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Second Case Filed Against Director Ranjith for Sexual Assault Kerala police have registered a second sexual assault case against well-known film director Ranjith. This development follows a complaint by an aspiring male actor, bringing further attention to the issue of sexual misconduct in the Malayalam film industry. Details of the Second Complaint The latest complaint was filed in Kozhikode by an aspiring male actor who alleges that Ranjith sexually assaulted him in 2012. According to the actor, Ranjith had invited him to a hotel in Bangalore for an audition. During the audition, Ranjith allegedly forced the actor to strip naked and then sexually assaulted him. The actor, initially believing this was part of the audition process, realized the gravity of the situation the following morning when Ranjith offered him money. The actor later filed a formal complaint with the Director General of Police (DGP), which is now under investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Previous A...

Tragic Fire in Kuwait Claims Lives of 45 Indians;  Bodies Arrive in Kochi Incident Overview A devastating fire broke out in a labor accommodation in Kuwait's Mangaf on June 12, resulting in the tragic death of 45 Indian nationals. The victims included 23 from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, and West Bengal. This incident is considered one of the most significant disasters affecting the Indian diaspora in Kuwait. Response and Relief Efforts The bodies of the deceased were transported back to India via a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force, which landed at Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The Kerala government, in collaboration with the central government, ensured a respectful and organized repatriation process. Kerala Minister P Rajeev stated that special ambulances and police pilots were arranged to facilitate the transportation of the bodies to ...

Kerala's Fiscal Autonomy in the Face of Central Oversight Introduction: The recent developments regarding the Central Government's decision to allow Kerala to borrow Rs 5,000 crores, subject to conditions, have stirred discussions both in legal circles and among policymakers. This move, highlighted in a recent Supreme Court hearing, brings to light the intricate dynamics between the Centre and the states, particularly concerning fiscal autonomy and financial management. Legal Aspect: The legal aspect of this issue revolves around constitutional provisions and existing laws governing the fiscal relationship between the Central Government and the states. Article 293 of the Constitution grants states the power to borrow on the security or guarantee of the Consolidated Fund of the State. However, the recent dispute between Kerala and the Centre stems from alleged interference by the latter in the former's financial matters. Centre's Assertion: The Centre's assertion tha...