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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Topic: Palakkad

Congress expels Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as anticipatory bail plea in rape case rejected

36-year-old faces allegations of sexual abuse from multiple women. Party had suspended him in August, & says latest development will have no impact on its prospects in local polls.

Congress suspends Kerala MLA over sexual misconduct allegations—’we stand for survivors’ self-respect’

Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil will also not retain party's legislative assembly membership. Multiple persons, including a transwoman, have accused him of sexual misconduct.

Rahul Mamkootathil—Congress’s young popular face in eye of a storm amid sexual misconduct backlash

He has resigned as Kerala youth Congress president but the CPI(M) & the BJP demand he must quit as MLA too. ‘He has a moral responsibility to step down.’

What’s the brewery controversy that has united Congress & BJP against the Left in Kerala

Kerala govt announced last week it had sanctioned Madhya Pradesh-based alcohol manufacturer Oasis Group to set up a Rs 600-crore grain-based distillation and brewery unit in Palakkad.

‘No shortcuts’: Tracing delivery boy-turned-civil judge Muhammed Yaseen’s journey to success

Yaseen tells ThePrint how he decided to enter the world of law, the obstacles he encountered & his inspiration. 'Entering the legal profession was destiny.'

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.