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Topic: Kerala

Kerala high-speed rail: K-Rail shelved, RRTS still on table, ‘Metroman’ now opens office in Malappuram

After K-Rail did not get Centre’s approval, Kerala govt recently approved RRTS. Sreedharan criticised RRTS as ‘election student’ & called it ‘foolish venture’.

In Pinarayi’s pre-poll Kerala budget, gig hubs, global school and a welfare bonanza

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced the 2026-27 Kerala Budget Thursday.

Lower yields, ‘carcinogenic’ tag & high insurance premium—Karnataka Arecanut farmers are struggling

Arecanut growers in Karnataka have written to the Central government, asking it to convince the World Health Organization (WHO) to re-categorise betel nut’s  ‘carcinogenic’ label. 

Years after Bishop’s acquittal, nun who faced Church’s wrath speaks up. ‘Maybe, something will change’

Sister Ranit, who accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of sexual assault, reveals her identity to media as the appeal against his acquittal lies pending with the Kerala High Court.

Ahead of Kerala polls, Nair outfit drops ‘Hindu unity’ plan after SNDP chief gets Padma Bhushan

NSS’s Sukumaran Nair questions why SNDP chief sent son Thushar Vellappally, a BJP ally, for unity talks

Political messaging in Padma awards: Poll-bound Kerala & Bengal figure high in cross-party outreach

13 Padma awards went to Tamil Nadu followed by Bengal, 11, Kerala, 8, & Assam, 5. All these states are headed to polls & so is Puducherry which had one personality in the list.

Twenty20 joins NDA ahead of Kerala polls. ‘Viksit Kerala’ vision drew it to BJP, says Kitex MD founder

Formal entry into BJP-led alliance will take place Friday in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Thiruvananthapuram.

In poll-bound Kerala, Pinarayi slams Centre for ‘fund discrimination’, takes a swipe at Congress

Weeks after local body polls setback, Kerala CM leads a 'Satyagraha' as LDF steps up attack on Centre, with eye on upcoming assembly elections.

BJP moves to rein in ‘vigilante’ councillors & an unlikely alliance forces LDF govt on a backfoot

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From Ponnani to Australia: Tale of a fake degree racket uncovered by Kerala Police in courier trail bust

Police have seized over one lakh fake university certificates from Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu, triggering a political row in Australia over students allegedly using purchased degrees.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.