The Southern View: Top Malayalam Actors Raided | DMK's Key Meeting In Chennai | DK Shivakumar Dig At Centre

Customs Raids on Top Kerala Actors Amid Premium Vehicle Import Probe,The Customs Department is conducting search operations at the residences of actors Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in Kochi, Kerala. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal import of luxury vehicles. Authorities are probing possible misuse of import regulations involving high-end automobiles.

With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on the horizon, political activity is intensifying. Chief Minister MK Stalin is holding strategy sessions with DMK MPs in Chennai, while BJP's K Annamalai met with TTV Dhinakaran, who recently exited the NDA. Dhinakaran, the AMMK chief and nephew of Sasikala, is seen as a key player in potential opposition realignments amid AIADMK's internal rifts.

In a striking remark, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pointed out the extent of urban infrastructure issues, saying that potholes can even be found in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Delhi. His comments come as the Karnataka government faces criticism over poor road conditions in Bengaluru, with assurances that repair efforts are being ramped up.