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Kerala CM cites ‘toll of cyber-bullying’ to defend ordinance, says won’t affect press freedom

Kerala CM Vijayan said the state government had been repeatedly receiving complaints against the misuse of social media, even from prominent individuals.

Harsh Kerala law brings 5yr jail for content ‘that could insult’ people, media under lens too

Kerala Governor Saturday signed ordinance seeking amendment to Kerala Police Act to control online bullying and virtual abuse of women, children.

Kerala Congress chief’s rape remark not first controversy, he called KK Shailaja ‘rock dancer’

Kerala Congress president Mullappally Ramachandran, slammed for his sexist rape remarks, is a repeat offender who has mocked Health Minister K.K. Shailaja several times.

How Kerala plans to manage Sabarimala season as temple reopens amid Covid surge

Although Kerala initially managed its coronavirus outbreak effectively, since July, its administration has been struggling to contain the spike in cases.

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.

Kerala cyber cell arrests YouTuber who made ‘vulgar’ remarks about feminists in his video

Vijay P Nair was arrested two days after group of activists assaulted him in Thiruvananthapuram over his video titled ‘Why feminists in India and Kerala do not wear underwear’.

Congress-led UDF moves no-confidence motion against Pinarayi Vijayan govt in Kerala

Congress legislator V D Satheeshan moved the motion, saying the Chief Minister's office was 'hijacked' by the gold smuggling gang. A no-confidence motion was being brought after 15 years.

Kerala not reporting ‘nearly half’ of its Covid deaths, expert panel says process ambiguous

Govt-constituted panel's report says procedure of counting Covid deaths should be in accordance with criteria prescribed by WHO, ICMR. Kerala officials say not doing anything wrong.

Use local flowers this Onam, CM Vijayan tells Kerala as Covid threat casts shadow on festival

Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, and special floral carpets called pookalams form an integral part of the celebrations. The festival will be observed on 30 August.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, 3 more ministers go into self-quarantine as precautionary move

The ministers had all come in contact of Malappuram district collector K Gopalakrishnan, who tested positive Friday.

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Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

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.