KERALA

Detailed News Report: The Indian National Congress has intensified its organisational and political preparations by deploying senior and emerging leaders across key states, appointing observers and in-charges as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming electoral battles. As part of this move, Congress leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Sachin Pilot, along…

Kochi :The long-running Sabarimala gold theft case has entered a decisive new phase with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) formally stepping in to investigate the matter. The Kochi zonal unit of the ED has received clearance from the Central Government to register a case and begin a full-fledged probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act…

Thiruvananthapuram, January 5, 2026:The Kerala Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Monday issued an official notification disqualifying Thiruvananthapuram MLA and former state minister Antony Raju following his conviction in a decades-old case involving the tampering of court evidence. The order was issued on the evening of January 5, a day after a trial court sentenced Raju to…

In a historic and unprecedented legal development for Kerala, Antony Raju, a sitting MLA and former Transport Minister, has been sentenced to three years of imprisonment. This verdict, delivered by the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Nedumangad on January 3, 2026, marks the first time in the state’s history that a sitting legislator faces…

Thiruvananthapuram:The Central Intelligence Bureau (IB) has reportedly recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, citing the seriousness of the allegations, possible interstate ramifications, and concerns over lapses in security and monitoring. According to highly placed sources, the IB’s assessment points to systemic failures in the…

Thrissur, Kerala:A 25-year-old man from Assam was arrested in Thrissur district for allegedly circulating messages promoting religious hatred through social media platforms, police said on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Roshidul Islami, a native of Morigaon district in Assam. He was taken into custody by the Kaipamangalam Police following a tip-off received through…

Kozhikode— A Kerala-born Catholic priest, Father James Cherickal (60), has been arrested and charged in Canada with serious sexual offence allegations, including sexual assault and sexual interference involving minors, Peel Regional Police and the Archdiocese of Toronto confirmed in official statements. According to the Peel Regional Police, Cherickal was arrested and formally charged on December…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, December 25, 2025:In a landmark political development for Kerala’s capital, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday officially announced V.V. Rajesh as its candidate for the post of Mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, with Asha Nath named as the party’s nominee for Deputy Mayor. The decision marks the BJP’s decisive move to consolidate its…

KOCHI, Kerala:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed the Kerala High Court that it is prepared to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the alleged large-scale gold heist and serious irregularities reported at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam, one of the most revered pilgrimage centres in India. The CBI conveyed its readiness while responding to petitions seeking…