Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P S Prasanth has expressed concern that he could be arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged Sabarimala gold theft case. He has also alleged that the investigation against him and the board is being influenced by political considerations. In a detailed statement shared on social...
The proposed high-speed rail corridor in Kerala has sparked a fresh political debate after Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan questioned the lack of clarity surrounding the ambitious infrastructure project. While acknowledging the importance of improving transportation facilities in the state, the Opposition has expressed serious concerns over the absence of comprehensive project details...
Tensions have surfaced within the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) after senior leader T.K. Govindan publicly accused party colleague M.V. Jayarajan of being involved in a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of state secretary M.V. Govindan. The remarks have triggered renewed discussion over internal rifts and factional dynamics within the...
In a significant political development, Union Minister of State George Kurian has resigned from his position in the Union Council of Ministers as well as from his membership in the Rajya Sabha, triggering speculation about the Bharatiya Janata Party’s evolving political strategy in Kerala ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Kurian, who held responsibilities in the...
In a significant development in an ongoing financial investigation, Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with a money laundering case being examined under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The questioning marks another important step in a high-profile probe that...
Fresh political tensions gripped Kerala after violence erupted during Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids connected to properties reportedly linked to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and individuals associated with the ruling establishment. The raids, which were part of an ongoing financial investigation, quickly escalated into street-level confrontations between protesters and law enforcement authorities, creating a tense atmosphere...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case by visiting the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The development has triggered significant political attention across Kerala and at the national level, as the probe appears to be widening in scope. According to officials familiar with the matter,...
Senior Congress leader and seasoned legislator Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, marking a significant political development in the State’s parliamentary proceedings. The election reflects a moment of broad political coordination within the Assembly as lawmakers endorsed a leader known for his administrative experience, legislative understanding, and long-standing...
In a major political transition in Kerala, senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan took oath as the new Chief Minister on Monday, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power after ten years. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, witnessed the presence of several top national and...
Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Friday accused Congress-led alliance Vice-President candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy of “supporting” Naxalism. Speaking at the Manorama News conclave in Kochi, Shah claimed that if the 2011 Salwa Judum judgment delivered by Justice Reddy had not been given, Naxal terrorism in India would have ended...