ED Intensifies Probe in CMRL–Exalogic Case; More Arrests in Attack on Officials

Veena Vijayan Thiruvananthapuram, May 28: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the alleged CMRL–Exalogic monthly payment case, launching a detailed examination of documents and digital evidence seized during recent raids conducted across Kerala. Investigators believe crucial evidence may emerge from the forensic analysis of electronic devices recovered during the operation, particularly the […]

DGP defends Kerala police after violence during ED raid at Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence

Thiruvananthapuram, May 28 A day after violence broke out during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Ravada A. Chandrasekhar on Thursday met Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and briefed him on the progress of the investigation into the incident. Speaking to […]

Former AIADMK Minister Vellamandi Natarajan Joins TVK, Sparks Fresh Defection Row

Vellamandi Natarajan with TVK general secretary and Minister N. Anand Chennai, May 28 In a significant political setback for the AIADMK, former Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister and senior party leader Vellamandi Natarajan on Thursday joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), further intensifying the political churn within the opposition party and fuelling fresh allegations of […]

Vijay Meets PM Modi in Delhi, Signals Expanding Political Outreach by Tamil Nadu Government

Chennai, May 27 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi in a politically significant development that marks the beginning of the actor-turned-politician’s high-profile engagement with the Centre after assuming office earlier this month. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office at Seva Teerth […]

Madras HC directs TN to strictly enforce ban on cow slaughter

Justice G.R.Swaminathan Chennai, May 27In a significant order ahead of Bakrid celebrations, the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to immediately enforce a statewide ban on cow and calf slaughter by strictly implementing a Government Order issued in 1976. A summer vacation Bench comprising Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan instructed […]

CM Satheesan Meets PM Modi, Seeks Central Support for Kerala Projects and Financial Relief

Thiruvananthapuram, May 26: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday held his first official meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after assuming office, seeking greater Central support for key development initiatives and raising concerns over the state’s financial condition. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi after the meetings, […]

Annamalai Urges CBSE to Roll Back Class IX Three-Language Rule

Chennai, May 26:Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has urged the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to withdraw its recent directive making a third language compulsory for Class IX students from the current academic year, stating that the sudden implementation could create unnecessary pressure on students and parents. In a post on his […]