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TopicKerala government

Topic: Kerala government

In BJP-led counterbid to ‘protect’ Sabarimala, Annamalai slams Pinarayi, Stalin for ‘focusing on politics’

After LDF govt's Global Ayyappa Conclave in Pampa, which pitched the temple as an inclusive space, another conference was held by Sabarimala Karma Samithi and BJP to 'protect' it.

Kerala’s legislative bid to amend Wild Life (Protection) Act and why it has raised eyebrows

Kerala Forest Minister AK Saseendran introduced Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Assembly Thursday. Oppn has supported the legislation.

‘Invited as vlogger, not spy’—Congress-led UDF backs Kerala govt amid row over Jyoti Malhotra’s visit

Jyoti Malhotra visited the state for a routine tourism campaign handled by external agencies, says Kerala Tourism Minister Mohammed Riyas as BJP attacks his govt over her 2024-25 trips.

How the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board went from being state’s strength to a ‘liability’

The Kerala govt has decided to levy tolls on the roads built under KIIFB, attributing it to the Union government’s decision to the body’s borrowings under state limits.

In bill to establish private universities, an ideological shift by Kerala’s ruling LDF

9 yrs ago, a senior Kerala State Higher Education Council official was slapped by a protester when the Oommen Chandy govt was considering allowing private universities in Kerala.

Kerala budget brings hikes in taxes & levies amid fiscal deficit crisis

Kerala brought down the deficit for 2022-2023 to under 3 percent, in line with FRBM guidelines, but is still expecting to slightly breach the limit in 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

From Davos pavilion to ‘masala bonds’, LDF pulls out all stops to separate ideology from investments

Pinarayi-led administration became first LDF govt to send its delegates to WEF in Davos. This marked Kerala's attendance at the summit for the first time since 2006.

Who gets a home, who doesn’t? Confusion among Wayanad landslide survivors over rehabilitation criteria

Survivors currently lodged in rented housing say they prefer compensation over government's plan to allot land. Kerala govt says plans not finalised yet, will make changes if necessary.

Kerala suspends 2 IAS officers, 1 for creating ‘communal’ WhatsApp group

The 2nd officer, a special secretary, made derogatory remarks against another top bureaucrat on social media.

Kerala was alerted to landslides, Shah tells RS — ‘those affected relocated only after tragedy struck’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Upper House that Kerala govt was informed about possibility of landslides as early as 23 July, followed by more warnings over next two days

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.