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Most of the Opposition MLAs are campaigning for the forthcoming elections in many States and under such circumstances, the Parliament session should not have been convened, he says
Although the depreciation of the currency against the dollar is expected to cushion short-term impact, Kerala is expected to see at least a 20% decline in remittances this year, especially if the war continues.The ramifications of this crisis could ripple through Keralas economy, which heavily relies on these funds.
While election observers do not anticipate a sweeping mandate, the political mindset of the Muslim community shows a perceptible drift away from the LDF
Aishwarya Ramakrishnan, a native of Vadakara, sustained severe facial injuries and lost three teeth in the late evening attack
In a constituency known for surprises, three confident candidates, LDFs Alankode Leelakrishnan, UDFs Rajan J. Pallan, an NDAs Padmaja Venugopal, are locked in a contest that refuses to tilt decisively in any direction
Tribute began at the V.T. Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex at Yakkara, where a 10-foot statue of the maestro, sculpted by Unni Kanayi, was unveiled
The highly anticipated Malayalam film Patriot, featuring the legendary duo Mohanlal and Mammootty, has pushed its release date thanks to some unforeseen circumstances,
Directed by Rojin Thomas and produced by Gokulam Gopalan, the film promises breathtaking visuals and a captivating story based on the 9th-century deacon Kadamattathu Kathanar
He says the Bill is in line with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs core ideology and the foundational texts of the RSS, including Vicharadhara by M.S. Golwalkar, view Christians, Muslims and communists as internal enemies and fifth columnists who deserve elimination
Party alleges Suresh Gopi has done nothing for the people of Thrissur constituency despite making grand promises during election campaign
Move viewed as reinforcing B. Gopalakrishnans controversial Hindu MLA remark as the display is widely seen as an attempt to foreground community background of past representatives
Kerala CM casts G. Sudhakarans candidature as UDF-backed Independent in Ambalappuzha as a stark example of the convergence of Congress and BJPs transactional political lines
Petition filed by a Thrissur native alleges Suresh Gopi and his election agent indulged in corrupt practices, as mentioned in Representation of Peoples Act, to solicit votes
The police said the accused failed to produce documents explaining the source of the money
In a post on X, Kerala CM says Tejashwi Yadavs presence will bolster efforts to protect the countrys secular fabric
Sensing an opportunity in the political vacuum created by K. Babus retirement, the LDF has fielded its sitting MLA from neighbouring Vypeen, K.N. Unnikrishnan. The UDF has chosen Kochi Deputy Mayor Deepak Joy to sustain its dominance. The NDA has ceded the constituency to its new ally, Twenty20, which has picked actor Anjali Nair.
The constituency was formed in 2008 and the UDF won in the 2011 Assembly election. The LDF turned the tables in the next two elections, with Veena George emerging the winner, while the UDF held an edge in the Lok Sabha and local body polls
Director claims he has been framed in the case
Womens safety has seldom emerged as a key issue influencing poll agendas, says writer and academic J. Devika
They highlight personal ties and past development work to appeal to voters across the constituency
A former RSP stronghold, the constituency has witnessed tight contests in the last few elections
Agricultural produce and value-added products are marketed under the brand name Ulloor Greens by Ulloor Krishi Bhavan. A retail outlet and online sale of products are already in place
The 3,464-crore World Bank- assisted Kerala Health System Improvement Programme commits the State to a 25-year-loan with a five-year grace period. Public health experts have pointed out the red flags when a State, whose total debt has surged by 80% in the last five years, takes on a 25-year World Bank loan and the pressure of repayment
Mr Vijayans Facebook post on Monday that he was ready for a debate had led the media to hypothesise that a televised, eyeball-to-eyeball encounter between the two leaders would be the peak event in the Assembly election cycles political calendar
Court observes that the Act does not exclude judicial review of the action taken or proposed to be taken or the rejection of the recommendation by the State legislature
What was, until recently, an aggressive outreach has now been overshadowed by a surge of concern over the Union governments proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. The perception that the law can be weaponised to tighten control over minority institutions has begun to dominate discourse, particularly in central Travancore
If Mr. Modi says jump, your Chief Minister will jump. If he says lie down, the Chief Minister will lie down. If he says give this to [Gautam] Adani, he will do it
The festival titled Kala/pam - Music Concert for Peace will be organised by the collective Humans of World
A wave of Independent candidates is reshaping Keralas electoral landscape by challenging their former party affiliations and garnering support from political rivals.
NDA releases its Vikasita Keralam Vision manifesto that promises a radical job revolution and a politics of performance to transform the States economic and social landscape
Says the Congress will take a stand against it in Parliament

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