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Diplomacy does not mean saying everything in public: Shashi Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15: Reacting to the deporting of Indian nationals from the U.S., the former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, saying diplomacy does not mean saying everything in public.
Tharoor's applause for PM Modi and Kerala irks LoP Satheesan
Kochi, Feb 15: Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent statements have sparked more criticism from his party colleagues than from other political leaders. On Saturday, Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D.
Kerala court acquits MLA Kappan in 2013 cheating case
Kochi, Feb 13: Two-time opposition legislator Mani C. Kappan on Thursday got major relief when a court here exonerated him in a 15-year-old alleged cheating case.
Kerala: Opposition stages walkout in Kerala after Speaker denies adjournment motion
Thiruvananthapuram, February 12: Opposition members of the Kerala legislative assembly on Wednesday staged a protest after the Speaker denied the adjournment motion given by the United Democratic Front (UDF) MLA N Shamsudheen.
NCP(SP) Kerala president PC Chacko resigns amid party infighting
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12: The Kerala unit of NCP(SP) on Wednesday suffered a jolt when party state president P.C. Chacko resigned from his post.
All is not well in Kerala CPI(M) as Minister complains against Speaker
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12: What was a cold war between two prominent leaders in the Kerala unit of the CPI(M) appears to have reached a new level after Minister of Excise and Local Self Government Rajesh complained against Speaker A.N. Shamsher leaving the party top brass red-faced.
Move by Kerala CPI-M to greenlight private universities hailed
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11: The Kerala CPI-M after resisting private institutions of higher education for several years has now greenlighted setting up of private universities in the state and the move is being welcomed by those who were advocating for this for decades.
KIIFB on 'ventilator', says Kerala LoP Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 10: In a stinging attack on the functioning of Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Monday, while participating in the Assembly proceedings, said the situation is such that it's on the ventilator.
Purpose was to thank people who worked so hard during elections: Priyanka Gandhi on UDF meeting in Kerala
Malappuram, February 10: After the United Democratic Front (UDF) meeting in Kerala, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that the purpose was to thank the people who had worked hard during the elections.
'Times change, have to collect toll now': Former Kerala minister
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 6: Former Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said on Thursday that the state government has to collect the toll to raise the revenue for the state.
Neither I nor any Congress leader is running for CM's post: Kerala LoP Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 6: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, on Thursday, dismissed speculation over Congress' chief ministerial candidate, asserting that the party high command alone decides on the matter.
Priyanka Gandhi not a 'tourist' MP, to start extensive visit to Wayanad
Wayanad, Feb 6: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be on an extensive visit to her constituency Wayanad, beginning Saturday, during which she will interact with people and address their issues.
Private varsities bill hits road block in Kerala cabinet, CPI wants more discussion
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 5: The Kerala government's proposed Private Universities Bill hit a roadblock at the state cabinet meeting on Wednesday with the ruling LDF's second-biggest constituent - the Communist Party of India (CPI) - expressing its strong reservation to the measure.
Kerala: NCP (SP) office vandalised in Thiruvananthapuram by rival faction
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 5: The NCP (SP) office in Thiruvananthapuram was vandalised on Wednesday after two rival groups clashed with each other, injuring a few party cadres and also damaging office furniture.
Cong warns against toll on KIIFB roads, Kerala FM says no decision yet
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4: Ever since the news surfaced that the cash-strapped Kerala government is considering introducing a toll tax on all roads developed using funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board (KIIFB) to raise revenue, there has been a huge outcry, especially from the Congress-led UDF.
Budget a political document against federalism: Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1: Coming down heavily on the Union Budget, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday termed it as nothing but a political document and against federalism.
Barring MoS Suresh Gopi, Kerala MPs slam Budget 2025-26
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1: Barring the lone BJP MP and Union Minister Suresh Gopi, all the other Members of Parliament from Kerala flayed the second budget of the third Narendra Modi government, presented by Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
Kerala CM Vijayan and minister son-in-law Riyas out to consolidate position in CPI-M
Kozhikode, Jan 31: With Kerala's ruling CPI-M getting in gear for the upcoming state party conference, where a new set of office bearers will take over, the all-powerful Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who, unlike previous CPI-M Chief Ministers, has been dominating party affairs too, is playing his cards to ensure he carries his influence forward and ensures that his son-in-law and state Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas also becomes a force to reckon with.
'Happy to return back to my family', says Trinamool's Kerala coordinator after joining UDF's rally
Malappuram, Jan 30: In a surprising move, Trinamool Congress Kerala Coordinator P.V. Anvar on Thursday joined the UDF’s Malayora Samara Yatra led by Leader of the Opposition (LOP) V.D. Satheesan, protesting against Union and state governments for failing to curb the increasing man-animal conflict in the state.
Explain why BRS leader Kavitha came to Kerala, LOP Satheesan asks state Excise Minister
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 30: With the opposition Congress-led UDF taking on Kerala Excise Minister M.B.Rajesh for giving a brewery license to a controversial company involved in the Delhi excise case, Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Thursday wanted the Minister to explain the role of BRS leader K.
Pinarayi Vijayan faces backlash for urging Kerala Guv to commute sentence of murder convict
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29: A controversy has erupted in Kerala after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan advised Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar to commute the sentence of a murder convict.
Decision to give licence to controversial liquor firm was taken by CM Vijayan alone: Kerala LoP
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday released crucial documents relating to grant of a brewery licence to a controversial firm embroiled in the Delhi excise case.
Kerala BJP sets example in women empowerment, claims state party president
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 27: President of the Kerala unit of the BJP, K. Surendran, asserted on Monday that while other political parties merely talk about women empowerment, the Kerala BJP has taken concrete steps to lead by example, appointing women to key leadership positions in the state.
Restless BJP ally in Kerala BDJS explores new political options
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 27: Days after the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS), the second-largest ally of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Kerala, passed a resolution in Kottayam to explore alternative political partnerships, the party leadership has called for a crucial state committee meeting on February 1 to address the issue.
With eyes on Kerala CM's post, Shashi Tharoor meets top IUML leadership
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25: Ahead of next year's Assembly elections and the internal rumbling in the Kerala Congress, MP Shashi Tharoor has met the top leadership of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) to make his case for the top post of the state.
Congress high command unlikely to replace party chief K. Sudhakaran in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25: After days of speculation in the Kerala unit of the Congress party, the air has finally cleared -- state president K. Sudhakaran is set to continue in his position.
Congress' Kerala unit needs total revamp: Party veteran Kurien
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24: At a time when hectic parleys are going on to find a suitable replacement for the Congress state unit Chief K. Sudhakaran, party's veteran leader and former deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha P.
CM Vijayan brushes aside CAG report on purchase of PPE kits; greenlights brewery
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: A day after the Congress-led Opposition levelled grave corruption allegations against the way the Kerala government bought PPE kits during the Covid pandemic and over the sanction given to a controversial liquor company, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday denied all charges.
After cudgels with Arif Mohammad Khan, Kerala CPI-M praises new guv Arlekar
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: After a tumultuous relationship with outgoing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, the ruling CPI-M in Kerala appears to be cozying up to the new Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Congress to restructure organisation in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: The Congress high command has been pondering a rejig in its Kerala unit to expand the party base.
Kerala: Have lost faith & trust in my party, says 'abducted' CPI-M woman councillor
Kottayam, Jan 22: Kerala CPI-M lady councillor at the Koothattukulam municipality, Kala Raju, on Wednesday said she has lost trust and faith in her party after the abduction episode that took place last week.
Cong-led Oppn raises PPE kit, brewery scams in Kerala Assembly
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22: The Congress-led Opposition on Wednesday accused the Kerala government of graft.
Kerala LoP Satheesan calls for enquiry into CAG report on expired medicines
Thiruvananthapuram, January 22: The leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Wednesday slammed the Left Democratic Front government in the state, pointing out the remarks in the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report that expired drugs were supplied to 26 hospitals in 60 instances during 2016-17 to 2021-22.
Star-struck Kerala Minister Saji Cherian relives his dream interview with Mohanlal
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22: Kerala's Minister of Culture, Fisheries, and Films, Saji Cherian, is still beaming with excitement days after interviewing his favourite star, the legendary actor Mohanlal. The interaction, a rare opportunity with the 64-year-old icon, has left Cherian thrilled as he continues to share details of their meeting.
Youth Congress clashes with police over controversial brewery license in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21: Tensions flared outside the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday as Youth Congress workers protesting the state government’s decision to grant a brewery license to a controversial firm embroiled in the Delhi excise case, clashed with police.
Relief for Kerala Minister Ganesh Kumar as forensic report confirms father's will signature genuine
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 18: Kerala Transport Minister and actor-turned-politician K.B. Ganesh Kumar breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday after a forensic report confirmed that the signature on his father's will was not forged, as alleged by his sister, Usha Mohandas.
CM Vijayan visits recuperating Cong legislator Uma Thomas
Kochi, Jan 17: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made a surprise visit to the Congress legislator Uma Thomas at a private hospital, where she has been recuperating from injuries she sustained on falling 15 feet down at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here.
New Kerala Governor's Assembly address passes without incident
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17: Unlike the tumultuous tenure of his predecessor Arif Mohammad Khan, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's inaugural address as Kerala's Governor to the 140-member Legislative Assembly (KLA) on Friday was smooth and incident-free.
Kerala facing financial difficulties due to absence of GST compensation: Governor Rajendra Arlekar in policy address
Thiruvananthapuram, January 17: The 13th session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly session began on Friday with Governor Rajendra Arlekar's maiden policy address. The governor highlighted that the state government is facing financial difficulties due to the absence of GST compensation and reduced grants.
After Anvar's resignation, parties gear up for likely bypoll to Kerala's Nilambur
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14: With Kerala Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer accepting the resignation of two-time Left Independent legislator P.V.