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Topic: Kerala CM

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for denying state its rightful share in tax devolution

Vijayan went on to say that his government presented this 'injustice' before the 16th Finance Commission and made efforts to bring together other states to raise a collective voice.

SC halts CBI probe in disproportionate assets case against Kerala CM’s top advisor

A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta & Manmohan issued notice to CBI, Kerala govt & complainant on an appeal filed by KM Abraham, a retired IAS officer & CM’s chief principal secretary.

Temple board plans to end practice of male devotees removing upper-body attire, says Kerala CM

This comes after CM Vijayan endorsed a call by the head of Sivagiri Mutt to end the practice. Swami Satchidananda had described it as a social evil.

Booted & back in 2022, Kerala ADGP puts Pinarayi in tight spot again amid LDF-backed MLA’s charges

Nilambur MLA PV Anvar has accused ADGP (law & order) MR Ajith Kumar of murder, graft, involvement with gold smuggling racket & tapping phone calls of ministers and journalists.

Kerala CM to chair all-party meet in landslides-hit Wayanad, Rahul & Priyanka to visit relief camps

Massive landslides triggered by torrential rains in the state have caused over 150 deaths. 191 people are still missing as rescue operations continue for a third day.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan pays homage to victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

An IAF airplane carrying remains of the victims arrived at Cochin International Airport around 10.30 am, Friday. At least 45 Indians were killed in the fire incident.

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Kerala CM Vijayan announces gender audit in workplaces, promises equal pay

CM Pinarayi Vijayan highlights his govt's women friendly policies, hits out at Centre on gender issues in address.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan sends ‘revolutionary greetings’ to Chinese President Xi on his re-election

Vijayan’s wishes come in the wake of Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar terming India-China ties ‘abnormal’. Disengagement talks didn't see a breakthrough when the 2 countries met last.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.