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There’s no questioning ‘Captain’ Vijayan in Kerala—not even his oversized role in LDF’s defeat

It is generally the case in Kerala that anyone who dares criticise Vijayan or the Left is branded a stooge of the Congress, Sangh or capitalists.

A showdown in Kerala Congress expected after LS elections. K Sudhakaran at the heart of it

Congress would be in more trouble if Sudhakaran lost the election—and his KPCC post. That would set off tongues wagging that he could very well leave the party for BJP.

Pinarayi Vijayan’s Nava Kerala Sadas— a travelling circus masquerading as outreach

CM Vijayan and his entire Cabinet are cruising across Kerala in a Mercedes Benz bus for their 36-day outreach programme, leaving a trail of protests and controversies in their wake.

Hamas is synonymous with Palestine in Kerala. CPI(M), IUML have boxed Congress into a corner

To prevent the Left from snitching its Muslim vote-bank and to declare its pro-Palestine pitch unequivocally, the Congress has organised a rally in Kozhikode.

If BJP cannot win South states, it’ll make them irrelevant — through delimitation

BJP’s biggest advantage in crossing the 2024 election hurdle is the failure of disparate opposition parties to coalesce in the face of impending annihilation.

Karnataka loss has pushed BJP back to drawing board. Hijab-halal pitch won’t work for South

South Indians have co-existed peacefully for ages. They wouldn’t be amenable to a uniform Hindutva pitch.

Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story isn’t ‘true’ – it’s steeped in damned lies & outrageous stats

Sudipto Sen has become obsessed with the story of women getting trafficked from Kerala to the Islamic State – 32,000 is his go-to number.

Modi image, Syrian Christian base can help BJP in Kerala. But leadership crisis a spoilsport

To make the most of his popularity, Modi is coming to Kochi to partake in ‘Yuvam 2023’—a youth conference that will attract many party sympathisers.

Can Congress fight CPI-M in Kerala today? ‘Dark horse’ in Tharoor could get UDF back in power

Shashi Tharoor should get the Oomen Chandy faction’s backing, but K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala can gang up to deny him the opportunity.

What lies at the heart of Kerala raids on Asianet News? Journalists’ dual loyalty

At the core of the issue is an interview of a 14-year-old girl that was featured in Kannur-based senior correspondent Naufal Bin Yousaf’s series on narcotics.

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Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.