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CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan said the party had no role in online attacks on actor Mammootty and on the DYFI and SFI leaders who visited his home. Senior leader P Jayarajan also condemned the abuse, but some party supporters say the March row over K Rafeeq was never settled.
Amita Sahani4 min
Spot gold fell below $4,000 an ounce on Friday after strong US data firmed bets on a December Fed hike. In India 24-carat gold fell Rs 1,690 to about Rs 1,42,600 per 10 grams; Kerala rates fell 1.17%. Gold is on course for a monthly loss of about 3.5%.
Reyaansh Agarawal4 min
Kerala's private bus operators have announced an indefinite strike from 3 November after talks with Transport Minister C.P. John failed. They blame losses on KSRTC's free-travel scheme for women and want a Rs 15 minimum fare, a 50% student concession and compensation for free rides.
Prateek Rawat4 min
Two suspected steel bombs exploded in Kannavam in Kannur district, near the forest range office and at nearby Chundayil, between 11.30 pm on Sunday and midnight. Windowpanes were broken and no one was hurt. Police have registered a case under the Explosive Substances Act; no suspect is named.
Subhash Gupta4 min
BJP leader P.K. Krishnadas has said the party's doors are open to P.P. Divya, the CPI(M) leader at the centre of the ADM Naveen Babu case, if she clarifies her stand. Senior BJP leaders are unhappy, since the party had protested against her. Divya has not said she is leaving the CPI(M).
Reyaansh Agarawal4 min
Kochi City Police have registered a case against vlogger Amrit Singh Darren under Sections 353(2) and 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita over a video about Kashi Art Cafe in Fort Kochi. The Muslim Youth League had complained, and Kerala's political leaders have condemned the remarks.
Prateek Rawat4 min
IMD expects a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal this week, with heavy to very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and coastal Andhra Pradesh. It may become a depression by 27 October and, possibly, a cyclonic storm near the Andhra-Odisha coast by month end.
Prateek Rawat3 min
