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The Ernakulam sessions court has ruled that the prosecution “miserably failed” to prove conspiracy charges against actor Dileep in the 2017 actress sexual assault case, citing inconsistencies, delayed allegations, and unreliable testimony while acquitting him of the charge

The Kollam Vigilance Court has denied bail to former TDB President A. Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold heist case. The court dismissed his plea linked to alleged procedural lapses and illicit handling of temple property

A 38-year-old man, Binu, was arrested for allegedly murdering his intellectually disabled mother, Anitha, in Nedumbassery. Police said she suffered multiple injuries and internal bleeding. Binu confessed, and authorities suspect a property-related motive. Investigation is ongoing

Police have intensified surveillance at Sabarimala as pilgrim turnout nears one lakh and reports of thefts and related offences rise. A special team has been deployed at key points, particularly Pampa, Sannidhanam, Neelimala and Appachimedu, to curb pickpocketing and theft

The Travancore Devaswom Board has decided to replace the existing annadanam menu of pulao and sambar at Sabarimala with a traditional Kerala sadya, including payasam, for pilgrims. The change is expected to take effect by Wednesday or Thursday

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Sunday visited the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala, offered prayers, and donated Rs 15 crore towards a proposed multi-speciality hospital. He also promised technical support for temple elephant care initiatives

Three youths died and three others were injured after their speeding car rammed into a tree and overturned into a paddy field in Kerala’s Palakkad district. Police suspect the driver swerved to avoid a wild boar crossing the road

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala gold plating. He warned that if Vasavan doesn’t quit, the party will seek a CBI or ED probe into the issue

The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold theft has booked former Travancore Devaswom Board members and top officials for alleged misappropriation of temple gold during the 2019 electroplating works, following Kerala High Court directives and vigilance reports on irregularities

Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan accused Left ministers and MLAs of disrupting the Kerala Assembly and making unparliamentary remarks amid protests over the Sabarimala gold idol controversy. The opposition announced statewide marches demanding accountability from the government

Alleging his remarks on SC/ST film grants violate the SC/ST Act and promote prejudice

In a rare and heartwarming instance, a 40-year-old mother and her 17-year-old son are pursuing graduation together at MA College in Kerala. While she is enrolled in BA English, her son is doing B.Com. They even share some language classes

Former Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) veteran V S Achuthanandan has been hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram after a cardiac episode. The 101-year-old leader is reported to be stable and under observation, as a team of cardiologists monitors his condition

Shashi Tharoor has confirmed his ongoing differences with the Congress leadership but asserted he will remain in the party. His absence from the Nilambur campaign and praise for PM Modi have sparked sharp criticism from party colleague Rajmohan Unnithan

A woman constable received a secretly taken photo at Vandiperiyar station; Cyber Wing traced it to a fellow policeman, Vaishakan

The Congress in Kerala distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor’s decision to lead a Centre-invited delegation abroad. It said it is up to the party high command to comment. Tharoor defended his move, citing non-political intent and foreign affairs experience

He said that there is a need for a comprehensive assistance plan from the Union to rebuild Wayanad.

The Left Parties' alliance has announced candidates for all the LS 20 seats in Kerala, including Wayanad, which is represented by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

In a recent development, the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 was detected in Kerala.

In a recent development, a new COVID-19 sub-strain called JN.1 has been detected in a 79-year-old woman from Kerala, India.