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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicPinarayi Vijayan

Topic: Pinarayi Vijayan

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.

Rahul Gandhi’s street theatre class and Kerala CM Vijayan’s ‘mug shot’ messaging

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty, and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Amid speculation of a Kerala Congress (M) exit, Pinarayi cabinet leases land for founder’s memorial

Announcement came after Kerala Congress (M) chief Jose K Mani pledged his support to the ruling Left front amid conjecture about his party returning to UDF.

Catholic Church slams Kerala govt for ‘no clarity’ on JB Koshy report—‘no Christian aware of benefits’

Pinarayi govt says 200+ recommendations by Koshy panel have been implemented, but report is not yet public. Church alleges govt is trying to tap Christian votes in upcoming assembly polls.

After Bengaluru demolition spat, Kerala and Karnataka CMs now clash again over Malayalam Language Bill

After Siddaramaiah alleged the Bill was against linguistic freedom in bordering areas, Vijayan said it contains key provisions to ensure that no language is imposed.

Why Pinarayi Vijayan is going soft on an Ezhava leader’s anti-Muslim hate speech

Pinarayi Vijayan once called Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of SNDP Yogam, Kerala’s Pravin Togadia. Now he is giving his hate speech a free pass.

36 yrs on, how Australian man’s underwear led to LDF MLA’s disqualification ahead of Kerala polls

Janadhipathya Kerala Congress (JKC) MLA Antony Raju's conviction by a Kerala court has come as a blow to ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) govt.

Screening bans by Centre, ‘political vetting’ of guests at Kerala film festival. CM alleges ‘sabotage’

Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Centre of curtailing freedom of expression after 6 films were not given clearance for screening on foreign policy grounds.

Congress expels Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as anticipatory bail plea in rape case rejected

36-year-old faces allegations of sexual abuse from multiple women. Party had suspended him in August, & says latest development will have no impact on its prospects in local polls.

Stalled in courts, a 2019 fraud case linked to Pinarayi daughter still a political flashpoint in Kerala

The CMRL-Exalogic case allegedly involved fraudulent payments to a firm owned by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T. Both have denied the allegations.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.