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National Governance & Policy 15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Kerala High Court Suspends Sentence of Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankary in Disproportionate Assets Case

The Kerala High Court has suspended the sentence of former Director General of Police Tomin J. Thachankary and granted him bail while his appeal against conviction is heard. In his challenge, Thachankary has argued that the prosecution relied on a flawed sanction order and miscalculated key income and asset components, including rental receipts, property income, family payments and assets linked to his wife.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM IST

Kerala High Court Rebukes PSC for Non-Cooperation in Planning Board Exam Probe

The Kerala High Court has sharply criticised the Public Service Commission for failing to cooperate with the investigation into alleged irregularities in the evaluation process for the post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) in the Kerala State Planning Board. Justice A. Badharudeen orally indicated that the material before the court suggested a larger conspiracy, intensifying scrutiny over the integrity of the recruitment process. The remarks add judicial pressure to a case that has raised serious concerns about transparency in public appointments.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

India IT Q2 Preview: Modest Growth, Steady Margins as Deal Conversion and AI Deflation Take Center Stage

India’s top IT services firms are expected to report muted second-quarter revenue growth and largely stable margins, as clients continue to rein in discretionary technology spending amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts say the bigger story this quarter will be deal conversion, delayed decision-making and the early impact of artificial intelligence on pricing, delivery models and revenue recognition timelines.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:11 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Asks State to Decide on Expert Panel Over Digital Re-Survey Tender Allegations

The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to take a decision on whether to appoint an expert committee to examine allegations of irregularities in tenders for digital survey equipment used in the re-survey programme. The petition, filed by Congress leader Shaji J. Kodankandath, claims the alleged lapses caused a loss of about ₹150 crore to the public exchequer. The court’s order keeps the matter within the administrative domain for now, while pressing the government to respond to concerns over procurement integrity and public accountability.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:23 AM IST)

Indian Banks Move to Standardise Project Finance Rules to Curb Arbitrage

Indian banks are working toward a common framework for project finance lending in a bid to reduce regulatory arbitrage, align underwriting standards and limit operational mismatches across lenders. The discussions, which will include both state-run and private banks, are expected to produce board-level guidelines that could tighten risk controls and reduce divergent audit findings.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:40 PM IST)

Kerala High Court Reserves Order on Plea Seeking FIR Against Pinarayi, Veena and Riyas in CMRL-Exalogic Payoff Case

The Kerala High Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea seeking directions to register an FIR against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Vijayan, and Tourism Minister P. A. Mohamed Riyas in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic payoff allegations. During the hearing, Justice A. Badharudeen examined material reportedly passed by the Enforcement Directorate to the State Police Chief and observed orally that the need for a preliminary inquiry before an FIR must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:57 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Moves to Retire Colonial-Era Public Notice Ritual in Property Attachments

The Kerala High Court’s Rules Committee has decided to remove provisions for the traditional 'tom-tom' and 'kinnam mutti vilambaram' used to announce property attachment proceedings, following a campaign by a rights activist. The move signals the formal retreat of a public-notice practice rooted in princely-era governance and still seen in some courts, replacing an old ritual with a more modern legal process.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (05:45 AM IST)

Retail Traders Plan ‘No UPI Day’ Protest on October 2 Over Proposed MDR

Indian mobile and FMCG retailers are preparing a nationwide protest on October 2 against the proposed return of merchant discount rates, or MDR, on UPI transactions. The campaign, framed as a ‘No UPI Day,’ signals growing resistance among small traders who say even a modest charge could erode thin margins and slow digital payments adoption.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:03 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Moves to Retire Colonial-Era Court Drums in Property Notices

The Kerala High Court’s Rules Committee has decided to drop the long-standing provision for using the 'tom-tom' and 'kinnam mutti vilambaram' to announce property attachment proceedings, following a campaign by a rights activist. The move marks a significant break from a custom rooted in princely-era administration and still seen in some courts, reflecting a broader shift toward more modern and rights-conscious public notice practices.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:22 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Moves to Retire Colonial-Era Public Notice Rituals

The Kerala High Court’s Rules Committee has decided to remove provisions for the traditional 'tom-tom' and 'kinnam mutti vilambaram' methods used to announce property attachment proceedings to the public. The move follows a campaign by a rights activist and signals the formal winding down of a practice rooted in princely-era governance and still retained in some courts. The decision also comes against the backdrop of a 2016 fee revision that raised tom-tom charges from ₹15 to ₹100.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:49 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to YouTuber, Citing No Need for Custodial Interrogation

The Kerala High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a YouTuber, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary at this stage of the investigation. The relief comes with strict conditions, including weekly appearance before the investigating officer and full cooperation with the probe, underscoring the court’s attempt to balance personal liberty with investigative needs.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:44 PM IST)

Paramount Skydance launches $44 billion bond sale to finance Warner Bros. takeover

Paramount Skydance Corp. has begun marketing more than $44 billion of bonds to help finance its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., setting up one of the largest corporate debt offerings ever attempted. The financing move follows legal settlements that clear a path for the company to proceed, with early pricing talks indicating long-dated bonds could be sold at yields in the low-9% range.

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