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Thiruvananthapuram: Two months ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a gathering of party workers in Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, that if the BJP came to power in the state, the Sabarimala gold theft case would be thoroughly investigated and the accused would be jailed. "This is Modi's guarantee," he said, drawing thunderous applause. However, on Sunday, two months later, at his first election rally in Palakkad ahead of the assembly polls, the Prime Minister made no mention of Sabarim ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Samrudhi SM-48 lottery result will be declared today, on Sunday, March 29. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm. Kerala Lottery Result Today Live, 29-3-2026: The Kerala State Lottery Department is set to announce the Samrudhi SM-48 lottery results on Sunday, March 29. The draw will take place at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, beginning at 3pm. Participants have the opportunity to win substantial cash prizes, w ...Read More >
Delhi (AsiaNews) - A significant step towards religious freedom and worship in the southern Indian state of Kerala, one of the most tolerant in terms of worship with a significant Christian (and Muslim) presence, capable of coexisting with the Hindu majority. A note from the Chief Minister's office points out that the local government, with a measure made official on 9 March, has granted maximum recognition to Pentecostal churches as part of the Church and as a Christian denomination. The decis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday expressed deep concern over the emerging crisis in the Gulf region, stating that the developments have caused widespread anxiety among Malayali families both abroad and in Kerala. More than 2.5 million Keralites are estimated to be residing in various Middle East countries. In a statement, Vijayan described the Gulf nations as a "second home" for Kerala, built on the hard work and dedication of lakhs of expa ...Read More >
A petition has been filed in the Kerala high court claiming that the chief minister's office (CMO) accessed personal information of government employees, including their mobile numbers and e-mail IDs, from the official e-governance portal for a bulk messaging campaign to highlight the achievements of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. The plea has been filed by an official of the department of general administration of the state government along with an associate professor of KTM Colle ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], February 24 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday defended the state government's flagship LIFE Mission housing scheme, asserting that the completion of five lakh houses stands as an unprecedented achievement and a matter of pride for the state. Addressing the issue, Vijayan said, "Kerala has always been a model in many areas. When the LDF government came to power in 2016, we found that a large number of the petitions received were from pe ...Read More >
Three-time Indian Super League runners-up Kerala Blasters were on the verge of losing their home ground, but managed to bring the situation under control ahead of their match against Mumbai City on Sunday, February 22. The Greater Cochin Development Authority, owners of the Kaloor Stadium, the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, increased the rent demanded from Kerala Blasters FC by Rs 2.2 lakh per game just two days before their scheduled match. The Greater Cochin Development Authority de ...Read More >
The Opposition UDF's decision to persist with the Sabarimala agitation inside the Assembly has given the CPM a chance to paint the Congress and the BJP with the same brush and aggressively project the LDF as the only secular alternative in Kerala. There also seemed to be a subtle attempt by the CPM to at least give the impression that it still wants women to enter Sabarimala. By demanding the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan and alleging that the Chief Minister's office was bullying ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (PTI) Despite mounting pressure from opposition, the Left ministers in Kerala on Tuesday refused to clarify the government's stance on the Sabarimala women entry issue, instead they said that they have always supported the devotees. Law Minister P Rajeev and Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan maintained that the Supreme Court, on Monday, had just constituted a bench to consider the review pleas, and the apex court had yet to ask the government about its stand. While respo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (PTI) The Left government in Kerala on Monday said the Sabarimala women entry issue is a matter involving several constitutional complications, and so an appropriate stand would be taken through discussions. Clarifying the government's stand, state Law Minister P Rajeev said it was not a matter to be reduced to a "yes or no" answer and even the Supreme Court made it clear that it would take the review petitions only after addressing seven constitutional questions. "T ...Read More >
In a highly anticipated draw today, one lucky ticket holder will become a crorepati as the Kerala State Lottery Department conducts its "Sthree Sakthi SS-504" lottery. The draw is scheduled for 3 PM at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction here. The top prize is a life-changing ₹1 Crore. The full prize structure for the SS-504 draw is as follows: 1st Prize: ₹1,00,00,000 2nd Prize: ₹25,00,000 3rd Prize: ₹5,00,000 4th Prize: ₹5,000 5th Prize: ₹2,000 6th Prize: ₹1,000 7th Prize: ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala descended into crisis this week after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied screening permission for 19 films, triggering protests from delegates, filmmakers, and politicians. Among the initially blocked titles: Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 masterpiece Battleship Potemkin, Fernando Solanas's political documentary The Hour of the Furnaces, four films about Palesti ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 17 (UNI) The Kerala government has decided to take a confrontational stand by proceeding with the screening of international films that were denied censor exemption by the union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). On December 11, the I&B Ministry initially denied censor exemption to all 187 films selected for the festival, citing failure to submit applications within the stipulated timeline. Subsequently, the Ministry granted exemption to 150 films and later ...Read More >
IFFK 2025: Kerala Govt Defies Centre, Screens 'Battleship Potemkin' and 18 Films Without CBFC Nod In this report from the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), India Today's Shibi Mol details the state government's decision to defy the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The Pinarayi Vijayan administration has decided to screen 19 films that were denied clearance by the Centre, including Sergei Eisenstein's classic 'Battleship Potemkin' and several Palestinian narratives su ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has described the controversy surrounding the ongoing 12th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) as an "unfortunate development." This came in the wake of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refusing screening permission for several films, leading to the cancellation of multiple screenings in Thiruvananthapuram. Addressing mediapersons, Tharoor shared, "This is an unfortunate development. We h ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress general secretary K C Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that the recent appointments of vice chancellors to two state-run technical universities point to a covert understanding between the Kerala Chief Minister and the Governor, casting doubt on their publicly stated differences. Venugopal was reacting to the announcement that Dr Ciza Thomas has been appointed Vice Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, while Dr Saji Gopinathan will assume charge as Vi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, December 17: The Kerala Lottery Result 3 PM for the Dhanalekshmi DL 31 Lottery will be announced today, December 17, 2025. Participants eagerly awaiting the Kerala Lottery Result Today Live can check the winning numbers for a chance to win the INR 1 crore jackpot, along with other cash prizes. Dhanalekshmi DL 31 Lottery Results and winning numbers will be announced at statelottery.kerala.gov.in. Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, December 17, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers ...Read More >
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday (December 14, 2025) openly criticised the Supreme Court over its intervention in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) in Digital University Kerala (DUK) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The Governor deplored the tendency of one institution usurping the role of another in a democracy. He said the power to amend the Constitution is vested with the Parliament and elected legislature, and the courts are there to 'interpr ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 17 (ANI): Kerala's Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have finally reached a consensus on appointing Vice Chancellors to two key universities, ahead of Christmas. Dr Ciza Thomas has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, while Dr Saji Gopinathan will head the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology. The appointments, announced on December 16, 2 ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (PTI) Appointments of vice chancellors to two state-run technical universities in Kerala were announced on Tuesday, days after the Supreme Court intervened to address a prolonged deadlock between Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. According to a Lok Bhavan statement, a meeting was held on December 14 between Vijayan and Arlekar, who is also the chancellor of the universities, at the Lok Bhavan here. It was decided that Dr Ciza T ...Read More >
Thiruvanathapuram: After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, said that all films that were denied screening permission will be screened at the festival. On his Facebook page, Kerala CM called the Union Government's decision to deny screening of scheduled films "unacceptable". "The Union Government's decision to deny screening permission to films sche ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (PTI) The Left government in Kerala on Tuesday directed the organisers of the IFFK to screen all films selected for the event, challenging the BJP-led Centre after it allegedly denied clearance for the screening of more than a dozen movies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Kerala Chalachitra Academy said all films would be screened irrespective of whether the Centre had granted clearance. In a Facebook post, Vijayan termed as "unacceptable" the Centre's denial ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The union government has denied permission for screening to a total of 14 films at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala, held from December 12-19 in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. However, the festival authorities, with the support of the state government, have decided to go ahead with the screenings despite the denial of clearance. "I am happy to let you know, dousing all the fire on the controversies regarding film screening in the IFFK, we are going ahead with all ...Read More >
Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) [India], December 16 (ANI): After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, said that all films that were denied screening permission will be screened at the festival. On his Facebook page, Kerala CM called the Union Government's decision to deny screening of scheduled films "unacceptable". "The Union Government's decision to den ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala government has taken a firm stand amid the controversy triggered by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's denial of "censor exemption" to 19 films selected for screening at the 30th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian has directed the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy to ensure that all the selected films are screened without interruption, as originally scheduled. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a petition challenging an order passed by the Kerala High Court, which issued a slew of guidelines, including asking clinical establishments to prominently display a list of the services offered and package rates. The matter came up for hearing before a bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The plea has been filed by the Kerala Private Hospitals Association and one Hussain Koya Thangal. The bench issued a notice to the Kerala go ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (PTI) The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) has decided to screen all films as scheduled despite the denial of the central government clearance for screening over a dozen films at the festival, which is being held here from December 12 to 19, Kerala Chalachitra Academy Chairman Resul Pookutty said here on Tuesday. "I am happy to let you know, dousing all the fire on the controversies regarding film screening in the IFFK, we are going ahead with all the scre ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: For the first time ever, the Central government has insisted on the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) sanction to screen select bunch of films at the ongoing International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in Thiruvananthapuram. The pending censorship exemption for 19 films has led to cancellations and schedule revisions, leading to protests. On Tuesday, four films were given exemption, but clearance for 15 films was put on hold. Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairman Resu ...Read More >
Early findings revealed that the assault had been filmed, allegedly to later blackmail the survivor. Suni reportedly told her during the crime that he was acting "on contract." The survivor in the 2017 actress assault case on Sunday said the trial court verdict did not come as a surprise to her, noting that over the years she realised not every citizen in the country is treated equally before the law. In an emotional but strongly worded social media post, she alleged that her fundamental right ...Read More >
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