Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar in Retaliation for Strike on Nuclear Facilities
June 23, 2025 | Middle East Bureau In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched a powerful missile strike on the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed in a statement on Monday. The strike is in retaliation for recent US airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iranian […]
From setbacks to success : How V.D. Satheesan is steering UDF’s winning streak in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 With a resounding victory in the Nilambur by-election — the fifth by-poll held during the second Pinarayi Vijayan government — the United Democratic Front (UDF) has reached a peak of political confidence. But this was not the case just a few years ago. After the historic triumph in the 2019 Lok Sabha […]
Postal ballot results in Nilambur by-election signals warning for LDF govt
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 Following the resounding victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Nilambur by-election, the results from postal ballots have emerged as a strong warning signal for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala. The voting pattern among government employees, who primarily cast postal votes, appears to reflect growing dissatisfaction […]
The Architect of Resurgence: V. D. Satheesan’s blueprint for Nilambur victory
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 In the dense forest‑fringe constituency of Nilambur, where political dreams grow as tall as its towering trees, the UDF’s stirring victory was not merely fortuitous—it was meticulously orchestrated by its master strategist, Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan. From the moment the bypoll was announced—triggered by P. V. Anvar’s resignation—Satheesan treated Nilambur as ground zero for UDF’s […]
Kerala govt allocates ₹80.4 lks for book translation amid financial crisis,sparks controversy
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 Even as Kerala grapples with a severe financial crisis, the state government has come under fire for allocating a hefty ₹80.40 lakh for a book translation project undertaken by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The funds have been earmarked for the Malayalam translation of the first volume of the Constituent Assembly Debates. The […]
Kerala govt plans to bring toddy shops under GST purview
Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 The state government is preparing to bring toddy shops under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Tax will be levied on food items sold in these establishments, including tapioca and fish curry, which are typically served alongside toddy. The move aims to target toddy shops that generate substantial revenue […]
Lakhs of welfare pension beneficiaries disappointed again in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, June 20 Lakhs of welfare pension beneficiaries across Kerala were left disappointed once again, as the distribution of this month’s pension did not begin today (June 20) as promised. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal’s recent announcement that the welfare pensions would be disbursed starting June 20 has turned out to be an empty assurance. Even […]
Shashi Tharoor’s absence from Nilambur By-election campaign raises eyebrows
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 As the high-stakes Nilambur by-election campaign drew participation from almost the entire Congress leadership in Kerala, the absence of senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has sparked curiosity and political speculation. Despite being one of the most prominent faces of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), Tharoor did not participate […]
If Swaraj loses Nilambur by-election , even a Rajya Sabha seat may slip out of reach
Nilambur, Kerala (June 18, 2025) The CPI(M)’s decision to field prominent young leader Swaraj from Nilambur — a constituency with limited organisational strength for the party — is widely seen as a political message to sitting MLA PV Anwar, more than a purely winnable electoral bet. Swaraj, who had contested from Nilambur in the last […]
