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CPM MP's private bill seeks to define governor's powers

CPM MP's private bill seeks to define governor's powers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Sivadasan noted that the post of the governor is being misused by the central government to forward its agenda in the states.

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The trafficking of 589 children to shelter homes in Kerala has exposed a deep-rooted racket. Vicky Nanjappa reports

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The apex court set aside the order of the Kerala high court which had upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that had not found fault with the state government's decision to transfer Senkumar from the post of the state police chief.

Why Kerala's Hanuman Sena must travel to Jakarta

Why Kerala's Hanuman Sena must travel to Jakarta

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Our Hindutva fanatics are actually making Hindu society more like Islamists are changing Muslim societies, says Shivam Vij.

Why Modi is absolutely wrong to compare Kerala with Somalia

Why Modi is absolutely wrong to compare Kerala with Somalia

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Comparing a state like Kerala with a nation like Somalia shows disconnect unbecoming of a prime minister, says Uttaresh Venkateshwaran.

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Gohil, speaking after the HC ruling earlier in the day, maintained that in the past the apex court has provided relief to accused in different cases.

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court asserted on Friday that action must be taken against all those making hate speeches "this side or that side".

Kerala govt to fight for 'classical' tag to Malayalam

Kerala govt to fight for 'classical' tag to Malayalam

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Expressing displeasure over moves to deny classical status to Malayalam language, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday informed the assembly that Kerala would fight for it as it is the state's right.

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

AI to send pilots to fill shortfall in Express service

AI to send pilots to fill shortfall in Express service

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

The Air India board has cleared a proposal for sending its pilots on deputation to its budget arm, Air India Express, which has been facing shortage of commanders for some time now.

PM visits site of Kerala temple fire, pledges Centre's help

PM visits site of Kerala temple fire, pledges Centre's help

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Immediately after reaching, he went to the medical college to see the injured people.

Kerala police summons bishop accused of raping nun to appear on Sept 19

Kerala police summons bishop accused of raping nun to appear on Sept 19

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The nun had recently sought urgent intervention of the Vatican for justice and demanded the bishop's removal as the head of the Jalandhar diocese.

Kerala Dalit student rape and murder: Rajnath alleges 'cover up' in case

Kerala Dalit student rape and murder: Rajnath alleges 'cover up' in case

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The home minister said the guilty will be brought to book.

'Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode'

'Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Political leaders across parties reacted to the Air India Express aircraft crash, which took place on Friday evening at Kozhikode airport.

RSS leader who offered bounty on Kerala CM arrested

RSS leader who offered bounty on Kerala CM arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Chandrawat was arrested on Monday and later produced before the chief judicial magistrate's court which sent him to judicial custody for a fortnight

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.

Beef goes off Kerala House menu after Delhi cops rush on Hindu Sena's 'tip'

Beef goes off Kerala House menu after Delhi cops rush on Hindu Sena's 'tip'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

For once, politicians in Kerala cutting across party lines are standing together. The issue? The storming of the Kerala House in New Delhi by over a dozen policemen after a fringe right-wing outfit tipped them off about the house canteen serving a dish made of cow meat.

Kerala asks Centre to reject Raghuram Rajan report

Kerala asks Centre to reject Raghuram Rajan report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Congress led UDF government in Kerala has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to reject the Raghuram Rajan panel report evolving new formula for devolution of funds to states.

I have never been to college, but I think I did quite well: Dhoni

I have never been to college, but I think I did quite well: Dhoni

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Teaching is not only a profession but an art where you discipline students and groom them, former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.

Women's bill: Concerns over uncertainty in implementation

Women's bill: Concerns over uncertainty in implementation

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The passage of the women's reservation bill has ignited hope among stakeholders about attaining gender equality in India's political landscape, especially at the policy-making level, even as some raised concerns over its effectiveness given the uncertainty in the deadline for its implementation.

Rahul seeks SC stay on conviction, calls Modi remark a trivial offence

Rahul seeks SC stay on conviction, calls Modi remark a trivial offence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again refused to apologise for his Modi surname remark that led to his disqualification as an MP but urged the Supreme Court to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case stemming from his comment, asserting he is not guilty.

AI's 2,000 more seats for Kerala-Gulf sector

AI's 2,000 more seats for Kerala-Gulf sector

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

V Thulasidas, Air India Chairman and Managing Director, has announced a bonanza package of 2,000 additional seats comprising seven additional flights from Kerala to destinations in the Gulf and Middle East.

Cong rout may force INDIA to redraw strategy for 2024

Cong rout may force INDIA to redraw strategy for 2024

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The party was trounced in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and is now left with only Himachal Pradesh in the north. It is ruling in only three states on its own and is in power in Bihar and Jharkhand as a junior partner in alliance with regional parties.

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

Railways to launch call centres

Railways to launch call centres

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

In a major step towards providing faster and updated information on rail services, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Tuesday

GST and states, a reality check of how indirect tax system is working

GST and states, a reality check of how indirect tax system is working

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Taiwan in 1951 came up with an ingenious plan to improve tax compliance: citizens taking receipts for purchases could use them as lottery tickets. Customers were incentivized, and businesses found it hard to evade taxes. The plan's success prompted other countries, Slovakia and Greece among them, to launch similar initiatives. India doesn't seem to find the need yet for such schemes amid surging goods and services tax (GST) collections.

Kerala mosque breaks 1,000-year-old tradition, opens its doors to women

Kerala mosque breaks 1,000-year-old tradition, opens its doors to women

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Thousands of Muslim women, including tourists, flocked to the mosque from various parts of Kerala and abroad.

Call on bishop's arrest in day or two, says Kerala police chief

Call on bishop's arrest in day or two, says Kerala police chief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The Jalandhar bishop of the Roman Catholic church was grilled by the SIT for 7 hours on Wednesday.

Kerala woman chops off genitals of man who tried to rape her

Kerala woman chops off genitals of man who tried to rape her

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The woman in her complaint stated that the accused has been harassing her since she was a minor.

Thankam Review: Engaging Thriller

Thankam Review: Engaging Thriller

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Thankam delivers an engaging drama that fans of good crime-solving tales will enjoy, recommends Mayur Sanap.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

Stop praising Modi, Kerala Congress tells Tharoor

Stop praising Modi, Kerala Congress tells Tharoor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The Congress in Kerala on Friday warned Shashi Tharoor against praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi but the former minister set the record straight holding that he is a "proud Congressman" and had not even remotely endorsed the "Hindutva agenda" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

SC lists Rahul's plea for stay on defamation verdict for Aug 4

SC lists Rahul's plea for stay on defamation verdict for Aug 4

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi and the state government on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal challenging the high court verdict that declined to put on hold his conviction in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

Prathap Pothen Passes Away

Prathap Pothen Passes Away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The director, who gave memorable hits in Tamil and Malayalam, was 70 and passed away in his sleep following a cardiac arrest, his wife Amala Pothen said.

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A 31-year-old man from Kannur in Kerala tested positive for monkeypox on Monday, making it the second confirmed case of the disease in India, a Union health ministry official said.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Head Out To The Beach With Priya Varrier

Head Out To The Beach With Priya Varrier

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Let's pack for a day out at the beach with the Oru Adaar Love actress.