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Controversial ex-LIC chief takes charge as Irda head

Controversial ex-LIC chief takes charge as Irda head

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

T S Vijayan makes a strong comeback man.

BJP hartal in Kerala to protest party activist's murder hits normal life

BJP hartal in Kerala to protest party activist's murder hits normal life

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

BJP activist Remith was hacked to death in the home town of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday.

Govt tells Kerala, Maharashtra to check Covid spread

Govt tells Kerala, Maharashtra to check Covid spread

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Of the 46,164 fresh coronavirus cases recorded in the country in a 24-hour span, 31,445 were in Kerala. Maharashtra has reported 5,031 new cases and 216 fresh fatalities on Wednesday.

'Have lost everything': Heart-wrenching scenes in flood-hit Kerala

'Have lost everything': Heart-wrenching scenes in flood-hit Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Many elderly villagers said it was for the first time in their decades-old life that they were seeing and experiencing such severe rainfall.

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Inspiring! Why we should celebrate this topper

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Payal Kumari, daughter of a migrant worker from Bihar, battled the odds including financial woes, to top the BA archaeology course at Kerala's Mahatma Gandhi University.

Kerala assembly to pass resolution against farm laws

Kerala assembly to pass resolution against farm laws

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

A special session of the Kerala Assembly is being convened on Wednesday to discuss the three contentious central farm laws and pass a resolution against the acts, whose repeal is being insisted by farmers agitating at the borders of Delhi for nearly a month.

HC dismisses Kerala govt plea against leasing TVM airport to Adani

HC dismisses Kerala govt plea against leasing TVM airport to Adani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The Kerala high court on Monday dismissed petitions filed by Kerala government and others challenging the Centre's decision to lease Thiruvananthapuram international airport to Adani Enterprises.

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Amit Shah backs Sabarimala devotees, slams Kerala govt on arrest of protesters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The BJP chief condemned the arrest of over 2,000 devotees, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Sangh Parivar activists, across the state agitating against the entry of women of all ages into the temple.

'Centre's wrong response led to relaxation of marine's bail condition'

'Centre's wrong response led to relaxation of marine's bail condition'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

"It is here that the examination and trial has to be held. But a big foul play has been held in this case right from the beginning by the Centre. We were against the Centre's approach before also and we had strongly criticised it," Vijayan said.

Kerala: BJP calls for shutdown after death of party worker

Kerala: BJP calls for shutdown after death of party worker

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

Remith, who suffered severe injuries on his head and neck in the attack that happened at 10.30 am, died on the way to hospital, police said.

Despite losses, insurance sector remains attractive for FDI

Despite losses, insurance sector remains attractive for FDI

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

There is huge potential for data analytics insurance sector in India which has over 40 crore life insurance policies.

Why Modi's new vaccine policy must change

Why Modi's new vaccine policy must change

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

This perversity in vaccine distribution needs immediate correction. It requires a complete withdrawal of the 'Liberalised Vaccine Policy', and a 100 per cent takeover of the vaccine procurement by the GoI, asserts R Ramakumar.

'As an actor she was magic, wearing her genius as lightly as her smile'

'As an actor she was magic, wearing her genius as lightly as her smile'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'Farewell to the unique artist who loved like a mother and taught many things like a teacher.'

'Sometimes we wonder if they are human beings'

'Sometimes we wonder if they are human beings'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'They don't just kill their enemies, they chop off limbs, sever heads.' 'How can anyone kill a teacher in front of small children and a son in front of his parents?'

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Rahul ventures into sea with Kerala fisherfolk

Rahul ventures into sea with Kerala fisherfolk

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Seeking to reach out to the fishing community in poll-bound Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday interacted with the fishermen at Thangassery beach in the district.

Cong-BJP spar over Bishop's 'love and narcotic jihad' remark

Cong-BJP spar over Bishop's 'love and narcotic jihad' remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The verbal duel between the Congress and BJP over the controversial 'love and narcotic jihad' remark by Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt, intensified on Sunday with the former saying it does not want the Sangh parivar to gain foothold here while the latter claimed that both CPI (M) and Congress were cornering the Bishop over the issue.

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

For the first time in the last 26 years, a shutter of the Cheruthoni Dam was opened on Thursday.

'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."

Kerala: RSS man hacked to death, Guv summons CM, DGP

Kerala: RSS man hacked to death, Guv summons CM, DGP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Police said 34-year-old Rajesh's left hand was chopped off in the attack which took place around 9 pm on Saturday night.

'Kiss of love' protest sparks political spat

'Kiss of love' protest sparks political spat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The 'kiss of love' protest held in Kochi on Sunday has sparked a spat between Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Pinarayi Vijayan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala over the handling of the situation by the police.

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