Kerala HC stays trial in Journalist K.M. Basheer death case for one month
Kochi, August 18 The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed the trial in the case concerning the death of journalist K.M. Basheer for one month, giving the State government time to complete the appointment of a special public prosecutor. The court issued the direction after noting that the formal appointment order had not been […]
Kerala court grants bail to T G Mohandas in case over YouTube
Thiruvananthapuram ,August 10 The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday granted bail to T G Mohandas, 71, who was arrested by the Cyber Police over allegedly provocative remarks made in a YouTube video against student protesters at Jantar Mantar. The court imposed three conditions while allowing the bail application. Mohandas has been […]
Fugitive Arjun Ayanki arrested in Kannur after days long police manhunt
Kannur, Aug 9 Police arrested Arjun Ayanki, an accused in several criminal cases, from Kannur early on Sunday, ending a days-long manhunt that had extended across Kerala and neighbouring states. Ayanki was taken into custody around 2 am from the residence of a woman lawyer, where he was allegedly hiding. A special police team headed […]
Fresh case against fugitive Arjun Ayanki over Facebook post against Kerala CM
Kochi, August 8: Kerala Police have registered a fresh case against absconding history-sheeter Arjun Ayanki over an allegedly derogatory Facebook post targeting Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, even as special police teams continue an intensified search for him across the State. The Ernakulam Rural Cyber Crime Police registered the FIR on Friday night following a […]
Police detain Arjun Ayanki’s brother as hunt for fugitive intensifies in Thrissur
Thrissur, August 7 Police on Friday took Akhil, the brother of fugitive history-sheeter Arjun Ayanki, into custody as multiple teams intensified searches across Thrissur city to trace Ayanki, who is wanted in a case involving alleged threats against a police officer and his family. Teams led by the Thrissur City Assistant Commissioner of Police searched […]
Madras HC relaxes bail conditions for Senthil Balaji, brother in alleged horse-trading case
Chennai, Aug 5 The Madras High Court has completely relaxed the anticipatory bail conditions that required former Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar to appear twice daily before the investigating officer in a case linked to an alleged attempt to lure a TVK legislator through horse-trading. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan passed […]
BJP Councillor in Jail Granted Six-Month Leave by Thiruvananthapuram Corporation After Casting Vote Drama
Thiruvananthapuram, July 31: The Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation on Friday approved a six-month leave of absence for BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who is currently lodged in Viyyur Central Jail after being detained under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA). The decision, taken during a council meeting, sparked heated exchanges and protests by the Opposition. Mayor […]
Kerala HC Issues Notice to Payyanur MLA V. Kunjikrishnan on Election Challenge
Kochi, July 30: The Kerala High Court has issued notice to Payyanur MLA V. Kunjikrishnan on an election petition filed by his defeated rival, T.I. Madhusoodanan, challenging the validity of the CPM legislator’s victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Madhusoodanan, who contested the election from the Payyanur Assembly constituency, has sought to have […]
DVAC raids former Minister Senthil Balaji’s properties in Karur in corruption probe
Chennai, July 29 The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Wednesday carried out simultaneous searches at multiple properties linked to former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V. Senthil Balaji in Karur district as part of its investigation into a series of corruption cases registered against him. The searches commenced around 7 a.m. […]