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Ahead of Kerala polls, CPI(M) on mission to ramp up outreach to Malayalee diaspora in Britain, Ireland

Roadmap will soon begin after party congress, slated to be held in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai in first week of April, says Association of Indian Communists secretary Janesh Nair.

ASHA workers’ stir rocks Kerala assembly: UDF walkout after LDF minister claims ‘political motive’

UDF & BJP were politically exploiting agitation, alleges Kerala industries minister. Leader of Opposition asserts that Congress-led govt had raised salaries of Anganwadi workers.

After decades of opposition, CPI(M)-led govt eyes private partnerships to revive ailing PSUs in Kerala

Party leaders insist there’s no ideological shift. The move, according to them, will ensure autonomy of PSUs even if private investors come on board.

After investment summit, a ‘New Kerala’ plan. CPI(M)-led LDF eyes a hat-trick in the state

A blueprint for new Kerala was presented on Day 1 of CPI(M)'s state conference. LDF won a historical 2nd term in 2021 & is now formulating strategies to counter anti-incumbency in Kerala.

In Kerala, summit to draw investors brings Left, Congress, BJP on the same team

Union Minister Piyush Goyal assures central support, while Congress leader Satheesan highlights labour peace and urges the govt to avoid strikes when in opposition.

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.

Union minister Suresh Gopi says remark that ‘Brahmin or Naidu’ should helm tribal affairs misinterpreted

Row over Kerala's lone BJP MP's words came soon after Union Minister of State George Kurian said Kerala should declare itself backward if it wants more funds from Centre.

Trouble brews for Kerala CM Vijayan over proposed Palakkad distillery. Pick paddy or booze, says CPI

Kerala govt earlier this month approved setting up of Rs 600-cr grain-based distillation and brewery unit in Palakkad. CPI leader questions move in article in party mouthpiece.

Cracks emerge in Kerala’s ruling LDF after LS debacle. Why CPI is training guns on ally CPI(M)

In executive meeting held Monday, CPI cited failures of LDF govt as among issues that contributed to poor showing in LS polls, besides shift in Ezhava votes to BJP in parts of Kerala.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.