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66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The youngest in the CWC is 31-year-old Neeraj Kundan, who is an ex-officio member of the body as the president of the National Students Union of India, the students' wing of the party.

Maoist leader Sanjoy Deepak carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty held in Hyderabad

Maoist leader Sanjoy Deepak carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Rao's history includes arrests in 2000 by Sahadha police of Nandurbar district and subsequent releases, as well as an underground stint in 2002, leading to his arrest by Malkanoor PS police of Karnataka in 2005.

'3 locks strategy' saved Kerala's Kasaragod from COVID-19

'3 locks strategy' saved Kerala's Kasaragod from COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The triple lock involves a combination of technology and human surveillance and restricting movement of people in three stages.

Kerala acting mischievous on Mullaperiyar dam: Jaya

Kerala acting mischievous on Mullaperiyar dam: Jaya

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday charged the Kerala government with carrying out a "mischievous propaganda" on the safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam only to create panic and whip up emotions of its people to draw political mileage.

Kerala passes unanimous resolution against leasing of airport

Kerala passes unanimous resolution against leasing of airport

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Moving the resolution, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Centre should re-examine its decision and the operation and management of the airportbe handed over to the Special Purpose Vehicle in which the state government has stake.

'Kerala part of our success story': UAE extends helping hand to flood victims

'Kerala part of our success story': UAE extends helping hand to flood victims

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The United Arab Emirates PM has come out in support for deluge-hit Kerala.

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Launching its biggest ever repatriation exercise, India on Thursday airlifted 363 of its citizens, including nine infants, stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kerala native with suspected Islamic State links held at Delhi airport

Kerala native with suspected Islamic State links held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Shahjahan Velluva Kandy, 32, from Kannur in Kerala, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.

Kerala assembly meets on Mullaperiyar issue

Kerala assembly meets on Mullaperiyar issue

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Moving the submission on the issue at the outset, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy it was unfortunate that Tamil Nadu had not taken into due account the anxieties and fears of Kerala arising out of the existing dam, even in the backdrop of frequent tremors in the area.

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.

Suriyanelli: Special court issues notice to Dharmarajan

Suriyanelli: Special court issues notice to Dharmarajan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

A special bench of the Kerala high court, constituted to hear the Suriyanelli rape case, on Monday issued notice to Dharmarajan, prime accused in the case.

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

They alleged that the police probing the case was trying to sabotage the investigation.

12-yr-old Kerala boy dies of Nipah, 2 medics also show symptoms

12-yr-old Kerala boy dies of Nipah, 2 medics also show symptoms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The hospital where the boy was being treated since September 1 is on alert and the situation there was being closely monitored, sources said.

Tri-services roped in for Kerala flood relief, top disaster body gets cracking

Tri-services roped in for Kerala flood relief, top disaster body gets cracking

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Chaired by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha and attended by chiefs of the three services, secretaries of home, defence and others, the National Crisis Management Committee took stock of the prevailing situation in Kerala and directed all concerned to ensure continued assistance to the state government to meet the crisis, a home ministry spokesperson said.

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Slamming the public outcry over the alleged delay in action against Jalandhar Bishop, Auxilary Bishop of Changanassery Archdiocese, Thomas Tharayil sought to know whether declaring a person guilty without an investigation and trial was also a new Kerala model.

Security tightened in Kerala airports

Security tightened in Kerala airports

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

Security has been tightened in all three airports in Kerala -- Thiruvananthapuram ,Kochi and Kozhikode -- after a warning from the Air India Mumbai office that there is a possibility of an LTTE attack on Kerala airports.

Special rule for me, what about real culprits, questions angry Sreesanth

Special rule for me, what about real culprits, questions angry Sreesanth

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The 34-year-old pacer took to social media to express his disappointment, questioning the BCCI on allowing Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals to return to the Indian Premier League after serving two-year suspensions each.

Anurag Thakur cautions Indian media against...

Anurag Thakur cautions Indian media against...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Unsubstantiated and illogical opinions, delivered freely from within or abroad, could not destroy the democratic nature of the country, he added.

Kerala: NIA arrests absconding accused for conducting terror camp

Kerala: NIA arrests absconding accused for conducting terror camp

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday arrested a man from Kerala wanted for his alleged role in conducting a terror camp in Kannur district of the state in 2013.

Special status to areas in CRZ notice has a rider

Special status to areas in CRZ notice has a rider

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The special dispensation would lead to redevelopment of 19,000 old and dilapidated buildings and rehabilitation of slums situated in the coastal area in Greater Mumbai.

Ex-Kerala home minister: 'Today, police are anti-Ayyappa'

Ex-Kerala home minister: 'Today, police are anti-Ayyappa'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

''This chief minister is so obstinate that he is ready to use the police to attain his goal.' 'Had he been more mature rather than obstinate, Kerala would not have reached a boiling point.'

Centre may not accept UAE's Rs 700 crore relief for Kerala

Centre may not accept UAE's Rs 700 crore relief for Kerala

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Interestingly, PM Modi had thanked his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for offering the support to the rain-battered state on August 18.

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'It is this fear that is behind all that has happened to Rahul Gandhi.'

'Not a rubber stamp': Guv upset over Kerala govt's CAA move

'Not a rubber stamp': Guv upset over Kerala govt's CAA move

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan hit out at the state government for not informing him before moving the SC against the CAA. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan retorted: "This is a democratic country and one must understand the democratic system. Earlier, during the British Raj, there were resident commissioners to check local chieftains."

PFI formed 'secret squads' to establish Islamic rule by 2047: NIA

PFI formed 'secret squads' to establish Islamic rule by 2047: NIA

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The charge sheet, which was filed against 20 PFI members, further mentions that "these 'Service Team' members were given arms as well attack training and surveillance techniques training in order to identify, list out and to mount surveillance on individuals and leaders belonging to certain communities and groups".

Kerala should not be denied foreign aid

Kerala should not be denied foreign aid

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'To deny our people help in the time of their greatest need is cruelty,' says Aakar Patel, winner of the 2018 Prem Bhatia Award for Political Reporting.

'Kerala may have suffered losses of around Rs 20,000 crore'

'Kerala may have suffered losses of around Rs 20,000 crore'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Kerala has seen one of the worst floods in its history during this monsoon. From August 8 to 20, nearly 223 people have lost their lives, 33 are missing and around 1.2 million individuals from 3,02,441 families are in 3,941 relief camps. Initial losses are estimated to be around Rs 200 billion (Rs 20,000 crore). With the rescue measures in its last leg, the Kerala government is looking at raising funds to rebuild the state. In an interaction with Gireesh Babu and T E Narasimhan, Kerala Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac says he has a three-pronged strategy to raise funds. Edited Excerpts.

How the private sector chipped in for Chandrayaan-3

How the private sector chipped in for Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A number of private companies have contributed to the development of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft which successfully landed near the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday evening.

Kerala: IED explosion in Malappuram court complex

Kerala: IED explosion in Malappuram court complex

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Malappuram district police sources said some steel pieces were found near the blast site and it is suspected that a 'pressure cooker' was used to trigger it.

Govt losing revenue due to GST: Bibek Debroy

Govt losing revenue due to GST: Bibek Debroy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy on Tuesday said the government was losing revenue due to the GST, which should be revenue neutral with a single rate. Speaking at an event organised by the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata, he however said that GST has led to a lot of simplification. "The ideal GST is one that has a single rate, and it was meant to be revenue neutral.

Kerala governor Sheila Dikshit hints at quitting

Kerala governor Sheila Dikshit hints at quitting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The former Delhi chief minister said her conscience is clear and she is not scared of anyone.

Kerala rain: Crops worth over Rs 600 crore lost

Kerala rain: Crops worth over Rs 600 crore lost

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The tea sector may see a crop loss of 50 per cent (around Rs150 crore) while the damages owing to landslides washing away a 100-acre plantation in Wayanad are yet to be accounted for.

Christmas recipe from Kerala: How to make Vattayappam

Christmas recipe from Kerala: How to make Vattayappam

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Rediff readers share their traditional recipes. You can share yours too!

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.

Coronoavirus: No need to panic, says Kerala govt

Coronoavirus: No need to panic, says Kerala govt

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Camping in Thrissur, where the woman medical student who came from China tested positive for the coronavirus, Health Minister K K Shailaja activated the health department and said the patient is currently treated at an isolation ward of the Government Medical College hospital in Thrissur.

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal

Kerala to ban vegetables, fruits with high pesticide

Kerala to ban vegetables, fruits with high pesticide

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Registration of vehicles carrying vegetables, fruits mandatory from July 15.

Suryanelli rape: Special team to trace absconding convict

Suryanelli rape: Special team to trace absconding convict

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The Kerala police has set up a special team to trace and arrest the absconding convict in the Suryanelli gang-rape case, who appeared on a Malayalam TV channel alleging that Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien was involved in the case, as claimed by the victim.

Kerala limping back to normalcy, now focus on rehabilitation

Kerala limping back to normalcy, now focus on rehabilitation

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Though people from relief camps have started returning to their homes, more than 10.40 lakh people were still in 2,770 camps across the state.

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.