Congress Leader Arrested for Defaming Rape Survivor
Pathanamthitta cyber police arrested Mahila Congress leader Ranjitha Pulikkan for posting derogatory comments about a rape complainant on Facebook. She faces non-bailable charges.
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Tuticorin: Youth Killed in Neighbour Dispute Over EB Meter
A scheduled caste youth was stabbed to death by his neighbour in Tiruchendur after a quarrel over sharing an electricity meter box. Police have arrested the accused and his son.
AIMIM Wins 125 Wards in Maharashtra Civic Elections
Hyderabad-based AIMIM led by Asaduddin Owaisi registers strongest-ever performance in Maharashtra civic elections, emerging as potential kingmaker in multiple corporations.
Jabalpur Court Jails Domestic Help for Child Abuse
A Jabalpur court sentenced a domestic helper to three years in prison for repeatedly assaulting and starving a two-year-old boy. The abuse was captured on home CCTV footage installed by the worried parents.
CPM Meets in Kerala to Plan for Assembly Elections
The CPM central committee holds a three-day meeting in Vilappilsala to discuss strategies for retaining power in Kerala and improving prospects in West Bengal and Puducherry.
Bangladesh Appoints Slain Leader's Brother to UK Post
The Bangladesh interim government has appointed Omar Hadi, brother of slain radical Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadi, as second secretary at the Birmingham mission in the UK on a contractual basis.
V-P Meets UK House of Lords Speaker, Stresses Democratic Values
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met UK House of Lords Speaker Lord John McFall, emphasizing shared democratic values and technology collaboration for parliamentary work.
Om Birla: Democratic Institutions Must Be Transparent, Inclusive
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that democratic institutions remain strong when transparent, inclusive, and accountable. He spoke at the 28th CSPOC conference in New Delhi.
Bansuri Swaraj: Punjab Kesari Raids Are Attack on Media Freedom
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses AAP government of misusing state machinery to target Punjab Kesari Group, drawing parallels with Emergency-era media repression.
PM Modi Launches 7 New Trains in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated seven new trains from Malda Town, featuring India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper and four Amrit Bharat Express services, alongside major rail projects.
Delhi Court Raps Animal Shelter for Defying Dog Release Order
A Delhi court criticized the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre for intentional non-compliance with orders to release ten dogs to their owner, calling it a gross misuse of authority.
Trump Names Gaza Peace Board with Rubio, Blair, Kushner, Banga
US President Donald Trump announced a seven-member founding executive board for Gaza peace, including Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, and Ajay Banga. The board chairs phase two of the US-backed plan amid ongoing violence.
Sabarimala Gold Scam: VSSC Report Submitted to Court
A scientific examination report by VSSC on materials from the Sabarimala gold scam probe was submitted to the Kollam vigilance court on Friday. It analyzes 15 samples including sculptures and plates.
Kochi: Father, Daughter Found Dead in Elamakkara House
A six-year-old girl and her father were discovered dead in their Kochi home. Police suspect the father killed his daughter before dying by suicide, possibly due to financial stress.
Balasore Police Detain Suspects in Alleged Lynching Case
Police in Balasore have detained several individuals for questioning regarding the alleged lynching of Sheikh Makarand Muhammad. Three arrests have been made, and authorities are monitoring social media to prevent unrest.
TN Police to Take Custody of Gangster Aneesh After Kochi Arrest
Tamil Nadu police will soon take gangster Maradu Aneesh into custody after his arrest in Kochi. Aneesh faces charges in a 2005 case and a Coimbatore robbery.
Madras HC Orders CB-CID Report in Madurai Custodial Death Case
The Madras High Court has directed the CB-CID to submit a final report within two months regarding the death of a youth in Madurai. The court heard petitions alleging custodial torture and human rights violations.
Kerala CM Appoints Special Prosecutor in Bishop Case
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has appointed former law secretary G B Harindranath as special public prosecutor in the sexual assault case against former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal.
Coimbatore: Pedestrian Dies, 3 Hurt in Driver Seizure Accident
A pedestrian died and three others were injured on Oppanakkara Street in Coimbatore after a driver suffered an epileptic seizure, losing control of his MPV. Police report the driver had a history of seizures and was advised against driving.
Kerala Congress (J) Leader Demands Ethical Public Service
MLA P J Joseph urges party representatives to address state issues and serve the common people with purity at Kerala Congress (J) state convention in Kottayam.
Satheesan Hits Out at CPM Over Mani Memorial, UDF Unity
Opposition leader V D Satheesan clarifies UDF's stance on KC(M), welcomes Mani memorial land allotment while criticizing CPM's hypocrisy. He asserts UDF's electoral strength and addresses internal party discipline.
Kerala CM Warns Against Communalism, Defends Secularism
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cautions against threats to secularism, highlights Kerala's peaceful record, and criticizes policies targeting minorities in other states.
BJP Wins Mumbai Mayor Post in BMC Election
BJP-led Mahayuti alliance crosses halfway mark in BMC, ending Thackeray family's decades-long control. BJP to appoint mayor while relying on Shinde Sena support.
Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Plan: Board of Peace Members Revealed
The White House has unveiled the members of the Board of Peace who will oversee phase two of President Trump's 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict. Key appointments include Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, and Jared Kushner.
Sabarimala Ghee Sale Probe: 33 Accused, Vigilance Case Filed
A vigilance investigation at Sabarimala temple uncovers irregularities in leftover ghee sales, with 33 individuals including staff and priests accused. Money from sales failed to reach the board's account, prompting the probe.
Kerala Police Reshuffle: Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar to Kochi
Kerala Police undergoes a major reshuffle with Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar appointed as Kochi Police Commissioner. Several senior officers transferred across key positions in the state.
Ex-Kochi Mayor Warns UDF on Brahmapuram Spending
Former Kochi mayor M Anilkumar cautions UDF-led council against overestimating waste and overspending at Brahmapuram, warning it could lead to corruption through inflated projects.
Elderly Woman Strangled in Kasaragod Home
Police in Kasaragod have registered a murder case after a 72-year-old woman was found strangled in her home. The victim lived alone, and her mangalsutra is missing.
Telangana CM Seeks Army Coordination, Proposes HQ Shift to Hyderabad
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy requested special Army officers for regular coordination with Telangana government and proposed examining relocation of Southern Command headquarters to Hyderabad.
Man Arrested Sleeping Beside Ganja on Kozhikode Beach
Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Kozhikode after morning walkers found him asleep on the beach with 372g of ganja spread out on a newspaper beside him.
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