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Kerala has decided that this time it is BJP and NDA, says PM Modi

PM Modi Friday attacked the ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala, saying the people were fed up with the two fronts and wanted the development agenda of the BJP.

LDF govt ‘betrayed’ people of Kerala just as Judas did to Lord Jesus for silver, says PM Modi

Addressing his first election rally in Palakkad Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi also slammed the LDF government over the Sabarimala agitation, and criticised the UDF over corruption.

‘Love jihad’ cases should be studied & addressed: Kerala Congress (M) chief on church view

In an interview, Kerala Congress (M) chief Jose K. Mani said the Syro-Malabar church was right in raising the issue of 'love-jihad' and that it should be addressed.

UDF had a chance in Kerala. Then Congress played a dangerous communal game

United Democratic Front may think losing the Kerala election will be the beginning of its end. But Congress' campaign may have already laid the path.

Congress-led UDF promises 5 lakh homes to poor, law to protect Sabarimala temple traditions

Releasing the UDF election manifesto, the alliance has also promised a monthly pension of Rs 2000 for housewives, between the age of 40-60.

After Hyderabad, BJP targets Kerala local body polls, fields Muslims and Christians 

BJP has fielded 612 minority candidates — 112 Muslims to counter the LDF and UDF Muslim base and 500 Christians in a bid to consolidate the Hindus and Christians.

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.

Why Kerala is up in arms over Adani Group bagging bid to run Trivandrum airport   

The Ahmedabad-based group winning the bid has united both the ruling LDF & opposition UDF for a host of reasons. 

UDF suspends Jose Mani faction of Kerala Congress (M), leaves door open for LDF to make a move 

Jose K. Mani is the son of K.M. Mani, the founder of the Kerala Congress (M) and a chief architect of the UDF. K.M. Mani passed away last year. 

Covid is not the only reason why Pinarayi Vijayan could make history in Kerala in 2021

More than Covid, it is the Congress party in Kerala that will help Vijayan return to power in the assembly election next year.

On Camera

Bank nationalisation will be a blow to India’s mixed economy, lead to totalitarianism: Phiroze Shroff

If banks were to be nationalised, politicians would start interfering with bank officials and put undue pressure on them, Prof Shroff wrote in 1963.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.