Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from Peravoor constituency, K. K. Shailaja, on Sunday downplayed the ongoing debate over the possibility of a woman Chief Minister in Kerala, asserting that governance is defined by policy decisions rather than gender.Speaking to IANS, Shailaja said that while representation is important, leadership must ultimately be evaluated on the basis of vision, policies, and delivery.”Leadership is not about gender…
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Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and LDF candidate from Peravoor constituency, K K Shailaja, has expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front securing a third consecutive term in Kerala, citing sustained development initiatives and expanded social welfare measures over the past decade.In an exclusive interview with IANS, Shailaja spoke on the LDF’s electoral prospects, the credibility of exit polls, her work during the Covid-19 pandemic, the BJP’s presence in Kerala, an…
Mumbai, May 02 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna wished her little sister Shiman Mandanna with a lovely social media post as she turned 13 on Saturday.Giving her baby sister a big swishy hug on her special day, Rashmika wrote on the photo-sharing app, “Happiest 13 to you my sweets! 13 is fun so make sure you have fun while you are at it! I love you sweetie!! Biigggggesssstttt swiiisssshhhhy hugs! (sic)”The latest post of the ‘Animal’ actress also included some adorable pictures of her sister pos…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) In what marked the final Cabinet meeting of his second term, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday chaired a brief, 10 minute online session that combined administrative urgency with a sense of political closure, just days before Kerala’s electoral verdict will be announced.Kerala went to the polls on April 9, and the results, to be declared on Monday, will determine whether Vijayan secures a historic third-consecutive term or if the Congress-led UDF return…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) As the clock ticks towards Monday morning, political Kerala finds itself on edge, with anxious anticipation cutting across party lines.For the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, this is a defining moment, a test of whether the Left can script history a historic third term.For the United Democratic Front led by the Congress, it is an opportunity to reclaim power.And for the Bharatiya Janata Party, the focus is more modes…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India’s auto sector saw a demand‑led but uneven recovery in FY26, driven by urban market demand and premiumisation while rural demand saw some headwinds, a new report has said.The report from Deloitte India said two‑wheelers led the recovery, with wholesale volumes up 10.7 per cent year‑on‑year and retail sales rising 13.4 per cent.Passenger vehicles continued the premiumisation trend, with mid-size entry segments gaining share and traditional entry-level segmen…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) Kerala stands on the cusp of a potentially decisive political shift, as yet another exit poll that was published on Friday joins the several others in overwhelmingly predicting a return to power for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).The latest survey by ‘Marunadan Malayali’ reinforces this trend, indicating a strong anti-incumbency wave against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.Based on an assessment ac…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) The CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is foregrounding Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s personal popularity even as it dismisses exit poll projections that predict a UDF victory, exposing a contradiction at the heart of its post-poll messaging.One exit poll has indicated that Vijayan remains the most preferred choice for Chief Minister, a finding the Left has been quick to amplify.CPI-M leaders argue that this endorsement reflects public approval of…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, on Friday expressed strong confidence in the party’s performance, saying the NDA alliance is heading towards a decisive win across multiple Assembly constituencies.He said, “In all five Assembly constituencies, the Bharatiya Janata Party alliance is moving forward rapidly and appears to be heading towards victory. In particular, in Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is receiving strong public support and blessings from th…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the first preparatory meeting of the BRICS Women’s Working Group, in virtual mode under India’s BRICS Presidency, to encourage women-led development and social transformation, an official statement said on Friday.”The discussions will contribute towards key outcomes to be culminated in the BRICS Women Working Group Meeting (6–7 July 2026) and the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting (8–9 July 2026) to be held in Koch…