Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday urged people impacted by the floods to submit to the government details of the losses they have suffered.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi who conducted aerial survey of Kerala’s devastation could have diverted his flight towards Kodagu district. Forget visiting the state. Even he did nothing to console and instill confidence among Kodagu victims”, Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwar said.

Onam, Kerala's most important festival, will see subdued celebrations on Saturday in the state and whereever Keralities live due to the terrible misery heaped by the worst floods in nearly a century.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday filed chargesheet against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav and others in a money laundering case related to the 2006 IRCTC hotels maintenance contract.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday described Congress President Rahul Gandhi as an "incapable opposition leader" and accused him of justifying the terrorist outfit ISIS.

Tamil Nadu's anti-corruption bureau on Friday told the Madras High Court that a preliminary inquiry against Chief Minister K. Palaniswami has started.

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO on Friday launched the 'A5' smartphone for Rs 14,990 in India.