ISIS recruitment row: CPM silent on Jayarajan’s explosive revelations

ISIS recruitment row: CPM silent on Jayarajan’s explosive revelations

KANNUR: CPM observed stoic silence on P Jayarajan’s revelation about more youngsters falling for extremist ideologies and getting recruited to ISIS from Kerala. While CPM evaded a response on the issue, pro-BJP handles on social media came with tacit support to Jayarajan. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church openly came out in support of the CPM leader. […]

Modi govt ‘unperturbed’ by challenges, will go ahead with ‘One Nation One Election’ policy

Modi govt ‘unperturbed’ by challenges, will go ahead with ‘One Nation One Election’ policy

NEW DELHI: The union cabinet approved the ‘One nation, One election’ policy, which intends to simultaneously conduct Parliament and assembly elections every five years. The rule will also apply to panchayats. The recommendation for ‘one nation, one election’ came from the committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind. The bill will be presented in […]

‘For people’s sake, I am ready to resign’; Mamata Banerjee declares amid RG KAR impasse

‘For people’s sake, I am ready to resign’; Mamata Banerjee declares amid RG KAR impasse

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that she does not want the chief minister’s post and is ready to resign in the interest of the people. Mamata’s announcement is coming at a time when junior doctors are protesting against her. Assuring that no action will be taken against the doctors, Mamata said […]

CBI questions SP Sujith Das in Tamir Jifri case

CBI questions SP Sujith Das in Tamir Jifri case

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It is indicated that the CBI has interrogated former SP Sujith Das in connection with the Tanur custodial death case. He was called to the office in Thiruvananthapuram for interrogation. This was in the context of a phone conversation he had with MLA PV Anvar. It was on August 1 last year that a […]

Tapping phones under leadership of ADGP MR Ajith Kumar; no response to governor’s letter

Tapping phones under leadership of ADGP MR Ajith Kumar; no response to governor’s letter

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government did not respond to the governor’s letter to inform the action taken on the allegation of PV Anvar MLA that the phones of the chief minister, ministers, political leaders and media persons were tapped under the leadership of ADGP MR Ajith Kumar. The governor’s direction was to respond immediately. Governor Arif Mohammad […]

Kerala CM, LDF on ‘wait mode’ even as key ally CPI bats for removal of ADGP

Kerala CM, LDF on ‘wait mode’ even as key ally CPI bats for removal of ADGP

Thiruvananthapuram: The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala, in its meeting convened on Wednesday, has decided not to take immediate action against Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M R Ajith Kumar, who is facing charges from a ruling party MLA. Despite strong opinions voiced by key ally CPI, the Chief Minister’s apparent stance […]

Union Govt extends universal health coverage to senior citizens over 70, no income barrier

Union Govt extends universal health coverage to senior citizens over 70, no income barrier

New Delhi: In a major policy shift, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the inclusion of senior citizens over 70 years of age under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, highlighting its humanitarian approach. “This is a very big decision,” Vaishnaw said after the Cabinet […]