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Kerala CM Vijayan upset over low turnout at event, likely to take action against state party leadership
Kozhikode, April 12: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday, made his ire publicly while attending the inauguration of the second phase of the district hospital at Badagara, when he saw empty chairs in front of him.
Kerala CM Vijayan on a 'hot seat' as allegations mount against his office
Thiruvananthapuram, April 12: As Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s tenure enters its ninth consecutive year, a series of allegations involving his close aides and even family members have placed him under intense political heat.
As ED and SFIO get going, Kerala CPI-M declares full support to CM Vijayan
Kochi, April 11: With trouble looming for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan after his daughter Veena Vijayan’s now defunct IT firm Exalogic is on the radar of a few central agencies, state CPI-M Secretary M.V. Govindan on Friday said this was nothing but a conspiracy targeting the Chief Minister.
Youth Congress, DYFI protest naming of disabled centre after RSS founder
Palakkad, April 11: The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Youth Congress on Friday protested against the naming of a disabled centre after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Palakkad, Kerala.
Fearing action against daughter, CM Vijayan has lost his balance: Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, April 10: A day after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan burst out at the media for focussing on his daughter Veena Vijayan currently under the radar of the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) over allegations of her (now defunct) IT firm receiving monthly gratification from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) for mining sanctions, top Congress leaders on Thursday took pot shots at him for losing his cool.
We are fully geared for Nilambur Assembly by-election: Kerala LoP
Kochi, April 10: Soon after arriving from the special session of the AICC meeting in Gujarat, Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V. D. Satheesan on Thursday said the Congress-led UDF is fully geared for the upcoming Nilambur Assembly by-election.
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."
You want my blood, but will not get it easily, says Vijayan to queries on daughter's troubles
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9: Hours after his daughter Veena Vijayan suffered a jolt when the Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused a stay on the probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into allegations of her (now defunct) IT firm receiving monthly gratification from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) for mining sanctions, a peeved Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday expressed his displeasure at questions on the issue.
Former co-stars and now Ministers: Ganesh Kumar and Suresh Gopi in ugly spat
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9: Two prominent Kerala politicians and former film co-stars -- State Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar and Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi -- are locked in a public spat that has spilled onto the streets.
Delhi HC refuses stay on SFIO case against Kerala CM Vijayan's daughter
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 9: In a jolt to Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused a stay of the probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into allegations of her (now defunct) IT firm Exalogic receiving monthly gratification to the tune of Rs 2.70 crore from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL), for mining sanctions,
ED questioned me only for an hour, claims CPI-M MP Radhakrishnan
Kochi, April 9: Senior CPI-M leader and former Kerala Minister K. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday dismissed media reports suggesting he was questioned for several hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), calling them a "false narrative."
Upholds federal system: Kerala CM welcomes SC's verdict on Governor witholding bills
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict that the Tamil Nadu Governor withholding 10 bills and reserving them for the President's assent after they were re-enacted by the State Legislature is "illegal and erroneous in law" and liable to be set aside.
Traditional rivals in Kerala welcome SC verdict on Governor's role in Bills
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: The Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday, holding Tamil Nadu Governor Dr R.N. Ravi's withholding of assent to 10 Bills as "illegal", drew rare consensus from traditional political rivals in Kerala.
Rousing welcome for new CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby on return to Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7: The CPI-M's new General Secretary M.A. Baby was given a rousing welcome when he arrived at the party's Kerala headquarters here on Monday evening.
Kerala LoP accuses Sangh forces of targeting Christians, churches, says will take strict secular position
Thrissur, April 7: Kerala Leader of Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan has accused the Sangh forces of targeting the Christian community and their churches across India and reiterated the party's firm opposition to any legislation that could threaten the rights and freedoms of religious communities.
M.A. Baby new CPI-M general secretary; Prakash and Brinda Karat step down from Politburo
Chennai, April 6: The 24th Party Congress Communist Party of India (Marxist) concluded in Madurai on Sunday, marking a significant leadership transition. Senior party leader and Politburo member M.A.
Former Kerala Minister MA Baby elected as General Secretary of CPI(M)
Madurai, April 6: Former Kerala education minister MA Baby was elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) at the party's 24th All India Conference in Madurai on Sunday.
CPI-M selects MA Baby as new general secretary
Chennai, April 6: Senior CPI-M leader and Politburo member M.A. Baby has been selected as the new General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during the party’s 24th Congress, currently underway in Madurai.
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.
CM Vijayan, Congress slam now withdrawn article in RSS mouthpiece on church land
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state Congress President K. Sudhakaran and others on Saturday slammed the mindset of the RSS even as it withdrew an article that appeared in their mouthpiece about the land holdings of the Catholic Church and the Waqf Board.
CPI-M in quandary after Kerala CM Vijayan's daughter named in SFIO case
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5: The Serious Fraud Investigation Office's (SFIO) charge sheet accusing Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan of receiving illegal payments amounting to Rs 2.70 crore from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) in exchange for mining sanctions has come as a jolt for the CPI-M amid its ongoing 24th Party Congress in Tamil Nadu's Madurai.
Kerala CM Vijayan, Congress's Rahul Gandhi raise concerns over targeting of Catholic churches after passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the targeting of the Catholic Churches following the passage of the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament.
This time, you will have to resign, LoP Satheesan tells Kerala CM Vijayan
Kochi, April 4: Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Friday asserted that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has no other option but to resign in the wake of his daughter Veena Vijayan figuring in the list of accused of the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) charge sheet for receiving illegal gratification to the tune of Rs 2.70 crore from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL), for mining sanctions.
CPI-M rallies behind Kerala CM Vijayan as daughter faces SFIO graft probe
Madurai/Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: The ongoing 24th CPI-M Party Congress in Madurai was jolted on Friday after the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) named Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as an accused in a charge sheet. She is accused of receiving illegal payments amounting to Rs 2.70 crore from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) in exchange for mining sanctions.
Centre gives nod for prosecution of Kerala Chief Minister's daughter in CMRL case
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday faced criticism after the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) received prosecution sanction against his daughter Veena Vijayan in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL)-Exalogic case.
Delhi High Court refuses to stay ongoing probe by SFIO into IT firm of Kerala CM Vijayan's daughter
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 3: A week after the Kerala High Court dismissed two pleas seeking a probe by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department into the allegations that IT firm Exalogic of Veena Vijayan, the daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, got a monthly gratification from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL), for mining sanctions, the Delhi High Court on Thursday refused the mining firm's petition seeking to stay the ongoing SFIO investigation.
Shashi Tharoor praising PM Modi with intent to join BJP for Kerala CM's post: Agnimitra Paul
New Delhi, April 2: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday reacted strongly to Shashi Tharoor's recent praise of Narendra Modi and questioned his sudden admiration for the Prime Minister, suggesting that the Congress MP was attempting to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with hopes of being made the Chief Minister of Kerala.
Vaiko for ban in TN on Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan over negative Mullaperiyar dam reference
Chennai, April 2: After facing intense backlash from Right-wing groups and strong criticism in the RSS mouthpiece Organiser, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s latest film L2: Empuraan has undergone significant re-editing, with 24 cuts made before further screenings. Now, MDMK General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, Vaiko has demanded a complete ban on the film in Tamil Nadu.
Success of movie shows that Kerala believes in secular fabric: Congress MP Jebi Mather on L2: Empuraan
New Delhi, April 1: Congress MP Jebi Mather reflected on the success of the film L2 Empuraan to state that organisations like RSS and ruling government BJP can not affect the secular mindset of the Malayalis amid the ongoing controversy over the film.
What is the controversy in this? It is all business... Suresh Gopi on row over 'L2: Empuraan'
New Delhi, April 1: Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Tuesday dismissed the controversy surrounding the recently released 'L2 Empuraan' featuring superstar Mohanlal as mere drama and an attempt to rake in business for the film.
Will Kerala CM's son-in-law Riyas be inducted into CPI(M) Central Committee?
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: With just hours left for the 24th CPI(M) party congress to begin in Madurai, people are wondering whether P.A. Mohammed Riyas, the son-in-law of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who has been fast tracked in the state unit of the party, will get another lift when the new Central Committee (CC) will be named in the next few days.
Amid Right-wing backlash against 'Empuraan', Kerala Minister praises director Prithviraj's courage
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: Amid Right-wing backlash against Malayalam film 'Empuraan' for its apparent references to the 2002 Gujarat riot, Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian, on Monday, watched the film and expressed solidarity with the makers.
BJP welcomes, Cong questions interference as KCBC urges MPs to support Waqf Bill
Mumbai, March 31: The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) from Kerala to support the Waqf Amendment Bill, drawing varied reactions from political parties.
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".
BJP leader V Muraleedharan backs implementation of Immigration and Foreigners Bill in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, March 29: BJP leader V Muraleedharan welcomed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 and stated that it should be implemented in Kerala. Muraleedharan said that the bill will prevent the country from illegal immigrants and is for the purpose of national security.
'Pushing age-old political agenda': RSS mouthpiece slams Mohanlal's Empuraan
Thiruvananthapuram, March 29: The highly anticipated Mohanlal film Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj, has come under sharp criticism from Organiser, the RSS mouthpiece. However, the Kerala unit of the BJP has distanced itself from the controversy, maintaining that it is just a film.
Jaleel's veiled attack on Speaker Shamseer raises eyebrows in Kerala CPI-M
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27: The growing rift within the ruling CPI-M in Kerala became evident once again as four-time legislator and former State Minister K.T. Jaleel took a swipe at Speaker A.N.
Congress Gen Secy Priyanka Gandhi on 3-day Wayanad visit from March 27
New Delhi, March 26: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to visit from March 27 (Thursday) Kerala's Wayanad -- the Parliamentary constituency she represents in Lok Sabha -- during which she is expected to take part in a series of programmes and events.
'Anchored in a 19th-century ideology', Shashi Tharoor slams Left
Thiruvananthapuram, March 26: Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday took a swipe at the CPI(M)-led Left government in Kerala over the delay in permitting private universities to open in the state, saying that they are anchored in a 19th-century ideology, and will enter the 21st century, may be in the 22nd.