CPI (M) opposes proposed rural power DISCOM, demands withdrawal of APRAPL plan
APRAPL is a "deemed DISCOM" existing only on paper and it lacked the infrastructure, financial resources and operational capabilities required under the Electricity Act, 2003, the Left party leader said
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Kerala objects to removal of its nominee from Mullaperiyar dam safety committee
Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph says the State was not consulted before T.K. Sivarajan was removed from the five-member Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation Committee
Uddhav camp MP confirms crossover to ruling Sena: ‘Fund crunch for constituency, caustic remarks’
A Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MP, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, has switched to the Eknath Shinde faction, citing a need for development funds for his constituency. He stated that the limited MPLADS fund was insufficient to address public expectations. Ashtikar also alluded to "certain remarks" made by a senior Sena (UBT) leader as a catalyst for his decision, suggesting a lack of respect within the party.

Uddhav camp MP confirms crossover, Sanjay Raut says some rebels ‘in touch’: Latest in Shiv Sena UBT rebellion
Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs remain in rebellion, with Dharashiv MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar expected to announce his political stand after consulting supporters.
‘Truth must come out’: Karnataka BJP to ask MLAs to swear before Lord Manjunatha in cross-voting probe
Karnataka BJP is investigating alleged cross-voting by its MLAs in the recent Legislative Council polls, which saw the ruling Congress secure a significant victory. Party president B Y Vijayendra announced a legislature party meeting at Dharmasthala, where MLAs might take an oath before Lord Manjunatha to reveal the truth. He termed the alleged betrayal a serious matter that will be pursued to its conclusion, aiming to restore party worker confidence.