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Kerala Opposition Questions CM's Silence on Minister's Allegations

Kerala Opposition Questions CM's Silence on Minister's Allegations

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Leader of Opposition in Kerala is demanding answers from the Chief Minister regarding allegations against Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar made by his wife, questioning the government's commitment to women's safety.

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The wife of Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has dropped her complaint against him after he admitted his mistake and apologised. She stated she did not intend to tarnish his or the government's image and that the matter would be resolved.

Kerala minister in infidelity storm after wife's explosive allegation

Kerala minister in infidelity storm after wife's explosive allegation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar faces accusations of infidelity from his wife, Bindhu Menon, amidst ongoing marital issues and political tensions.

Tragedy in Patna: Two Drown, One Missing After Ganga Bathing Incident

Tragedy in Patna: Two Drown, One Missing After Ganga Bathing Incident

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Two teenagers drowned in the Ganga River in Patna, India, and a third is missing after they went to bathe in the river. Rescue efforts are underway to find the missing boy.

Kerala Minister's Infidelity Allegations Put Ruling LDF on Defensive

Kerala Minister's Infidelity Allegations Put Ruling LDF on Defensive

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The ruling LDF in Kerala faces criticism after infidelity allegations against Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar surfaced, with the opposition UDF questioning the government's response and commitment to women's safety.

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar's wife, Bindhu Menon, has withdrawn her complaint against him after he apologised for his mistakes. The decision comes amidst ongoing marital issues and political pressure for the minister's resignation.

Kerala Minister's Wife Drops Complaint Against Him After Apology

Kerala Minister's Wife Drops Complaint Against Him After Apology

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The wife of Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has dropped her complaint against him after he apologised, providing relief to the ruling LDF ahead of upcoming elections. However, the Congress party is demanding the minister's resignation, arguing the issue is not easily settled.

Will Nitish Kumar Fulfil Sonu Kumar's Dream?

Will Nitish Kumar Fulfil Sonu Kumar's Dream?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'I will study at a private English medium school and become an IAS officer, my aim is clear.'

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Mollywood 'star' candidates fail to weave magic in Kerala

Mollywood 'star' candidates fail to weave magic in Kerala

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Prominent celebrity losers include national award-winning actor Suresh Gopi, comedian Dharmajan Bolgatty, actress Priyanka Anoop, actor-anchor Krishnakumar and television serial actor Vivek Gopan.

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

Rediff.com4 May 2023

These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.

Jahangirpuri demolition: Many lose means of livelihood

Jahangirpuri demolition: Many lose means of livelihood

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Bulldozers demolished several structures at Jahangirpuri on Wednesday amid a heavy paramilitary and police presence during the NDMC's anti-encroachment drive that was stopped within hours following a Supreme Court order.

Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet to have 21 ministers

Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet to have 21 ministers

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Communist Party of India-Marxist's acting state secretary and Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener A Vijayaraghavan on Monday said that the Kerala government will have a 21-member cabinet.

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

It is also revealed that Ganesh is 42-years-old and has two kids, reports M I Khan from Patna.

Gorakhpur tragedy: Dr Kafeel Khan gets clean chit

Gorakhpur tragedy: Dr Kafeel Khan gets clean chit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The infants had died allegedly because of disruption in oxygen supply due to pending payments to the supplier, a charge stoutly refuted by the state government.

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The latest updates from Malayalam film industry.

Somalian, Hyderabadi detained at border

Somalian, Hyderabadi detained at border

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

A Somalian and an Indian national, hailing from Hyderabad, were arrested today while trying to sneak into Nepal through Bihar's East Champaran district.

Kerala forest minister quits over domestic violence charge

Kerala forest minister quits over domestic violence charge

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

In an embarrassment to the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front, Forest Minister K B Ganesh Kumar was forced to quit after his wife levelled charges of domestic violence, a development that triggered opposition demand for Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's resignation.

Domestic abuse scandal: Chandy should quit, demands Oppn

Domestic abuse scandal: Chandy should quit, demands Oppn

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The resignation of Forest Minister K B Ganesh Kumar following allegations of domestic violence had its echo in the Kerala Assembly on Tuesday where opposition Left Democratic Front demanded that Chief Minister Oommen Chandy should step down on moral grounds.

Exports up 3.93% in May; trade deficit at 6-month high

Exports up 3.93% in May; trade deficit at 6-month high

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sectors, which, recorded healthy export growth included electronics, engineering, chemicals, pharma and tea.

Legendary Malayalam actor Thilakan passes away

Legendary Malayalam actor Thilakan passes away

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The legendary actor passed away in the wee hours following cardiac arrest. He was 77.

Lewd comment against CPM veteran; LDF forces adjournment

Lewd comment against CPM veteran; LDF forces adjournment

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Protesting against Forest Minister K B Ganesh Kumar's lewd comment against Communist Party of India (Marxist) veteran V S Achuthanandan, opposition Left Democratic Front on Friday forced the adjournment of Kerala Assembly for the day despite Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Kumar expressing regret over it.

Exports growth slides to 4-month low in April; trade gap at 5-month high

Exports growth slides to 4-month low in April; trade gap at 5-month high

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Imports increased by 4.5 per cent, the highest growth in the last six months as crude oil and gold shipments shot up in the month.

Despite its FMCG push, for D-Street ITC is still a tobacco play

Despite its FMCG push, for D-Street ITC is still a tobacco play

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Most of the changes have come about in the last four years and ITC is now reaping the dividends - standalone revenues from the non-cigarettes FMCG business have grown 40 per cent from FY17 to Rs 14,728.21 crore in FY21 and pre-tax profits 30 times to Rs 823.69 crore. The business accounted for 30.58 per cent of gross revenues and 4.85 per cent of pre-tax profits in FY21. "In the last four years, our margins in FMCG have gone up by 640 basis points (bps) and EBITDA margins have been moving up consistently. "We created levers that enabled a sustained growth trajectory," said ITC chairman and managing director Sanjiv Puri. Puri took charge as the chief executive officer in 2017; in 2018, he was redesignated managing director and effective May 2019, he became chairman.

'We kept on shouting, driver uncle was busy on phone'

'We kept on shouting, driver uncle was busy on phone'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Kumar said that even the driver had received multiple fractures as well as a head injury. His condition is very critical, he added.

REVEALED! Banks are most vulnerable to cyber threats

REVEALED! Banks are most vulnerable to cyber threats

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Nearly 22 per cent of the cyber attacks which took place in the country last year were on the banking sector.

Bihar: Senari massacre case accused flees

Bihar: Senari massacre case accused flees

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

One of the main accused of Senari massacre escaped from the Jehanabad district court premises today, police said. Superintendent of Police Ganesh Kumar said Radheshyam Ram, who has been absconding, was arrested yesterday only by the Arwal police from Kurtha police station limits.

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Removal of this status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan.

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

Rediff.com16 May 2019

India needs to make use of this opportunity to significantly enhance its exports especially in information and communications technology and the automotive sector.

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Die-hard foodie Pallavi Ganesh Kumar tells you where to get spicy pulpusus, tangy ulavala charu and other Andhra delights in Hyderabad.

Exports rise to 5-month high of 11% in March

Exports rise to 5-month high of 11% in March

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Imports rose by 1.44 per cent to $43.44 billion in March 2019.

Court summons Rahul Mahajan

Court summons Rahul Mahajan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Rahul, son of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, and five others were charge-sheeted on Thursday

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Exports up 2.44% in Feb; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

While the import of gold fell by about 11 per cent to $2.58 billion in February as against $2.89 billion in the corresponding month last fiscal, inward shipments of petroleum products were down by nearly 8 per cent to $9.37 billion.

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Master tailors, textile manufacturers and custom clothiers, however, say the upcoming festive season, reinvention in the form of new collections and digital outreach are salvaging the situation somewhat.

Bihar: A year later, another topper fails to answer basic questions

Bihar: A year later, another topper fails to answer basic questions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Bihar education minister asked if the 'media person who posed queries to the topper is himself a great musician?'

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

September import growth was the second lowest this fiscal year, after the April growth figures of 4.6 per cent, bringing the trade deficit down to $13.98 billion

Actor Dileep arrested in Kerala actress assault case

Actor Dileep arrested in Kerala actress assault case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

He was arrested based on evidence police gathered during the process of investigation into the case.

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani resigned on Tuesday night after pressure mounted on him from the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front to quit.

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In a boost to the United Democratic Front ahead of assembly polls in Kerala next year, the Congress candidate K S Sabarinadhan on Tuesday won the Aruvikkara assembly by-poll by a margin of 10,128 votes defeating his nearest rival M Vijayakumar of the Opposition Left Democratic Front.

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Despite the 6-month high, trade deficit has widened to a four-month high of $14.62 billion, as imports rose by 14.85 per cent during the month, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.