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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
TopicChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Topic: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Opposition leads protest against Pinarayi Vijayan government over Kerala Secretariat fire

The protesters alleged that Tuesday's fire was a 'move to destroy the files' related to the gold smuggling case. Kerala govt has said that none of the important files were destroyed.

How gold scam’s Swapna Suresh has emerged as Kerala’s new woman villain  

For a state still clinging onto patriarchy, the focus of Kerala's latest scandal, which threatens to derail CM Pinarayi Vijayan, is a woman once again, even though she's not the prime accused.

Top Kerala IAS officer removed for links with woman behind UAE gold ‘smuggling ring’

M. Sivasankar was allegedly close to Swapna Suresh, the key figure in smuggling 30 kg of gold bars in a diplomatic bag bound for the UAE Consulate.

Covid is not the only reason why Pinarayi Vijayan could make history in Kerala in 2021

More than Covid, it is the Congress party in Kerala that will help Vijayan return to power in the assembly election next year.

Man convicted of killing RSS worker attends wedding of Kerala CM’s daughter, stirs controversy

State BJP spokesperson Sandeep Warrier demanded CM Pinarayi Vijayan clarify if the convict, on parole, attended the wedding held at his official residence.

Kerala to supply liquor as per doctors prescription

The move comes after many reportedly showed acute withdrawal symptoms and suicide cases were reported in the state.

Kerala prisoners churn out 6,000 masks in 2 days to fight shortage amid coronavirus panic

Kerala government has engaged prisoners to manufacture face masks amid shortage. They have been priced at Rs 15-20 apiece.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan pitches for constitutional protection for freedom of press

Alleging media freedom was curbed during situations like Babri demolition, Gujarat riots & Delhi riots, Vijayan urged Centre to enact a law to ensure for freedom of press.

Kerala poet accused of calling Lord Krishna ‘immoral with no conscience’ gets award, sparks row

HC has stayed Poonthanam Njanappana award announced by Guruvayoor Devaswom Board to be given to poet Prabha Varma, who is also CM’s media secretary. 

More flood damage: India’s coffee output dips to 21-year low

Starting 1 October, the output will be 25 % lower than the estimated 316,000 metric tons, the lowest since 1997-98. 

On Camera

Women are missing from Chinese politics. CCP is a boys’ club

Under Xi, the CCP’s political structure has become even more centralised and male-dominated. Power increasingly revolves around a tight inner circle of male loyalists.

Karnataka, Telangana, TN, Maharashtra power 40% of services output, pan-India growth uneven—NITI Aayog

Report on India's services sector examines state-level dynamics, maps disparities and suggests ways to tap into the sector’s potential.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.