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Widespread protests in the state demanding the resignation of Minister KT Jaleel; UDF and BJP say Jaleel is being protected by CM

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Thiruvananthapuram: Widespread protest in the state demanding the resignation of Minister KT Jaleel. The demonstrations of the opposition parties resulted in clashes in many places. Youth League, Yuva Morcha, and Youth Congress activists staged the protest. Both the UDF and the BJP have accused the chief minister of protecting Jaleel.

There has been a series of agitations by various political parties in front of the Secretariat demanding Jaleel’s resignation. Water cannons were used against the march of Yuva Morcha and Youth League.

Grenades and tear gas shells were fired at Yuva Morcha activists. 4 workers were injured. Police fired water cannon at protesters trying to climb over the barricade. Activists rallied on the road and chanted slogans against Jaleel.

Enforcement interrogates Minister KT Jaleel, NIA will also interrogate, Reports

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Thiruvananthapuram: The Enforcement Directorate team investigating the gold smuggling case questioned Minority Affairs Minister KT Jaleel. KT Jaleel’s statement was confirmed by the head of the Enforcement Directorate. This morning, some officials from the Enforcement Directorate met the Minister in person.

Minister KT Jaleel had said that the Enforcement Directorate had not yet questioned him. However, the head of the Delhi Enforcement Department confirmed that Jaleel had been interrogated. It is learned that the enforcement officials met the minister in Aluva without informing the media before returning to Aroor. There are reports that the NIA will also take a statement from Jaleel after the ED.

Possibility of strong winds; Caution declared

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Thiruvananthapuram: The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has directed that no one should go to sea off the coast of Kerala till further notice as strong winds of 40 to 50 kmph is expected along Kerala coast, Karnataka coast, and Lakshadweep region.

Special caution:

12-09-2020 to 16-09-2020: Strong winds of 45 to 55 km per hour are expected in the south-eastern Arabian Sea.

12-09-2020 & 13-09-2020: Strong winds at 40-50 kmph in the Mid-Eastern Arabian Sea. The Kerala-Karnataka coast and Lakshadweep region are likely to experience strong winds and bad weather at speeds of 40 to 50 kmph.

14-09-2020 to 16-09-2020: Strong winds with speeds of 45 to 55 km per hour in the mid-eastern Arabian Sea. Strong winds of 45 to 55 kmph are expected along the Kerala-Karnataka coast and in the Lakshadweep region.

12-09-2020 to 14-09-2020: Chance of strong winds and bad weather at 45 to 55 kmph off the coast of Andhra Pradesh and in the Bay of Bengal.

It is not allowed to go fishing in the above areas on the above days.

China handover five missing youth from Arunachal Pradesh to India

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New Delhi: China has handover five missing Indian nationals from Arunachal Pradesh to India. The youths were handed over on Vacha near the Kibithu border. The youths have been missing since September 1.

Malayalam Actress Miya George Wedding Video

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Malayalam Actress Miya George Wedding Video – SouthIndian actress Miya George got married to Ashwin today at Kochi. Watch Miya George marriage video full.

Balabhaskar’s death: CBI to question Stephen Devassy

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Thiruvananthapuram: The CBI will question Stephen Devassy in the death of violinist Balabhaskar. The CBI has asked Stephen to appear for questioning. Stephen has asked to be given some time off as he is on quarantine.

The CBI has directed Stephen to come to his office in Thiruvananthapuram. Balabhaskar was admitted to a private hospital after the accident. At that time Stephen had reached there and met Balabhaskar and talked to him.

The CBI has reportedly summoned Stephen to find out what they were talking about. Balu’s relatives also testified against Stephen. It is also reported that the summons was issued on that basis.

No by-election; All-party meeting to ask Election Commission

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Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that there was a unanimous opinion in the all-party meeting that there should be no by-election. Will ask Election Commission regarding this.

The CM was explaining the decisions of the all-party meeting. The CM said that all the parties in the meeting had demanded that by-elections be avoided.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the proposed elections will not be held indefinitely. Some shifts can be made in terms of dates depending on the COVID expansion. However, the Chief Minister said that it was not possible to extend it indefinitely.

The all-party meeting discussed whether it was appropriate to focus on elections at this particular stage to elect a legislator who can only serve for three months.

It was suggested at the meeting that the Kuttanad and Chavara by-elections should not be held now and that it would be appropriate to unanimously request the Central Election Commission to hold elections in these constituencies with the forthcoming general elections in the next six months.To hold elections in November is impossible in this scenario which is COVID expansion is widening in the state, according to all parties.

The court rejected the bail pleas of Rhea and the Showik Chakraborthy

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Mumbai: The court rejected the bail pleas of Rhea Chakraborty and Showik in a drug conspiracy case. Rhea has been lodged in the Byculla jail in Mumbai since Wednesday. The actress was arrested by the Drug Control Bureau on Tuesday on charges of drug dealing with Sushant Singh Rajput.

The application was filed in a special court in Mumbai. The magistrate’s court had rejected the bail pleas of the two. Rhea said in the petition that she had confessed under duress.

She pointed out that only male officers were in the interrogation team. Earlier, Rhea’s plea was rejected after the prosecution raised the issue of whether the magistrate court had jurisdiction to hear the petition. Rhea Chakraborty has been booked under Section 27 of the NDPS Act. If proved the guilty, Rhea and his brother could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of not less than Rs 2 lakh.

COVID confirmed to Minister EP Jayarajan and his wife

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Kannur: Kerala Industries Minister EP Jayarajan and his wife PK Indira has been confirmed by COVID. The two were under observation at their home in Kannur for a few days.

The result of the examination conducted last day was received today. The minister will be shifted to Kannur Government Medical College Hospital for better treatment. Employees of the minister’s office entered the surveillance.

EP Jayarajan is the second minister in the state to confirm the disease. Earlier, Finance Minister Thomas Isaac was diagnosed with the disease.

Rafale is in the Air Force from today

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New Delhi: The Rafale fighter jets are now with the Indian Air Force, giving them a proud and power.

The ceremony presided over by Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Five Rafale fighter jets purchased are now officially part of the Air Force. Ceremonies and exercises held at the Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana. Rafale joined the army with a salute.

Today, five first batch aircraft are officially part of the Indian Air Force. As part of the ceremonies, interfaith prayers (Sarva Dharma Puja) were held. French Defense Minister Florence Parley was the chief guest at the ceremony at the Ambala Air Force Base. An aeronautical demonstration was also held as part of the ceremony.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Joint Chiefs of Staff General Bipin Rawat, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Kumar was present on the occasion. Dr. Bhadauria, Secretary of Defense; Ajay Kumar, and others participated. The first batch of aircraft arrived in India on July 27 from France. India has signed an agreement with France to buy 36 Rafale aircraft at Rs. 59,000 crores.