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Rahul Gandhi breached decorum of INDIA bloc by criticising Pinarayi — CPI(M) candidate KK Shailaja

Former Kerala health minister, who is contesting from Vadakara, says Left fielded senior leaders so 'people know that the leaders will raise their voices in Parliament when needed'.

KK Shailaja was in the middle of a women-led Night Walk when crisis hit

In 'My Life As A Comrade', KK Shailaja recounts her childhood, her days as a schoolteacher & her handling of the Covid-19 pandemic as Kerala's health minister.

Sangh openly saying Muslims, Christians can stay if they adopt Hindu attitude, it’s dangerous, says KK Shailaja

Kerala ex-health minister Shailaja weighs in on BJP’s Christian outreach in state, tolerance in India, privatisation under Modi govt & Covid crisis.

Activist ancestors, sexism in politics — KK Shailaja’s book traces her journey to communism

Brinda Karat called it a ‘book that will fly off the shelves’. And if the crowd at the book launch is any indication, she’s right.

Kerala’s 21-member cabinet to have 3 women ministers, handful of first-time legislators

K Krishnankutty of JD-S, NCP's AK Saseendran and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan are the only old faces in the new ministry.

Dropping KK Shailaja from cabinet a ‘political and organisational decision’, says CPI(M)

Despite an outpouring of support for the former Kerala health minister on social media, Shailaja said she was not disappointed at being denied a berth in the new cabinet.

KK Shailaja, Kerala’s ‘virus slayer’, dropped from cabinet as CM Vijayan opts for new faces

CPM leaders say it was a conscious decision to give new leaders a chance and bring in fresh views. Shailaja, who scored a record victory, says will abide by party decision.

Low Covid death rate removed fear of virus from people’s minds in Kerala — Governor Arif Khan

In interview to ThePrint, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan all praise for LDF government in state, saying it has been 'overactive' in dealing with the crisis.

Laxity, low seroprevalence & reliance on antigen tests — how Kerala’s Covid battle came undone

The Covid numbers in Kerala have risen after unlocking. The IMA accuses the government of not listening to experts, but officials highlight pressure.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.