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NEET row: 4 teachers suspended after student was asked to remove innerwear

NEET row: 4 teachers suspended after student was asked to remove innerwear

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Responding to concerns expressed by members of the House on the issue, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said he would bring the matter to the Centre's notice and that the police have been asked to examine the incidents.

Oppn disposes Stalin's proposal to name Rahul Gandhi as PM

Oppn disposes Stalin's proposal to name Rahul Gandhi as PM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The PM name is to be decided only after the Lok Sabha results, a top opposition leader said.

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Riding on its development agenda, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party was on Tuesday set for a resounding victory in the Delhi assembly elections to retain power for a third term. Here's how leaders reacted to the impending victory.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

Narcotic jihad row: BJP leaders meet bishop; Cong blames LDF govt

Narcotic jihad row: BJP leaders meet bishop; Cong blames LDF govt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

With the controversy over 'love and narcotic jihad' remark by Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt refusing to die down, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday engaged in a fresh round of verbal sparring.

'Chintan Shivir has become a tamasha'

'Chintan Shivir has become a tamasha'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'Rahul Gandhi wants a group under the name 'new generation'. But look at the people who surround him.'

How Kerala defended easing Covid norms for Bakri Id in SC

How Kerala defended easing Covid norms for Bakri Id in SC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The Kerala government has told the Supreme Court that it is "vigorously vaccinating" people against Covid-19 and is expected to inoculate at least 60 per cent of its population within two or three months.

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The SC asked the Kerala government to file its response during the day on an application against the three-day relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions in the state in view of the upcoming Bakrid festival.

'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."

RSS leader announces Rs 1 crore reward for Kerala CM's head

RSS leader announces Rs 1 crore reward for Kerala CM's head

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Kerala chief minister is killing our RSS workers who want to take this country forward, RSS functionary Kundan Chandravat said.

Sabarimala: 8 taken into preventive custody; UDF leader booked

Sabarimala: 8 taken into preventive custody; UDF leader booked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

A senior police officer told PTI that they were taken into custody after they had offered prayers.

Achuthanandan turns 90; says will continue his struggles

Achuthanandan turns 90; says will continue his struggles

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Kerala's iconic Marxist and former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan turned 90 on Sunday.

CAA binding on all, says Union law minister

CAA binding on all, says Union law minister

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Prasad said only Parliament has exclusive powers to pass any law with regard to subjects under the seventh schedule and not any assembly. He said the CAA was 'perfectly legal' and 'constitutional'.

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against CAA

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against CAA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Setting aside their political differences, the ruling CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front and Opposition Congress headed United Democratic Front, once again came together to launch a joint fight against the Centre on the CAA, which has seen unprecedented protests all over the country.

Sitaram Yechury re-elected as CPI-M general secretary

Sitaram Yechury re-elected as CPI-M general secretary

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The 65-year-old leader had taken over as general secretary of the CPI-M from Prakash Karat in the 21st party congress, which was held in Visakhapatnam, in 2015.

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders and activists hit out at the Centre after the death of Jesuit priest and activist Stan Swamy on Monday, saying it should be held accountable for the "ruthless" and "inhuman treatment" meted out to the 84-year-old who was suffering from multiple ailments and awaiting bail on medical grounds.

Car parked at news channel's office vandalised

Car parked at news channel's office vandalised

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed the police to conduct a "robust" probe Following the incident at the Asianet News office.

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern stateand the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to clamp the complete shutdown in the wake of severe spike in the positive cases.

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

By presenting the battle in Bengal as one between Mamata on one side and Modi-Shah on the other, the saffron camp has projected the former as a larger-than-life figure, a portrayal which has the potential of turning her into Modi's main competitor in 2024, predicts Amulya Ganguli.

Left gets 2nd term in Kerala but can't win 1 seat in WB

Left gets 2nd term in Kerala but can't win 1 seat in WB

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Left rewrote history in Kerala on Sunday by becoming the first government to get a second term in four decades but its fortunes fell to a historic low in West Bengal where it failed to bag even one seat, resulting in its complete decimation in a state it once ruled for over three decades.

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

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.

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Former national champion PT Usha on Wednesday clarified that Kerala athlete P U Chitra was not included in the team for the World championships as she did not meet the qualifying mark set by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

CPI-M's Yechury won't get third term in Rajya Sabha

CPI-M's Yechury won't get third term in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The decision was taken keeping in mind the party norm that no CPI-M leader can represent the party in the Upper House for more than two terms.

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'...to come back to power because it was not doing well.'

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

In a Facebook post, Jaleel himself confirmed that he had put in his papers. "I am happy to say that those who had been baying for my blood can be relieved for now. I have submitted my resignation to the chief minister. Since the past two years, I have been facing a media onslaught," Jaleel, second minister in the LDF ministry to resign on nepotism charges, said in the post.

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

'Metro Man' Sreedharan to share dais with PM at launch

'Metro Man' Sreedharan to share dais with PM at launch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

A day after the state government's intervention, the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday said that 'Metro man' E Sreedharan has been included in the list of dignitaries who will share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Kochi Metro inauguration on June 17.

Kerala's Covid cases soar past 30,000 for second day running

Kerala's Covid cases soar past 30,000 for second day running

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Kerala health minister Veena George, who reviewed the state's COVID-19 situation two days ago, today blamed the violation of home quarantine directives for the worsening situation and cautioned against the increased indoor transmission of coronavirus at homes.

Kerala govt faces flak over rising Covid cases, TPR

Kerala govt faces flak over rising Covid cases, TPR

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Kerala on Wednesday recorded 31,445 fresh cases, which is 68.11 per cent of the national total -- 46,164 -- of new infections in the last 24 hours.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

Pinarayi cabinet: K K Shailaja out, son-in-law in

Pinarayi cabinet: K K Shailaja out, son-in-law in

Rediff.com18 May 2021

CPI-M veteran Pinarayi Vijayan was elected its Parliamentary party leader, paving the way for his successive stint as chief minister of Kerala.

Row over RSS leader, board member 'breaking' Sabarimala tradition

Row over RSS leader, board member 'breaking' Sabarimala tradition

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The RSS leader said he had not violated any customs and claimed that he ascended the 18 steps carrying the sacred offerings.

Govt denies diplomatic passport to Kerala minister to visit Saudi Arabia

Govt denies diplomatic passport to Kerala minister to visit Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The central government has denied a diplomatic passport to a Kerala minister, deputed to visit Saudi Arabia for assessing the situation of Keralites who have lost jobs and are languishing in labour camps, putting a question mark over his visit.

Startup Village ranked India's best incubator

Startup Village ranked India's best incubator

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

More than 50 startups have graduated from Startup Village's Physical and Virtual Incubation Programme and eight startups from Digital Incubation

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Swami Sandeepananda Giri had welcomed the apex court order permitting women in the 10-50 age group to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala.

Prithviraj takes on a controversial role

Prithviraj takes on a controversial role

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Prithviraj Sukumaran WILL play Variankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji, a leader of the 1921 Malabar rebellion.

'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.

Tendulkar kicks-off plans for a residential football academy in Kerala

Tendulkar kicks-off plans for a residential football academy in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to discuss about setting up a state-of-the-art residential football academy in the state.