The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, includ

BJP protests at Vidhana Soudha, demands Excise Minister Thimmapur's resignation over alleged Rs 2,500 crore scam

The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, including bribes for liquor licences ranging from Rs 2–2.5 crore per licence, and accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of ignoring complaints due to his own involvement. Jan 27, 2026
ED raids multiple premises of 'Empuraan' producer Gokulam Gopalan

ED raids multiple premises of 'Empuraan' producer Gokulam Gopalan

Amid the controversy surrounding Malayalam film 'Empuraan' starring superstar Mohanlal, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids at multiple premises linked to film's producer Gokulam Gopalan. The raids are currently underway at the headquarters of Gokulam Chits and Finance in Kodambakkam, Chennai. Apr 4, 2025
Shashi Tharoor

'Anchored in a 19th-century ideology', Shashi Tharoor slams Left

Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday took a swipe at the CPI(M)-led Left government in Kerala over the delay in permitting private universities to open in the state, saying that they are anchored in a 19th-century ideology, and will enter the 21st century, may be in the 22nd. Mar 26, 2025