LDF, allies finalise LS seat-sharing in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: The ruling Left Democratic Front on Saturday said the CPI(M) will contest in 15 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala while its major ally, the CPI will fight in four seats.The LDF has, meanwhile, decided to give the Kottayam seat to its ally Kerala Congress (Mani) (KC(M)), LDF convener EP Jayarajan said, stressing it was pertinent to strengthen the presence of the Left parties in Parliament. PTI

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Teens held for firing at house of Nijjar’s friend

new delhi: The police in Canada briefly arrested two minors for allegedly firing shots at the residence of an associate of slain Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, on February 1. The two minors were arrested for careless use of a firearm and discharge of a firearm with intent. investigators believe this was an isolated incident. “The youths were released without charges at this time,” said the local police. TNS

Curfew lifted from outer areas of Haldwani

Haldwani: A magisterial probe was ordered on Saturday into the February 8 riots after the demolition of an “illegal” madrassa in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, while curfew was lifted from the outer areas of the town. PTI

Money laundering: ED summons Khurshid’s wife

Lucknow: The ED has summoned Congress leader Salman Khurshid’s wife Louise in a money-laundering probe linked to “misuse” of funds in the distribution of artificial limbs by a trust headed by her.