Kerala PSC Officials Decline Crime Branch Summons Amid Exam Irregularities Probe
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) is under investigation for alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, particularly for a senior State Planning Board post. The Crime Branch's Special Investigation Team (SIT) found that 10 questions worth 54-58 marks were left unevaluated, benefiting the top-ranked candidate. Notices were issued to the PSC chairperson and members for questioning, but they declined to appear at the Crime Branch, requesting to be questioned at PSC headquarters. The SIT has recommended departmental action against two officials and is probing possible criminal conspiracy.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 64/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 10 Sept, 04:32 pm. Other outlets followed.