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Kerala CM denies Governor’s claims of interference in Kannur University V-C’s reappointment

Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed news reports suggesting that the Supreme Court's verdict was a setback for the Kerala government and termed them baseless.

Kerala Lok Ayukta rejects plea alleging misuse of CM’s disaster relief fund by Pinarayi Vijayan

The plea was dismissed by a three-member bench of Lok Ayukta Justice Cyriac Joseph and Upa-Lok Ayuktas Justices Babu Mathew P Joseph and Harun-Ul-Rashid.

‘Whitewashing terrorism’? Pro-Palestine rally with video message from Hamas leader divides Kerala

Rally organised by Solidarity Youth Movement made headlines after a video message from Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal was broadcast. Police probe 'found nothing wrong' in the speech.

Unanimous resolution passed in Kerala assembly to rename state as ‘Keralam’

The resolution was moved by CM Pinarayi Vijayan who urged Centre to change state's name to 'Keralam' in all languages included in Eighth Schedule of Constitution of India.

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.

Lower, lowered, Shudra or OBC caste—What to call more than half of India’s population?

Shudra’ has been used as a slur in Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas and other Hindu texts. And in common parlance, it is used to insult or belittle someone.

Kochi landfill fire: BJP claims Kerala govt ‘bent rules’ to award waste management contract

Ex-Union minister Javadekar says state didn't adhere to waste management guidelines, leading to landfill fire. Contract given to firm linked to kin of UDF & LDF leaders, he claims.

‘Genius gone rogue’: Rise and fall of Kerala IAS officer M. Sivasankar, arrested for 3rd time

This month, ED arrested Sivasankar, the powerful ex-principal secretary of CM Pinarayi Vijayan, for his alleged role in a housing scam linked to infamous gold smuggling case.

Pinarayi Vijayan’s son-in-law, CM ‘in waiting’ — who is PA Mohamed Riyas, Kerala’s PWD minister

Riyas shot to prominence after he married Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena in 2020. A recent survey by a Malayalam newspaper had placed Riyas as the likeliest future CM of Kerala.

A well-kept secret about Pinarayi Vijayan’s CPM is out in the open—factionalism

Vijayan has always had a soft corner for E.P. Jayarajan and it was equally reciprocated by the latter.

On Camera

Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.