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TopicPinarayi Vijayan

Topic: Pinarayi Vijayan

In poll-bound Kerala, Pinarayi’s ‘no basic awareness’ jibe at Rahul as LDF-UDF trade ‘BJP B team’ barbs

The war of words started Wednesday when the Congress leader talked about a ‘secret understanding’ between BJP & CPI(M) while virtually addressing a rally in Kozhikode.

‘Mediator’ for school, ‘Captain’ for Kerala, ‘Mundu Modi’ for critics—Pinarayi Vijayan, the powerful CM

Briefly a beedi roller, Vijayan, 80, has won Kerala two consecutive times for the Left—and now leads what the party calls a survival battle ahead of assembly elections.

After actor Mammootty’s township visit sparks CPI(M) criticism, Kerala CM issues public apology

Accounts linked to CPI(M) allegedly criticised Mammootty after he was seen asking a party functionary not to follow too closely during a visit to the Wayanad Model Township

Ex-beedi roller, reader of Mahabharat, fan of action films—Mohanlal chat reveals fun facts about Vijayan

In a rare personal interview with Malayalam actor Mohanlal ahead of assembly elections, Kerala CM opens up about his childhood, the Emergency, and public image of a stern figure..

Kerala, Keral, Keralam. I’m a Malayali and the name change is more annoyance than pride

North Indians are so used to dropping the ‘A’ at the end of Kerala. Now they have to train themselves to add another letter.

10-month-old Aalin became Kerala’s youngest organ donor. Why cases like hers are rare in India

The infant’s kidneys transplanted into 10-year-old on dialysis; liver saves 7-month-old. Doctors say paediatric deceased donation remains uncommon due to medical & institutional gaps.

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.

On Camera

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot misses the point—magic isn’t meant to be remade

A Harry Potter reboot coming barely a decade and a half after the original films ended risks flattening our emotional history.

Drug regulator calls on Indian pharma to move beyond generics, address dependence on bulk imports

Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.