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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.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.