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ED Exonerates BJP in Kodakara Hawala Case

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1 year ago

March 26, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has exonerated the BJP in connection with the 2021 Kodakara hawala money incident. In a charge sheet submitted to the PMLA court in Kochi on Tuesday, the ED refuted police claims that the funds were intended for the BJP’s 2021 election campaign in Kerala.

The central agency clarified that its investigation focused solely on tracing the source of the money. Earlier police reports had alleged that Rs 3.5 crore was transported from Karnataka to Thrissur for the BJP’s assembly election campaign; however, the ED rejected these assertions.

The charge sheet indicated that the misappropriated funds belonged to Dharmarajan and were intended for a land acquisition in Alappuzha. According to the ED, the Rs 3.56 crore that Dharmarajan had entrusted to his driver, Shamjeer, for the purchase of the Travancore Palace property was stolen in Kodakara. The police report, however, did not reference this real estate transaction and instead maintained that the stolen money was meant for the BJP’s electoral efforts.

The charge sheet names 23 individuals as accused in the case: Muhammad Ali, Sujeesh, Ranjith, Deepak, Areesh, Martin, Labib, Abhijith, Babu, Abdul Shahid, Muhammad Shukoor, Abdul Basheer, Abdul Salam, Rahim, Shijil, Abdul Rasheed, Rauf, Muhammad Shafi, Edwin, Deepti, Zulfikar, Rasheed, and Jinshamol.

The robbery took place on April 3, 2021, when assailants intercepted a vehicle transporting hawala money on NH 544 in the Thrissur district. Initially, the police were alerted to a theft of Rs 25 lakh, but subsequent investigations uncovered that Rs 3.5 crore in hawala funds had been stolen. The funds were reportedly being transported by Dharmarajan, who was alleged to have connections with the RSS.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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24 hours ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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3 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.