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“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.

Jamaat, proxy schools and radicalisation drives at core of ISI’s Kashmir strategy

Vicky Nanjappa | May 27, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The ISI has been using every trick up its sleeve to revive terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. While security forces continue to hunt down terrorists in the Valley, the ISI has been trying to set up local groups.

'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.

Pharmaceutical diversion, international cartels, highway routes deepen India's narco threat

Vicky Nanjappa | May 27, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) As the Indian agencies continue to crack down on drug cartels and narcotic smuggling, an increasing trend of pharmaceutical drug diversions has come to light. There has been an increase in the number of such cases in Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura, the agencies have learnt.

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.

Heat is harsh, offer glass of water to others; such kindness goes a long way, says PM Modi

IANS | May 27, 2026 11:22 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people across the country to take all possible precautions as several parts of India continue to witness soaring temperatures. He also encouraged people to offer a glass of water to others, saying that such kindness goes a long way in extreme weather conditions.

Govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case in India

IANS | May 27, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation of Ebola Virus Disease following recent outbreaks reported in parts of Africa.

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.

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

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

Jamaat, proxy schools and radicalisation drives at core of ISI’s Kashmir strategy

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

Pharmaceutical diversion, international cartels, highway routes deepen India's narco threat

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

Heat is harsh, offer glass of water to others; such kindness goes a long way, says PM Modi

Govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case in India

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

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