Top Kerala news developments today
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Key news developments in Kerala on May 19, 2022
1. Heavy rains lash Kerala
Waterlogged roads, uprooted trees, swollen rivers, rough seas, tidal surges, swamped neighbourhoods, evacuation of people from landslip prone localities and opening of relief camps marked the fifth consecutive day of sporadic spells of heavy rain in the State on Thursday. A cyclonic circulation over Kerala exacerbated by an atmospheric low-pressure trough extending from Kerala to West Vidharbha in Maharashtra caused the intermittently intense downpour.
2. HC to hear Abhaya case convicts' reprieve plea
The Kerala High Court will hear a petition moved by the convicts in the Sister Abhaya murder case. Fr. Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy have requested the court to set aside their conviction in the sensational case.
3. Trial court to hear police plea to cancel actor Dileep's bail.
A trial court in Kochi will hear the Crime Branch's plea to cancel the bail of actor Dileep in the 2017 actor abduction and rape case. The agency had accused Mr. Dileep of tampering with evidence and swaying prosecution witnesses.
4. HC to consider government appeal against compensating "humiliated" Dalit child
T.N. CM Stalin emphasizes Madurai's demand for development-focused politics amidst ongoing tensions over a judicial order.
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Cyclone Ditwah boosts irrigation in Tamil Nadu, filling 1,250 more tanks to full capacity, reaching 3,865 total.
RBI raises FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.3%, driven by strong domestic demand and resilient industrial and services sectors.
AIG G. Poonguzhali to lead investigation into second rape case against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil amid potential 'me-too' revelations.
The internal faultlines between the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar camps have become all but apparent.
Palaniswami criticizes DMK for supplying poor-quality yarn to cooperative mills, impacting production of government-distributed dhotis and sarees.
Three militants were arrested in Manipur for threatening Sangai festival participants, with investigations ongoing and five cases registered.
Singapore's High Commissioner, Simon Wong, is among thousands stranded due to IndiGo's widespread flight cancellations.
TN seeks urgent Supreme Court hearing over a High Court ruling allowing temple worshippers to light lamps, facing accusations of 'drama'.
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Rajasthan HC affirms adults can live together in a relationship regardless of marriageable age, emphasizing constitutional rights.
IndiGo flight disruptions in Kerala persist, stranding hundreds as multiple flights are canceled and delayed for days.