₹2,676 Crore Nexa Evergreen Fraud Probe Deepens With ED Arrest.

Kerala education authorities have suspended teacher Guru Prasad following controversy over a school quiz question describing V.D. Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the “maximum punishment” from the British. The question appeared in the Social Science Club Freedom Quiz 2026 in Kasaragod. An inquiry preceded the suspension, while Left organisations criticised the wording. BJP leader K Surendran defended the teacher, arguing that Savarkar’s imprisonment was a historical fact and calling the action unjustified. The dispute has renewed debate over political influence and historical framing in education.

Kerala Government Suspends Teacher Over Savarkar Quiz Question; BJP Challenges Move

Kerala government suspended teacher Guru Prasad after a school quiz referred to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who got the maximum punishment from the British authorities.

The Kerala government has suspended school teacher Guru Prasad following a controversy over a quiz question which described Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who got the “maximum punishment” from the British.

Officials said the order for suspension was issued by the Director of General Education based on an inquiry report submitted by the Deputy Director of Education, Kasaragod.

Guru Prasad is a teacher at the AUPS Pallathadkaa in Kasaragod. He led the team of teachers who prepared the controversial questionnaire as per the order of the department. 

The JPSC protest in Jharkhand intensified after government talks with multiple student groups failed to produce an immediate resolution. Protesters are demanding action over alleged examination irregularities, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination and an independent investigation. Government ministers said the concerns were genuine and would be presented to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Meanwhile, demonstrations have continued for more than two weeks, with some groups seeking a CBI probe or an inquiry by retired High Court judges into the recruitment process.

JPSC Protest Intensifies as Jharkhand Talks Fail to Resolve Students’ Demands

The Jharkhand government held talks with protesting student groups over alleged irregularities in JPSC examinations, but no consensus was reached, and protesters said their demands were yet to be resolved.

Protests against JPSC in Jharkhand will continue; the state govt could not reach consensus with protesting student organizations over alleged irregularities in the examination. The government panel comprising three ministers held several rounds of talks on Saturday with the agitating groups, which included a faction of JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto who was on an indefinite fast for the seventh day.

Later, the panel met delegations of Congress-backed NSUI, ACS and the student wing of the ruling JMM, Jharkhand Chhatra Morcha (JCM). The meetings came after the government held discussions with a 10-member delegation of the JPSC/JSSC Reforms Manch on Friday night, which also did not immediately result in a solution.

State minister and member of the government panel Sanjay Prasad Yadav said the demands of the protesters were genuine and would be placed before Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Amid ongoing allegations of irregularities in the recruitment process, the JCM submitted five demands, including cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination.

Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, and cardiologist Dr Paluru Manohar Reddy have been held liable in a medical negligence and deficiency-in-service case by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kakinada. The commission awarded ₹99 lakh to the complainants after examining medical records, dialysis documentation, specialist evidence and other material. The July 30, 2026 judgment has renewed attention on clinical governance, complete patient documentation and institutional accountability, while highlighting the distinction between hospital accreditation and case-specific legal findings.

Medicover Hospitals Verdict: ₹99 Lakh Consumer Commission Award Renews Focus on NABH Quality Audits and Clinical Governance

A ₹99 lakh compensation award by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kakinada, against Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, and a treating cardiologist has intensified debate over clinical governance, medical documentation and accreditation oversight in India’s corporate healthcare sector.

A judgment delivered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kakinada, on 30 July 2026 has brought renewed attention to medical negligence, institutional accountability and healthcare quality standards. The Commission awarded ₹99 lakh in compensation against Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, and Dr. Paluru Manohar Reddy in a consumer complaint alleging medical negligence and deficiency in service.

The Commission held Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, and Dr. Paluru Manohar Reddy liable after examining documentary and oral evidence presented during the proceedings. Although compensation was calculated at approximately ₹1.40 crore under established legal principles, the award was restricted to ₹99 lakh, corresponding to the amount claimed by the complainants.

The Bench hearing the matter comprised President Sri Ch. Raghupathy Vasantha Kumar and Members Smt. Chakka Susi and Sri Chaganti Nageswara Rao. The decision has attracted attention within legal and healthcare circles because it examines medical documentation, evidentiary standards and institutional clinical governance under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Crime Patrol actor Satish Sakharam Naikodi has alleged that he was cheated of ₹22 lakh in a purported Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) flat transaction involving allegedly forged documents. According to his complaint, he paid part of the agreed purchase price after being promised a discounted flat but never received possession. He later claimed SRA officials informed him that the documents were fabricated. The FIR remains under investigation, and no recovery of the alleged loss has been reported.

Crime Patrol Actor Satish Sakharam Naikodi Fraud Case: ₹22 Lakh Allegedly Lost in Fake SRA Flat Deal, Investigation Continues

Actor Satish Sakharam Naikodi, recognised for his appearances in Crime Patrol, has alleged that he was cheated of ₹22 lakh through a fake Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) property transaction. More than 15 months after an FIR was registered, the investigation remains ongoing, with no reported recovery of the money.

Mumbai’s Crime Patrol actor Satish Sakharam Naikodi fraud case has highlighted the risks associated with alleged real estate scams involving forged property documents. According to the complaint filed with Bandra Police Station, Naikodi claims he lost ₹22 lakh after being promised a discounted flat in an SRA redevelopment project but never received possession of the property.

The 47-year-old actor, a resident of Dombivli (West), alleged that he was introduced to the proposed transaction in October 2017 near Lucky Hotel, Bandra (West). According to the FIR, estate agent Sachchidanand Bamane approached him and later introduced him to Akash Soni and Angelo Perera, who were allegedly operating under the name Aastha Properties.

Naikodi alleged that the trio offered him Flat No. 1201, measuring 305 sq. ft., on the 12th floor of Amritmanthan Society, an SRA redevelopment building located in Vakola, Santacruz (East). They reportedly claimed the flat belonged to a person identified as Mohammad and represented that they had authority to sell it.