, to be published by next month
Appointment process for tribal mentor-teachers going at a slow pace in Keralam
Social activists are concerned if the delay will aggravate the dropping out of students from these communities.
ED Cracks Down On Rs 103 Crore Money Laundering Operation
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets valued at approximately Rs 103 crore after conducting searches at 12 locations connected to Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd (BLM) and its founder, R Premkumar, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation, revealing diversion of public funds for personal gain and acquisition of luxury assets.
CU garden notified as biodiversity heritage site
National PAC Meet in Kerala: Odisha MLAs Demand Stricter Audits and Financial Accountability
The All India Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PAC) of Parliament, State Legislatures, and Legislative Councils was successfully held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A prominent delegation from the Odisha Legislative Assembly actively participated in the summit, advocating for stronger financial oversight and governance. Speaking on the theme of Audit, Accountability, and Good Governance, Odisha [] The post National PAC Meet in Kerala: Odisha MLAs Demand Stricter Audits and Financial Accountability appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jantar Mantar At Kochi: CJP Announces Anti-SIR Protest On Nov 7; Abhijeet Dipke To Attend
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced an anti-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) protest in Kochi, Kerala, on November 7. Titled Jantar Mantar at Kochi, the demonstration will be held at Rajendra Maidan from 4 pm, with the party calling for the cancellation of the voter roll revision exercise. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, south zone lead Vijay Mallangi and national secretary Aafreen Nawaz will attend. The protest follows the arrests of CJP leaders, including Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, during demonstrations in Delhi. CJP had also supported the INDIA bloc's November 1 march but did not join Rahul Gandhi's rally.
Employees union protests against attempts to destroy PSC in Keralam
CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan accuses UDF government and a section of the media of continuing a slanderous attack on the PSC to facilitate contract appointments
PAC slams Railways over poor passenger amenities
An audit of passenger amenities at 177 railway stations revealed that only 92 (52%) had even the minimum required facilities
Tiger Killed By Train In Tamil Nadu, Forest Department Seeks Speed Cuts
The four-to-five-year-old tiger is believed to have been run over by the Palaruvi Express while crossing the tracks between Sengottai and Baghavathipuram, close to the Kerala border. Forest officials suspect the incident occurred past midnight on Tuesday.
With entry to Idukki, Kudumbashrees Kerala Chicken to cover the entire State
The project will be launched in Idukki in the second week of November 2026. The venture has a precise product traceability system that allows a customer who buys Kerala Chicken to trace it to the farm it originated from
With entry to Idukki, Kudumbashrees Kerala Chicken to cover the entire State
The project will be launched in Idukki in the second week of November 2026. The venture has a precise product traceability system that allows a customer who buys Kerala Chicken to trace it to the farm it originated from
Abuse of minor at Oachira: panel registers case
Abuse of minor at Oachira: panel registers case
Three held on charge of assault, robbery at lodge in Keralams Kasaragod
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans stand comes under a cloud in power purchase row
As per KSEB documents, Chief Engineer (Commercial and Tariff) had informed the then MD of KSEB M.G. Rajamanickam that the Himachal Pradesh arrangement was more suitable for meeting the KSEBs critical peak-hour requirements
Keralam BJP team meets President over alleged irregularities in KPSC
The team requests President Murmu to act on recommendation of former Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for removal of State Public Service Commission Chairman M.R. Baiju and its members
Days after the grand Diwali party celebration hosted by CJP leader Saurav Das, the Cockroach Janata Party has announced a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kochi, Keralam on November 7, (Saturday). It must be noted
Sabarimala gears up for pilgrimage season
Keralam exam fraud: PSC chairman, members under Crime Branch scanner
The Crime Branch has filed an FIR over alleged irregularities in exams for Fisheries Extension Officer at Kufos and for the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector post.
Ronaldo's Legacy: Kerala CM's Tribute
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan paid an emotional tribute to football legend Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese star announced his farewell to the national team. Satheesan highlighted Ronaldo's inspiring legacy of hard work and determination, particularly for football lovers in Kerala, and acknowledged his impact on millions of young minds.
Kerala BJP Chief Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Creating Anarchy, Asks Him to Go to Bangladesh
Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create anarchy in India, while Congress leaders said the BJP was rattled by his challenge to Narendra Modi.
Vigilance panel formed in Kozhikode district
To ensure broad public participation, the committee also incorporates representatives from various sectors, including elected public representatives, residents associations, human rights bodies, consumer protection forums, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), major colleges, and political parties.
Communal harmony committees to be formed in grama panchayats
The decision follows recommendations from a recent district-level interfaith harmony meeting. Under the new directive, the SHO of the respective police station will serve as the committee chairman, while the grama panchayat secretary will act as convener
Communal harmony committees to be formed in grama panchayats
The decision follows recommendations from a recent district-level interfaith harmony meeting. Under the new directive, the SHO of the respective police station will serve as the committee chairman, while the grama panchayat secretary will act as convener
Ranji Trophy: Nagwaswalla stars as Gujarat hands Kerala innings defeat
The left-arm medium pacer claims four while spinner Siddharth scalps two as the visiting side gets bundled out for 191 on the final day; Sachin and Vishnu offer some resistance
Jantar Mantar at Kochi: CJP to hold anti-SIR protest on Nov 7
Kochi: The Cockroach Janta Party on Thursday, November 5, announced a Jantar Mantar at Kochi protest in Kerala on November 7 against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Renewing the call for cancellation of the exercise and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, it said, Save Democracy! Cancel SIR! CJP called on 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 .
New posting for former Kochi City Police chief
Goa records most marine mammal strandings, CMFRI maps 161 cases
Digital Desk | Kochi, Nov 5 (IANS) Goa has reported the highest number of marine mammal strandings along the Indian coast, with 113 cases during 2024-25. Kerala came next with 13 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 11, according to a study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The institute has now developed a digital map to track such incidents and help protect marine mammals. The map uses Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and brings together around 1,300 location records covering 32 marine mammal species. The study was led by CMFRI Senior Scientist Ratheesh Kumar Raveendran. It was presented at an international symposium on fisheries and remote sensing being held at the institute. Humpback dolphins topped the list of stranded marine mammals, with 82 cases. Indo-Pacific finless porpoises came next with 44 cases. The data were collected through CMFRI's marine mammal stranding network. The network works through staff at the institute's regional centres along the Indian coast. The records were also supported by verified information from trained volunteers and open-access databases. One such source was the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Network of India. The new digital platform provides details of where the animals were found, their species, the incidents and possible causes of death. It also allows users to study when and where strandings take place. The map is expected to help identify areas where such incidents are more common. It will also help researchers and government agencies study possible threats to marine mammals and plan better conservation measures. Ratheesh Kumar Raveendran said the information would help researchers, policymakers and conservation agencies identify important areas and improve their response to stranding incidents. He also stressed the need for better coordination and stronger networks to report such cases. The study also pointed out the need for field checks, DNA tests to identify species and mapping of locations to understand why marine mammals get stranded. The three-day international symposium is being jointly organised by the Trevor Platt Science Foundation, the Department of Chemical Oceanography of Cochin University of Science and Technology, CMFRI and the Marine Biological Association of India. Union Earth Sciences Ministry Secretary Srinivasa Kumar Tummala will inaugurate the valedictory session on Friday.
SFI Complains to President Against BJP Tag on Keralam Governors Instagram Account
The SFI, which is the student wing of the CPM, emphasised that the Governor is required to function as the custodian of the Constitution and not as a representative of any political party.
Invoke Licence Revocation Power for Drunken Driving: Kerala HC to MVD
Justice Kauser Edappagath said that such reluctance on the part of the authorities also diminishes the deterrent effect of the legal provision
Sabarimala Pilgrims To Get Digital Services Via Portal, WhatsApp Chatbot
Kerala government launches Sabari portal to provide real-time updates on darshan, transport, accommodation, healthcare, emergency services and pilgrimage facilities.
Vigilance launches inspection in welfare fund boards functioning under Keralam government
Vigilance director says the inspections were progressing in 78 offices of 16 boards functioning under the State governments Department of Labour
Friend of second accused arrested from Keralams Thiruvananthapuram in Abhiram murder case
Aishwarya, a friend of Umar Muqthar, the second accused, had earlier been taken into police custody for questioning but was let off. However, she was arrested again on the suspicion that she had knowledge of the murder
IMD update: More rain for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka as easterlies pick up
A remnant circulation from cyclone Murasu may sustain heavy rain over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days, and over Kerala from Thursday evening
Keralam Man Beaten to Death in Bengaluru After Being Found With Employers Daughter
The accused, Anandraj (45), who runs a cart-manufacturing unit, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Yelahanka, police said
NDA holds Save Democracy march in Darbhanga; Bhupender Yadav defends electoral roll revision
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 5 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday organised a 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, End Anarchy) march in Bihar's Darbhanga district, with Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as essential for strengthening democracy. Addressing a gathering at the Polo Ground protest site in Laheriasarai, Yadav said the electoral roll revision exercise was neither new nor unprecedented in the country. He claimed that such exercises had been conducted eight times since 1950, making the current exercise the ninth. He described the revision as being in the national interest and important for ensuring the credibility of the country's democratic system. Recalling the Emergency, Yadav said NDA leaders had fought to protect democracy during that period and asserted that the alliance remained committed to safeguarding democratic values. He urged people to remain vigilant against any threat to democratic institutions. Highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the Mithila region, he said it was the land of Mother Janaki (Sita) and that Bihar had played a significant role in the development of democracy. He said a strong message in favour of democratic values should emerge from this historic land. Explaining the purpose of the electoral roll revision, Yadav said it was intended to remove the names of deceased persons and those who had shifted from their previous places of residence. It would also help eliminate duplicate entries where the same person's name appeared in electoral rolls at different locations. He alleged that those opposing the revision were indirectly supporting the inclusion of infiltrators in electoral rolls and undermining the interests of genuine Indian voters. The Union Minister maintained that no eligible voter's name could be arbitrarily deleted during the exercise, as political parties had their own Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to monitor the process. He claimed that during the previous election, political parties had deployed around 1.7 lakh BLAs, but only two objections were raised before the Supreme Court. He said the court subsequently examined the matter and upheld the validity of the process. Yadav further claimed that the Congress-led government had provided four documentary options for voter registration, while the present government had expanded the list to 11 documents. He said voters could submit any one of the prescribed documents to establish their eligibility and get their names included in the electoral rolls. Taking a political swipe at the Opposition, he alleged that the SIR exercise was being criticised mainly because of electoral defeats in Bihar and West Bengal. He pointed out that the process was not facing similar opposition in states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The march was attended by several prominent NDA leaders, including JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi and Darbhanga MP Gopalji Thakur. A large number of workers from various NDA constituencies also participated in the march, raising slogans under the campaign's central message, 'Save Democracy, End Anarchy'.
Kerala: Islamic Preacher Muhammad Niyas Jouhari, Who Policed Nazriya
Kerala-based Islamic preacher Muhammad Niyas Jouhari, also known as Ustad Muhammad Niyas, who recently criticised Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim over her choice of clothing, has been arrested in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case involving the alleged repeated sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl, as reported in The Free Press Journal. The [] The post Kerala: Islamic Preacher Muhammad Niyas Jouhari, Who Policed Nazriyas Clothes, Arrested Over Alleged Repeated Sexual Assault Of 16-Year-Old appeared first on The Commune .
Aluva Police Bust Rs 7 Crore Tobacco Racket
Police in Aluva, Kochi, seized banned tobacco products worth approximately Rs 7 crore and arrested seven individuals, including six from Rajasthan. The haul, part of 'Operation Toofan', involved over 15 lakh packets stored in a godown, which were being distributed across Kerala after being brought from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Mangaluru.
Cheranalloor luxury car crash: court upholds teens bail, raps police and prosecution
Judge Kavitha Gangadharan questions the very basis for registration of FIR against the teenager in conflict with law, pointing out that such registration is warranted only in offences carrying a punishment of seven years imprisonment or more
Kerala hit-and-run case: Judge's minor son gets relief as court refuses to cancel bail
Digital Desk | Kochi, Nov 5 (IANS) In another setback to the family of the 55-year-old man killed in a road accident involving a Mercedes-Benz car driven by a judge's minor son, a court in Kerala's Ernakulam on Thursday refused to cancel the anticipatory bail earlier granted to the juvenile. The decision came despite strong objections from the prosecution and pleas by the deceased man's family, who had sought cancellation of the bail. The court made it clear that the law relating to juveniles was unambiguous and that the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act had to be followed. It also came down heavily on attempts to view the case without taking into account the special legal safeguards governing children in conflict with the law. Before passing its order, the court asked the police to submit a report within an hour on whether similar charges had been invoked in other cases in the district. When the court reassembled an hour later, the police informed it that there were nine such cases. The victim's family had strongly opposed the continuation of accused's bail, hoping that the court would reconsider the relief granted to the juvenile. However, the court declined to interfere with the earlier order. The development came on a day when the father of the juvenile, a judicial officer, also secured anticipatory bail from another court in connection with the same accident case. The 55-year-old roadside eatery owner was ran over by the Mercedes-Benz car in the early hours of the day while returning home after closing his eatery last month. The deceased man's daughter expressed deep disappointment over Thursday's developments in both courts. She said the family was at a loss to understand what was happening and felt that ordinary people were finding it increasingly difficult to get justice. For the victim's family, the two court decisions on the same day have come as a major blow in its continuing fight for justice.
INDIA bloc stages protest in B'luru, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 5 (IANS) The INDIA bloc on Thursday staged a 'Save the Vote, Save the Nation' protest rally at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was attended by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, ministers, MLAs and MPs, along with leaders of the AITC, RJD, NCP(SP), Shiv Sena(UBT), CPI(M), CPI, SP, JKNC, JKPDP, CPI(ML), JMM, IUML, KC(M), MDMK, VCK, RSP, Kerala Congress (Joseph) and the All India Forward Bloc. Addressing the gathering, former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah demanded CEC Kumar's resignation, alleging that the BJP has no chance of winning the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Without SIR, the BJP cannot come to power, no matter what it does. The BJP cannot win by any chance in the 2029 elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is losing popularity, and his image will not remain the same in the future, Siddaramaiah said. He claimed that the BJP and the RSS would be defeated in 2029 and that the Constitution and democracy would be protected. Siddaramaiah said the agitation was being carried out across the country, focusing on two prominent issues and referred to a massive protest held in Delhi on November 1. He said the INDIA bloc had organised the protest in Karnataka as part of the nationwide campaign. Questioning the process through which Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner, Siddaramaiah alleged that changes were made to the selection committee after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He claimed that the BJP did not secure a majority on its own in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, despite the NDA winning 240 seats, and alleged that the government subsequently adopted what he termed cunning strategies. Siddaramaiah said the earlier selection committee for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner included the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition. He alleged that the government changed the composition of the committee by removing the Chief Justice of India and including a Union Cabinet Minister. He said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had opposed the move and the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar. Siddaramaiah further alleged that the SIR exercise was subsequently implemented unilaterally. The BJP will make Gyanesh Kumar its puppet. While winning elections, they indulge in communalism and illegalities, he alleged. He further claimed that names could be selectively removed from electoral rolls in areas where the BJP feared electoral setbacks, and also alleged that the party had used different strategies to win the 2014, 2019 and 2024 elections. Siddaramaiah called upon all political parties and citizens to oppose the SIR exercise and reiterated his demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Karnataka Congress President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad said the leaders and workers had gathered to protect the Constitution and democracy. For nearly one year, all political parties, barring the BJP and its allies, have been united and staging protests. The important issue now is that eligible voters are being removed from the final voters' list. This is a conspiracy, he alleged. According to Hariprasad, the protesters alleged that early 15 crore eligible voters could be excluded from the electoral rolls. The protest adopted resolutions demanding that the SIR exercise be scrapped, alleging that it was against democratic principles. The gathering demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the repeal of the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.
ISI's two-pronged India plan: Kashmir recruitment, Bangladesh propaganda
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan has been working on a dual plan to fuel unrest in India, and the Inter-Services Intelligences Kashmir desk has suggested a two-pronged strategy for the purpose. The ISI has been focusing extensively on its operations in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Bangladesh. While in Kashmir, it is reducing the recruitment of local youth and choosing operatives from other parts of the country; in Bangladesh, the propaganda game is set to hit its peak, the Indian intelligence agencies have learnt. An Intelligence Bureau official said that as locals in Jammu and Kashmir come under the scanner very quickly, it has been decided to look for recruits from other parts of the country. The ISI has, in fact, in the past recruited from Kerala for operations in Jammu and Kashmir and is set to repeat the strategy, the official said. Post the abrogation of Article 370, several recruitment strategies by groups such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen have failed. First, the locals are no longer interested in violence, and the peaceful conduct of the September 2024 legislative elections is an example of that. The people of Jammu and Kashmir indicated a strong desire for political representation. Further, tourism has boomed post the abrogation of Article 370, and this has led to the locals staying away from violence and terror-related activities, the official said. Another official said that with local recruitments slowing down and existing recruits under heavy scrutiny, the ISI has been scouting for youth outside Jammu and Kashmir. Recruits are being scouted in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In these states, there are a considerable number of youths who have been radicalised by Al Qaeda and the Islamic State. Both these groups have heavily used Kashmir-related propaganda to radicalise the youth. Such youth will easily fall into the ISIs trap and become potential recruits for activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the official said. To keep the Indian agencies busy and divert their attention from Jammu and Kashmir, the ISI has directed groups such as the The Resistance Front (TRF), Peoples Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), Kashmir Tigers (KT), and Allah Tigers (AT) to shift their focus towards Bangladesh. These groups, which are proxies of the Lashkar and the Jaish, were created to spread propaganda and influence the people against the Indian state. Another official said that these proxies are now working closely with groups in Bangladesh. Multiple social media handles impersonating Indian Army personnel and government officials are being created. Further, logos of Indian media channels are being used on videos which carry out a disinformation campaign against India. The shift to Bangladesh is a strategic one and is intended to divert attention away from the Kashmir Valley. Pakistan deliberately played the wait-and-watch game when it came to Bangladesh operations. Islamabad completely focused on consolidating the diplomatic upper hand in Bangladesh before activating its propaganda channels in the country. The proxy terror groups have been told to focus on content that is completely anti-India and fake. Using fake handles of officials and armed personnel, the ISI is set to ramp up its disinformation campaign on a very large scale with the help of Bangladesh-based groups, officials say. While the proxy groups would work on the Bangladesh game plan, the ISI will continue to recruit for Kashmir from other parts of the country. In 2008, the ISI had managed to slip in four operatives from Kerala into Jammu and Kashmir. There was absolutely no information on any of these four operatives until they were gunned down. Muhammed Fayaz and Muhammed Fahiz from Kannur, Abdul Raheem from Mallapuram, and Muhammed Yasin from Ernakulam were gunned down by the security forces in the Lolab forests of Kupwara. A fifth member, Abdul Jabeer, managed to escape and fled back to Kerala before being arrested. Recruiting from various parts of the country for the Kashmir battle suits the ISI. The ISI hopes to build up a strong force in Jammu and Kashmir at a time when infiltrations have stalled, and local recruitments have gone down considerably. Further, it also sends out the message that people from across the country and not just the locals, believe that the Kashmir issue concerns a wider majority. The ISI has instructed the proxy groups to ramp up their disinformation campaign in Bangladesh as it gets set to put in motion its pan-India recruitment strategy for Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.
Keralam PWD wary of wider adoption of white-topped roads despite proven durability
Relatively high initial construction costs cited. The technology offers several advantages over conventional asphalt roads, particularly in urban areas of Keralam that experience heavy rainfall, high summer temperatures and severe traffic congestion
Kerala-Born Nithya Raman Stuns Karen Bass to Become Mayor of Los Angeles
Kerala woman secretly lifted weights, went on to win international gold
Despite facing familial resistance, Bhumika Senthilkumar kicked off her bodybuilding career with unparalleled determination. While mastering her craft, she balanced her education in fashion design seamlessly. Her hard work culminated in international accolades, including gold and bronze medals that transformed her family's outlook. The encouragement from her coach and supportive community has propelled her forward, solidifying her commitment to the sport and her ongoing journey of achievement.
SFI complains to President over BJP tag on Keralam Guv
Thiruvananthapuram: The SFI has complained to President Droupadi Murmu against Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur for allegedly including the BJPs name in his official Instagram handle, alleging that it violates the political neutrality expected of a constitutional office-holder. The Students Federation of India (SFI) is the students outfit of the opposition CPI (M). In an 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 .
Luxury Car Accident: Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Judge
The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to an Additional District and Sessions Judge in connection with a fatal car accident involving his 17-year-old son.
'A Stab In My Chest': Kerala Mercedes Crash Victim's Daughter On Bail To Accused's Judge Father
The court cautioned the investigating officer that he would have to explain if no comparable cases could be identified and Section 105 had been invoked only in the present case.
Kerala Woman Fakes Kidnapping To Steal Smuggled Gold, Arrested After 12-Km Dramatic Chase
What initially appeared to be a kidnapping turned out to be an elaborate conspiracy allegedly masterminded by the supposed victim herself.
Justice Kauser Edappagath observes that the Additional Judge, who was interrogated by the police for six hours, has all along cooperated with the probe
Their hopes of getting relief from the Supreme Court on their plea challenging the Kerala High Court Division Bench order barring them from writing the semester examinations suffered a setback on the day, with the apex court declining to interfere with the directive
KTET Hall Ticket 2026 Released for November 14 and 15 Exams; Download Admit Card
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the KTET Hall Ticket 2026 for the September examination cycle. Candidates who have successfully registered for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) can now download their admit cards through the official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in.
Keralam Higher Education dept seeks explanation from Calicut University over pro-V-Cs appointment
Department has sought to know how P. Rasheed Ahammed, the PVC, was relieved of duties from his parent institution and permitted to assume charge on deputation without obtaining prior sanction from government
A Liver Doctor Called Deepinder Goyal
A 17-slide thread by Kerala hepatologist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips is doing the rounds on X. Its target is Temple, the brain-monitoring wearable from Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal. Philips, who posts as The Liver Doc, calls the Rs 85,000 device Desi
Maniyoor Residents Celebrate Arrest In POCSO Case
An expatriate businessman, Abdul Rafeeq, has been arrested in a controversial POCSO case in Kerala after the High Court upheld the cancellation of his bail. His arrest led to jubilant celebrations and demands for justice from local residents in Maniyoor, who had previously protested alleged police inaction and Rafeeq's initial bail.
Probe intensifies against Kerala PSC chairman; BJP to meet Prez Murmu seeking board's dismissal
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 (IANS) The heat is mounting on Kerala PSC Chairman M.R. Baiju as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) steps up its probe into the examination scam, and the BJP moves to seek the dismissal of the entire commission board. The SIT wants to question Baiju again, this time alongside the arrested Additional Secretary R. Hari, to confront the two over the alleged manipulation of the State Planning Board examination. However, the Chairman has been giving reasons to avoid the questioning, according to sources. The Crime Branch suspects that Baiju's unilateral decisions paved the way for the irregularities. Hari, who was taken into custody for questioning, has denied any role in skipping the evaluation of 10 questions. He told investigators that the responsibility rested with the now-retired Deputy Secretary Satheesh (already arrested) and that he was unaware that the questions had been left unchecked. The SIT has not accepted his explanation. The examination was held for the post of Chief in the State Planning Board. A total of 228 candidates appeared for the first paper. However, questions numbered 10 to 18, carrying 58 marks, were not evaluated for any candidate. In the case of 51 candidates, only questions 1 to 9 and 18 to 28 were checked. For the remaining 177 candidates, only questions 1 to 8 and 18 to 28 were evaluated. The investigation has found that the evaluation was allegedly terminated midway through a fake software login. PSC members have told investigators that Baiju alone decided the panel that prepared the questions and the officials who evaluated the answer scripts. The PSC Secretary, Saju George, has also reportedly told the Crime Branch that Baiju made decisions without consulting others and blamed officials whenever controversies arose. He said Baiju and Hari jointly took decisions, but the Chairman often acted unilaterally. Meanwhile, a three-member BJP delegation is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek action against the PSC board. The delegation comprises the BJP state president and MLA, Rajeev Chandrasekhar and nominated Rajya Sabha members C. Sadanandan and P.T. Usha. The move follows a letter written by outgoing Governor Rajendra Arlekar to the President, seeking steps to dismiss the present PSC board over the serious allegations surrounding the commission. The latest developments have put the spotlight on the future of the commission, whose credibility has been severely dented by the examination scandal. And on the flip side, the pro-CPI(M) PSC Employees Union is staging a protest demanding that the PSC be left alone and its credibility not be affected through any vindictive action.
Who Is Nithya Raman? Kerala-Born Politician Set To Become LA's First Asian American Mayor
Indian-origin politician Nithya Raman is set to become the next mayor of Los Angeles after overtaking incumbent Karen Bass in the closely contested mayoral race, according to election projections by Decision Desk HQ. Raman, a Democratic city council member, secured 51.1%
In a Facebook post, Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Rahul Gandhi can take along Jamaat-e-Islami, which supports him, and pursue politics there
Bengaluru man catches employee at home with daughter, beats him to death
In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a 22-year-old man named Kiran was violently killed after being discovered by his girlfriend's father, Anand, while together at his residence. Overcome with rage, Anand attacked Kiran, inflicting critical injuries that led to his demise. The police have arrested Anand and are conducting further investigations. Kiran hailed from Thiruvegappura, Kerala, and was an employee of Anand.
From sea to market: How mussels sustain livelihoods along Thiruvananthapurams shore
In Thiruvananthapurams rocky coastal belt, mussel harvesting peaks between September and February, pushing the shellfish from rocky shores into bustling city markets and restaurants. The mussels, harvested from Vizhinjam, Kovalam, Azhimala, Poonthura and Muthalappozhi, among other nearshore hamlets in the Keralam capital, fetch up to 15,000 in auctions, sustaining a community of divers whose livelihood depend on the sea and its seasonal bounty.
Delhi Police extradite rape accused from UAE
Delhi Police's Central District Unit has successfully brought back a rape accused from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) following his extradition through international cooperation with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), officials said. The accused, identified as Sajeer Palli Mooppan alias Sajeer PM (38), a native of Kannur in Keralam and a senior manager at Joyalukkas, was extradited from Abu Dhabi and brought back to India on November 4, 2026, to face trial in a sexual assault case involving a 20-year-old woman. According to Delhi Police, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted the woman after making her consume alcohol and intoxicating substances during a birthday gathering of company employees organised on the night of October 1, 2025, at a lounge in Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. As per the complaint, the accused, who was working as a manager...
Western disturbance may change weather across India; pollution remains severe
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Weather conditions in Delhi-NCR could witness another change next week as a fresh western disturbance has become active over northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather system is expected to influence conditions across several northern states, although its impact on the plains is likely to remain limited. The western disturbance may bring scattered light rainfall and snowfall to the hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. However, the plains are unlikely to receive any rainfall until November 8, with predominantly dry weather conditions expected to prevail across the region. Meanwhile, air pollution continues to remain a major concern across Delhi-NCR, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching alarming levels in several cities. Delhi recorded an AQI of 463, while Noida registered 456 and Greater Noida reported 426. The pollution situation in Gurugram and other major cities across the National Capital Region has also remained severe, with AQI levels crossing the 400 mark. In another weather development, Cyclone Murasu, which originated over the Bay of Bengal, has weakened after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast. Despite the weakening of the system, rainfall activity is expected to continue in parts of southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, until November 8. The IMD has indicated that the weather over Delhi-NCR will remain largely clear over the coming days, accompanied by windy conditions. Temperatures are expected to remain relatively moderate, with the maximum temperature in Delhi likely to range between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius. As temperatures begin to decline further next week, cold conditions are expected to intensify, accompanied by a possible increase in fog during the morning hours. Meanwhile, rainfall activity is likely to continue over parts of southern India due to the cyclonic system over Lakshadweep, coastal Karnataka and southern Tamil Nadu. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Mahe and Karaikal until November 8. While southern states are likely to witness continued wet weather, northern plains, including Delhi-NCR, are expected to remain largely dry until November 8.
The AERB chairpersons remarks gain significance in the context of SHANTI Act and the Union governments policy decision to welcome private players
After New York, Will Los Angeles Get Indian-Origin Mayor? Kerala-Born Leads The Race
As the numbers stand right now, Raman, 45, has taken a narrow lead. With over four lakh votes in her favour, Raman is leading with 51.67 per cent votes.
