SIR debate: Advocates hail apex court verdict upholding EC's constitutional powers

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with advocates appearing in the matter saying the apex court had effectively endorsed the legality and fairness of the exercise while rejecting allegations levelled against the poll body.

ED raids on ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan, family members spark political storm in Kerala

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:16 PM

Kochi, May 27 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate’s raids at various locations linked to the controversial Exalogic-CMRL payment row triggered a sharp political confrontation in Kerala on Wednesday, with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre of using central agencies for political vendetta and the BJP demanding answers over alleged financial dealings involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan.

“Hard facts needed first,” Tharoor cautions govt against arbitrary evaluation of demographic change

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed the Centre's announcement about the formation of the 'High-Level Committee on Demographic Change' to tackle challenges like infiltration that pose unnatural demographic change in the country, however, he cautioned the government against pushing it without adequate facts and figures in hand, regarding "unnatural population shifts".

Police had no clue about ED raid: Kerala Home Minister Chennithala

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said neither he nor the Kerala Police had prior knowledge of the Enforcement Directorate's ongoing raids conducted at 10 locations across the state, including the residences linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members in the controversial CMRL-Exalogic case.

'We are satisfied': SC says SIR within constitutional powers of ECI; advances free and fair elections

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, holding that the revision exercise was within the constitutional and statutory powers of the poll body and was aimed at preserving the integrity of the electoral process.

From unquestioned supremo to facing ED heat: The rise and unraveling of former Kerala CM Vijayan

IANS | May 27, 2026 11:57 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) For nearly three decades, Pinarayi Vijayan stood as the undisputed strongman of Kerala politics, a leader who transformed himself from a powerful Kannur district organiser into perhaps the most dominant figure the CPI(M) in Kerala had seen since the days of EMS Namboodiripad.

J&K integral part of India; we must get PoK back: Oppn, BJP leaders back MEA’s strong rejection of China-Pak remarks

IANS | May 27, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) As India strongly rejected the "unwarranted references” made by China and Pakistan to Jammu and Kashmir in their joint statement, leaders across parties on Wednesday reiterated India’s firm position that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of the country.

Heinous crime against Pinarayi Vijayan: CPI(M) chief lashes out at BJP, Congress

IANS | May 27, 2026 10:43 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led Centre and the Congress party after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at 10 locations across Kerala linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his family members and associates in the controversial CMRL-Exalogic case.

'Revanth Reddy considered joining BJP before Cong', claims MP Dharmapuri Arvind

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:31 AM

Hyderabad, May 27 (IANS) BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind on Wednesday made a startling claim that he had information suggesting Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had once considered joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before moving from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to Congress, while asserting that such a leader "cannot be loyal to anybody".

TN CM Vijay to meet PM Modi today to seek support for key state projects

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:07 AM

Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday embarked on his first official visit to New Delhi after assuming office, with a packed schedule that includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Union Ministers and top Congress leaders, underlining the growing political significance of the state’s newly formed coalition government.

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SIR debate: Advocates hail apex court verdict upholding EC's constitutional powers

ED raids on ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan, family members spark political storm in Kerala

“Hard facts needed first,” Tharoor cautions govt against arbitrary evaluation of demographic change

Police had no clue about ED raid: Kerala Home Minister Chennithala

'We are satisfied': SC says SIR within constitutional powers of ECI; advances free and fair elections

From unquestioned supremo to facing ED heat: The rise and unraveling of former Kerala CM Vijayan

J&K integral part of India; we must get PoK back: Oppn, BJP leaders back MEA’s strong rejection of China-Pak remarks

Heinous crime against Pinarayi Vijayan: CPI(M) chief lashes out at BJP, Congress

'Revanth Reddy considered joining BJP before Cong', claims MP Dharmapuri Arvind

TN CM Vijay to meet PM Modi today to seek support for key state projects

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