Pinarayi Vijayan: News
How Kerala nuns, arrested for 'conversion,' caused ripples in Parliament
Protests erupted across Kerala, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh for the fourth consecutive day over the arrest of two Keralite nuns on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.
Nimisha Priya's death sentence canceled, evangelist thanks PM Modi
The death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been canceled after intense diplomatic efforts by Yemeni and Indian leaders, news agency ANI reported.
BJP alleges Kerala CM's son-in-law sponsored 'spy' YouTuber's trip
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Surendran has alleged that the Kerala Tourism Department hosted YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra during her visit to Kannur.
PM Modi, others greet Kerala CM on 80th birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several political leaders have extended their warm wishes to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on his 80th birthday.
Kerala rapper's concert turns chaotic, 15 fans hurt
A stampede-like situation at rapper Vedan's concert in Palakkad on Sunday injured 15 fans.
Droupadi Murmu to visit Sabarimala temple—first president to do so
Droupadi Murmu will become the first sitting Indian President to pray at Kerala's Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple.
'Shashi Tharoor is...here': Modi targets opposition during Vizhinjam port launch
During the inauguration of the Vizhinjam International Seaport project in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at the opposition alliance INDIA, saying the event would "disturb the sleep of many."
What's special about Vizhinjam International Seaport, inaugurated by PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, Kerala, on Friday.
Kerala CM's office and residence, Kochi airport receive bomb threat
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office and official residence (Cliff House) in Thiruvananthapuram have received a bomb threat.
Mohanlal apologizes for 'distress' caused by 'Empuraan' controversy
Malayalam actor Mohanlal has apologized for the "distress" caused by his latest film, L2: Empuraan.
How Indian political leaders reacted to Sunita Williams's return
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after an unplanned nine-month-long space mission.
Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar 'disgraceful': Manipur Congress leader
Manipur Congress leader Gaikhangam Gangmei has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar, calling them "disparaging and disgraceful."
'Collector Bro' among 2 Kerala IAS officers suspended for indiscipline
The Kerala government, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has suspended two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers—K Gopalakrishnan and N Prashanth—for disciplinary reasons.
Priyanka contesting Wayanad bypoll with Jamaat-e-Islami support: Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of approaching Jamaat-e-Islami for support in the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.
Kerala Assembly passes resolution against 'One Nation, One Election' plan
The Kerala Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution requesting the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre to withdraw its decision to hold simultaneous national, state, and local polls across India.
'Release full Hema Committee report': NCW amid #MeToo in Mollywood
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought the complete release of Justice Hema Committee report, which exposes widespread sexual abuse within the Malayalam film industry.
Video: Landslide-ravaged Wayanad residents bid emotional farewell to Army, dogs
The Indian Army, along with their canine units, received a heartfelt farewell from the residents of Wayanad, Kerala, after they completed a 10-day rescue operation following devastating landslides.
Kerala government revokes order restricting scientists' comments on Wayanad landslides
The Kerala State Government has rescinded a contentious order from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) that had previously barred scientists and experts from visiting and publicly discussing the recent landslides in Wayanad.
Wayanad landslides: Toll crosses 300-mark; drones to look for survivors
The death toll in the Wayanad landslides crossed 300 even as rescue teams continued to work under harsh conditions to locate survivors trapped in collapsed buildings after Tuesday's calamity.
'Centre didn't issue landslide warning...': Kerala Minister refutes Shah's statement
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has refuted Home Minister Amit Shah's claim that the Centre issued a red alert for potential landslides in Kerala, the NDTV reported.
Wayanad landslides: Death toll climbs to 256, over 200 missing
The landslides that hit Wayanad, Kerala on Tuesday morning have claimed 256 lives and left over 200 people missing, Health Minister Veena George has said.
Kerala government ignored landslide warnings, says Amit Shah in Parliament
Union Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament on Wednesday that the Kerala government received an early warning on July 23 about potential landslides.
Kerala landslides: Toll reaches 143; schools, colleges shut
The toll from a series of landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has reached 143, reports said on Wednesday.
Explained: What causes landslides, can they be predicted?
Three consecutive landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday morning.
84 dead, hundreds feared trapped in Kerala landslides
A series of devastating landslides hit the hilly regions near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday.
'Mic was muted': Mamata walks out of NITI Aayog meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a surprise appearance at a Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
Breaking opposition rank, Mamata to attend NITI Aayog meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that she will attend the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on Saturday.
Kerala sanitation worker found dead after 46-hour search
Joy, a sanitation worker from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital city, was found dead on Monday morning after being missing since Saturday.
India's largest transshipment port, Vizhinjam, welcomes mothership: What this means
Defying naysayers' predictions that the Vizhinjam Port in Kerala would not be operational by 2025, the first container ship, "San Fernando," landed at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Thursday at 7:00am.
'May discourage employers…': SC quashes plea for menstrual leave policy
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition that sought to set up menstrual leaves for women in the workforce.
Fourth child in Kerala diagnosed with rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A 14-year-old boy from Payyoli, north Kerala, has become the fourth child to contract amoebic meningoencephalitis since May.
'Government insulting opposition...': K Suresh on pro-tem speaker appointment row
The Congress's K Suresh on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government is disrespecting the opposition by appointing Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Explained: Government's response to NEET-UG, UGC-NET row; opposition's reaction
Amid national outrage over irregularities in NEET-UG and UGC-NET, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that the National Testing Agency—which conducts the exams—will be strengthened and those responsible for the paper leaks will be penalized.
Vijayan writes to Modi after Kerala minister denied Kuwait visit
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing his disapproval over the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denying political clearance for a state minister to visit Kuwait.
Shashi Tharoor's aide arrested in gold smuggling case in Delhi
Shiv Kumar Prasad, personal assistant to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, was arrested on Wednesday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.
'Nobody can remove CAA...': PM Modi attacks Congress, SP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday defended the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) during a poll rally in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Centre issues first set of citizenship certificates under CAA
Over two months after notifying rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued the first set of citizenship certificates under the law to 14 people.
Top CPI(M) leader in hot seat over 'talks' with BJP
Rumors of a meeting between veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader EP Jayarajan and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala incharge Prakash Javadekar have set political circles abuzz.
Kerala student, found hanging, tortured for 29 hours before death
A 20-year-old veterinary student, Sidharthan JS, who tragically took his own life in February, reportedly endured a grueling 29-hour period of physical and psychological abuse before his death.
Explained: Row over 'The Kerala Story' broadcast on Doordarshan
Doordarshan's decision to telecast the controversial "The Kerala Story" movie on Friday has triggered a political storm in Kerala.
Tharoor's response to 'Muslim coined Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogan'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has joined the debate about the origins of the slogan Bharat Mata ki Jai, ignited by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Kerala government moves SC against president withholding assent to bills
The Kerala government has initiated legal proceedings against President Droupadi Murmu for withholding assent to four bills passed by the legislative assembly.
Opposition attacks Narendra Modi government over CAA
Opposition parties have lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA).
Kerala cabinet's protest against Modi government in Delhi today
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Left Front government will stage a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday against the Centre's alleged "injustice" to the state in fund allocation.
'Hatt, hatt': Kerala governor confronts SFI activists holding black flags
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday staged a roadside sit-in protest in Kollam after Student Federation of India (SFI) members waved black flags at his convoy.
Vijayan, ministers to protest Centre's 'neglect' of Kerala in Delhi
The Kerala Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, will stage a protest on February 8 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest the "neglect" of the central government towards the state.
Chandigarh: Police use water cannon to stop Youth Congress protest
A protest led by Punjab Youth Congress (PYC) workers in Chandigarh took a dramatic turn on Sunday when police used water cannons to disperse the crowd.
Kerala: Chaos at Sabarimala Temple amid massive rush, HC intervenes
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, witnessed a massive surge in pilgrims this year, resulting in chaos.
Kerala: Governor's convoy attacked; blames CM Vijayan for 'conspiracy'
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of plotting to cause him physical harm.
Kerala HC notice to CM Vijayan, daughter over bribery allegations
The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notices to Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and some other leaders seeking their response to a plea seeking an investigation into the bribery allegations against Veena's IT firm.
Kerala stampede: 4 dead at Nikhita Gandhi's concert, probe ordered
At least four people were killed and 65 others injured in a stampede at the annual festival of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kerala on Saturday.
Kerala bomb blast: Death toll rises to 3, investigation underway
The number of deaths in Sunday's bomb blast at a meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kerala's Kalamassery town, 10km from Kochi, rose to three on Monday as a 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries.