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Veteran Communist leader and ex-Kerala CM Achuthanandan turns 98

Veteran Communist leader and ex-Kerala CM Achuthanandan turns 98

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Veteran Communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala, V S Achuthanandan turned 98 on Wednesday.

Collector who barred Bhagwat from hoisting flag transferred

Collector who barred Bhagwat from hoisting flag transferred

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed it as a routine transfer.

Congress wants Rahul to contest Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad

Congress wants Rahul to contest Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Oommen Chandy said the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee has requested Gandhi to contest from Wayanad but he has not commented on the proposal.

Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

In the coming assembly election, negotiations over seat-sharing will be as important as actual outreach to voters.

Vigilance to probe Kerala FM who allegedly sought crores to keep bars open

Vigilance to probe Kerala FM who allegedly sought crores to keep bars open

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Hit by the "bar bribe controversy", the Congress-led United Democratic Front government in Kerala on Sunday announced a vigilance probe into the allegation by bar owners that state Finance Minister and Kerala Congress (M) supremo K M Mani had demanded a hefty sum for favourable decisions.

'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.

Case against Sonia over non-payment of dues settled out of court

Case against Sonia over non-payment of dues settled out of court

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A construction firm in Kerala had filed the civil suit recently over alleged non-payment of dues to the tune of Rs 2.8 crore in the construction of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies complex by KPCC at Neyyar.

Kerala: Health worker rapes 44-yr-old woman in quarantine

Kerala: Health worker rapes 44-yr-old woman in quarantine

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The accused, a junior health inspector at a primary health centre, was arrested on Monday and a case under Indian Penal Code Section 376 (rape) registered against him, police said.

'Something Fishy About Election Results'

'Something Fishy About Election Results'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'How can the voting percentage be higher than the actual polled votes?'

Rahul in Kerala, to file nomination from Wayanad today

Rahul in Kerala, to file nomination from Wayanad today

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would accompany him to Wayanad.

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.

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

It was a protest which held a mirror to the government of a state taking pride in its commitment to democracy, gender equality and social indices.One person, who in his employed days had known governments and political parties at close quarters, told me that public perception of how the Kerala government handled the ASHA workers' strike had been terrible, reports Shyam G Menon.

Guess who won't share stage with PM during Kochi Metro launch

Guess who won't share stage with PM during Kochi Metro launch

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The state asked the PMO to accommodate three more dignitaries, including DMRC Principal Advisor E Sreedharan.

Jailed Kerala beedi tycoon makes threatening phone calls from prison

Jailed Kerala beedi tycoon makes threatening phone calls from prison

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Beedi tycoon Muhammed Nisham has been convicted for killing a security guard by beating him and ramming his Hummer SUV into him

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'While some women allow themselves to be exploited so that they can climb up the ladder, there are many voiceless and silent people who get exploited by men in powerful positions.'

Kerala to probe whether 'Kiss of Love' used as shield for sex racket

Kerala to probe whether 'Kiss of Love' used as shield for sex racket

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Kerala home minister says those who had been in the front of 'Kiss of Love' protest are among the key accused in the case.

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

One of those infected with the virus was a nine-year-old boy.

Cong invites CVs from Gujarat poll aspirants, here's who's eligible to apply

Cong invites CVs from Gujarat poll aspirants, here's who's eligible to apply

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The priority in ticket distribution will be given to youth, women, and those with a clean image, he said.

Tirunelveli: 10 tourists killed, 32 injured in mishap

Tirunelveli: 10 tourists killed, 32 injured in mishap

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Ten tourists were killed and 32 injured when the driver of the luxury bus in which they were travelling lost control after hitting a divider on a four-lane road near Panangudi in Tirunelveli district in the wee hours of Friday.

Kerala CM has total assets worth Rs 54 lakh

Kerala CM has total assets worth Rs 54 lakh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Vijayan, who filed his nomination on Monday, submitted he has immovable assets worth Rs 51.95 lakh, including two plots with a house. He has movable assets valued at Rs 2.04 lakh including Rs 78,048.51 in his bank account in the SBI, Thalassery Branch, 1000 shares worth Rs 10,000 in Malayalam Communication Ltd and shares worth Rs one lakh at KIAL. According to the affidavit, his total income is shown as Rs 2,87,860 for 2020-21.

Kerala's top Naxal couple nabbed near Coimbatore

Kerala's top Naxal couple nabbed near Coimbatore

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A top Maoist leader, wanted in at least 20 cases in Kerala, his wife and three others, were arrested on Monday night near Coimbatore in a "big breakthrough" for the police of four southern states.

No doubt it is an unexpected verdict: Oommen Chandy

No doubt it is an unexpected verdict: Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the assemble elections results were "a setback".

Sacked Vineeth gets Sports Ministry backing

Sacked Vineeth gets Sports Ministry backing

Rediff.com20 May 2017

India national team and Bengaluru FC footballer, CK Vineeth was given the pink slip by Kerala Accountant General for lack of attendance

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Inaugurating the solidarity rally, Venugopal, a Rajya Sabha MP, strongly condemned the war unleashed by Israel in Gaza and their attacks against hospitals and refugee camps there.

Chandy discusses Kerala politics with Rahul

Chandy discusses Kerala politics with Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who has been under attack from the Communist Party of India - Marxist over the solar panel scam, on Friday met Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and discussed the political developments in the state.

Kerala seeks NIA probe after 'suspicious trawler' seized

Kerala seeks NIA probe after 'suspicious trawler' seized

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A case against the crew were registered under sections of Maritime Zones Act, Suppression of Unlawful Activities Against Safety of Maritime Act.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

'Can you name one strong leader Congress has?'

'Can you name one strong leader Congress has?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'Is it not a fact that all good leaders in the Congress have left the party?'

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.

Kerala top cop in trouble for not saluting home minister

Kerala top cop in trouble for not saluting home minister

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Monday said "suitable action" would be taken against senior IPS officer Rishiraj Singh, who allegedly showed "disrespect" to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala by refusing to acknowledge his presence at a function and failed to even salute him.

Modi's Kollam visit 'big relief' for people of Kerala: Chandy

Modi's Kollam visit 'big relief' for people of Kerala: Chandy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kollam visit to take stock of the temple firework tragedy was a "big relief" for the people of Kerala, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said in Kochi on Friday.

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.

Kollam tragedy: No blanket ban on fireworks display in Kerala

Kollam tragedy: No blanket ban on fireworks display in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

An all party meet in Kerala, held in the backdrop of the Kollam tragedy, on Thursday decided not to impose a total ban on fireworks display during festivities but advocated adherence to strict controls and checks and avoiding high-decibel crackers.

Group rivalry in Congress intensifies

Group rivalry in Congress intensifies

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Group rivalry in the Kerala Congress unit has intensified further as the political mission of chief minister Oommen Chandy to induct Pradesh Congress Committee chief Ramesh Chennithala into the cabinet has failed.

Rahul attacks PM during 'thanksgiving' visit to Wayanad

Rahul attacks PM during 'thanksgiving' visit to Wayanad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The Congress chief met senior United Democratic Front leaders, including Ramesh Chennithala and P K Kunhalikutty.

Rahul is unmarried, girls shouldn't bend before him: Ex-Kerala MP

Rahul is unmarried, girls shouldn't bend before him: Ex-Kerala MP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Distancing himself from the comments, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the LDF's stand is not to personally attack Gandhi.

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A controversy has erupted over a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist and accused in a murder case placing a turban on the head of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram last week. The incident, which has also raised security issues, happened when Singh visited the SreePadmanabhaswamyTemple last Saturday.

Murder of RSS activist: Hartal hits life in Kerala

Murder of RSS activist: Hartal hits life in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The day-long hartal called by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Kerala on Tuesday to protest murder of an activist in Kannur district disrupted normal life across the state.

Minister makes U-turn in anti-Modi content in student mag issue

Minister makes U-turn in anti-Modi content in student mag issue

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In a change of stand, days after resenting police action against student editors over campus magazines containing remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said though the government respected freedom of expression, it was not proper to depict a person in any manner.

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Congress high command on Thursday approved the list of its candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Kerala retaining all but two sitting MPs, including Union Ministers Shashi Tharoor and K V Thomas, giving a head start to the party in the campaign against rival Left Democratic Front.