Strong criticism has reportedly emerged within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) following the party’s heavy defeat in the Kerala Assembly elections, with leaders targeting state secretary M. V. Govindan during internal party meetings. At the CPM district secretariat meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, several members reportedly described Govindan’s leadership during the elections as a “complete failure”. Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid floral tributes to former President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The tribute ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of officials and dignitaries. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as the sixth President of India and is remembered for his contributions to Indian parliamentary Read More…
Differences have reportedly surfaced within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during a district secretariat meeting in Alappuzha, with some members demanding the removal of Pinarayi Vijayan from the post of Leader of the Opposition. According to sources, a section of leaders questioned why “special concessions” were being repeatedly given to Pinarayi Vijayan, both during Read More…
Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Monday said the new Kerala government has begun implementing two of the five major promises made by the Congress-led alliance ahead of the Assembly elections. Addressing the media, Satheesan announced that the “Indira Guarantee” scheme, which provides free travel for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, Read More…
V. D. Satheesan on Monday took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony attended by top political leaders and a large crowd of supporters. Rajendra Arlekar administered the oath of office to Satheesan, who took the oath in the name of God. Along with the Chief Minister, members of the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg on Saturday, with both countries agreeing to elevate their relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Crown Princess Victoria also participated in the meeting and conveyed greetings from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Prime Minister Modi extended Read More…
Chief Minister-designate V. D. Satheesan on Sunday announced the list of ministers for the new Kerala cabinet and submitted it to Rajendra Arlekar. The leaders selected as ministers include Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, K. Muraleedharan, Bindu Krishna, A. P. Anil Kumar, P. C. Vishnunath, M. Liju, Roji M. John, T. Siddique and O. J. Janish Read More…
The newly formed government in West Bengal has signed the agreement to implement the PM SHRI Scheme, marking a major policy shift from the previous administration. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari signed the agreement within days of the new government assuming office. The earlier government led by Mamata Banerjee had refused to join the centrally sponsored Read More…
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the NEET paper leak controversy, accusing the Congress leader of politicising a sensitive issue affecting lakhs of students. BJP national media co-incharge Sanjay Mayukh described Rahul Gandhi’s comments as “extremely unfortunate, insensitive and politically motivated” and urged him not to exploit Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Iraq and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the country. In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi said India deeply values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains committed to Read More…