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5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Of these four flights (except Qatar Airways) returned to Kozhikode airport as the weather condition in Kozhikode gained normalcy.

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The administration will come to a standstill because the governor will not cooperate with the finance minister.'

Kerala train fire suspect admitted to hospital, transportation sparks row

Kerala train fire suspect admitted to hospital, transportation sparks row

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

A source in the medical college said the suspect, who was caught from Ratnagiri in Maharashtra on the Wednesday, was admitted there after his examination.

Political bigwigs who took the Covid jab!

Political bigwigs who took the Covid jab!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Here's a look at just some of the bigwigs who took the anti-Covid jab.

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'This will be the first open university in Kerala and it is a great tribute to Gurudevan by the helmsman of the Communist movement in Kerala,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CPM, BJP workers clash in Kerala CM's constituency, 2 injured

CPM, BJP workers clash in Kerala CM's constituency, 2 injured

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The clash between the rival parties broke out on Monday night and the situation is under control now.

Girls, boys sitting together in classes breeds anarchy: Kerala leader

Girls, boys sitting together in classes breeds anarchy: Kerala leader

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Children sitting together, and hugging each other is not desirable in India and it is dangerous, Vellappally Natesan said.

Attack on Rahul's office: 2 staffers, 2 Cong workers arrested

Attack on Rahul's office: 2 staffers, 2 Cong workers arrested

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Four people, including two staff of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad office, were arrested on Friday for allegedly causing damage to Mahatma Gandhi's photo nearly two months ago when an Students' Federation of India protest march led to violence on the premises.

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

September 2, 2022 was a historic day in the Indian Navy's history as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi commissioned India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi.

Opposition's southern push to take on BJP in 2024

Opposition's southern push to take on BJP in 2024

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

While Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has made his national ambitions amply clear, even rechristening his party to aid the process, his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin insists he is already in the national scene and used his birthday rally on March 1 to not only strongly pitch for the Congress as a force to reckon with in the efforts to dislodge the Narendra Modi-led dispensation at the Centre, but also sought to shoot down the prospects of a Third Front.

'Idea of India will be destroyed in 2025'

'Idea of India will be destroyed in 2025'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'The situation in India is much more grave and serious than all of us think.' 'That's why it's important to defeat the BJP in 2024.'

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The two women, who had earned their daily bread selling lottery tickets on the streets of Kochi, were allegedly sacrificed by the accused to settle their financial issues and bring prosperity in life, police said.

'BJP Will Win 5 Lok Sabha Seats In Kerala in 2024'

'BJP Will Win 5 Lok Sabha Seats In Kerala in 2024'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Vote banks will change affiliations and the BJP will come out with good success in Kerala.'

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Amid protest over the proposed ambitious semi-highspeed SilverLine rail project, also known as K-Rail, the Kerala government on Saturday published the detailed project report that estimated the cost of project to be Rs 63,941 crore.

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

One of the lawyers representing the two Youth Congress workers confirmed that the court of judicial first class magistrate in Thiruvananthapuram directed the Valiyathura police to register an FIR.

15 Zika virus cases so far in Kerala

15 Zika virus cases so far in Kerala

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Zika has been reported in Kerala and it was not unexpected as it is spread by the Aedes Aegypte mosquitoes, which causes dengue and Chickungunya.

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Governors must be impartial, fair, and above narrow politics to uphold the values and spirit of the Constitution. But in a rapidly changing political culture where the unstated rule is to crush the Opposition, such values have no meaning. At stake are Constitutional values, federalism and governance, asserts Ramesh Menon.

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 to conduct judicial probe against central agencies

Kerala to conduct judicial probe against central agencies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The Kerala government on Friday decided to recommend a judicial inquiry against central probe agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate, which are investigating the gold and dollar smuggling cases.

'Voice of socialist ideas has fallen silent': Leaders condole Mulayam's death

'Voice of socialist ideas has fallen silent': Leaders condole Mulayam's death

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav died in Medanta hospital of Gurugram on Monday. He was 82.

Kerala CM tests negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital

Kerala CM tests negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

After seven days, he has tested negative and was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, said hospital officials.

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Going against the assurances given to the Kerala high court, the protesters agitating in front of the under-construction Vizhinjam seaport had on Saturday blocked the trucks carrying construction materials to the site.

Vikram-S private rocket launch could be India's SpaceX moment

Vikram-S private rocket launch could be India's SpaceX moment

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'The current launch is a sounding rocket, this cannot be called a milestone. The importance is this is for the first time a private player is doing it.'

BJP Has A Competitor For Vivekananda

BJP Has A Competitor For Vivekananda

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist gathered last week in Kerala, the only state the CPI-M still rules today.

'Problem is not with the Constitution'

'Problem is not with the Constitution'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'The problem is with those who are entrusted with powers.'

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

At an Onam celebration that took place recently at the Indian consulate in Dubai, Muraleedharan said nobody knows how legendary king Mahabali got linked with the celebrations.

Prime accused in Kerala gold smuggling case abducted?

Prime accused in Kerala gold smuggling case abducted?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Key accused in the sensational gold smuggling in diplomatic bags case, Swapna Suresh, on Wednesday claimed a co-accused in the case was allegedly forcibly taken away from her residence on Wednesday morning, after she claimed there was a threat to her life and that is why she gave a statement to a court about the alleged involvement of others, including the Kerala chief minister.

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'If Pinarayi Vijayan gets another term, Kerala will be a state where everybody has a house.'

Kerala CM's daughter ties knot with CPI-M youth wing leader

Kerala CM's daughter ties knot with CPI-M youth wing leader

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The marriage was held at Cliff House, the official residence of the chief minister, with less than 50 people, comprising close relatives and friends, participating in the function.

Dom's Take: Is the Left, Right?

Dom's Take: Is the Left, Right?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Left or Right, governments at the Centre and in the states want to curb free speech, sighs Dominic Xavier.

Kerala leader P C George sent to 14-day custody in hate speech case

Kerala leader P C George sent to 14-day custody in hate speech case

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The magisterial court had on Wednesday cancelled the bail granted to George after the police alleged that the veteran politician, released on bail earlier on May 1 after being arrested for making a hate speech against Muslims in the State on April 29, violated the bail conditions.

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Our political history tells us this has never worked. A united Opposition does work in some specific, limited situations, especially in the states. But never as some brilliant pan-national collection of diverse interests with no ideological or political core, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'What The Kerala Story is trying to do is take the fake hate propaganda which we saw earlier only on WhatsApp to the big screen now.'

Cops book 'narcotic jihad' Kerala bishop

Cops book 'narcotic jihad' Kerala bishop

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Kerala Police on Monday registered a case against Catholic Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt on the basis of a complaint that the priest through his "love and narcotic jihad" remarks, committed the offence of promoting feelings of hatred between different groups on the grounds of religion.

Silverline project: Kerala govt to use GPS for SIA study

Silverline project: Kerala govt to use GPS for SIA study

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The direction to Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd (KRDCL), or K-Rail as it is popularly known, was welcomed by Congress-led United Democratic Front opposition as they termed it a victory of the first phase of the struggle against the semi-high speed rail corridor.

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'The BJP will not be able to create dictatorship of the kind it is perhaps dreaming of.' 'We have Bengal as the biggest example.'

Kerala gold smuggling: Swapna's 'disclosures' spark political row

Kerala gold smuggling: Swapna's 'disclosures' spark political row

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

A day after Suresh, a prime accused who was recently released on bail gave a series of interviews to television channels, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly V D Satheesan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi's office of intervening to get the illegal baggage released and helping the accused to leave the state.

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The senior politician's arrest was formally recorded after he was brought to Thiruvananthapuram via road from his residence and thereafter, he was produced before a duty magistrate who granted him bail.

Governors are chancellors not because of sweet will of states: Khan

Governors are chancellors not because of sweet will of states: Khan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

He also rejected queries on whether a "cleansing act" was going on in the universities.