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Pension, wildlife & secularism in focus as Nilambur bypoll turns prestige battle for UDF, LDF & Anvar

Anvar a wildcard as welfare, wildlife and secularism dominate debate ahead of the high-stakes 19 June poll between the ruling LDF and opposition UDF.

How Kerala built one of world’s most inclusive startup ecosystems

The state is home to over 6,500 registered startups, supported by more than 530 innovation centres in colleges.

Dream home left unfinished after Kerala nurse, sole breadwinner with 2 kids, dies in Air India crash

Ranjitha G Nair, 39, from Pullad village was returning to London after a short visit home. She worked as a nurse in Qatar for several years before securing a job in UK 7 months ago.

Days after explosion, efforts to contain aboard Singapore vessel off the Kerala coast continue

In a major step forward, a team of salvage experts and Coast Guard divers managed to board the vessel. Efforts now focus on keeping vessel away from coast & fully extinguishing fire.

How Nilambur bypoll in Kerala has turned into a secularism showdown between LDF & UDF

The ruling LDF and Oppn UDF have accused each other of embracing 'communal forces’, building on tensions simmering since the general elections, where Left Front lost ground.

How politics spilled over into business as Kitex vs LDF govt in Kerala enters 2nd round

Sabu Jacob lays out Kitex Garments' plans for Telangana day after Kerala minister said those making insinuations about ease of doing business in the state will have to answer to the youth.

Singapore-flagged container ship catches fire off Kerala coast in 2nd maritime accident in two weeks

Eighteen of the 22 crew members jumped into sea following multiple explosions on board ship & are currently in lifeboats. Kerala CM directed KSDMA to arrange necessary arrangements.

Tharoor-Congress feud sparks buzz in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, unease in party unit

The Congress leader has come under fire from party colleagues Udit Raj & Jairam Ramesh. Back in his constituency, voters & party workers watch his moves closely, with mixed reactions.

Kerala health dept issues updated guidelines after spike in COVID-19 cases

The department has directed all hospitals to conduct mock drills through a Google Form & asked high-risk individuals to wear masks in public places.

Nilambur bypoll: How Anvar, once Kerala’s richest MLA, is adding twist to crucial LDF-UDF contest

Anvar was LDF-backed Independent MLA from Nilambur from 2016 until last yr. He joined TMC in January, offered Congress-led UDF support in crucial bypoll before retracting the offer.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.