ED Seeks FIR Against Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Daughter & Son-in-Law In CMRL Case

As America marks 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks, New York City has settled two lawsuits with 9/11 Health Watch, ending a multi-year legal battle to release files concerning air quality and health concerns. Meanwhile, Donald Trump honoured first responders at the White House but sparked controversy over his personal account of 9/11. Trump claimed firefighters carried him away near One Liberty Plaza during the aftermath, an account challenged by critics who noted he was not at the site at the time. Surfacing archival footage, photographs, and past contradictory statements have fuelled online debate, prompting social media scrutiny and memes.

A former Kerala chief minister confronted journalists after questions were raised regarding an Enforcement Directorate investigation concerning family members. The politician declined to provide answers to media queries regarding the impending probe and objected to reporters following near the venue. The leader refused to comment on the allegations during the interaction with members of the press.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has reiterated his stance encouraging families to have more children, highlighting that children are wealth. Addressing criticism regarding state financial incentives provided to families having a third child, he defended the measure by stating that while he previously advocated population control when numbers were rising, population levels are now decreasing. He cautioned that several countries have suffered due to declining populations and warned that India could face similar consequences without intervention.

A debate arose in the Telangana Legislative Assembly regarding actions towards Mallikarjun Kharge and Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Addressing the Speaker, a member questioned the Bharat Rashtra Samithi for not tendering an apology to society and rectifying their mistake. The member stated that the government is taking the matter seriously, noting that protests are ongoing from the streets to Parliament and reaching the President. It was emphasised that such behaviour will not be tolerated in Telangana and is seen as an insult to society and the House.