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Kerala mountaineer sends SOS message from Mt Denali, says stuck in storm

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18: Sheikh Hassan Khan, a 38-year-old Kerala government employee who has successfully conquered several mountains in various continents, has sent an SOS message seeking immediate rescue after being stranded in a severe storm at 17,000 feet on Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America.

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Congress over Jamaat-e-Islami support in Nilambur bypoll

Malappuram, June 16: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday criticised the Congress party over its alleged association with Jamaat-e-Islami in the upcoming Nilambur Assembly bypoll and accused the party of playing "opportunistic" politics.

Gujarat plane crash: 38-year-old Kerala nurse onboard London-bound flight among dead

Thiruvananthapuram, June 12: A 38-year-old nurse Ranjitha Gopakimar hailing from Thiruvalla in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district was among the victims of the London-bound Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, her family confirmed.

Deeply transformational years in almost every area: BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar hails 11 years of Modi Govt

New Delhi, June 9: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and party's Kerala state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday reflected on the 11 years of transformative journey of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

'Bharat Mata's image is here to stay': Kerala BJP chief chides Minister for boycotting event

New Delhi, June 6: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday hit out at Agriculture Minister P. Prasad for boycotting an event at Raj Bhavan due to the use of a portrait of Bharat Mata on the dais.

Kerala: NDA candidate Michael George files nomination for Nilambur by-election

Nilambur, June 2: National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Michael George filed his nomination for the upcoming Nilambur by-election on Monday.

Apple expanding India manufacturing shows global confidence in country: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi, May 24: Apple’s decision to expand iPhone manufacturing in India despite challenges shows the growing global confidence in the country's manufacturing ecosystem, BJP's Kerala unit President and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has said.

Kerala BJP Chief hails PM Modi for advancing railway development in state under Amrit Bharat scheme

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accelerating Kerala's railway development under the Amrit Bharat Scheme and said that the PM has been very supportive of the state.

Bringing vision of Vikasita Keralam closer to reality: Kerala BJP Chief praises PM Modi for advancing railway development in state

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accelerating Kerala's railway development under the Amrit Bharat Scheme.

People had decided INDI alliance was not a coalition, but opportunistic alliance: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi, May 16: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday reacted to Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks on INDIA alliance and said that the people had decided that the group of opposition parties is not a coalition but "an opportunistic alliance" that has no policy to work for the country.

INDIA bloc parties are separating one by one: BJP MLA Ashishrao Deshmukh

Nagpur, May 16: BJP MLA Ashishrao Deshmukh on Friday said that Congress leader P Chidambaram was expressing the truth of the situation when he said that the future of the INDIA bloc is not so bright.

Brought together by their love for corruption: BJP Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams INDIA bloc

New Delhi, May 16: After Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed doubts about the INDIA bloc, Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday called the opposition alliance a "motley collection of parties" and that they came together only because of their "love for corruption."

Mad animal Pakistan got treatment from Indian forces: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi, May 13: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, spoke about a new India and its doctrine, declaring that the country will see an act of terror as an act of war.

New Kerala heads of Congress and BJP in Delhi for revamp talks

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 13: The newly appointed chiefs of the Congress and BJP in Kerala are in Delhi on Tuesday to initiate discussions on restructuring their respective state party units -- a routine process when new leadership takes charge.

Cong is never happy when India succeeds: Chandrasekhar slams LoP Gandhi's call for special Parliament session

New Delhi, May 12: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, after he wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a special session of Parliament, and remarked that the "Congress cannot stand to see India's progress under the PM."

Every Indian is grateful to armed forces for Operation Sindoor: Kerala BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram, May 7: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday said that every Indian is grateful to the armed forces for conducting Operation Sindoor that struck terrorist infrastructure deep inside Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Kerala BJP condemns midnight arrest of journalist Shajan Skaria

Thiruvananthapuram, May 6: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday condemned the midnight arrest of journalist Shajan Skaria by the state police, saying it is a blatant violation of accepted democratic norms.

Kerala BJP Chief visits Pahalgam terror attack victim Ramachandran's residence, offers condolences to family

Ernakulam, May 3: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday visited the family members of Pahalgam terror attack victim N Ramachandran at his residence and offered his condolences along with his prayers.

Kerala BJP chief slams CM Vijayan's son-in-law Minister Riyas over Vizhinjam 'stage snub' row

Alappuzha, May 3: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday hit out at state Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas over his social media jibe regarding Chandrasekhar’s presence on the dais during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event at Vizhinjam Port on Friday.

Our Prime Minister always gave operational autonomy to armed forces: Kerala BJP chief

Thiruvananthapuram, April 30: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday asserted that PM Narendra Modi has consistently upheld the operational autonomy of the Indian armed forces after the Prime Minister gave operational freedom to the armed forces after Pahalgam attack.

BJP's new state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has no clue about Kerala or its politics: LoP Satheesan

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24: Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Thursday slammed the newly-appointed state BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar over his "lack of knowledge".

Kerala leaders pay last respects to Pahalgam terror attack victim at wreath laying ceremony in Kochi

Kochi, April 23: Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and Congress Leader, VD Satheesan, along with Kerala BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar and other leaders, paid their last respects to N Ramachandran, who was killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22.

Body of Pahalgam terror victim Ramachandran from Kerala reaches Kochi

Kochi, April 23: The mortal remains of N Ramachandran, a native of Edappally, Kerala, who was killed in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam reached Kochi airport on Wedneday.

Kerala BJP chief slams state government for celebrating 'nine years of failure'

Thrissur, April 23: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has criticised the state government, calling the nine-year celebration of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan a celebration of "failures."

Nadda reflected official position of BJP: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Nishikant Dubey's SC remark

Thiruvananthapuram, India, April 20: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday stated that BJP National President JP Nadda had clarified the party's official position on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial remarks about the Supreme Court.

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar offers Easter prayers at Forane Church in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, April 20: Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday visited the Lourdes Syro Malabar Forane Church in Thiruvananthapuram to attend the Easter prayers today.

Not be led astray by poison, by propaganda... Kerala BJP President slams Mamata Banerjee, Congress over Waqf Amendment Act

New Delhi, April 19: Noting that the Waqf (Amendment) Act aims to bring transparency to the Waqf Board's operations, Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday appealed to the Muslim Community against the alleged "poison" and "propaganda" that is being "filled in their heads" by parties led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Congress.

CM Vijayan should resign as his daughter, top official accused of corruption: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram, April 15: Newly appointed Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should resign immediately from the post since his daughter, Veena Vijayan, and Chief Principal Secretary K.M. Abraham have been accused of corruption.

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Congress for neglecting legacy of Chettur Sankaran Nair

New Delhi, April 9: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday criticised the Congress party for allegedly erasing former party president Chettur Sankaran Nair from its history. He claimed that leaders like Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, and Dr. Ambedkar have also been sidelined to serve the interests of the "Congress dynasty."

Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Rahul Gandhi over allegations of targeting Catholic Churches, says owning land is not a crime

New Delhi, April 6: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over their allegations of the central government targeting Catholic Church land after the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.

On eve of Waqf Bill's tabling in Lok Sabha, Kerala BJP chief calls on KCBC President

Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: On the eve of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, newly-appointed Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday called on the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) President, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, who has voiced support for the measure.

Big fan of Mohanlal, but...: Rajeev Chandrasekhar says he won't watch 'L2: Empuraan' due to controversy

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: The much-anticipated Malayalam film 'L2: Empuraan', starring Mohanlal, has sparked intense political reactions and public debate following its release.

Help people rather than play appeasement politics: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells MPs to take stand on Waqf issue

New Delhi, March 31: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said that many Christian organisations, including the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC), are extending support to the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre after poor families in Munambam suburb claimed to be living under the threat of their land being seized by Waqf board. He urged the MPs in the state to assist people instead of engaging in "appeasement politics".

Cong leaders got enlightened: Chandrasekhar on Tharoor's praise for Modi govt's vaccine diplomacy

New Delhi, March 31: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday reacted to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy, stating that Congress leaders have “recently got enlightened.”

Kerala Catholic Bishops Council urges MPs to support Waqf Bill

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) has urged MPs to vote in favour of amending the "unconstitutional" and "unjust" provisions of the Waqf Act.

Kerala BJP President welcomes KCBC's stance in support of Waqf Bill

Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday welcomed the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council's appeal to "people's representatives" to vote in favour of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, when it comes up for discussions in Parliament.

KCBC urges Kerala MPs to support Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament

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