In a significant move towards seeking justice, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the tragic death of J S Sidharthan, a second-year veterinary student.

The decision of Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister late K Karunakaran, to join the BJP has sent ripples through Kerala's political landscape, stirring controversy and discussions ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

In a significant move, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has suspended the Vice Chancellor of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University following the tragic death of a student on campus. The suspension comes amidst allegations of negligence and a demand for accountability in the handling of the incident.

The Centre has raised serious concerns regarding the failure of five states to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Ministry of Education for the implementation of the PM SHRI schools initiative.

"The Central government is adopting a hostile approach towards the Dalit community. A clear example of this is the stopping of the scholarship amount for them," he added.