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Topic: Thrissur

‘Why not BJP?’: Meet Mumtaz Thaha, the party’s first Muslim woman councillor in Kerala

Mumtaz Thaha’s victory is significant for BJP, which has launched a minority outreach programme in the state to counter its image as an ‘anti-Muslim’ party.

Congress questions BJP’s Kerala Lok Sabha win amid ‘vote chori’ row, complaint against MP Suresh Gopi

Party’s Kerala unit approached the police regarding alleged fraud in Thrissur seat, where BJP secured its first-ever Lok Sabha victory in the state. Gopi accused of lying on affidavit.

‘Absent’, ‘rude’—a year on, Suresh Gopi’s star win fades in Thrissur amid voter trust deficit

Thrissur MP Gopi secured the BJP’s first-ever Lok Sabha victory in Kerala, but he is not helping the BJP expand its footprint in the state, as expected.

Suresh Gopi, BJP’s 1st Lok Sabha MP from Kerala, sworn in as minister of state in Modi 3.0 govt

Gopi, who contested 2019 Lok Sabha and 2021 assembly elections without success, triumphed in Thrissur with a significant margin of over 70,000 votes, giving BJP its lone LS seat in the state.

BJP gets first Lok Sabha seat in Kerala as Suresh Gopi wins Thrissur with over 70,000 votes

Actor-turned-politician has been a constant presence in Thrissur ever since he was fielded from there by BJP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and 2021 assembly polls.

ED questions Kerala ex-MP PK Biju in Karuvannur bank ‘scam’ ahead of polls. CPM says ‘not scared’

Former Alathur MP and CPM’s Kerala state secretariat member P.K. Biju appeared before ED Thursday. Agency has also summoned Thrissur Corporation Councillor P.K. Shajan.

Thrissur twist: How Congress offset desertion by ex-CM’s daughter with a surprise candidate

Ahead of LS polls, children of ex-Kerala CM Karunakaran set stage for intense battle in Thrissur, which has candidates like BJP’s Suresh Gopi & CPI’s Sunil Kumar.

Kerala temple gets robotic elephant, PETA urges other shrines to free captive animals

New Delhi: Meet Irinjadappilly Raman – the first robotic elephant in India who will perform daily prayers at a Kerala temple. The life-like mechanical elephant was on...

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Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.