January 27, 2026

Kozhikode Court Denies Bail to Shimjitha Musthafa in U. Deepak Suicide Case

The Kozhikode court refused bail for Shimjitha Musthafa, charged with abetment of suicide of salesman U. Deepak after sexual misconduct allegations on a Kannur bus. The investigation is ongoing with worries about evidence tampering.

January 27, 2026

Kerala UDF Walks Out After Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Payyannur CPI(M) Martyr Fund Scam

Kerala's UDF boycotted Assembly proceedings after Speaker A.N. Shamseer denied their adjournment motion on the Payyannur CPI(M) martyr fund scam and related violence. Leader V.D. Satheesan accused the Speaker of acting under government pressure and highlighted alleged CPI(M) attacks on protesters.

January 27, 2026

Supreme Court Plea Challenges UGC's Narrow Caste-Based Discrimination Definition

A plea in the Supreme Court opposes UGC's new rule that limits caste discrimination protections to SC, ST, and OBC, excluding the general category. The petition argues this violates equality rights and demands a caste-neutral definition.

January 27, 2026

CPI(M) Expels Kannur Leader V. Kunhikrishnan Over Martyrs' Fund Allegations

CPI(M) has expelled V. Kunhikrishnan from party membership for stirring controversy over martyrs’ fund. The party called his claims baseless and politically timed before elections.

January 27, 2026

Kerala Assembly Resumes Amid UDF Protests Over Sabarimala Gold Theft

Kerala Assembly reconvened with UDF protests demanding Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan's resignation over Sabarimala gold theft. UDF MLAs started a satyagraha while CM Pinarayi called protests against HC.