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<title>BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. After senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for the BJP, which was unable to increase its seats and also lost its only seat in Nemom to its arch rival, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI[M]) Though the seat slipped away from the BJP, the party has been able to raise its vote share in the state. As per the data available at the Election Commission, the BJP’s vote share only slightly increased from 10.53% in 2016 to 11.3% in 2021. However, it showed a sharp increase to 16.8% in the general election of 2024, when BJP’s Suresh Gopi won from the Thrissur seat.  This vote share went down to 14.76 % in the local body elections of 2025. But major local bodies, including Thiruvananthapuram corporation, Thripunitura and Palakkad municipalities, went to the BJP. This term, the BJP has been strategically focusing on around 40 seats where it has scored well during the recent local body elections. Among these, top priority has been given to seats such as Nemom, Palakkad, Manjeswaram, Kazhakoottam and Thrissur.  Apart from these constituencies, the party is seen as a strong force in Kasargod, Malampuzha, Attingal and Chattannur, where it was a runner-up in the last Assembly election.  Nemom One of the first candidatures announced by the BJP was that of its state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Nemom Assembly constituency in Thiruvananthapuram district. As per a C Voter pre-poll survey, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has a high chance of winning the seat.  Rajeev is contesting against sitting MLA V Sivankutty of the CPI(M), who beat Rajagopal and closed the BJP’s single account in Kerala in 2021. Congress has fielded its former MLA KS Sabarinathan. Sabarinathan too is enjoying the success of increasing the tally of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Thiruvananthapuram corporation in the recent local body election.  This makes it a strong triangular fight in Nemom. The CPI(M), which scraped through by a narrow margin of 3,949 votes in 2021, is feeling the heat of BJP’s intense campaign. In fact, reports said that Sivankutty was initially reluctant to contest from this seat this time but was persuaded by the CPI(M). The party feared that Sivankutty’s absence would lead to speculations of CPI(M) helping the BJP win.  It is an existential crisis also for the Congress, which has faced allegations of a deal with the BJP ever since Rajagopal won the seat in 2016 and has lagged in third place since.  Deals are in the news this time too in Nemom after the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) openly announced its support for the CPI(M) candidate. Announcing its support for Sivankutty, the SDPI claimed that the CPI(M) local leadership had sought their support.  The high vote share gained by the BJP during the Thiruvananthapuram corporation election has raised the NDA’s expectations. Of the 23 wards of the Thiruvananthapuram corporation, which comes under Nemom constituency, 17 went with the NDA. Also, areas under the Nemom Assembly constituency have largely favoured Rajeev in the Lok Sabha election, where he lost to Congress’ Shashi Tharoor in 2024. Rajeev had a clear lead in the Nemom, Kazhakoottam and Vattiyoorkavu Assembly segments in the last general election. Palakkad If the show of strength during campaigns is an indicator, the BJP is witnessing an upward momentum in the Palakkad constituency. This is a seat from where the Congress had back-to-back victories. The BJP candidate is Sobha Surendran, one of the senior leaders of the party. In 2016, Sobha was instrumental in pushing CPI(M) to the third position in Palakkad, while she came second. Since then, the contest has been between Congress and BJP. Though the constituency has supported Congress in the past two elections, the situation is a bit tight this time.  The Congress is facing the battle with the baggage of its former MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, whom it had to dismiss from the party over a series of sexual harassment cases. To turn public sentiment in their favour, the party has fielded actor-director Ramesh Pisharody, a long-term supporter of Congress. The Left, on the other hand, has brought NMR Razack, a businessman, on board. Though BJP’s heavyweight, metroman E Sreedharan, tasted defeat in the seat in the 2021 election, the party hopes that winning the Palakkad municipality for the last three consecutive terms will be favourable to Sobha. The belief in a possible win for Sobha rests on the fact that she has consistently increased the BJP’s vote share wherever she has contested, be it Palakkad, Alappuzha or Kazhakoottam. She was also able to consolidate significant support from sections of the Ezhava community. This support is like ]]></description>
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<title>Missing Kerala woman found after 4&#45;day search in Kodagu</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sharanya GS, a 36-year-old IT professional from Kerala who went missing during a trek in Kodagu, was found safe on Sunday, April 5, after an intensive four-day search operation, bringing relief to her family and authorities.Sharanya had travelled to Karnataka for a solo trek and was staying at a homestay in Yavakapadi near Napoklu. On April 2, she began her trek to Tadiandamol after completing formalities at a Forest Department checkpoint, where officials had recorded her details and advised her to trek with a group due to the presence of wild elephants in the region. She subsequently joined a group of around ten trekkers.During the trek, Sharanya got separated from the group and lost her way in the forest. At around 2 pm, she informed the homestay staff over the phone that she had lost her way. Her phone soon went out of network coverage, making further communication impossible.While the rest of the group returned safely by evening, she failed to return. Some trekkers later said they had last seen her at the hilltop, where she was playing with a dog and had indicated that she would descend on her own.“We were climbing down, but after a point, I realised that I could not see the others from my group. I walked a little bit and realised I was in a dense forest,” Sharanya told the media. She said that she only had a 500 ml water bottle with her. “I reached a place where there was a stream, and it was next to a rocky terrain. On the first day, my legs were hurting, so I didn’t move much. On the second day, I made sure that I was sitting in an open area because I thought that if a drone was being sent to take visuals, there would be visibility. On the third day, I tried to walk a little, but since it was raining, the area had become slippery,” she said. “Every day, in the morning and evening, I would shout to see if somebody could hear me. Today also, I was sitting on top of a tree, and I heard someone, so I shouted. Some people heard and found me,” she said.A large-scale search operation was launched involving forest officials, police personnel, anti-Naxal force teams, dog squads, and local tribal communities. Most of the teams had come back on Sunday evening without finding her. It was a team of Adivasi people who eventually found her.At its peak, around 150 personnel were involved, with over 80 people combing the forest daily. Teams searched dense forest stretches, alternate trails and interior areas, with drones also deployed to aid the operation. However, difficult terrain, dense vegetation, and poor mobile connectivity hampered efforts.After four days of sustained search, Sharanya was located in the forest area. She is safe and has been taken to Madikeri Medical College for a medical check-up. ]]></description>
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<title>ഇറാനിൽ കാണാതായ യുഎസ് ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥനെ സാഹസികമായി രക്ഷപെടുത്തിയതായി ട്രംപ്</title>
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<title>നാല് ദിവസത്തെ ആശങ്കയ്ക്ക് വിരാമം; കുടകിലെ കാട്ടിൽ കാണാതായ  മലയാളി യുവതി ശരണ്യയെ കണ്ടെത്തി</title>
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<title>Families of Air India crash victims write to PM Modi, seek immediate release of black box data</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Families of those killed in the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pressing for the immediate release of the aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) data as they seek clarity on the cause of the accident. The appeal is associated with the ongoing frustration with the pace of the investigation and the level of communication from authorities and the airline.In their letter, families described access to the black box recordings as “extremely important” to understanding the truth about what happened when the Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad on June 12 last year.The catastrophe claimed the lives of 241 people on board and 19 on the ground, with only one passenger surviving.“We want to know the truth about what caused this crash and whether there was any technical problem,” the letter states, urging that if the data cannot be released publicly, it should at least be shared directly with affected families.The letter is in the process of being sent to the Prime Minister.Copies of the letter will also be sent to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Director General G.V.G. Yugandhar, and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Director General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.The letter follows a meeting on Saturday attended in person by about 25 family members, with more than 30 participating online, at which relatives discussed unresolved concerns about the investigation and support from Air India and the Tata Group.Participants said telephone calls often went unanswered and communication was largely restricted to email, a medium they said was not accessible for all.“Many people in villages don’t even know how to use email,” one relative said, calling for a dedicated contact number or better support system.Family members also raised questions about when they would receive the digital belongings of their loved ones and emphasised the need for respectful and direct engagement from authorities.After the gathering, one family member told reporters that releasing the black box data was vital for understanding “the truth and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.”The formal investigation into the crash is being led by the AAIB under internationally accepted protocols.Both the CVR and FDR were recovered from the wreckage days after the incident and transported to a laboratory in New Delhi for detailed examination.An initial phase of data extraction was completed by late June, with technical experts analysing cockpit information and flight parameters to reconstruct the final moments before the accident.In a preliminary report published in July last year, the AAIB noted that both engines lost thrust shortly after taking off when the fuel control switches were moved from the “RUN” to the “CUTOFF” position within seconds of liftoff, leading to a complete loss of power.The report did not assign a definitive cause for the movement of the fuel control switches, with investigators continuing to review all available evidence.Authorities have emphasised that a comprehensive investigation is being led with an impartial nature. ]]></description>
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<title>LDF files complaint with ECI over ‘hate remark’ by women’s league leader in Kasaragod</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Aishath Farsana, a leader of the Muslim Women’s League, the women’s wing of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), over her alleged ‘hate’ remarks against LDF-backed independent candidate Shanavas Padhoor in Kasaragod.Aishath Farsana, the district secretary of the Women’s League in Kasaragod, allegedly referred to Shanavas as a ‘fake believer’ during a United Democratic Front (UDF) family meeting held in Mulleria.The incident took place on Saturday, April 4, when Farsana used the term ‘Munafiq’, commonly understood as someone who outwardly claims to be a Muslim while concealing disbelief or opposition to Islam, to describe the candidate. After a video of her speech surfaced, the LDF filed a complaint, alleging that her remarks violated the Model Code of Conduct.Clips from Farsana’s speech have since been widely circulated on social media, drawing criticism that she was attempting to solicit votes by invoking religious sentiments.Speaking to Mathrubhumi News on Sunday, April 5, Shanavas said he had seen the video and felt the remark was inappropriate. “I’m not sure if she used the term fully understanding its meaning,” he said. “Since my candidacy was announced, I have heard various allegations, including that I am a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) agent. Such remarks usually surface just before elections, but this time they appeared earlier. I don’t think it will have much impact on the constituency,” he added.Shanavas said the LDF filed the complaint solely because the remarks were in violation of the election code. “I respect women. It may have been a slip of the tongue in the heat of the moment,” he said.The Kasaragod Assembly constituency has been a stronghold of the IUML since 1977. In the 2026 elections, the IUML has fielded Kallatra Mayin Haji as the UDF candidate, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated BJP leader ML Ashwini. ]]></description>
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<title>SC notifies 9&#45;judge Bench to hear Sabarimala review from April 7</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court has formally notified the constitution of a nine-judge Constitution Bench, which will commence hearing from April 7 in the long-pending Sabarimala review matter.As per the cause list published for April 7 on the official website of the apex court, the bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant will hear the reference arising out of review petitions filed against its September 2018 judgment permitting entry of women of all ages into the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, along with connected issues that raise significant questions on religious freedoms.The proceedings before the nine-judge bench, which also comprises Justices B.V. Nagarathna, M.M. Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, A.G. Masih, Prasanna B. Varale, R. Mahadevan, and Joymalya Bagchi, are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Chief Justice’s court at the Supreme Court.Apart from the Sabarimala issue, the top court is also expected to examine broader constitutional questions relating to the scope of religious freedom under Article 25, including the entry of Muslim women into mosques and dargahs, the rights of Parsi women to access fire temples after interfaith marriage, the validity of excommunication practices, and the legality of female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra community.Earlier, the CJI Surya Kant-led bench had fixed a detailed schedule for the hearing and clarified that the maintainability of the reference is conclusively settled. It also identified seven substantial questions of law for adjudication.As per the schedule, arguments by parties supporting the review petitions will be heard from April 7 to April 9, followed by submissions from those opposing the review between April 14 and April 16.Rejoinder submissions, if any, will be taken up on April 21, with final arguments by the amicus curiae expected to conclude on April 22.The top court had directed all parties to file written submissions in advance and emphasised strict adherence to timelines, observing that Constitution Bench matters are of paramount importance.In the run-up to the hearings, written submissions filed on behalf of the Travancore Devaswom Board have urged the apex court to adopt a “community-centric” understanding of religion, arguing that courts should refrain from reinterpreting faith-based practices and questioning the continued application of the “essential religious practices” doctrine.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, the Union government’s second-highest law officer, informed the apex court that the Union government supports the review petitions. ]]></description>
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<title>Pulse Check 2026: Is Kerala’s health sector still the LDF’s winning prescription</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ “When I was made Kerala’s health minister in 2016, I was also a fresh hand. The public health sector in the state fares better than most others, and that is why we were able to effectively resist the Nipah outbreak and the Covid-19 pandemic,” said KK Shailaja, ex-health minister, who was given the moniker ‘corona slayer’ for her work during her tenure between 2016 and 2021. High life expectancy, low infant mortality, and good accessibility have long set Kerala’s public health infrastructure apart, she said. The veteran CPI(M) leader, who won several international recognitions, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award, which she famously declined, has always maintained that her success is not individual but institutional. However, the very same ‘Kerala model’ has now come under the scanner, exposing the alleged chinks in its institutional armour. In February 2026, controversy intensified after a pair of surgical forceps were found in the abdomen of 51-year old Usha Joseph, who underwent a hysterectomy five years ago. Protests broke out in front of the Alapuzha Medical College Hospital, and the issue snowballed after the chief surgeon, Dr Lalithambika, denied the charges and put the blame on work overload and staff shortage. The Opposition was quick to catch on to the issue, and ever since, the alleged deterioration of Kerala’s public health infrastructure has been a major political target for both the UDF and the BJP.At the centre of this crossfire is health minister Veena George, a journalist-turned politician, who has faced media hostility and the burden of her predecessor KK Shailaja’s legacy. In an altercation with protesting KSU members at the Kannur Railway station in February, Veena sustained injuries to her neck and hand. The incident spiralled into political mud-slinging after Opposition leader VD Satheesan launched scathing attacks on the LDF government, alleging that Veena faked the injury. As Kerala gears up for a high-stakes Assembly battle on April 9, it is pertinent to unpack the controversies surrounding the health department, which is a prominent political marker of the incumbent LDF’s ten-year performance. More importantly, health being a question of fundamental sustenance, it is also crucial to examine whether this chaos has impacted voter trust in ways that could affect their candidate preferences.Controversies and public trust“I have read about several instances of medical negligence from recent times, and once, it was said that there are not enough scrub nurses in government hospitals. I was shocked,” said Lalitha, a retired Malayali nurse who served for decades in Tamil Nadu.Scrub nurses are those nurses assigned to ensure that all the surgical instruments are intact before and after surgery. It has been reported that staff shortage often culminates in operating theatres having no specific scrub nurses, making the surgery prone to errors like the one that happened with Usha Joseph. As a professional who has worked outside Kerala, she attests that the state is doing better than most others, but says that we cannot rest on these laurels. “It is scary to read about the alleged lack of medicines and equipment. That recent fire in the ICU, for instance. It is an accident, yes. But that begs us to think if we can trust government hospitals to be responsible,” she added. Lalitha was referring to the unfortunate fire at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital in March, after a ventilator in the ICU burst into flames. Several others, whom TNM spoke to, resonate with Lalitha. When asked if such incidents reduce their trust in the government, some of them answered in the affirmative. Others reiterated how they mostly do not have an option, considering the rising cost of treatment at private hospitals.Dr D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), said that the fundamental problem is how Kerala is still trying to use age-old solutions for evolving problems. “I think we lack a targeted approach for different sections of the population, and this, I believe, will show in the upcoming elections. When I say this, I am speaking about the hygiene, the beds, the quality of care, and other aspects as well. We also need to build a responsive system that reflects the health of the people as well as the environment,” he explained.He also said that improving the quality of healthcare also means finding the resources for that. “All the governments, including the manifestos we see now, promise quite a lot without thinking about where to find funds. For example, to raise the token charge at a government hospital by a Rupee is a political challenge. But there are several middle-class and higher-class people who can pay that, which will bring huge money into the system. So, unless we manage to improve the system bureaucratically and administratively, and innovate models of finance, the lapses will stand out, putting the marginalised people at risk and causing such political stor ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;ഹോർമുസ് കടലിടുക്ക് 48 മണിക്കൂറിൽ തുറന്നില്ലെങ്കിൽ സൈനികാക്രമണം&amp;apos;; ഇറാന്  മുന്നറിയിപ്പുമായി ട്രംപ്</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;അധികാര  ലഹരിയിൽ അഹങ്കാരികളായി&amp;apos;; പ്രധാനമന്ത്രിക്കും മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിക്കുമെതിരെ  രൂക്ഷവിമർശനവുമായി രാഹുൽ ഗാന്ധി</title>
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<title>എല്‍ഡിഎഫിന് വിട നല്‍കാന്‍ കേരളം തയ്യാറാണെന്ന് പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി മോദി; കേരള വികസനത്തിന്റെ തുടക്കം തിരുവല്ലയിൽ നിന്ന്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/modi-125389</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wayanad rehab: Congress collected Rs 5.38 crore, discloses KPCC pres Sunny Joseph</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/wayanad-rehab-congress-collected-rs-538-crore-discloses-kpcc-pres-sunny-joseph</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Congress party collected Rs 5.38 crore for Wayanad landslide relief, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph disclosed on Saturday, April 4. A total of Rs 6.18 crore has been used towards buying land to build houses to rehabilitate survivors of the 2024 Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides, he said.  “In the first phase, 3.25 acre land was purchased for Rs 3.68 crore. Of this, Rs 1.05 crore was contributed by the Youth Congress. In the second phase, 2.18 acre land was bought for Rs 2.5 crore. Besides the funds collected by the party and the Youth Congress through the donation drive, an additional Rs 97 lakh from the KPCC funds were also pooled in to buy the land,” Sunny Joseph told the media. Another Rs 73 lakh is required for registration and other legal procedures involved in the land purchase, he said.  He added that the money collected by the party was received in a joint bank account held by the KPCC president and the Leader of Opposition. “In order to build the app that facilitated the fund collection, Rs 9.3 lakh was utilised when K Sudhakaran was the KPCC president,” he said.  “As this is a project the KPCC took on, the funds required to construct the houses will be found through party efforts under Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi,” he said.  The Congress’ refusal to disclose the amount collected for Wayanad rehabilitation efforts had drawn much flak. On Wednesday, April 1, Leader of Opposition VD Satheeshan had told TNM that details of all financial transactions will be revealed once the houses were constructed and the project was completed. “The construction will be completed in a matter of three to four months,” he had said. Earlier, Congress’ Kalpetta MLA T Siddique had told TNM that the delays in construction were due to the fact that the party was offering rehabilitation to those survivors who did not make it to the government’s list.Wayanad landslide survivors wait to move into govt homes, Congress’ promises undelivered Entire neighbourhoods had been swept away in the massive landslides that hit Meppadi grama panchayat in Wayanad in July 2024. While the government’s rehabilitation project is still underway with 178 houses handed over, survivors who had chosen the project sponsored by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) have already moved into finished homes. Only the Congress’ project remains to be started yet. ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala elections: What the greens want</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A news report or two about the scorching heat and water-guzzling campaigners has become routine when election season comes around. The heat, climate change, or the slew of environmental concerns, however, barely make talking points outside of hyperlocal contexts in election campaigns. The biggest ‘environment story’ in poll-bound Kerala this month has been Congress candidate Chandy Oommen’s campaign that ditched flex boards and hoardings and relied on a hybrid cycle to meet constituents.   But the state’s environmental needs are far more serious and urgent. In just the past decade, unofficial numbers show the state has lost over 1,000 lives to environmental disasters, including floods and landslides. The state also saw drastic sea erosion and witnessed eight of the warmest years ever recorded in the decade between 2012 and 2021. In many of the instances of natural disasters, the state machinery has effectively coordinated relief and rescue. But, environmental activists in the state say, there is a need for the government’s approach to shift from the reactive to the preventive. “From Forest to Sea: Kerala People&#039;s Environmental Charter” elaborates on this. It is a ‘manifesto’ prepared by the Sahyadri Environment Summit 2026 and the Kerala Paristhithi Aikya Vedhi to invite the attention of voters, politicians, and policy makers to the needs and nuances of ecological and climate governance.  At the heart of the manifesto is the argument that Kerala’s many environmental concerns should not be treated in isolation, but seen as interdependent, as the state itself is “an interconnected mosaic of ecosystems linked from ridge to sea.” It demands a development model that will simultaneously “strengthen the ecological systems,” and calls for “a new approach to governance that integrates ecological realities into planning, infrastructure, agriculture, industry and public investment.” Key proposals The charter acknowledges Kerala’s surging energy demands in the context of increasing “urbanisation, cooling requirements, digital infrastructure, electric mobility and expanding economic activity.” The state, however, is dependent heavily on electricity bought from fossil-fuel based power plants situated in other states. To sustainably tackle this, Kerala should transition to decentralised “renewable systems, distributed generation, smart grids and energy efficient infrastructure,” the charter argues. Quarrying and mining is another sensitive issue in Kerala that the manifesto addresses. The state is seeing rapid expansion of the construction sector, but also a &quot;large stock of vacant and underused houses,” the manifesto observes. It says that a responsible “materials policy” will “strictly regulate extraction, reduce demand for virgin materials, and shift the construction sector toward circular, resource-efficient and landscape-sensitive practices.” Sea erosion and destruction of coastal ecosystems like mangroves and wetlands is another topic that saw several discussions in the past decade, especially in the context of the Vizhinjam port construction in Thiruvananthapuram district. The manifesto calls for “planning, scientific monitoring of shoreline and sediment systems, climate adaptation for tidal flooding and sea incursion, restoration of coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and wetlands, stronger preparedness for maritime pollution events, and explicit recognition of the rights and livelihood security of fishing communities.” A major recommendation in the charter is for legislation that addresses rights-based, time-bound compensation and resettlement for communities displaced by disasters or living in high-risk zones. Titled the “Kerala Ecological Vulnerability and Climate Risk Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act”, the manifesto demands that the law “ensure secure housing, livelihood restoration, financial recovery and access to health care, education and essential services. It must also recognise the growing reality of climate displacement, where communities can no longer safely remain in repeatedly hazardous areas.” “From Forest to Sea” also recommends a Land Governance Reform Commission and a State Land Use Policy that will serve as a “practical system of ecological zoning and spatial planning across the ridge-to-sea landscape.” Besides recommending several other issue-based recommendations, the manifesto also emphasises the need for environmental governance to be durable across political cycles. It proposes a Kerala Environmental Data Dashboard to provide public access to data on pollution, quarry permits, and wetland notifications, ensuring that citizens can hold leadership accountable for measurable ecological outcomes.  Wayanad landslide survivors wait to move into govt homes, Congress’ promises undelivered On the Madhav Gadgil report Protection of the Western Ghats is integral to the protection of Kerala’s diverse ecosystems from the high ranges to the coasts, the manifesto acknowledges. “Western Ghats is one of ]]></description>
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<title>പുറത്തു വരുന്നതെല്ലാം തട്ടിക്കൂട്ട്  സർവേകൾ: ഈ തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പില്‍ നൂറിലധികം സീറ്റുകള്‍ നേടി യുഡിഎഫ് വിജയിക്കും; വി.ഡി. സതീശൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/satheesan-125383</link>
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<title>ശബരിമല സ്വര്‍ണ്ണക്കൊള്ളയില്‍ സോണിയ ഗാന്ധിക്ക് പങ്കുണ്ടെന്ന് കരുതുന്നില്ല: എം. എ. ബേബി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/baby-sonia</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defence spending alongside cuts in domestic programs</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/trump-budget-seeks-15t-in-defense-spending-alongside-cuts-in-domestic-programs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the U.S.-led war against Iran. The president&#039;s plan would also reduce spending on non-defense programs by 10%.&quot;President Trump promised to reinvest in America&#039;s national security infrastructure, to make sure our nation is safe in a dangerous world,&quot; wrote Budget Director Russell Vought.The president&#039;s annual budget is considered a reflection of the administration&#039;s values and does not carry the force of law. The massive document typically highlights an administration&#039;s priorities, but Congress, which handles federal spending issues, is free to reject it and often does.This year&#039;s White House document is intended to provide a road map from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded. Vought spoke to House GOP lawmakers on a private call Thursday.Trump, speaking ahead of an address to the nation this week about the Iran war, signaled the military is his priority, setting up a clash ahead in Congress.&quot;We&#039;re fighting wars. We can&#039;t take care of day care,&quot; Trump said at a private White House event Wednesday.&quot;It&#039;s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare — all these individual things,&quot; he said. &quot;They can do it on a state basis. You can&#039;t do it on a federal.&quot;Money for immigration enforcement, air traffic controllers and national parksAmong the priorities the White House called for:—Supporting the Trump administration&#039;s immigration enforcement and deportation operations by eliminating aspects of a refugee resettlement aid program, maintaining Immigration and Customs Enforcement funds at current year levels and drawing on last&#039;s year&#039;s increases for the Department of Homeland Security funds to continue opening detention facilities, including 100,000 beds for adults and 30,000 for families.-- A 13% increase in funding for the Department of Justice to focus on violent criminals and the president&#039;s promise to stop what the White House calls migrant crime.-- A $10 billion fund within the National Park Service for &quot;construction and beautification&quot; projects in Washington, D.C.-- A $481 million increase in funding to enhance aviation safety and support an air traffic controller hiring surge.Cuts to green energy, housing and health programs— Cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, grants.— A 19% cut in the Department of Agriculture, ending certain university grants, a 13% cut for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and about a 12% decrease to the Health and Human Services department, including cuts to a low-income heating assistance program.The White House is touting cuts of what it calls &quot;woke programs&quot; that often direct federal investments toward low-income communities. The budget used the word &quot;woke&quot; 34 timesFor example, the administration is looking to cut Community Services Block Grants, which funds activities such as financial and job counseling and helping people obtain adequate housing. The administration says its cuts would target grants &quot;hijacked by radicals&quot; to promote equity-building and green energy initiatives.The president also seeks to cut $106 million in funding from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which it says has &quot;pushed radical gender ideology onto children.&quot;Supporters and detractorsThe Republican chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services committees applauded Trump&#039;s request for defense spending, saying the money would ensure the country&#039;s military remains the most advanced in the world while confronting growing threats from China, Russia, Iran and others.&quot;America is facing the most dangerous global environment since World War II,&quot; said Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala.The top Democrat on House Budget Committee, Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania, said the president was demanding a massive increase in defense while cutting billions from health care, housing and more.&quot;This budget represents &#039;America Last,&#039;&quot; Boyle said.Debt, deficits and tough choices aheadWith the nation running nearly $2 trillion annual deficits and the debt swelling past $39 trillion, the federal balance sheets have long been operating in the red.About two-thirds of the nation&#039;s estimated $7 trillion in annual spending covers the Medicare and Medicaid health care programs, as well as Social Security income, which are essentially growing — along with an aging population — on autopilot.It&#039;s the rest of the annual budget where much of the debate in Congress takes place, as Democrats over the years have ]]></description>
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<title>US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/us-military-aircraft-hit-in-iran-war-are-first-shot-down-by-enemy-fire-in-over-20-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows the Islamic Republic&#039;s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been &quot;completely decimated.&quot;The attacks came five weeks after U.S. and Israeli strikes first pounded Iran, with Trump saying earlier this week that Tehran&#039;s &quot;ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed.&quot;Iran shot down a U.S. F15-E Strike Eagle fighter jet Friday, with one service member getting rescued and the search still underway for a second, U.S. officials say. Iranian state media also said a U.S. A-10 attack aircraft crashed after being hit by Iranian defense forces.The last time a U.S. fighter jet was shot down in combat was an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, said retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, a former F-16 fighter pilot.But, he said, that&#039;s because the U.S. had largely been fighting insurgents who didn&#039;t have the same anti-aircraft capabilities. The fact that there have not been more fighter jets lost in Iran, Cantwell said, is a testament to the capabilities of U.S. forces.&quot;The fact that this hasn&#039;t happened until now is an absolute miracle,&quot; said Cantwell, who served four combat tours and is now a senior resident fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. &quot;We&#039;re flying combat missions here, they are being shot at every day.&quot;Shoulder-fired missile likely used, experts sayU.S. Central Command said in a statement Wednesday that American forces have flown more than 13,000 missions in the Iran war while striking more than 12,300 targets.After more than a month of punishing U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, a degraded Iranian military nonetheless remains a stubborn foe. Its steady stream of strikes against Israel and Gulf Arab neighbors have been causing regional upheaval and global economic shock.When it comes to American dominance over Iran&#039;s airspace, there&#039;s still a distinction between air superiority and air supremacy, said Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran program senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a hawkish Washington think tank.&quot;A disabled air defense system is not a destroyed air defense system,&quot; he said. &quot;We shouldn&#039;t be shocked that they&#039;re still fighting.&quot;American planes have been flying missions at lower altitudes, which makes them more vulnerable to Iran&#039;s missiles, Taleblu said. It&#039;s possible that Iran fired at the F-15 with a surface-to-air missile, but it&#039;s more likely that a portable, shoulder-fired missile was used, he said. Those are much harder to detect and reflect how Iran is &quot;weak but still lethal.&quot;&quot;This is a regime that is fighting for its life,&quot; he said.Mark Cancian, a retired Marine colonel and a senior defense adviser with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, agreed that a shoulder-fired missile was likely used against the fighter jet.Nonetheless, the American air war against Iran has been a &quot;tremendous success&quot; so far, he said.To put things in perspective, he said the loss rate for American warplanes flying over Germany during World War II was 3% at one point, which would equal about 350 warplanes in the U.S. war against Iran.&quot;But then there&#039;s the political side — you have a American public that is accustomed to fighting bloodless wars,&quot; Cancian said. &quot;Then a large part of the country doesn&#039;t support the war. So to them, any loss is unacceptable.&quot;Pilots are trained on what to do if their plane is hitThe last U.S. jet shot down in combat was struck by an Iraqi surface-to-air missile over Baghdad on April 8, 2003. The pilot safely ejected and was rescued, according to the Air Force.In high-threat environments like missions over Iran, Cantwell, the retired general, said an aviator&#039;s blood pressure goes up and they become highly alert to incoming missiles. Those are typically either infrared- or radar-guided missiles, he said, requiring different evasive tactics.If they are hit and need to eject from their aircraft, they are trained on what to do next, he said.Pilots learn to check for wounds after a violent ejection and the shock of a missile explosion and, most crucially, how they are going to communicate their location so rescuers can find them.At the same time, he said, the enemy is likely working to intercept the communications or even spoof the location.Helicopters are more at risk than other aircraftThe planes that went down Friday were not the first crewed American aircraft to be lost overall in Iran.A military helicopter and airplane exploded in 1980 during an aborted mission to rescue several dozen American hostages at the U.S. embassy in Tehran, according to the Air Force Historical Support Division.After a series of setbacks, including severe dust storms and mechanical failures, the mission was called off. As the aircraft took off, the rotor blades of one of the RH-53 helicopters collided with an EC-130 aircraft full of f ]]></description>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ranjith-125365</link>
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<title>ഇറാന്‍ ആക്രമണം; അബുദാബിയില്‍ അഞ്ച് ഇന്ത്യക്കാരടക്കം 12 പേര്‍ക്ക് പരുക്ക്</title>
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<title>ക്രിസ്തു ദേവൻറെ അന്ത്യ അത്താഴത്തിന്റെ ഓർമ്മ പുതുക്കി സെന്റ്. തോമസ് സീറോ മലബാർ ദേവാലയത്തിൽ തിരുവത്താഴ ദിവ്യബലിയും കാൽകഴുകൾ ശുശ്രൂഷയും നടത്തി പെസഹ ആചരിച്ചു</title>
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<title>Indian techie working at Amazon breaks down Dublin life: &amp;apos;€90K salary, 40% savings&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indian-techie-working-at-amazon-breaks-down-dublin-life-90k-salary-40-savings</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An Indian software engineer working at Amazon’s Dublin office has shared a candid breakdown of his salary, expenses and savings, offering a realistic look at life in one of Europe’s top tech hubs. ]]></description>
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<title>‘We will release full Hema report, not redacted version’: UDF’s VD Satheesan promises</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan said that if the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) comes to power, it will release the Hema Committee report.In an interview with TNM’s Pooja Prasanna and Haritha John, he questioned why the Pinarayi Vijayan government was “hiding” the report. “We have demanded that they produce it,” he said.The Hema Committee was constituted in 2017 following the abduction and sexual assault of a prominent female actor in Kerala. Chaired by retired judge Justice K Hema, it was tasked with documenting gender-based injustices in the film industry and recommending reforms.The committee submitted a nearly 5,000-page report to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in December 2019. Five years later, in August 2024, the government released a 290-page redacted version amid pressure from the opposition, activists, and journalists.VD Satheeshan said that if the UDF comes to power, it will release the full report without redactions.He was also asked about his differing responses to allegations involving Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil and CPI(M) leader PK Sasi. Sasi is contesting as a UDF-backed independent candidate in Ottappalam. Rahul Mamkootathil is currently facing allegations of rape, coercion, and forced abortion. In 2018, PK Sasi was accused of sexual assault and suspended for six months.Responding to this, Satheesan said, “He (PK Sasi) has not done anything,” and described the allegations as a result of “party rivalry.” He added that, unlike Rahul, PK Sasi had “no case against him, no allegation outside, nobody made a complaint to any police.”The opposition leader Satheesan also spoke about his efforts to bring the UDF back to power and said he would quit politics if he failed. He again challenged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to a debate, alleged that the Left’s governance mirrors that of the Sangh Parivar, and outlined the Congress’ plans for Kerala if voted to power. Watch the full interview. ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala mourns loss of Fr. Justin Panackal, icon of Christian devotional music</title>
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<title>Kuwait desalination plant, oil refinery hit by missile and drone strikes</title>
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<title>Artemis II: NASA releases first images of Earth — ‘spectacular blues and browns, green aurora’ seen</title>
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<title>Kerala polls: ECI issues notice to LDF candidate in Perambra campaign row case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-polls-eci-issues-notice-to-ldf-candidate-in-perambra-campaign-row-case</link>
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<title>മതസ്പര്‍ധ വളര്‍ത്തുന്ന പ്രചാരണം ; എല്‍ഡിഎഫിനെതിരെ തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷന് പരാതി</title>
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<title>CM hits back at Revanth Reddy, defends Kerala Model</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cm-hits-back-at-revanth-reddy-defends-kerala-model</link>
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<title>കടുത്ത ചൂട് : തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് പ്രസംഗത്തിനിടെ പന്ന്യന്‍ രവീന്ദ്രന്‍ കുഴഞ്ഞുവീണു</title>
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<title>Telangana CM Revanth’s ‘Po mone’ dig at CM Pinarayi Vijayan stokes controversy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sparked political row during a campaign roadshow in Kerala by targeting Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan with a movie reference declaring that Vijayan’s “time is over” and that the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) is ready to take charge ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections in poll-bound Kerala.Addressing party workers in Nemom constituency, CM Revanth borrowed a famous line from the Malayalam film Narasimham, originally delivered by actor Mohanlal. Tweaking the iconic “Nee po mone Dinesha,” he quipped, “Nee po mone Vijaya!”—drawing loud cheers from the crowd. He followed it up with a direct political attack, saying Vijayan’s “expiry date has passed”, asserting that it was now the UDF’s turn to govern Kerala.The dialogue CM Revanth referenced is one of Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated lines. In *Narasimham, Mohanlal plays a fearless man who confronts injustice. Speaking about the dialogue recently, actor Mohanlal spoke about it on the MyGov Podcast, sharing why the line still resonates 23 years after Narasimham’s release. “‘Nee po mone Dinesha…’ is a very beautiful dialogue. It feels like it speaks directly to life, but it is not a casual attitude,” Mohanlal explained, “It conveys the idea that whatever comes my way, I will face it. I am responsible for all my actions.”CM Revanth had challenged critics of the Five Guarantees announced by the UDF stating that those doubting their implementation should visit Telangana. “I would personally demonstrate to Pinarayi and his ministers how the guarantees are being implemented if a Kerala delegation visits Telangana,” Revanth said, declaring that the “dark era” of Pinarayi was ending and a “golden era” under the UDF was set to begin.Vijayan responded sharply to Reddy’s remarks, calling them “baseless” and accusing him of attempting to undermine Kerala’s governance model. He cited Kerala’s performance on social indicators, including topping the NITI Aayog SDG Index (2023–24), low poverty levels, high literacy rates, and strong public health outcomes.Telangana CM Shri Revanth Reddy&#039;s recent disparaging remarks about Kerala are entirely baseless. It is ironic that someone who runs bulldozers over the homes of the poor in his own state is trying to preach to Kerala about social progress. He has simply become a mouthpiece for…— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) April 3, 2026 The Kerala Chief Minister also questioned Reddy’s criticism, noting that Telangana officials had recently studied Kerala’s digital land records system. He accused the Congress of hypocrisy and alleged that the attack was politically motivated, while defending his government’s record on welfare and development.Invest in journalism that makes a difference. Subscribe to TNM and pay to keep the news free. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Will quit politics if UDF fails’: Congress leader VD Satheesan tells TNM</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/will-quit-politics-if-udf-fails-congress-leader-vd-satheesan-tells-tnm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Confident of the United Democratic Front (UDF) returning to power in Kerala, the Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan has said he will quit politics if he fails to lead the alliance to victory in the upcoming Assembly elections.In an exclusive interview to The News Minute, Satheesan said he was willing to stake his political future on the election outcome. “If I am not able to bring UDF back to power, I will retire from politics. I will go for political exile,” he said, adding that any poll debacle for the alliance would be his personal failure.Satheesan, who is contesting from the Paravur constituency in Ernakulam district, expressed confidence that the UDF would secure a decisive mandate, predicting the alliance would win more than 100 seats in the 140-member Assembly. In the previous election, the Left Democratic Front had won 99 seats, returning to power for a second consecutive term.He also clarified that the Congress has not projected a Chief Ministerial candidate and would take a decision only after the election results.Taking a swipe at Vijayan, Satheesan said the Chief Minister had earlier invited him for a public debate but backed out after he accepted the challenge. “He said we can debate on Facebook,” Satheesan added.The Kerala Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in a single phase, with polling set for April 26 and counting of votes on May 2. The contest is primarily between the ruling LDF, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and the Congress-led UDF. ]]></description>
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<title>Ground report: Celebrity, businessman, &amp;amp; a veteran in Palakkad’s unusual contest</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ground-report-celebrity-businessman-a-veteran-in-palakkads-unusual-contest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Palakkad this election season belongs, at first glance, to Sobha Surendran. The BJP&#039;s most recognisable vote-catcher in Kerala has plastered the constituency with her face — posters at every junction, banners above every main road. Her rivals are harder to find. Congress has sent in Ramesh Pisharody, a comedian-turned-actor whose face is familiar to every Malayalam film fan. The LDF&#039;s independent, NMR Rasaq, is better known for his biryani restaurant chain than for politics. When TNM visited the constituency on March 22, this uneven visibility was hard to ignore. Campaigns may have since picked up pace, but at that point, the gap suggested a race where some candidates were still catching up, and the early momentum was already shaping perception. Palakkad, however, is not a constituency that reveals itself easily. Beneath the posters and flex boards lies a far more complicated contest, shaped by the absence of familiar leaders, uneasy candidate choices, internal party tensions, enduring loyalties, and a voter base that is both committed and quietly disillusioned. While the BJP appears to have seized early visibility, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) continues to rely on its entrenched base, and the LDF is betting on a candidate who breaks from convention. A constituency without its usual anchorsMuch of this election is being fought in the shadow of absence. Congress’ Shafi Parambil, who built a strong personal base in Palakkad, is no longer in the fray, having moved to contest the Vadakara Lok Sabha seat. Rahul Mamkootathil, who won the subsequent bypoll, is also out, expelled from the party following sexual assault allegations. Yet, on the ground, neither absence feels complete. In Pirayiri panchayat, a Congress stronghold, loyalty to both leaders remains strikingly intact. As Rajan, a farmer and daily-wage worker, put it bluntly, “It doesn’t matter who the candidate is. We vote for the party.” A Congress supporter for over a decade, Rajan dismissed concerns about Pisharody’s lack of political experience. He also says the allegations against Rahul have not dented local support. Rajan, in fact, had even campaigned for Rahul during the bypoll.  Pointing to a nearby school building, Radhakrishnan, a driver, said it was renovated during Rahul’s tenure. He also credits him with facilitating the construction of five to eight houses for families in need. “Whatever he could do in one-and-a-half years, he did,” Rajan added. Sreenivasan, another driver from the adjacent Yakkara panchayat, reiterated this sentiment. “Rahul still has popular appeal,” he said, adding that the contest would have been tighter had he entered as an independent. Both Rajan and Radhakrishnan believe that Rahul re-entering the fray would have significantly strengthened the UDF’s prospects. Among younger voters, political preferences appear less rigid. Shabu, a Gulf-returned youngster who says he is not deeply engaged in politics, believes Pisharody should win — not because of party loyalty, but because “he is a good person”. Loyalty holds, but not without cracksEven within UDF strongholds, however, there are signs of frustration.  Malini (name changed), a vegetable shop worker in Pirayiri, says her support is for Sobha Surendran, whom she refers to as “Sobha chechi”. Her reasoning is more transactional than ideological. “Isn’t that where the money is coming from?” she asked, referring to the BJP-led Union government. “If we want those benefits to reach us properly here, BJP should come.” At the same time, she was candid about her disappointment with the UDF. She recalled that party leaders had promised to help her secure a house during the last election, but never returned. “The next time I see them is now, when the next campaign has started,” she said, half in jest. Ultimately, her expectations are modest. “Whoever wins, they should do something for us. UDF has been winning here all this time, but they haven’t really looked back at people like us.” Candidate choices, and the questions around themIf voters are weighing their options, so too are political observers, many of whom remain puzzled by how this contest has been shaped. Both the UDF and the LDF have faced criticism for fielding candidates without deep political experience against a seasoned campaigner like Sobha Surendran. The CPI(M)’s last-minute decision to field Rasaq, a businessman, raised eyebrows. Congress leaders alleged it was a “deal” intended to help the BJP. Within the LDF, however, the explanation is more pragmatic. “No one was willing to contest from Palakkad,” a party source said, pointing to the cost and uncertainty of fighting in a difficult constituency. “It would cost at least Rs 50 lakh. Not many were ready for that.” There were also murmurs that the seat had effectively been “paid for” — an allegation that remains unverified but widely discussed. The UDF, too, faced its own confusion. Finding a replacement for Shafi Parambil, and navigating Rahul’s ex ]]></description>
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<title>Love Jihad out, micro&#45;minority in: How NDA&amp;apos;s Kerala manifesto reinvented itself</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/love-jihad-out-micro-minority-in-how-ndas-kerala-manifesto-reinvented-itself</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a bid to reach out to a community that accounts for nearly 18 percent of the state’s population, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) 2026 Kerala manifesto has promised to grant micro-minority status to Christians by amending relevant laws. However, even as the alliance rebrands its politics under the tagline of &quot;PoliticsOfPerformance, when compared to its 2021 manifesto, several welfare commitments have quietly been scaled back,  Centred on the vision of a &quot;Vikasita Keralam (Developed Kerala)”  the 2026 manifesto  emphasises AI-powered governance, data-led administration and large-scale infrastructure. It promises the inclusion of an an AI-based citizen service portal, a blockchain land registry to curb corruption, a Kerala administrative modernisation programme and Kerala&#039;s first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), a promise made by several leaders of the BJP including Union minister Suresh Gopi but remains unfulfilled. According to the manifesto, the promised micro-minority status will ensure equitable access to welfare schemes, scholarships and community development benefits. The recognition will also help integrate micro-minorities into Kerala&#039;s development agenda and safeguard them against social and political marginalisation.   The starkest contrast between the 2021 and 2026 manifestos lies in their welfare promises. In 2021, the NDA promised to raise social security pensions to Rs 3,500 per month. The 2026 manifesto lowers it to Rs 3,000, and narrows the eligibility to senior citizens over 70, widows and women heads of poor households. It also scaled back other welfare schemes. The 2021 manifesto promised six free LPG cylinders per year for families below the poverty line (BPL), while the 2026 version reduced this to two cylinders to be distributed during the festivals of Onam and Christmas.  Apart from this, the 2021 manifesto placed legislation against &quot;Love Jihad&quot; and the formation of special investigative teams to probe such cases as a cornerstone. The phrase is absent from the 2026 document. Similarly, a 2021 promise to ban &quot;communal&quot; Islamic banks finds no place in the new manifesto. In 2021, the NDA had called the LDF&#039;s Silverline semi-high-speed rail project impractical and promised a third railway line instead. The 2026 manifesto now promises a green high-speed railway network connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur, reducing travel time to three hours and fifteen minutes. Other infrastructure promises in 2026 include completing all phases of the Kochi Metro, introducing metro services in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, developing a major industrial complex around the Vizhinjam Port and unlocking all five of Kerala&#039;s national waterways for tourism, transportation and logistics through Vande Bharat Water Metro Services. This year’s manifesto also promises Bhakshya-Arogya Suraksha Cards for women in BPL households, with a monthly recharge of Rs 2,500 for groceries and medicines. It also proposes a doorstep healthcare programme through mobile hospital units, along with a 24/7 free ambulance service in every block panchayat. The 2026 document also includes dedicated sections addressing immediate public concerns such as the stray dog menace and the safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam, without compromising water security of Tamil Nadu. It also promises to protect Sabarimala rituals and pursue Devaswom reform, with greater stakes for devotees. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;പൈതലാം യേശുവേ&amp;apos; എന്ന ഗാനത്തിന് ഈണം നൽകിയ ഫാ. ജസ്റ്റിൻ പനക്കൽ അന്തരിച്ചു</title>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s tallest bridge that cut travel time from 2 hours to 2 minutes named one of the &amp;apos;Greatest Places of 2026&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Iran’s war with Israel and the United States</title>
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<title>Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA&amp;apos;s first lunar voyage in decades</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Marcia DunnFour astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years.Carrying three Americans and one Canadian, the 32-story rocket rose from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center where tens of thousands gathered to witness the dawn of this new era. Crowds also jammed the surrounding roads and beaches, reminiscent of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and ’70s. It is NASA’s biggest step yet toward establishing a permanent lunar presence.“On this historic mission, you take with you the heart of this Artemis team, the daring spirit of the American people and our partners across the globe, and the hopes and dreams of a new generation,” launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson told the crew right before liftoff. “Good luck, Godspeed Artemis II. Let’s go.”Artemis II set sail from the same Florida launch site that sent Apollo’s explorers to the moon so long ago. The handful still alive cheered this next generation’s grand adventure as the Space Launch System rocket thundered into the early evening sky, a nearly full moon beckoning some 248,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away.Five minutes into the flight, Commander Reid Wiseman saw the team’s target: “We have a beautiful moonrise, we’re headed right at it,” he said from the capsule. On board with him are pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada&#039;s Jeremy Hansen. It is the most diverse lunar crew ever with the first woman, person of color and non-U. S. citizen riding in NASA’s new Orion capsule.“NASA is back in the business of sending astronauts to the moon,&quot; NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told reporters following liftoff, calling the half-century hiatus a brief intermission.Tensions high in the hours leading up to launchTensions were high earlier in the day as hydrogen fuel started flowing into the rocket. Dangerous hydrogen leaks erupted during a countdown test earlier this year, forcing a lengthy flight delay.To NASA’s relief, no significant hydrogen leaks occurred. The launch team loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel (2.6 million liters) into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket on the pad, a smooth operation that set the stage for the Artemis II crew to board.Then NASA had to overcome a flurry of last-minute technical issues — bad battery sensors and an inability to get commands through to the rocket&#039;s flight termination system. In both cases, the issues were quickly resolved, allowing the launch to proceed.What&#039;s on tap for 10-day test flight?The astronauts will stick close to home for the first 25 hours of their 10-day test flight, checking out the capsule in orbit around Earth before firing the main engine that will propel them to the moon.They won’t pause for a stopover or orbit the moon like Apollo 8’s first lunar visitors did so famously on Christmas Eve 1968, reading from Genesis. But they stand to become the most distant humans ever when their capsule zooms past the moon and continues another 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers) beyond, before making a U-turn and tearing straight home to a splashdown in the Pacific.Once settled in a high orbit around Earth, the astronauts assumed manual control and practiced steering their capsule around the rocket’s detached upper stage, venturing as close as 33 feet (10 meters). NASA wants to know how Orion handles in case the self-flying feature fails and the pilots need to take control.Crew has an amazing sight in storeDuring Monday&#039;s lunar flyby, the moon will appear to be the size of a basketball held at arm’s length. The astronauts will take turns peering through Orion’s windows with cameras. If the lighting is right, they should see features never before viewed through human eyes. They’ll also catch snippets of a total solar eclipse, donning eclipse glasses as the moon briefly blocks the sun from their perspective and the corona is revealed.All of NASA’s moon plans — a surge in launches over the next several years leading to a sustainable moon base for astronauts assisted by robotic rovers and drones — hinge on Artemis II going well.It’s been more than three years since Artemis I, the only other time NASA’s SLS rocket and Orion capsule have soared. With no one aboard, the Artemis I capsule lacked life-support equipment and other crew essentials like a water dispenser and toilet.These systems are now making their space debut on Artemis II, ratcheting up the risk. That’s why NASA is waiting a full day before committing Wiseman and his crew to a four-day trip to the moon and four-day journey back.The capsule&#039;s toilet is already acting up. Koch informed Mission Control that it shut down seconds after she activated it. Mission Control advised her to to use a handheld bag-and-funnel system for now — CCU, short for Collapsible Contingency Urinal — while engineers pondered how to deal with the so-called lunar loo.“There’s always been a lot riding on this mission,” NASA’s ]]></description>
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<title>8,359 flights cancelled, over 5.5 Lakh Indians brought home since the US&#45;Iran War began, Govt in Parliament</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/8359-flights-cancelled-over-55-lakh-indians-brought-home-since-the-us-iran-war-began-govt-in-parliament</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US-Iran War: From the start of the war in February, till 29 March 2026, Indian as well as foreign scheduled carriers have brought back 5,59,952 stranded Indian passengers from West Asian countries, the government said in the reply in Lok Sabha. ]]></description>
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<title>WCC points out ‘systemic failure’ as Ranjith case rekindles cinema safety debate</title>
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<title>Jobs, women empowerment, eradication of poverty: LDF unveils Kerala poll manifesto</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Left Democratic Front (LDF) unveiled its manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections on Thursday, April 2, promising the continuity of &#039;Nava Keralam’ (New Kerala). Key promises in the manifesto include eradication of absolute poverty by identifying five lakh eligible families, ensuring women employment and guaranteeing jobs for youngsters through campus placements and skill training. The manifesto, published in two volumes, was released by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Kozhikode. The promises include ensuring employment for 50% of the women workforce, providing comprehensive care for bedridden patients and increasing the welfare pension to Rs 3,000.Through Life Mission 2.0, the manifesto aims to provide homes to all remaining homeless families, making Kerala the first state with housing for all. It also promises interest-free loans for youth startups and the creation of jobs for two lakh professionals by expanding Global Capability Centers (GCC) from 40 to 120.A massive investment of Rs 2 lakh crore is planned over the next five years for infrastructure development. Development of four industrial corridors (linked to Vizhinjam and Kochi), the completion of the second phase of the Vizhinjam port, metro rail projects in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, and a high-speed rail corridor have been prioritised.Other promises include establishing four &quot;Higher Education Cities&quot; in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thrissur, and Kozhikode to achieve world-class standards. For farmers, the LDF has promised to increase the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy to Rs 35, coconut to Rs 45, and rubber to Rs 300. A &quot;Mission Eco-Restoration&quot; to convert monoculture plantations back into natural forests and a commitment to reaching 4,000-5,000 MW of solar power capacity by 2030 has also been made.Speaking at the launch, Pinarayi Vijayan said the past decade was not merely a period of ordinary governance but a time that rebuilt societal confidence. “The period beginning in 2016, when the LDF came to power, paved the way for a new path of development. At that time, Kerala was grappling with significant challenges and lacked basic infrastructure. After coming to power, the government took steps to address all these issues, and solutions were found effectively in every sector,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>UDF promises high&#45;speed rail, hike in welfare pensions and Rohith Vemula law</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala unveiled its election manifesto on Thursday, April 2, promising free bus travel for women, a monthly stipend of Rs 1,000 for college-going girls, Rs 3000 welfare pension and a Rs 25 lakh health insurance scheme. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who was the chief guest for the event, released the document.The document outlines a “5+1 guarantee” aimed at strengthening social security, empowering women and youth, developing the economy and infrastructure and expanding public welfare schemes. It pledges interest-free loans for young entrepreneurs, a dedicated department for senior citizens and an Ammavadi scheme for elderly women on the lines of anganwadis.The UDF manifesto outlines a comprehensive developmental roadmap for a &quot;New Era Kerala,&quot; focusing on modernising infrastructure, stimulating economic growth through technology, and supporting traditional sectors. It promises to pass a new law to protect the faith of devotees of Sabarimala. The UDF also proposes to start a ‘Ministry of Tolerance’ to promote secularism. Major infrastructure developmental promises include Mission Samudra, which aims to integrate Kerala’s 600 km coastline, 44 rivers, 34 lakes, and 4 international airports into a global maritime presence. It includes connecting major and minor ports to create an integrated water transport network for cargo and passengers.The manifesto promises a comprehensive aviation plan, including the construction of a second runway at Kochi Airport, expansion of the terminal and apron at Kannur Airport, and the establishment of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) centers. It also proposes a &quot;Route Development and Connectivity Fund&quot; to support new flights.A high-speed rail corridor in collaboration with Indian Railways and the implementation of Metro or Light Metro systems in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode has also been proposed.Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, who presented the document, said the manifesto builds on five key assurances earlier highlighted by Rahul Gandhi during the concluding phase of the UDF’s Puthu Yuga Yatra in Thiruvananthapuram. He also drew comparisons with Telangana, noting that Reddy had implemented major promises within 100 days of assuming office, and expressed confidence that a UDF government in Kerala would deliver in a similar manner.Major promises in the manifestoFree travel for women on KSRTC buses.Rs 1,000 monthly stipend for college-going girls.Health insurance coverage up to Rs 25 lakh, named after former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.Enhanced welfare pensions for eligible beneficiaries.Interest-free loans for young entrepreneurs and a dedicated department for senior citizens.Daily wage of ASHA workers to be raised to at least Rs 700; salaries of anganwadi staff and school meal workers to be revised.KR Narayanan scholarships and education loans for higher studies in India and abroad.‘Ammavadi’ scheme for the welfare and care of elderly women.Sidharthan distress app and a Sidharthan Anti-Ragging and Student Welfare Act to curb campus ragging.Academic syndicate to reduce political interference in higher education.Rohith Vemula law to eliminate caste-based discrimination in universities, colleges and schools.Peace and Harmony department to address political violence.Metro or light metro rail in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.Ministry of Tolerance to strengthen communal harmony. ]]></description>
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<title>Nasa spacecraft orbiting Earth after spectacular Artemis II Moon mission launch</title>
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<title>Oil, gas prices won&amp;apos;t return to normal soon even if the Iran war ends, EU warns</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Menelaos Hadjicostis Skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won&#039;t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow, the European Union&#039;s energy commissioner warned Tuesday.Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said although there are no immediate oil and gas supply shortages in the 27-member bloc, there&#039;s pressure on diesel and jet fuel supply as well as “increasing constraints” in global gas markets that are resulting in higher electricity prices.“What I find extremely important is to state as clearly as I can, that even if that peace is here tomorrow, still we will not go back to normal in a foreseeable future,” Jørgensen told a news conference after a meeting of EU energy ministers.He said the EU&#039;s executive arm is preparing a string of measures designed to help families and businesses weather the huge spike in oil prices that have resulted in about a 70% price hike for gas and 60% for oil in Europe. Since the start of the war, the EU’s bill for imported fossil fuels has jumped by 14 billion euros, according to Jørgensen.Closely coordinated action between all EU members is necessary to “avoid fragmented national responses and disruptive signals to the markets,” he said.The “toolbox” of measures now in the works will be unveiled “quite soon” and will include ways to make it easier for states to decouple gas prices from electricity prices, the commissioner said. He added that a tax cut on electricity, as suggested by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is also being weighed.Jørgensen said although he doesn’t foresee a repeat of the 2022 natural gas crisis where companies reaped huge profits from a massive gas price hike, a one-time “windfall tax” on such companies “is a possibility.”There are now “good opportunities” for member states to financially support vulnerable groups or industries now under “extraordinary stress” and that the Commission would make “these possibilities even simpler and wider,” said Jørgensen.Jørgensen also encouraged EU members to consider the International Energy Agency’s 10-point plan which includes work from home, reduced highway speeds, encouraging public transport and increasing car sharing.He said the EU stands by its ban on Russian gas purchases, which is meant to reduce dependence on Russian gas and choke off funding for Russia&#039;s war in Ukraine. Reliance on Russian gas dropped from 45% before the war to 10% now and will be reduced to zero once imports from other suppliers ramp up, especially from the U.S. The EU is looking at new energy sources from Azerbaijan, Algeria and Canada as well as smaller producers around the world.The commissioner warned the EU should never “repeat the mistakes of the past allowing Putin to weaponize energy against us and blackmail member states.” He added that “it would be totally unacceptable” for the EU to continue buying energy that would “indirectly help finance the terrible war that Putin is conducting in Ukraine.” ]]></description>
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<title>Raja Ravi Varma’s Yashoda and Krishna sells for $18 million, sets record for Indian art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The sale of Raja Ravi Varma’s &#039;Yashoda and Krishna&#039; for $18 million at Saffronart sets a new benchmark for Indian art, underscoring rising collector wealth and a more sophisticated top-end market. ]]></description>
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<title>Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Extensive flooding in many parts of Afghanistan has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours, authorities said Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths over the past five days to 42 with more heavy rain forecast.The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said another 66 people in total have been injured over the last five days, as thunderstorms and heavy rain that has affected nearly every province in Afghanistan triggered floods, landslides and lightning strikes. The agency said further heavy rain was forecast across the country over the next three days.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan said on X that their own preliminary field reports showed 19 people had died and more than 900 families had been affected by floods. It said assessments were still ongoing and the figures could change.In January, heavy snowfall and flash floods left dozens of people dead across the country.Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with snow and heavy rain that trigger flash floods, often killing dozens, or even hundreds, of people at a time. In 2024, more than 300 people died in springtime flash floods.Decades of conflict, coupled with poor infrastructure, a struggling economy, deforestation and the intensifying effects of climate change have amplified the impact of such disasters, particularly in remote areas where many homes are built of mud and offer limited protection against sudden deluges or heavy snowfall.Over the last 24 hours, 476 homes were partially or completely destroyed by the extreme weather, the national disaster agency said Tuesday, while businesses, agricultural land and irrigation canals were also damaged, affecting 603 families. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Iran denies Trump’s ceasefire claim as ‘false and baseless’ amid escalating war rhetoric</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iran-denies-trumps-ceasefire-claim-as-false-and-baseless-amid-escalating-war-rhetoric</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The denial came hours after Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran had sought a ceasefire, adding that the US would only consider it if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പേരിൽ &amp;apos;നായർ&amp;apos; ആകാം; അഞ്ജലി നായരുടെ ആവശ്യം പരിഗണിക്കണമെന്ന് തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷനോട് ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/anjali-125213</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>യുവനടിയുടെ പീഡന പരാതി: രഞ്ജിത്തിനെ റിമാൻഡ് ചെയ്തു; എറണാകുളം സബ് ജയിലിലേക്ക് മാറ്റും</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ranjith-125212</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:31:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>എഫ്സിആര്‍എ ബില്‍ പാര്‍ലമെന്‍റിൽ പാസാകാതിരിക്കാന്‍ പ്രതിപക്ഷം എന്തു വില കൊടുത്തും ശ്രമിക്കും: കെ.സി. വേണുഗോപാല്‍ എംപി</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi Arabia announces new bus routes for passengers to and from Kuwait</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/saudi-arabia-announces-new-bus-routes-for-passengers-to-and-from-kuwait</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Trump suggests US is considering leaving ‘paper tiger’ NATO</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/trump-suggests-us-is-considering-leaving-paper-tiger-nato</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Oracle layoffs affect 12,000 in India as company shifts to AI</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/oracle-layoffs-affect-12000-in-india-as-company-shifts-to-ai</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US-based technology giant Oracle has initiated a sweeping round of layoffs affecting thousands of employees globally, with India among the worst-hit regions, according to multiple reports.The job cuts, which began on March 31, are part of a broader restructuring exercise that could impact between 20,000 and 30,000 employees worldwide, making it one of the largest workforce reductions in the company’s history. While the exact number remains unconfirmed, multiple reports  suggest that around 12,000 employees in India have been affected, Employees across several geographies, including India, the United States, Canada, and Mexico, reported receiving termination emails early in the morning, informing them that their roles had been eliminated with immediate effect. “Today is your last working day,” the email stated, citing “organisational change” as the reason for the decision. Access to company systems, including email and internal platforms, was revoked shortly thereafter.The communication, according to Business Insider, described the move as part of a broader “reduction in force and other terminations,” and said affected employees would be eligible for severance benefits subject to company policy. The email also instructed employees to share personal contact details to receive separation documents.In India, impacted employees have reportedly been offered severance packages that include 15 days’ salary for each completed year of service, notice period pay, leave encashment, gratuity where applicable, and an additional two-month salary top-up in cases of voluntary separation.The layoffs are linked to Oracle’s strategic shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. The company has announced plans to invest approximately USD 50 billion in AI infrastructure and has reportedly raised an equivalent amount in debt to fund its expansion. In a recent regulatory filing, Oracle said it expects restructuring costs for fiscal 2026 to reach up to USD 2.1 billion, largely driven by severance payouts and related expenses.The move comes as Oracle looks to strengthen its position against global cloud competitors such as Amazon and Alphabet.Uncertainty continues to loom over employees, with reports indicating that another round of layoffs could follow in the coming weeks. Employees who were affected described the layoffs as abrupt, with little prior indication.Some former staff members have taken to social media to share their experiences. Tricia S Marsh, a former Senior Principal at Oracle, said the layoffs marked the end of an important chapter in her career while urging affected colleagues to remain hopeful.As of May 2025, Oracle had around 162,000 full-time employees globally.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei out, IRGC in? Iran’s Revolutionary Guard takes de facto control, report claims</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Iran continues to be under attack by the US and Israel, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly blocked presidential appointments and decisions, effectively sidelining the government from executive control. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ranjith sent to judicial custody; govt stands with survivor, says minister</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ranjith-sent-to-judicial-custody-govt-stands-with-survivor-says-minister</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പുന്നപ്രയുടെ മണ്ണ്  രക്തസാക്ഷികളുടേത്,  വഞ്ചനകാണിച്ചവരെ പ്രോല്‍സാഹിപ്പിക്കില്ല: പിണറായി വിജയന്‍</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pinarayi-125185</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>‘Massacre of democracy’: HC Slams namesake candidates as poll confusion tool</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/massacre-of-democracy-hc-slams-namesake-candidates-as-poll-confusion-tool</link>
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<title>Jolt for Suresh Gopi as HC strikes down key objection</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/jolt-for-keralas-first-bjp-lok-sabha-mp-suresh-gopi-as-hc-strikes-down-key-objection</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala High Court on Wednesday delivered a significant setback to Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi, ruling that the election petition challenging his victory from Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency is maintainable and must proceed to trial. Gopi won a historic win from Thrissur in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, opening the account for the BJP in Kerala, where the party at present does not have a single Legislator in the 140 member Assembly.Dismissing an interim application filed by Gopi, the court rejected his contention that the petition alleging corrupt electoral practices was not legally sustainable.Justice Kauser Edappagath, pronouncing the order in open court, held that the preliminary objections raised by the MP “must fail” and that the election petition “is not liable to be dismissed.”However, the court struck off one specific allegation relating to the distribution of umbrellas in public places, including vegetable markets in Thrissur citing procedural grounds under Order 6 Rule 16 of the Civil Procedure Code.The court clarified that Gopi would still face trial on the remaining allegations of corrupt practices.The petition was filed by A.S. Binoy, district president of the AIYF in Thrissur, who has sought to have Gopi’s election declared void under provisions of the Representation of the People Act.The petitioner alleges that Gopi engaged in multiple electoral malpractices during the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign.Among the charges are claims that Gopi attempted to influence voters by invoking religious sentiments and using religious imagery in campaign materials.The petition points to flex boards allegedly depicting Gopi alongside images of Lord Krishna, Radha, and the Ram Temple, as well as campaign messaging that invoked religious appeals.It is also alleged that campaign speeches by BJP leaders urged voters to cast ballots with religious considerations in mind.Further, the petitioner claims that promises of monetary and other benefits were made to voters during the Model Code of Conduct period, and that several such instances were publicised through social media platforms, including a FaceBook page linked to BJP Thrissur.Gopi, who won the 2024 election by a margin of over 70,000 votes currently serves as Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas.The High Court’s order now sets the stage for a detailed trial into the allegations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ജനാധിപത്യത്തെ കൊല ചെയ്യുന്നതിന് തുല്യം;   തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പിലെ അപരൻമാർക്കെതിരെ ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/h-c</link>
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<title>സുരേഷ് ഗോപിക്ക് തിരിച്ചടി: തൃശൂരിലെ വിജയം ചോദ്യം ചെയ്തുള്ള ഹർജിയിൽ വിചാരണയ്ക്ക് ഉത്തരവ്</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;കുറച്ചു പിതാക്കന്മാര്‍ ഊളത്തരവും പറഞ്ഞു നടക്കുന്നു, ക്രിസ്ത്യാനികളെ ചുമക്കുന്നത് ബിജെപിയുടെ മാന്യത&amp;apos;;  പി സി ജോര്‍ജ്</title>
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<title>Explained: Why India is restricting Chinese CCTV cameras from April 1</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/explained-why-india-is-restricting-chinese-cctv-cameras-from-april-1</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ India is preparing to bar several major Chinese video-surveillance manufacturers from selling internet-connected Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the country starting April 1, 2026.. The move marks one of the most significant overhauls of India’s surveillance-equipment regulations, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and reducing dependence on foreign, particularly Chinese technology.What is changing from April 1, 2026?Under the new rules, any connected CCTV device sold in India must comply with stringent certification standards laid out by the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) framework. Companies such as Hikvision, Dahua and TP-Link will be directly affected, as they will be barred from selling internet-enabled cameras unless they meet India’s security and certification requirements.The upcoming restrictions stem from the Essential Requirements (ER) issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in April 2024. These requirements mandate disclosure of the country of origin of key components, including chipsets and compulsory testing of devices for vulnerabilities that could enable unauthorised remote access.Manufacturers were given a two-year transition period to adapt, and more than 500 CCTV models have already been certified under the new regime. Government officials have said the policy is intended to tighten oversight of surveillance equipment and ensure adherence to security norms, particularly for systems used in sensitive locations such as public infrastructure and government installations.A major factor behind the regulation is the growing concern about cybersecurity risks associated with imported surveillance devices. Authorities have pointed to the possibility of hidden vulnerabilities, insecure firmware and the risk of remote exploitation, especially in products built on opaque supply chains. Industry executives quoted in the Economic Times report described the move as part of the government’s efforts to enforce stricter security standards for connected devices. Many of the affected Chinese brands rely on Chinese-origin chipsets and the government has been seeking to reduce its dependence on such components.Chinese brands accounted for roughly one-third of all CCTV sales as recently as last year, but this share has declined as domestic manufacturers have gained ground. Indian companies such as CP Plus, Qubo, Prama, Matrix, and Sparsh have expanded aggressively, redesigning their supply chains to rely on non-Chinese components, often Taiwanese chipsets and localising their firmware. According to Counterpoint Research, Indian players now control more than 80% of the CCTV market as of February, while global firms such as Bosch and Honeywell continue to dominate the premium end.This regulatory overhaul comes at a time when India is also confronting the widespread misuse of CCTV infrastructure in disturbing ways. TNM’s ongoing investigation has uncovered a shadow market built on the trade of leaked and illegally obtained intimate images and CCTV recordings. This underground industry operates largely through anonymous channels on platforms such as Telegram, where private visuals, including footage from theatres, hospitals, and other public spaces, are circulated and sold. The TNM series documents how this ecosystem flourishes in a legal grey zone, with devastating consequences for victims whose most private moments are shared without consent.The first part of the investigation exposed a booming trade in theatre CCTV clips, taking reporters through anonymous Telegram groups, fake profiles, and payment networks. Several leaked videos were traced back to three theatres in Kerala. The second part revealed an equally alarming trend. The sale of hospital CCTV footage showing women in hospitals and maternity wards changing clothes, breastfeeding and undergoing vaginal examinations—videos that were leaked and distributed without the knowledge or consent of those filmed.  Exposing CCTV misuse takes time, expertise, and sustained on-ground investigation. If you value this work, please contribute to our reporting fund and keep this coverage going. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Breakthrough or escalation? Donald Trump to announce ‘important’ Iran war update tomorrow</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/breakthrough-or-escalation-donald-trump-to-announce-important-iran-war-update-tomorrow-what-to-expect</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, President Trump told reporters in White House that the military could end its Iran offensive in two to three weeks and would shift responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to countries that rely on it for oil and shipping. ]]></description>
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<title>Director Ranjith arrested over fresh sexual harassment complaint by woman actor</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/director-ranjith-arrested-over-fresh-sexual-harassment-complaint-by-woman-actor</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Malayalam filmmaker and writer Ranjith Balakrishnan has been arrested by the Ernakulam Central Police following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a young woman actor. According to police, the complainant alleged that Ranjith behaved inappropriately on the set of a film currently under production. Ranjith was taken into custody in Thodupuzha while attending an event. He was later brought to the Thodupuzha police station on the night of March 31, after being detained during his travel. The arrest procedures were carried out discreetly under the direction of the Idukki district police chief, reports said. He is expected to be handed over to the Ernakulam Central Police for further investigation. He has been charged under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which criminalises assault or the use of criminal force against a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty.The police had earlier questioned him in connection with similar complaints, though those cases did not see significant progress.In October 2025, the Kerala High Court quashed a sexual harassment case against Ranjith filed by a Bengali woman actor. In its October 27 order, the court cited the “significant delay” in filing the complaint.The case had been registered on August 26, 2024, after the woman actor filed a police complaint against Ranjith for allegedly sexually harassing her in 2009. The complainant had spoken publicly about the incident after the release of the Hema Committee report, which detailed systemic issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. Ranjith, who was chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy, resigned following the allegations.A prominent filmmaker and writer, Ranjith has collaborated with superstars including Mohanlal, Mammootty and other actors. A scriptwriter for a long time, he made his directorial debut in 2001 with the Mohanlal-starrer Ravanaprabhu, a sequel to IV Sasi’s Devasuram. ]]></description>
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<title>King Charles, Queen to pay state visit to US in late April</title>
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<title>NASA begins the countdown for humanity&amp;apos;s first launch to the moon in 53 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Marcia DunnNASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back. There are no stops — just a quick U-turn around the moon. The nearly 10-day flight will end with a splashdown in the Pacific.“Our team has worked extremely hard to get us to this moment,” said launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson. &quot;Certainly all indications are right now we are in excellent, excellent shape.”Managers said the rocket is doing well following the latest round of repairs. Forecasters said the weather should cooperate.NASA’s Artemis II mission should have soared in February, but was grounded by hydrogen fuel leaks. The leaks were fixed, but then a helium pressurization line became clogged, forcing a return to the hangar late last month. The rocket returned to the pad 1 1/2 weeks ago, and its U.S.-Canadian crew arrived at the launch site on Friday.Unlike Apollo, which sent only men to the moon from 1968 through 1972, Artemis’ debut crew includes a woman, person of color and a non-U.S. citizen.Artemis II’s pilot Victor Glover said over the weekend that he wants young people to see them and think, “Girl power and that’s awesome, and that young brown boys and girls can look at me and go ‘Hey, he looks like me and he’s doing what???’”At the same time, Glover, who is Black, looks forward to when ”one day we don’t have to talk about these firsts” and exploring the cosmos becomes an all-encompassing “human history.”NASA has the first six days of April to launch Artemis II before standing down until the end of the month. ]]></description>
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<title>Rescuers find 21 people on raft drifting in Indonesian waters after their boat sinks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Mohammad TaufanIndonesian search teams rescued 21 people from a raft Tuesday morning, a day after their boat sank in rough seas.Everyone on board the ship was found safely, said Muhammad Rizal, who heads the search and rescue office in Palu city. Officials earlier reported that 27 people were missing, but survivors reported that six people listed on the manifest had cancelled their plans to join the trip.Rescuers found the survivors, who were mostly fishing crew, on a raft about 46 kilometers (29 miles) from the place where the boat sank in the northern waters of Taliabu Island.The boat, Nazila 05, departed from a port on Taliabu island in North Maluku province just after dusk Sunday bound for Kema in North Sulawesi province, Rizal said.He said the Nazila 05 was frequently used to transport tourists and was also known locally as a fishing or small passenger vessel.The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat&#039;s captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said.Relatives reported the victims had tied themselves to a raft, and the National Search and Rescue Agency, or Basarnas, said a rescue vessel was heading toward the estimated location just after dawn Tuesday where the raft was believed to be drifting in choppy waters.&quot;All survivors located by rescuers will be taken to a nearby city of Gorontalo,” Rizal said in a video statement.The search operation involved two rescue vessels and was assisted by local fishermen, the Basarnas said.Indonesia is an archipelago with more than 17,000 islands, and boats are a common form of transportation. With lax safety standards and problems with overcrowding, accidents occur frequently. ]]></description>
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<title>FCRA amendment bill hands BJP a problem in Kerala ahead of Assembly elections</title>
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<title>AIIMS, metro in TVM and Kozhikode, LPG cylinders: BJP unveils Kerala poll manifesto</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections on Tuesday, March 31, outlining an ambitious mix of infrastructure projects and welfare measures as it seeks to expand its footprint in the state. The manifesto promises to establish an AIIMS in Kerala, roll out metro rail projects in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, and implement a high-speed corridor from Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur. Welfare assurances include two free LPG cylinders annually for poor families, 20,000 litres of free drinking water per household every month, and raising welfare pensions to Rs 3,000. The party has also pledged to reorganise Devaswom Boards and initiate a CBI probe into the Sabarimala gold smuggling case. The manifesto was released by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, with the slogan &quot;This is change, this is developed Kerala.&quot; Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar and other party leaders attended the launch.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators. The BJP had won its only Assembly seat in 2016 from Nemom through veteran leader O Rajagopal. However, in 2021, a keen triangular contest saw V Sivankutty of the CPI(M) regain the Assembly seat. Sivankutty is now seeking to retain it, while Chandrasekhar was the first person to announce his candidature long before the Assembly polls were announced, signalling the BJP&#039;s intent to reclaim lost political ground. The BJP&#039;s recent electoral performance presents a mixed picture. While it finished runner-up in nine Assembly constituencies in 2021, its vote share has shown fluctuating trends. The BJP&#039;s vote share rose from 12.41% in the 2021 Assembly elections to 15.64% in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, aided by a significant victory in Thrissur. However, the momentum appeared uneven, with the vote share dipping to 14.71% in the 2025 local body elections, despite securing a crucial win in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation. Nemom remains a key political battleground reflecting the BJP&#039;s shifting poll fortunes in Kerala. The BJP has pointed to Chandrasekhar&#039;s lead in the Assembly seat during the 2024 Parliamentary election as a sign of potential resurgence, even as it attempts to convert its incremental gains into a decisive breakthrough in the upcoming Assembly polls. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Former CPI(M) veterans Kunhikrishnan, TK Govindan star in Rahul Gandhi’s Kannur rally</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Expelled senior CPI(M) leaders V Kunhikrishnan and TK Govindan shared a stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at an election rally in Kannur on Tuesday, March 31. Both leaders are contesting the upcoming assembly elections as independent candidates with UDF support from Payyannur and Taliparamba respectively.  Addressing the rally, Rahul said that the presence of the two former CPI(M) bigwigs was indicative of the failures of the Left party. Rahul also accused the CPI(M) of colluding with the BJP. “This would be quite surprising — a Left party is allying with an extreme Right party,” he observed. He reportedly also said, “This election is a fight between two ideologies — that of the Left front led by CPI(M) and that of the UDF. For the first time, we are seeing a partnership between the BJP and the Left front.” He went on to illustrate the “failures” of the CPI(M) through the examples of expelled leaders. “Some answers to this puzzle are sitting on this stage. There are two veteran leaders from the CPI(M) sitting on our stage today,” he said. Rahul then asked, “Why are they not campaigning for the CPI(M), the Left front, or the Chief Minister? People who are Left-minded are standing with us today and we are supporting them.” Clapping back at the CPI(M)’s criticism levelled against him, Kunhikrishnan later told the media, “The CPI(M) gained two MPs in Tamil Nadu and one in Rajasthan by getting the Congress’ votes too. That being the case, criticising me, an expelled party member, for contesting independently with the Congress’ support shows the CPI(M)’s anxieties regarding the contest in Payyannur constituency,” he said.Kunhikrishnan was expelled from the party in January after he publicly raised allegations of financial irregularities in the collection and utilisation of funds, including those linked to a martyr’s fund. Govindan resigned from the party citing opposition to what he described as a violation of organisational norms and “moral standards” in candidate selection.https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/kerala-cpim-leaders-v-kunhikrishnan-tk-govindan-rebel-may-contest-as-independentsKerala CPI(M) leaders V Kunhikrishnan &amp; TK Govindan rebel, may contest as independents ]]></description>
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<title>കേരളത്തിൽ എയിംസ്, 2 സൗജന്യ സിലിണ്ടർ, 3000 രൂപ ക്ഷേമപെൻഷൻ ; തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് പ്രകടനപത്രികയുമായി എൻഡിഎ</title>
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<title>ഹോർമുസിൽ കപ്പലുകൾക്ക് ടോൾ ഏർപ്പെടുത്തി ഇറാൻ; അമേരിക്ക, ഇസ്രയേൽ കപ്പലുകൾക്ക് കർശന നിരോധനം</title>
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<title>8 women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar&amp;apos;s Nalanda, probe ordered</title>
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<title>Israel&amp;apos;s parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Israel&#039;s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yearslong drive by the far-right to escalate punishment for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic offenses against Israelis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to the Knesset to vote for the bill in person.The law makes the death penalty — by hanging — the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of nationalistic killings. It also gives Israeli courts the option of imposing the death penalty on Israeli citizens convicted on similar charges — language that legal experts say effectively confines those who can be sentenced to death to Palestinian citizens of Israel and excludes Jewish citizens.It will not apply retroactively to any prisoners Israel currently holds, including the Hamas-led militants who attacked the country on Oct. 7, 2023, triggering the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.After the final 62-48 vote in favor, lawmakers erupted into cheers and stood up in jubilation. Netanyahu, who remained in his seat, did not immediately react or speak.Israel&#039;s firebrand minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who spearheaded the push for the legislation, brandished a bottle in celebration. Far-right lawmaker Limor Son Har-Melech, one of the bill&#039;s original sponsors whose first husband was killed in a Palestinian militant attack in the West Bank, smiled through tears.The law will face legal challengesThe legislation, which says it will take effect in 30 days, is certain to face legal challenges that may stall its implementation.Minutes after the bill passed, the Association of Civil Rights in Israel said it had already petitioned Israel&#039;s highest court to challenge the law. It called the legislation &quot;discriminatory by design&quot; and said the parliament had enacted it &quot;without legal authority&quot; over West Bank Palestinians, who are not Israeli citizens.Amichai Cohen, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute&#039;s Center for Democratic Values and Institutions, said that under international law, Israel&#039;s parliament should not be legislating in the West Bank, which is not sovereign Israeli territory.Many in Netanyahu&#039;s far-right coalition seek to annex the West Bank to Israel.Concerns raised in the KnessetThe vote capped a daylong debate in the parliament. During earlier deliberations, lawmakers raised other concerns, including how the bill does not allow clemency, contradicting international conventions. Opposition lawmakers at times appeared to plead with their colleagues to vote against the bill.Before the vote, Ben Gvir described the law as long overdue and a sign of strength and national pride.&quot;From today, every terrorist will know, and the whole world will know, that whoever takes a life, the State of Israel will take their life,&quot; he told lawmakers. On his lapel, he wore a signature pin — a small metal noose.Gilad Kariv, of the Labor Party, condemned the bill&#039;s stipulation that a unanimous judgment is not required to impose the death sentence.&quot;A law in which a person can be sentenced to death without a unanimous conviction. Is this justice in your eyes? Is this the sanctity of life that Israeli tradition has taught us?&quot; he asked.The bill contravenes international law, he added, and risks turning Israeli soldiers and prison guards into &quot;war criminals against their will.&quot;Some, like Aida Sliman of Hadash, the leftist Jewish-Arab political party, left the chamber in dismay before the votes were complete.What does the bill say?Experts say the legislation has two key elements that will effectively limit the death penalty to Palestinians.First, the bill makes the death penalty a default punishment for nationalistic killings in military courts, which try only West Bank Palestinians and not Israeli citizens. It says that only in special circumstances can military judges change the sentence to life imprisonment.It gives Israeli civilian courts a greater degree of leniency in sentencing, with judges having the option to choose between the death penalty and life imprisonment.The second element is how the bill defines the offense punishable by death: killing that rejects the existence of the state of Israel.&quot;It will apply in Israeli courts, but only to terrorist activities that are motivated by the wish to undermine the existence of Israel. That means Jews will not be indicted under this law,&quot; Cohen said.The foreign ministers of Australia, Britain, France, Germany and Italy released a statement Sunday urging Israel to abandon plans to pass the law, calling it &quot;de facto discriminatory,&quot; and saying the death penalty was unethical and had no &quot;deterring effect.&quot;The bill breaks with Israeli historyThough Israel technically has the death penalty on the books as a possible punishment for acts of genocide, espi ]]></description>
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<title>Median CEO salary in India Inc hits  ₹10.5 crore in FY26, but CFOs see the sharpest surge: Deloitte Survey</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/median-ceo-salary-in-india-inc-hits-105-crore-in-fy26-but-cfos-see-the-sharpest-surge-deloitte-survey</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In FY2025-26, median compensation for non-promoter CEOs in India was  ₹10.5 crore, a 5% increase, the slowest since COVID-19. Here&#039;s why.&amp;nbsp; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Florida airport to be renamed after Trump — From money to iconic venues, US President&amp;apos;s naming spree continues</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/florida-airport-to-be-renamed-after-trump-from-money-to-iconic-venues-us-presidents-naming-spree-continues</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/florida-airport-to-be-renamed-after-trump-from-money-to-iconic-venues-us-presidents-naming-spree-continues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With the name change, the Florida airport becomes the latest in a series of buildings, institutions, and money, among other things, to bear Donald Trump&#039;s name. Here&#039;s a look at some notable entities bearing the US President&#039;s name or likeness. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>‘SDPI’s support to LDF in Nemom is an isolated decision, not statewide,’ MK Faizy</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sdpis-support-to-ldf-in-nemom-is-an-isolated-decision-not-statewide-mk-faizy</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sdpis-support-to-ldf-in-nemom-is-an-isolated-decision-not-statewide-mk-faizy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Amid controversy over the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) extending support to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala’s Assembly elections, SDPI national president MK Faizy said on Tuesday, March 31, that the party is yet to decide which front it will back. He added that an official announcement will be made in the coming days.Faizy clarified that the party’s eventual decision would typically apply across the state, rather than vary by constituency. However, he stressed that the move in Nemom was a specific exception. The SDPI has decided to back the LDF candidate in Nemom to prevent a BJP victory.“It doesn’t mean that supporting the CPI(M) candidate in Nemom implies supporting the LDF everywhere,” Faizy told Asianet News on Monday. He later reiterated that Nemom is a lone case. “Supporting the LDF in Nemom is just an isolated decision, not something that applies everywhere,” he said.He also noted that the party has not initiated talks with either front. “Whether it is the LDF or the UDF, we haven’t knocked on the doors of either front,” Faizy said.In Manjeswaram, he added, a final decision on whether to support the UDF is yet to be taken, with the party assessing ground realities before issuing instructions.Meanwhile, CPI(M) leader MA Baby said the LDF has held no political discussions with the SDPI, adding that individuals are free to vote according to their preferences.Amid the developments, Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Monday challenged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to clarify whether he would reject SDPI support. Accusing the Left of double standards, Satheesan pointed out that the UDF had firmly declined SDPI backing during the parliamentary elections, while alleging that the CPI(M) is now evasive on the issue. He also claimed that the Left labels groups as communal selectively, depending on political convenience.Reiterating the UDF’s stance against both majority and minority communalism, Satheesan accused the CPI(M) of publicly espousing secularism while allegedly engaging in covert understandings with both the RSS and the SDPI — an allegation the Left has consistently denied.Faizy, meanwhile, criticised sections of the Congress in Kerala for their hostility towards the SDPI, noting that political equations differ across states, including Tamil Nadu, where both parties are part of the same alliance. He maintained that the SDPI is under no obligation to support leaders who oppose it.On governance, the SDPI stopped short of calling the LDF government a complete failure, though it flagged certain shortcomings.With political positioning sharpening and the war of words between the UDF and LDF intensifying, the SDPI’s calibrated stance has added a new layer of complexity to Kerala’s electoral battle.(With IANS inputs) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഹോര്‍മൂസ് തുറക്കണം, ഇല്ലെങ്കിൽ എണ്ണപാടങ്ങളും വൈദ്യുത നിലയങ്ങളും  നശിപ്പിക്കും; വീണ്ടും മുന്നറിയിപ്പുമായി ട്രംപ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/trump-125075</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ലിവിംഗ്&#45;ടുഗദർ റിലേഷൻഷിപ്പിലുള്ളവരെ  2027 സെൻസസിൽ  വിവാഹിതരായി രേഖപ്പെടുത്തും</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/living-together-125072</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/living-together-125072</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:40:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ആദ്യ ജാതി സെൻസസ് വരുന്നു;   ജൂൺ 16 മുതൽ നടപടികൾ ആരംഭിക്കും</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/census</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/census</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി  മോദി വീണ്ടും കേരളത്തിലേക്ക്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/modi-125070</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/modi-125070</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Woman alleges harassment on Vanchinad Express: ‘What was I wearing? Kurti, bottoms and a mask’</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/woman-alleges-harassment-on-vanchinad-express-what-was-i-wearing-kurti-bottoms-and-a-mask</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the clip, the man is seen resting his hands on his cheeks, staring at her and making gestures she described as inappropriate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>India Census 2027 in Kerala from June16: Check state, UT&#45;wise dates</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/india-census-2027-when-will-houselisting-housing-census-and-self-enumeration-begin-check-state-ut-wise-dates</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ India will conduct its census in two phases starting April 1. The Census schedule has been planned in phases across states and Union Territories, with separate timelines for self-enumeration and the houselisting and housing census. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Americans have spent an extra $8 billion in gasoline since the start of Iran war</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/americans-have-spent-an-extra-8-billion-in-gasoline-since-the-start-of-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/americans-have-spent-an-extra-8-billion-in-gasoline-since-the-start-of-iran-war</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>wmvadmin2</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;സ്വർണം കട്ടത് ആരപ്പാ?’; പത്തനംതിട്ടയിൽ പാരഡി പാടി രാഹുൽ ഗാന്ധി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-125053</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-125053</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>wmvadmin2</dc:creator>
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<title>കന്നിവോട്ടർമാർക്ക് പോളിംഗ് ബൂത്തിൽ ഹൽവാ മധുരം!</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/halwa</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/halwa</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>റബറിന്റെ താങ്ങുവില 250 രൂപയാക്കും;  രാഹുല്‍ ഗാന്ധി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-125051</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-125051</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Millions gone in 3 minutes &#45; Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse paintings stolen from Italian museum</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/millions-gone-in-3-minutes-renoir-cezanne-and-matisse-paintings-stolen-from-italian-museum</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/millions-gone-in-3-minutes-renoir-cezanne-and-matisse-paintings-stolen-from-italian-museum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The paintings, reportedly worth an estimated $10 million (approximately  ₹94.68 crore), were kept at the Fondazione Magnani Rocca, on the outskirts of the city of Parma. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Russian tanker reaches Cuba months after Donald Trump cut fuel supplies; has US stance changed?</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/russian-tanker-reaches-cuba-months-after-donald-trump-cut-fuel-supplies-has-us-stance-changed</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/russian-tanker-reaches-cuba-months-after-donald-trump-cut-fuel-supplies-has-us-stance-changed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cuba faces severe power blackouts, affecting hospitals, as the US oil blockade hampers energy supplies. A Russian tanker delivered crude oil, seen as vital for the nation amid the crisis. Trump&#039;s softened stance may ease restrictions, but Cuba&#039;s energy challenges remain significant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rahul Gandhi opens campaign for Cong with sharp attack on LDF–BJP ‘hidden pact’</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-gandhi-opens-campaign-for-cong-with-sharp-attack-on-ldfbjp-hidden-pact</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-gandhi-opens-campaign-for-cong-with-sharp-attack-on-ldfbjp-hidden-pact</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Vijayan&amp;apos;s press conference detailing govt successes ignites controversy.</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vijayans-press-conference-detailing-govt-successes-ignites-controversy</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Controversy over the martyr fund breaks out in Payyannur</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/controversy-over-the-martyr-fund-breaks-out-in-payyannur</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>HLL achieves ISO certification for its cost&#45;effective healthcare network.</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/hll-achieves-iso-certification-for-its-cost-effective-healthcare-network</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/hll-achieves-iso-certification-for-its-cost-effective-healthcare-network</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FCRA amendment bill hands BJP a problem in Kerala ahead of Assembly elections</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/fcra-amendment-bill-hands-bjp-a-problem-in-kerala-ahead-of-assembly-elections</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/fcra-amendment-bill-hands-bjp-a-problem-in-kerala-ahead-of-assembly-elections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026 has triggered a sharp pushback from Christian churches and political parties in Kerala, including the Left and the Congress. The Catholic Bishops&#039; Conference of India (CBCI) has termed several provisions in the Bill as &quot;dangerous and alarming,&quot; and Church leaders across denominations have warned of executive overreach into minority institutions.  During Palm Sunday services on March 29, various bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, while addressing the laity, expressed serious concern over the proposed amendment, according to a report in The Hindu. The controversy has put the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the back foot in Kerala, where it had been making sustained efforts to woo Christian voters ahead of the Assembly elections. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, the Catholicos of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, demanded that the Union government reconsider the amendments and warned of a coordinated protest with other churches if the government did not relent. He said the Malankara Church&#039;s FCRA accounts had already been frozen and that there was no resolution even after directly approaching state BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The Catholicos said it was unjust to view even the offerings made by church members with suspicion and questioned whether the Union government&#039;s attitude towards minorities was shifting. Archbishop Mar Thomas Tharayil of the Changanassery Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church on Sunday raised serious concerns over the proposed amendments and stated that they approached the Union government seeking a total reconsideration of the Bill.  However, the Christian Association and Alliance for Social Action (CASA) criticised his statement. Speaking to Janam TV, CASA president Kevin Peter called his statement politically motivated and alleged that it was designed to favour the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani ahead of the Assembly elections. Peter asserted that the FCRA amendments are not anti-minority. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, March 30, urging him to withdraw the Bill&#039;s provisions on asset takeover, arguing that the existing law was adequate to deal with violations. &quot;The present Act confers enough powers to deal with the misuse of benefits by the certificate holders who have been permitted to accept foreign contributions. The amendment proposes to enable takeover of assets, which will include religious places of worship and charitable organisations, even in a situation involving a technical question of time limit,&quot; Vijayan said in his letter. The Chief Minister warned that the &quot;clauses of the amendment bill can put the functioning of institutions which are rendering selfless service in education, health and care of the poor and marginalised sections in difficulty, even when there are no substantial lapses on their part.&quot; The CPI(M) Kerala State Secretariat also issued a statement calling the Bill a draconian measure designed to dismantle the institutional foundations of minority communities and civil society. In its statement, the Secretariat alleged that the proposed &quot;sweeping powers&quot; to seize assets for even minor technical omissions are a direct assault on religious and charitable organisations that provide essential services in education and healthcare. Congress leader KC Venugopal also condemned the Bill on March 30, alleging that it targeted minority communities and charitable organisations, calling it a sword of Damocles hanging over minorities. The CBCI, the apex body of Catholic bishops in India, has said that the Bill&#039;s provisions empower the Central Government to deny licence renewals and subsequently assume control over the institutions, funds, properties and assets of minority organisations and NGOs. It called such measures &quot;undemocratic, unconstitutional, and contrary to the principles of natural justice,&quot; warning that excessive regulatory powers risk arbitrary decisions and executive overreach into constitutionally guaranteed freedoms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>SDPI alliance row: Pinarayi says LDF stands against communalism</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sdpi-alliance-row-pinarayi-says-ldf-stands-against-communalism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday, March 29, strongly reiterated that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) maintains a consistent and uncompromising stance against all forms of communalism, dismissing allegations of any association with communal forces.   Addressing reporters in Malappuram, the Chief Minister, responding to repeated queries regarding reports that the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) may extend support to the Left, firmly stated that such claims should be directed to those making them, adding that the LDF has no role in such speculation. The Chief Minister appeared visibly annoyed at the persistence of the questions, accusing sections of the media of attempting to set a narrative. &quot;You have come here with a pre-decided agenda. Please set that aside. Are you trying to derail this press conference?&quot; he asked. Vijayan further remarked that such concerns were being raised not just in one place but across different platforms, and advised reporters to seek clarification directly from the groups concerned. Asked whether the CPI(M) would accept votes from SDPI, the Chief Minister did not provide a direct response. However, he emphasised that the Left has no association with any communal organisation, whether representing majority or minority interests. &quot;Communalism exists in both majority and minority forms in this country. We oppose all forms of communalism equally,&quot; Vijayan asserted. He alleged that the media was attempting to portray the LDF as being aligned with communal forces, a claim he categorically rejected. Highlighting the ideological consistency of the Left, Vijayan said that this was not a new position adopted for political convenience. &quot;This has been our stand for decades, and there has been no deviation from it,&quot; he said. Turning his criticism towards the opposition, the Chief Minister questioned whether the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) holds a similar position. He accused sections of the media of trying to &quot;sanitise&quot; the image of the Congress and UDF, portraying them as immune to communal influences while unfairly targeting the LDF. &quot;What is being attempted is to project the UDF and Congress as pure and untouched by communalism, while painting the LDF in a negative light. But ultimately, it is for the people to judge whether such narratives are believable,&quot; Vijayan added. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>SDPI, alliance, row:, Pinarayi, says, LDF, stands, against, communalism</media:keywords>
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<title>സതീശന്റെ വെല്ലുവിളി ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി; &amp;apos;എന്നാല്‍ ഇനി സംവാദമായാലോ&amp;apos;, എല്‍ഡിഎഫ് റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ട് കാര്‍ഡ് പങ്കുവെച്ച് വികസന  സംവാദത്തിന്  ക്ഷണം</title>
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<title>പിണറായിയെ നിയന്ത്രിക്കുന്നത് മോദി: കേരളത്തിൽ നടക്കുന്നത് ബിജെപി ഭരണം;  രാഹുൽ ഗാന്ധി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/modi-125028</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>‘Ghost’ in IndiGo flight: Man tries to open emergency exit door, blames supernatural powers</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ghost-in-indigo-flight-man-tries-to-open-emergency-exit-door-blames-supernatural-powers</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ghost-in-indigo-flight-man-tries-to-open-emergency-exit-door-blames-supernatural-powers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On an IndiGo flight, a passenger attempted to open the emergency exit door moments before landing. After being restrained, he claimed to be under the influence of a ghost.&amp;nbsp; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>‘Ghost’, IndiGo, flight:, Man, tries, open, emergency, exit, door, blames, supernatural, powers</media:keywords>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/lanka</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>In Palm Sunday Mass message, Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/in-palm-sunday-mass-message-pope-leo-xiv-rejects-claims-that-god-justifies-war</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/in-palm-sunday-mass-message-pope-leo-xiv-rejects-claims-that-god-justifies-war</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies at 43; drowns in sea while shooting</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tollywood-in-shock-as-bengali-actor-rahul-arunoday-banerjee-dies-at-43-drowns-in-sea-while-shooting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ He was in Talsari, shooting for the television serial ‘Bhole Baba Par Karega’ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PM Modi says Kerala is seeing political change, targets LDF and UDF in Kerala</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pm-modi-says-kerala-is-seeing-political-change-targets-ldf-and-udf-in-kerala</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pm-modi-says-kerala-is-seeing-political-change-targets-ldf-and-udf-in-kerala</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Thrissur welcomes PM Modi with massive roadshow, locals express joy</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/thrissur-welcomes-pm-modi-with-massive-roadshow-locals-express-joy</link>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cuba</link>
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<title>കേരളത്തിൽ എൻഡിഎ സർക്കാർ അധികാരത്തിൽ വരും; പാലക്കാട്  കേരളത്തിലേക്കുള്ള ബിജെപിയുടെ കവാടമെന്ന് പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/modi</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>വിജയ് രണ്ട് മണ്ഡലങ്ങളിൽ മത്സരിക്കും;  ടിവികെ സ്ഥാനാർത്ഥി പട്ടിക പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vijay-124975</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>India opens second international airport in New Delhi</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/india-opens-second-international-airport-in-new-delhi</link>
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<title>Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nestle-says-413793-kitkat-candy-bars-stolen-en-route-from-italy-to-poland</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nestle-says-413793-kitkat-candy-bars-stolen-en-route-from-italy-to-poland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland.The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that “the vehicle and its load are still nowhere to be found.”The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations. The chocolate bars were to be distributed throughout Europe.The missing candy bars could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets, the company said, but if this does happen, all products can be traced using the unique batch code assigned to individual bars.A spokesperson for KitKat said that as a result, consumers, retailers and wholesalers would be able to identify if a product is part of the stolen shipment by scanning the on-pack batch numbers. If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.“Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes,&quot; KitKat said in a statement.“With more sophisticated schemes being deployed on a regular basis, we have chosen to go public with our own experience in the hope that it raises awareness of an increasingly common criminal trend,” the statement added. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WorldMalayalee</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nestlé, says, 413, 793, KitKat, candy, bars, stolen, route, from, Italy, Poland</media:keywords>
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<title>Namesake twist spices up close IUML&#45;BJP contest in Manjeswaram</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/namesake-twist-spices-up-close-iuml-bjp-contest-in-keralas-manjeswaram</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Manjeswaram constituency, in Kasargod district, is gearing up for yet another closely contested battle, as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have fielded the same candidates. Sitting MLA AKM Asharaf of IUML is taking on BJP’s K Surendran again. Asharaf won with a wafer-thin majority over Surendran in the Assembly elections in 2021, and IUML won over BJP by a hair’s breadth in 2016.  Already setting the stage for some political drama was the withdrawal of nomination by Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) candidate KM Asharaf. A namesake of the IUML candidate Asharaf, the SDPI party candidate was giving rise to concerns of splitting United Democratic Front (UDF) votes.According to reports, the SDPI candidate withdrew his nomination at the request of UDF leaders. SDPI is considered the political arm of the Popular Front of India, which was banned in 2022 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The final list of candidates published by the Election Commission, Manjeswaram, has 11 candidates. Apart from UDF’s Asharaf, National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Surendran,  Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) K Jayananda and BSP’s Sanjeeva, seven are contesting as independents. Of these, two are named Mohammed Asharaf and one D Surendran Nair.  Surendran alleged that D Surendran Nair was a Congress worker from Thiruvananthapuram. Speaking to the media, Surendran challenged Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan to declare that the UDF does not need SDPI votes. “If he has some spine, say whether you don’t need SDPI votes. I dare him,” he said. Surendran alleged that UDF leaders such as PK Kunhalikutty and Satheesan were behind the SDPI move. In the 2021 Assembly election, Asharaf won over Surendran by a margin of 855 votes. In the 2016 Assembly election, the victory margin of IUML’s PM Abdul Razzak against Surendran was only 89 votes. That year, BSP candidate K Sundara secured 467 votes. It is said that the names of BJP’s K Surendran and BSP’s K Sundara were listed near each other in the ballot, and this created confusion among voters. In 2021, though Sundara withdrew his nomination as an independent candidate, he later made an allegation that Surendran had offered him a bribe to do so. The Kerala High Court, in 2025, discharged Surendran in the poll bribery case. Though Sundara has claimed to contest again this year, he is absent from the poll picture. SDPI questionThe SDPI’s move in Manjeswaram triggered a debate over who they support in this election. While the withdrawal of candidature in Manjeswaram signalled siding with the UDF, political developments in Mankada and Vengara in Malappuram district showed its shift towards the LDF. In both these constituencies, CPI(M) has fielded independent candidates, who are rebels of IUML. SDPI has not fielded candidates in both these constituencies, reportedly to support LDF-backed independents. SDPI state president CPA Lathif, meanwhile, told the media that the decision on whom to support will be taken only after reviewing their policies in their manifestos.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>രാഹുല്‍ ഗാന്ധിയുമായി കൂടിക്കാഴ്ച നടത്തി കെ സുധാകരന്‍</title>
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<title>ട്രംപ് &#45;മോദി സംഭാഷണത്തില്‍ മസ്‌ക് പങ്കെടുത്തിട്ടില്ലെന്ന് വിദേശകാര്യമന്ത്രാലയം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/trump</link>
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<title>Nepal police arrest former prime minister and former home minister over September protest deaths</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nepal-police-arrest-former-prime-minister-and-former-home-minister-over-september-protest-deaths</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Binaj GurubacharyaPolice in Nepal arrested former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli early Saturday over the deaths of dozens of people during violent protests in September that toppled the government and resulted in new elections.Authorities arrested the powerful communist leader at his residence on the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu. They also arrested Ramesh Lekhak, the former home minister who has been accused of ordering authorities to fire on protesters.Home Minister Sudan Gurung announced the arrests on social media.“No one is above the law. We have taken former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak under control,” Gurung said. “This is not revenge against anyone, it is just the beginning of justice.”An investigation by a commission set up by the government called for punishment of up to 10 years in prison for Oli, Lekhak and the chief of police at the time of the protests.Several trucks of police officers in riot gear conducted the arrests at the mens&#039; homes before taking them to the Kathmandu District Police office.The arrests come a day after a new government headed by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah took office following a landslide win in parliamentary election earlier this month by his Rastriya Swatantra Party.Shah and Gurung have promised justice for those killed and wounded.The election was the country’s first since the youth-led protests against corruption and poor governance on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 that left 76 people dead and more than 2,300 injured. Angry mobs burned down the offices of the prime minister and president, police stations and the homes of top politicians who were forced to flee on army helicopters.The demonstrations fueled by “Gen Z” activists forced the Sept. 12 appointment of Nepal’s first female prime minister, Sushila Karki, a retired Supreme Court judge who served during the transition leading up to the election. ]]></description>
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<title>Who is Leema Martin, lottery king Satiago Martin&amp;apos;s wife fielded by AIADMK from Lalgudi constituency?</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tamil-nadu-polls-who-is-leema-martin-lottery-king-satiago-martins-wife-fielded-by-aiadmk-from-lalgudi-constituency</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leema Rose Martin, wife of lottery king Santiago Martin, is AIADMK&#039;s candidate for Lalgudi in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. She joined the party in 2025 from IJK after 14 years. Her son has also launched a political party in Puducherry. ]]></description>
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<title>Peter Alexander signs off from NBC News after 20 years</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/peter-alexander-signs-off-from-nbc-news-after-20-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Veteran journalist Peter Alexander has announced his exit from NBC News after more than two decades. The White House correspondent is reportedly expected to join MS NOW, marking a major shift in the US television news landscape. ]]></description>
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<title>Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attack on Israel as war with Iran intensifies</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/yemens-houthis-launch-missile-attack-on-israel-as-war-with-iran-intensifies</link>
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<title>Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Edna TariganIndonesia on Saturday began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction.With the move, Indonesia became the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox. It follows measures that Australia took last year in a world-first social media ban for children as part of a push for families to take back power from tech giants and protect their teens.Indonesia has said that the implementation of the restrictions would be carried out gradually, until all platforms comply with the measure.“The government has instructed all digital platforms operating in Indonesia to immediately bring their products, features and services into compliance with applicable regulations. There will be no compromise on compliance, and every business entity operating in Indonesia is required to comply with Indonesian law,” Indonesia’s Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said on Friday evening.In announcing the new regulation earlier in March, she said that this regulation would apply to around 70 million children in Indonesia — a country with a population of about 280 million.Not an easy taskHafid said high-risk digital platforms are identified by factors such as how easy it is for children to become exposed to strangers, potential predators and harmful content in general, as well as the levels of risk of exploitation and data security scams.But she acknowledged that implementing the new regulation — even gradually as planned — will be difficult. Getting digital platforms to comply and then making them report deactivations of under-16 accounts is difficult.“This is certainly a task. But we must take steps to save our children,&quot; Hafid said. &quot;It’s not easy. Nevertheless, we must see it through.”Maura Munthe, a 13-year-old who spends roughly four hours a day on her phone on social media, including playing games on Roblox with her friends, said she feels “kind of 50-50” about the new government policy but mostly agrees with it.Her peers in school, she says, worry they will miss out on all the fun and entertainment they now have access to.“There are always other games on my phone, not only the online ones,&quot; she said. &quot;I will likely play more games alone or just hang out with my friends.”Munthe&#039;s mother, Leni Sinuraya, 47, said she has for years trusted her daughter to use her phone wisely, both when studying and when playing online games. Still, she sees the government&#039;s move as good for all children in Indonesia.Parents, she says, have lost control — and social media platforms have taken over.“Nowadays, when we see kids sitting in a restaurant, they have a phone right in front of them. It’s clear that they’re addicted,&quot; Sinuraya said. “They won’t eat unless they’re given a phone, and they throw a tantrum if they aren’t.”&quot;Mealtime is supposed to be a time for us to chat with the people around us,” she added.Protecting the childrenBased in Jakarta, Indonesia&#039;s capital, Diena Haryana founded Semai Jiwa Amini foundation — also known as SEJIWA, a nonprofit that works on online child safety and protection.According to Haryana, studies have shown that children’s use of social media can impact their mental health and trigger anxiety and depression.But, she says, digital platforms also offer advantages and open up a whole realm of learning. Her foundation has tried to get parents and communities to work together on providing guidance and supervision for children in the online world.“We also need to remember that they need to learn to use this digital technology at the right time, at the right age, and with the right guidance as well,” she said.Haryana said the effects of restricting access to social media and digital platforms to children under 16 will only be seen once the measure is in place — she predicted both complaints from children and confusion among parents.Parents and schools are expected to provide children with solutions on how to learn in the real world — not the digital one, she said.“Of course, this takes time to get used to, which is why parents and schools need to encourage children to engage with the real world and make it fun for them,&quot; Haryana added. &quot;And there’s plenty in the real world for children to explore.”So far, few platforms have reacted to Indonesia&#039;s new regulation.Elon Musk’s X on its Indonesia Online Safety Information page gives 16 as the minimum age required for users in the country. “It’s not our choice - it’s what Indonesian law requires,” the page says.Google-owned YouTube said it supports the Indonesian government&#039;s effort to create an effective, risk-based framework that addresses online harms while preserving access to information and digital opportunity.“We are ready to engage under the regulation’s self-assessment ]]></description>
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<title>Rahul Gandhi to hold roadshows in Pathanamthitta on Monday</title>
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<title>‘Endogamy not essential religious practice’: HC dismisses appeal of Knanaya Catholic church</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala High Court has held that the practice of endogamy prevailing in Knanaya Catholic Church is not an essential religious practice and thus “impermissible in law”. Dismissing the appeal filed by the Archeparchy of Kottayam, Metropolitan Archbishop, and Knanaya Catholic Congress against a lower court order, Justice S Easwaran on March 23 said that religious autonomy could not be used as a licence to infringe on constitutionally guaranteed freedoms. With this, the court has put an end to the legal fight between Knanya Catholic Naveekarana Samiti (KCNS) and individuals who were excommunicated from the Knanaya Catholic church for marrying outside the community. The Archeparchy of Kottayam had filed an appeal challenging the verdicts of the Additional Sub Court and Additional District Court in Kottayam in 2021 and 2022, which held that expulsion of its members for marrying outside the community was unconstitutional. Before pronouncing the judgement, the judge observed that the teachings of Christ, the Bible, and the provisions of the Canon law do not support the practice of endogamy. The order said that though the membership in a particular diocese is not a fundamental right, any attempt to deprive it on account of the member to follow the practice of endogamy amounted to a deprivation of the rights under Article 25 (freedom of religion). It also held that any act of excommunication was a violation of Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty) and Article 25.Also read: Tracing the fight against ‘blood weddings’ in Kerala’s Knanaya Catholic communityThe order has put an end to the age-old discrimination that was first openly challenged by Kottayam-native late OM Uthup, who founded KCNS in 1991 after his son Biju Uthup was denied a vivahakuri - a consent letter - by the Knanaya Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Kottayam. The letter was denied on account that Uthup’s mother-in-law was a Latin Catholic. Soon more members who were excommunicated from the church joined KCNS. KCNS founding member TO Joseph initiated the legal fight by filing a petition in 2021. Over 40 individuals, including Biju, joined the petition. Another individual who joined the cause was Justin John, whose marriage to Vijimol, a non-Knanite, in 2023 was denied by the Knanaya church in Kasaragod, despite the Kottayam court’s order. Also read: Knanaya church defies court order, disapproves wedding outside communityIn a joint statement issued after the verdict, Biju and Justin expressed hope that the order would mark a new chapter of inclusion and wisdom within the church. &quot;Today’s judgement is a historic moment for the Knanaya Catholic community. It ends a painful era where members were rendered &#039;Stateless&#039; within the very community they were born into. The court has recognised that the right to marry, the right to dignity, and the right to one’s faith are inviolable. This outcome was achieved because we refused to let delay defeat justice,&quot; the statement said. “No tradition, however ancient, can be used to extinguish the fundamental rights of a citizen. The doors of the church must remain open to all its members, grounded in the overarching mandate of equality,” the statement added.  ]]></description>
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<title>Palakkad Congress expels councillor Prasob over sexual assault allegations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Congress in Kerala’s Palakkad on Saturday, March 28, expelled municipal councillor Prasob C Valsan, after a Dalit woman accused him of repeated sexual assault and coercion.As per media reports, the survivor alleged that Prasob befriended her, offered her a job, and sexually assaulted her multiple times. She said she lodged a complaint with the Kerala Chief Minister on March 27, submitting evidence, including visuals she recorded during one instance of abuse.In an interview with Reporter TV, the woman said she began documenting the assault anticipating danger. She also alleged that Prasob invoked his political influence to intimidate her, showing photographs with MPs and MLAs and claiming close ties with them.The complaint also reportedly states that when she informed him of her pregnancy, Prasob offered to arrange pills to terminate it.As per Asianet News, police are expected to register a case after recording the woman’s statement, but have so far been unable to reach her.Palakkad District Congress Committee (DCC) president A Thankappan said Prasob was removed from the party&#039;s primary membership immediately after the allegations surfaced in the media, even though no formal complaint had been received by the party.“I came to know about the allegation through the media and immediately took a decision to expel him from the party. The party is in the process of investigating what happened. But we decided to expel him before that,” he told the media.Reports also indicate that Prasob was considered a close associate of Rahul Mamkootathil, another expelled Congress leader who had earlier faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.Prasob is currently absconding.  ]]></description>
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<title>Cong alleges Rs 700 crore ‘scam’ in Kerala Cooperative Dept, seeks EC intervention</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Senior Congress leader and CWC member Ramesh Chennithala on Friday alleged a &quot;massive Rs 700-crore fraud&quot; in Kerala’s Cooperative Department, claiming the irregularities are unfolding even as the state heads into a crucial election phase. Kerala is set to go to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 members to the Legislative Assembly.Addressing the media, Chennithala said the alleged scam -- potentially the largest in the state’s cooperative sector -- centres on a project to implement a common software platform across 4,415 primary cooperative societies.He claimed the project was initially awarded to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for Rs 206 crore but was later scrapped under “mysterious circumstances” and re-tendered in a manner that allegedly favoured inexperienced entities at significantly inflated costs.Tracing the background, Chennithala noted that since 2016, a unified core banking software system has been mandated across the country in line with norms of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), with full central funding support.However, the Kerala government under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan opted for a customised software solution, citing the advanced requirements of the state’s cooperative sector, he said.A high-level committee chaired by the Chief Secretary had selected TCS as the sole qualified bidder in September 2023, following which a formal order was issued in April 2024, awarding the company a Rs 206-crore contract for implementation and maintenance.“Despite adhering to all norms, the contract was abruptly cancelled due to political interference,” Chennithala alleged.He further claimed that a fresh e-tender floated in April 2025 introduced “tailor-made conditions” that effectively excluded established IT firms. Criteria such as mandatory workforce presence in Kerala allegedly prevented companies like TCS from participating.According to him, only two Kannur-based cooperative entities -- Kerala Dinesh Beedi Workers Central Cooperative Society and Malabar Information Technology Cooperative Society -- submitted bids under the revised tender.The Dinesh Beedi Cooperative reportedly quoted Rs 58 crore for implementing the software in just 280 societies. “At this rate, scaling the project to all 4,415 societies would push the cost beyond Rs 900 crore, compared to Rs 206 crore quoted by TCS -- implying a loss of over Rs 700 crore to the exchequer,” he said.Chennithala termed the limited participation in such a large-scale project as “highly suspicious” and alleged that the move was not just financial misconduct but also a “backdoor attempt” to bring the cooperative sector under political control.With the Model Code of Conduct in force, he alleged that the government is attempting to secure clearance from the Election Commission to fast-track the tender process. He urged the poll body to intervene immediately and stall the proceedings.Stating that a formal complaint would be filed, Chennithala said a future United Democratic Front (UDF) government would scrap the deal if voted to power. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Team India must act together,’ says PM Modi at CMs’ meet on West Asia war; recalls Covid&#45;19 response</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a virtual meeting with CMs, PM Modi emphasised the need for collective action to address the impact of the ongoing war in West Asia . Drawing parallels to the COVID-19 response, he called for vigilance, preparedness, and a unified approach to safeguard citizens and ensure economic stability. ]]></description>
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<title>HC asks EC to act on BJP Guruvayur nominee Gopalakrishnan’s ‘Hindu MLA’ remark</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala High Court on Friday, March 27, directed the Election Commission to act within two months on a complaint against BJP Guruvayur candidate B Gopalakrishnan over his “Hindu MLA” remark, made during the ongoing election campaign. A single bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas was hearing a plea filed by Gokul, a Kerala Students Union (the Congress party’s student wing) leader, who alleged that no action had been taken on his complaint regarding Gopalakrishnan’s communal remarks. According to Bar and Bench, the petitioner argued that the Election Commission had failed to respond despite the seriousness of the issue.In the now-deleted video posted on March 20, Gopalakrishnan, who is also the BJP’s state vice president, had said: “Why doesn’t Guruvayur, an international pilgrimage centre, have a Hindu MLA? … I have been called on by Guruvayurappan to rescue the land from this half-century-long imprisonment in the hands of temple looters and temple-opposers.”The remarks triggered sharp criticism and complaints from both the CPI(M) and Congress filing parties. Kerala’s Chief Election Officer Ratan U Kelkar subsequently directed Thrissur District Collector Shikha Surendran to initiate action. On March 22, Guruvayur Temple Station police filed a case against Gopalakrishnan under provisions of the Representation of the People Act and the Model Code of Conduct. During the hearing on March 27, the Election Commission informed the High Court that a complaint had been filed by the returning officer and a first information report (FIR) had already been registered. It also noted that the video had been taken down from social media. The court observed that since the complaint is already under the Election Commission&#039;s consideration, the petitioner must first pursue remedies before the Commission. “Since [the petitioner’s complaint] has admittedly been received by the [Commission] and is pending consideration, I am of the view that the petition can be disposed of with a direction, without entering into merits,” the order said. The court, however, set a clear timeline, directing the Election Commission to pass appropriate orders “at any rate within two months.” ]]></description>
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<title>Sabarimala shadow looms over Kazhakootam’s triangular contest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kazhakootam Assembly constituency in the state capital district has turned into a high-voltage battleground this election, with the alleged Sabarimala gold heist case casting a long shadow over an already intense triangular contest. At the centre of the race is two-time CPI(M) legislator and former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran, who is seeking a third consecutive term.Taking on him are BJP’s seasoned campaigner and former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan, and Congress’ former MLA Sharatchandra Prasad, making it one of the most keenly watched contests in the state.Traditionally, Kazhakootam has leaned towards the Congress-led UDF, having elected stalwarts such as A.K. Antony and M.M. Hassan.Even veteran former CPI(M) leader M.V. Raghavan tasted victory here with UDF backing.However, the last decade has seen Surendran emerge as the dominant force, leveraging support across communities.This time, however, the narrative has shifted.The Sabarimala controversy linked to alleged irregularities during his tenure as Devaswom Minister has given the opposition a potent campaign issue.The questioning of Surendran by investigators, along with the arrest of former Travancore Devaswom Board chiefs known to be close to him, has sharpened the political attack.Sensing an opening, Prasad has invoked the constituency’s strong religious connect, arguing that the issue resonates deeply among voters.His campaign has sought to translate this sentiment into electoral advantage.Muraleedharan, meanwhile, adds another dimension to the contest.In 2016, he surged to second place, pushing the Congress to third, a trend that continued in 2021 when Sobha Surendran retained the runner-up slot for the BJP.The party’s steady rise has firmly established it as a key player here.Despite weathering the Sabarimala storm in 2021, Surendran now faces a more complex challenge with two formidable opponents closing in.With the temple issue dominating the discourse and margins expected to be tight, Kazhakootam is set for a gripping finish, one that may only be decided when the votes are counted. ]]></description>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iran-124847</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rumours of lockdown in India completely false, Union Minister Hardeep Puri</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rumours-of-lockdown-in-india-completely-false-hardeep-puri-fact-checks-amid-war-in-west-asia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In such times, it is important that we remain calm, responsible, and united. Attempts to spread rumours and create panic in such a situation are irresponsible and harmful, Puri said. ]]></description>
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<title>Congress urges entrance exams reschedule for Holy Week​</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Congress leaders, led by Member of Parliament K.C. Venugopal, on Thursday urged the Centre to reschedule the Joint Entrance Examination Main, citing its overlap with the Easter Holy Week, a period of deep religious significance for the Christian community.​ In a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Venugopal pointed out that the examination is scheduled for April 2 to 8, coinciding with Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.​He noted that examining during this period would impose undue mental stress on Christian students, who observe important religious rituals and ceremonies during these days. He called for the exam dates to be reconsidered to ensure fairness and inclusivity.​Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan also raised similar concerns, highlighting that Maundy Thursday and Easter are among the holiest days for Christians.​He criticised the National Testing Agency&#039;s decision to schedule entrance examinations on these dates and urged that the tests be postponed.​Satheesan warned that holding exams and official programmes on such sacred days could infringe upon the religious freedom and rights of minorities, and called for an urgent review of the decision.​Echoing these demands, Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala said the current schedule would prevent Christian students from participating in key religious observances.​He noted that the overlap could cause considerable stress and hardship, and urged the Centre to reschedule the examination to avoid forcing students to choose between their faith and academic responsibilities.​Together, the leaders called on the Central government to adopt a more sensitive approach and revise the examination schedule in view of the concerns raised by the Christian community.​In Kerala, Christians account for around 17 per cent of the 3.30 crore population.​ ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala should emulate Tripura to end corruption, embrace development politics: CM Manik Saha</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-should-emulate-tripura-to-end-corruption-embrace-development-politics-cm-manik-saha</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Thursday, asserted that Kerala should follow his state&#039;s example in overcoming corruption and political misrule, urging voters to replace what he termed &quot;divisive politics&quot; with a development-oriented approach.  Addressing an election campaign rally for BJP candidate Prasanth Malavayal in the Kalpetta Assembly constituency in Wayanad district, Chief Minister Saha said that the transformation witnessed in Tripura after decades of Left rule offers a roadmap for Kerala. &quot;Tripura, once considered a stronghold of uninterrupted Left rule, today stands as a symbol of hope, change, and victory. What the people of Kerala are facing now, we, too, experienced earlier. The time has come to overcome that phase, just as we did,&quot; he added. Calling it a &quot;golden opportunity&quot;, Chief Minister Saha said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is moving towards development-driven governance, and Kerala should align with this vision. He alleged that both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) have created a cycle of corruption in the state. &quot;For years, LDF and UDF have engaged in a kind of &#039;match-fixing&#039;, taking turns in power while people continue to suffer. Like in Tripura, the BJP here must commit to uprooting corruption and building a prosperous Kerala,&quot; the Chief Minister said. Highlighting Tripura&#039;s political shift in 2018, Chief Minister Saha recalled that the CPI-M had ruled the state for 35 years with little Opposition presence. &quot;There were no BJP MLAs, MPs, or Councillors. But under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we (BJP) built a strong grassroots organisation, strengthened booth-level networks, and mobilised dedicated party workers across the state,&quot; he said. He noted that in the 2018 Assembly elections, the BJP secured 36 seats while its ally IPFT (Indigenous People&#039;s Front of Tripura) also performed strongly, together winning 44 of the total of 60 seats. &quot;Even the Congress in Tripura was wiped out. People chose development over dynasty and welfare over wastage,&quot; the Chief Minister added. Chief Minister Saha said that the BJP government in Tripura has since focused on development across sectors, including infrastructure, housing, sanitation, drinking water, and connectivity in remote and tribal areas. He also emphasised efforts towards ensuring women&#039;s safety and inclusive growth. Turning his attention towards the state government in Kerala, the Chief Minister criticised the state&#039;s political leadership, alleging mismanagement of temple affairs and lack of faith among ruling CPI-M leaders. He said that the BJP is committed to protecting cultural heritage and ensuring transparent administration of religious institutions. &quot;Both LDF and UDF have turned governance into a cycle of institutionalised corruption, where public office is often used for personal gain. It is time to replace this with politics of growth, accountability, and development,&quot; CM Saha added. He said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains committed to delivering transparent governance, clean administration, and inclusive development in Kerala. &quot;Every Malayali deserves equal opportunity without discrimination,&quot; he added. The Tripura Chief Minister also addressed another election convention at Town Junction in the Dharmadam Assembly constituency in support of BJP candidate K. Renith. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is seeking re-election from the Dharmadam Assembly constituency. &quot;This visit of Tripura Chief Minister marks a significant push by the BJP leadership to energise party workers and connect with voters in these key Assembly constituencies in Kerala,&quot; a BJP leader in Agartala said. The BJP-led NDA is contesting all 140 Assembly seats in Kerala, with polling scheduled for April 9. The BJP itself is fielding candidates in 99 Assembly constituencies, while its allies are contesting the remaining seats. The BJP had opened its account in Kerala in the 2016 Assembly elections by winning the Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram district. However, it lost the seat in the 2021 Assembly elections. In the 2021 Assembly polls, the BJP secured the second place in nine constituencies, indicating growing support among the people. ]]></description>
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<title>China steps up diplomatic outreach to ease tensions in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/china-steps-up-diplomatic-outreach-to-ease-tensions-in-the-middle-east</link>
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<title>China launches first zero&#45;carbon electric vessel fleet on upper reaches of Yangtze River</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/china-launches-first-zero-carbon-electric-vessel-fleet-on-upper-reaches-of-yangtze-river</link>
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<title>Singapore shares track regional losses as US issues Iran ultimatum; micro&#45;mechanics surges 7%</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/singapore-shares-track-regional-losses-as-us-issues-iran-ultimatum-micro-mechanics-surges-7</link>
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<title>തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ്  കമ്മീഷൻ നിഷ്പക്ഷത പാലിക്കണമെന്ന് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി; ഔദ്യോഗിക നോട്ടീസിലെ ബിജെപി സീൽ നിസാരമല്ല</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/election-124791</link>
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<title>Congress breathes easy as HC upholds Vigilance clean chit in Sabarimala flag post controversy</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/congress-breathes-easy-as-hc-upholds-vigilance-clean-chit-in-sabarimala-flag-post-controversy</link>
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<title>ISS astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to interact with students in Thiruvananthapuram</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iss-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-to-interact-with-students-in-thiruvananthapuram</link>
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<title>Indian among two killed by falling debris of intercepted missiles in Abu Dhabi</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indian-among-two-killed-by-falling-debris-of-intercepted-missiles-in-abu-dhabi</link>
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<title>Kerala Civil society group to launch Constitution Festival, monitor SIR</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-civil-society-group-to-launch-constitution-festival-monitor-sir</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a move to counter the rising influence of far-right ideologies in the state, the &#039;Wake Up Keralam&#039; (Unaroo Keralame) collective has announced a state-wide campaign, beginning with a &#039;Constitution Festival&#039; in Thrissur on March 29. The festival will be opened by actor and activist Prakash Raj. Simultaneously, the collective will organise a &#039;Sahavarthitva Satyagraha&#039; (Coexistence Satyagraha) at the West Nada in Guruvayoor on the same day to promote communal harmony. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in Guruvayoor had recently received widespread criticism for calling to elect a Hindu MLA from the constituency.The collective, a coalition of various cultural, political, and environmental groups, stated that its mission is to safeguard Kerala’s legacy of social reform against &quot;Neo-Brahminical&quot; ideologies. The movement highlights that the history of coexistence—fought for and won by icons like Narayana Guru, Ayyankali, Poykayil Appachan, Vakkom Moulavi, Pandit Karuppan, Kochukali, and Haleema Beevi—is currently under threat from fascist forces acting with state patronage.Formed in February 2026 as the Kerala chapter of the &#039;All India People&#039;s Movement&#039; following a national meet in Bangalore, &#039;Wake Up Keralam&#039; aims to provide a unified resistance against political fascism. The group maintains an independent stance, pledging to support democratic movements on an ideological basis while remaining critical of any political party that compromises with the Sangh Parivar&#039;s agenda for electoral gains.The movement has outlined a nine-point urgent agenda for its upcoming interventions including the monitoring of the SIR process by the Election Commission of India (ECI). They criticised both the ruling and opposition fronts for failing to prevent a process that could potentially disenfranchise citizens and turn citizenship into a &quot;question mark.&quot; Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the collective will campaign in various constituencies to block the electoral prospects of communal parties.The movement will actively resist efforts to destroy Kerala’s social fabric through divisive media and films like The Kerala Story. It would also utilise social media to conduct rigorous fact-checking to halt the spread of fake news and communal propaganda.The group will act as a pressure body to ensure that anti-fascist parties provide at least 33% representation for women and adequate representation for the transgender community in their candidate lists.The movement will propagate an anti-war message, asserting that all wars serve only the interests of rulers and are inherently anti-human. ]]></description>
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<title>PK Sasi&amp;apos;s victory a prestige issue for Congress in Ottapalam, says VD Satheesan</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pk-sasis-victory-a-prestige-issue-for-congress-in-ottapalam-says-vd-satheesan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan said the victory of independent candidate PK Sasi in Ottapalam was a &quot;prestige issue&quot; for the Congress, throwing the party’s full weight behind the Communist Party of India (Marxist) rebel ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. Addressing the United Democratic Front (UDF) election convention on Wednesday, March 26, Satheesan expressed confidence that Sasi would lead from the front in Ottapalam after the coalition&#039;s expected victory. While Sasi is contesting under the &#039;Coconut Grove&#039; symbol, Satheesan urged voters to treat him as a candidate representing the Congress &#039;Hand&#039; symbol. Sasi, a former CPI(M) MLA from Palakkad district, was expelled from the party in the first week of March after he participated in a convention of party dissidents in Palakkad and sharply criticised the district leadership. The CPI(M) state leadership, which was holding its State Committee meeting at the time, announced his expulsion from primary membership within an hour of the convention. Sasi had been at odds with the party leadership since he was denied a second term in the 2021 Assembly elections. Though the party later accommodated him by appointing him chairman of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, he resigned from the post ahead of the elections. Sasi was suspended from the party in 2018 following allegations of sexual harassment against him by a woman member of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the CPI(M). At Wednesday&#039;s convention, Sasi referred to Satheesan as a &quot;Prince of Stance,&quot; saying he had closely followed the Opposition leader&#039;s interventions in the Assembly even while he was in the ruling party. Satheesan said the UDF would win over 100 seats in the upcoming polls on April 9. Palakkad, which has 12 Assembly constituencies, has been a strong CPM bastion. The party won 10 of the 12 seats in 2021 but suffered reverses in the December local body polls amid growing internal dissent. ]]></description>
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<title>Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, says he can’t match even local leaders</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress and its leader have historically functioned as the “B-team of the BJP&quot;, even as he dismissed charges of a “Communist Janata Party&quot; i.e. a purported CPI(M)-BJP nexus in the state. Responding to LoP Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of an “unholy alliance” between the BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala, CM Vijayan said it was in fact the Congress that had consistently adopted positions enabling the BJP’s rise in several states.He accused the party of weakening broader anti-BJP coalitions and fragmenting Opposition unity at critical junctures and slammed Rahul Gandhi saying he can’t match even local leaders.&quot;Rahul Gandhi is an all-India leader, but he doesn&#039;t even have the practical knowledge of an ordinary local leader or worker,” CM Vijayan said, adding that he had failed to learn from repeated political setbacks.&quot;It is impossible to understand how a leader viewed by Congressmen as universally respected can stoop to this level,&quot; he added. According to him, Rahul Gandhi’s political approach has often ended up benefiting the BJP across states.The Chief Minister pointed to developments in Delhi, noting that while the BJP has pursued Opposition leaders through legal cases, LoP Rahul Gandhi had questioned when a minister in Arvind Kejriwal’s Cabinet was taken into custody, why was Kejriwal not arrested.However, when courts later cleared Kejriwal, the episode proved embarrassing not just for the BJP but also for Rahul Gandhi, said CM Vijayan.He further alleged that in the Delhi elections, the Congress failed to adopt a position aimed at preventing a BJP victory, instead targeting the Aam Aadmi Party, which had a stronger chance electorally.A similar pattern, he said, was evident in Haryana, where Congress opposition to broader alliances led to a split in non-BJP votes, ultimately benefiting the BJP.Vijayan’s remarks came in response to Rahul Gandhi’s virtual address from Delhi to a Congress-led UDF rally in Kozhikode on Wednesday night.In his speech, LoP Rahul accused CM Vijayan of maintaining a “soft” stance towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he was receiving benefits not extended to other non-Congress Chief Ministers.Taking the attack further, LoP Rahul Gandhi coined the term “CJP (Communist Janata Party)&quot;, suggesting that Kerala was witnessing a tacit alignment between the CPI(M) and the BJP.Rahul said that nearly 40 cases had been filed against him and that he had been interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate for five consecutive days, while he was being targeted constantly by the BJP. He asked why the Chief Minister of Kerala was not being targeted by the BJP and why the corruption cases against him were not progressing. It was asserted that this was clear evidence of collusion between the BJP and the LDF.Rejecting the charge, CM Vijayan reiterated that such claims were politically-motivated, even as the war of words between the Congress and the Left escalates ahead of the Assembly polls. ]]></description>
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<title>It’s not just oil and gas. The Strait of Hormuz blockage is rattling another vital commodity</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/its-not-just-oil-and-gas-the-strait-of-hormuz-blockage-is-rattling-another-vital-commodity</link>
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<title>As India grapples with LPG crisis, a friend 20,000 kms away extends helping hand</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/as-india-grapples-with-lpg-crisis-a-friend-20000-kms-away-extends-helping-hand</link>
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<title>Malayalam actor&#45;director E A Rajendran passes away at 71</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/malayalam-actor-director-e-a-rajendran-passes-away-at-71</link>
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<title>No extra LPG or fuel charges on restaurant bills, says CCPA; only menu price and taxes allowed</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/no-extra-lpg-or-fuel-charges-on-restaurant-bills-says-ccpa-only-menu-price-taxes-allowed</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CCPA directs hotels and restaurants not to add LPG, gas or fuel charges to bills. Only menu prices and applicable taxes can be charged; violations may invite strict action. ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP&#45;LDF​; calls them ‘CJP’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday intensified his criticism of both the BJP and the ruling LDF in Kerala, alleging a tacit understanding between the two formations ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections. ​ He also unveiled a set of welfare guarantees for women, youth, and vulnerable groups.​Addressing a large rally in Kozhikode via video link, Rahul cancelled his scheduled physical appearance following the hospitalisation of his mother, Sonia Gandhi, on Tuesday night.​Despite his absence, the Congress MP adopted a combative tone, accusing the BJP and the Left of coordinating their operations in the state.​In a pointed remark, Rahul referred to the alleged alliance as the “CJP”, Communist Janata Party, and claimed that PM Modi had “spared” Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan from central agency scrutiny, while opposition leaders elsewhere faced sustained action.​The comment is expected to sharpen the campaign narrative in Kerala, where the Congress-led UDF has been positioning the contest as one against both the BJP and the CPI(M)-led LDF.​Alongside his political critique, Rahul presented five key guarantees that the Congress pledges to implement if elected to power.​These include free bus travel for all women in KSRTC buses, Rs 1,000 monthly financial assistance for college-going girl students, and an increase in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month.​He also promised comprehensive health insurance cover of Rs 25 lakh per household under a scheme proposed to be named after former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, as well as interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh for youth to promote entrepreneurship.​With the campaign entering a decisive phase, Rahul’s twin approach of political messaging and welfare assurances reflects the Congress’s strategy to consolidate support across key voter segments while challenging the LDF’s decade-long governance record.​ ]]></description>
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<title>റൈറ്റ് .റവ. ഡോ.പ്രിൻസ്റ്റൺ ബെൻ സി.എസ്. ഐ. ദക്ഷിണ കേരള മഹായിടവക ബിഷപ്പായി സ്ഥാനമേറ്റു </title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rt-rev-dr-princeton</link>
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<title>ആറര വർഷമായി രാജി സ്വീകരിക്കുന്നില്ല:   തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പിൽ മത്സരിക്കാനുള്ള അവസരം നഷ്ടമായി ; കേന്ദ്രസര്‍ക്കാരിനെതിരെ കണ്ണൻ ഗോപിനാഥൻ</title>
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<title>യു. പ്രതിഭയ്‌ക്കെതിരായ സ്ത്രീവിരുദ്ധ പരാമർശം: ഖേദം പ്രകടിപ്പിച്ച് എ. ഇർഷാദ്</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Indian singer&amp;apos;s drowning was accidental &#45; Singapore coroner</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indian-singers-drowning-was-accidental-singapore-coroner</link>
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<title>LPG supply will be cut if you won&amp;apos;t shift to piped gas soon, govt sets deadline</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/lpg-supply-will-be-cut-if-you-wont-shift-to-piped-gas-soon-govt-sets-deadline-all-you-need-to-know</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A government order issued on Tuesday lists out “consequences of households not applying for and obtaining PNG connection when notified by authorised entity” that has laid a pipeline to supply such fuel. ]]></description>
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<title>Rahul Gandhi cancels Kerala visit over mother Sonia&amp;apos;s health concerns</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-gandhi-cancels-kerala-visit-over-mother-sonias-health-concerns</link>
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<title>Malappuram Collector seeks report on the &amp;apos;Gulf Offer&amp;apos; amid escalating tensions in the Thavanur contest</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/malappuram-collector-seeks-report-on-the-gulf-offer-amid-escalating-tensions-in-the-thavanur-contest</link>
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<title>IUML intervenes to assist struggling leader MK Muneer, protecting his ancestral home from being seized</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iuml-intervenes-to-assist-struggling-leader-mk-muneer-protecting-his-ancestral-home-from-being-seized</link>
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<title>IUML leader says CPI(M)’s U Prathibha using ‘beauty’ to get votes</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sexism-at-the-polls-iuml-leader-says-cpims-u-prathibha-using-beauty-to-get-votes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A UDF leader’s campaign speech has triggered backlash in Kerala after he reduced a sitting LDF MLA to her “physical beauty.&quot;Speaking at a UDF convention in Alappuzha district on Tuesday, March 24, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader Irshad Chakkalassery said that Kayamkulam’s CPI(M) MLA U Prathibha has not brought any development to the constituency, but has instead relied on her eloquence and physical features to contest again. “Even when the absolute truth that she has not been able to do anything as an elected representative exists before us, she is contesting again, putting up for sale her articulate speech and physical beauty,” said Irshad, who is also the UDF convenor for Kayamkulam Assembly constituency. Asianet News reported that he made the statement on a stage he shared with Congress’ Alappuzha district committee president Babu Prasad.MLA U Prathibha has represented the Kayamkulam Assembly constituency for two terms since 2016. The UDF has fielded Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee vice president M Liju against her in the upcoming election. Also contesting is Bharath Dharma Jana Sena’s (BDJS) Thambi Mettuthara, seeking votes on behalf of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Irshad’s sexist remark drew criticism from the Left, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleging that the UDF resorts to such “heinous character assassination” when it is unable to criticise an elected representative over their contributions to the state. “This is not only an attack on comrade Pratibha, but a challenge against all women working in the public sphere,” he said, adding that the comment exposes the hypocrisy of the UDF, which professes to be avalkoppam (with her), yet stays silent against misogyny by its own leaders.“Reducing a woman to just her body is wrong,” U Prathibha told Asianet News. “The Congress is an organisation that was once led by strong women like Indira Gandhi. Even today, they project women leaders like Sonia Gandhi. Priyanka Gandhi contested the Lok Sabha election from Kerala’s Wayanad. It is from within such a women-led party that such deplorable comments have come.” She added that she was shocked when she heard the statements. “In all my years in electoral politics, I have not uttered a single word character-assassinating my opponents. But the language and gestures [Irshad] used were the worst forms of character assassination, that too about a woman&#039;s body. It is not the candidate’s body that voters look at during elections, but their hearts and attitudes. I have given my heart and my energy to Kayamkulam, with the intention of making it the most beautiful.”She added that it wasn’t just about her, but that no woman or candidate should be insulted like this by any person or organisation. “It is not a ‘man’ or ‘woman’ who is contesting the elections. I am a candidate of the LDF, contesting with the backing of the organisation’s ideology. I don&#039;t see my opponents as ‘men’, but as candidates of the UDF, and that is how I have been at all times,” she said.Prathibha added that she will seek appropriate legal action against Irshad through the Election Commission.Following backlash, Irshad said, “If my words have hurt anyone in any way, I apologise,” claiming that his statement would not have been seen as sexist had they been taken in the full context of his speech. ]]></description>
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<title>SC expunges Kerala HC remarks against woman who accused Rahul Mamkootathil of rape</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Supreme Court of India has expunged remarks made by the Kerala High Court against a woman who accused Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape and forced abortion. However, the apex court refused to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to him. The High Court, in its February 12 order granting anticipatory bail, had made a series of observations on the complainant’s conduct. Justice Kauser Edappagath noted that if consensual relationships between married persons are legally permissible, “what is wrong in an unmarried man having consensual sexual relationship with so many persons?” and questioned how such factors could justify denial of bail. Further, the court noted that since the complainant has visited and stayed at the flat of the accused person for two days after the alleged assault, such conduct “prima facie suggests the existence of a consensual sexual relationship.” Relying on WhatsApp chats, it further concluded that the complainant appeared to have voluntarily consumed abortion pills supplied by a co-accused. While granting bail, the judge stressed that “law and morality are not equivalent” and cautioned against treating every failed relationship as rape. Challenging these observations, the complainant’s counsel, Subhash Chandran KR, sought the cancelling of the bail and argued before the Supreme Court that the High Court had exceeded the limited scope of a bail hearing and effectively conducted a “mini-trial”, which could prejudice the case and cast aspersions on the complainant’s character. Taking note of this, a Bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and NK Singh held that such remarks were unnecessary and ordered them to be expunged. The complainant had filed the petition citing multiple allegations of sexual assault against Mamkootathil involving nearly ten individuals, including a minor. The plea argued that the grant of anticipatory bail was legally untenable and raised concerns about potential misuse of political influence. In his anticipatory bail application, Rahul Mamkootathil admitted to having a physical relationship with the complainant but maintained it was consensual, describing the case as politically motivated. The complainant, however, alleged that the abuse was part of a systematic pattern of violence and coercion. Her petition also highlighted ongoing online harassment and attempts to reveal her identity, alleging that the accused’s position could be used to intimidate her. Rahul Mamkootathil is currently facing three separate rape cases.  Amid mounting legal battles and speculation over his political future, the expelled Congress MLA has said he will not contest the Palakkad Assembly constituency as an independent candidate in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. ]]></description>
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<title>Workshops on film scripting, making and acting</title>
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<title>Those who convert to Christianity cannot seek SC/ST Act protections: Supreme Court</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 24, upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order holding that a person who has converted to Christianity cannot claim the status of a Scheduled Caste. A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria said that “no person who professes a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism can be regarded as a member of the Scheduled Caste,” adding that conversion to any other religion results in the “immediate and complete loss” of such status.The order was passed over a case from Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district, where a Christian pastor named Chinthada Anand alleged that he was assaulted and abused in the name of his caste by a man named Akkala Ramireddy and others, while conducting a prayer meeting. Based on Anand’s complaint, police had registered an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The accused approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which quashed the case while ruling that the caste system was alien to Christianity and hence the SC/AT Act cannot be invoked in Anand’s case. Anand had appealed this verdict in the Supreme Court. Upholding the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s view, the apex court held that the bar under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, is “absolute” and admits no exception. The order says that “no person who professes a religion different from the Hindu, the Sikh or the Buddhist religion shall be deemed to be a member of a Scheduled Caste.”The Justice Mishra-led Bench observed that a person cannot simultaneously profess another religion and claim Scheduled Caste status. In its decision, the Supreme Court noted that the appellant had continued to profess Christianity and had been functioning as a pastor for over a decade, conducting regular Sunday prayers, leaving “no room for doubt” about his religious identity.“In the present case, it is not the case of the petitioner that he reconverted from Christianity to his original religion or has been accepted back in the folds of the Madiga community. On the contrary, the evidence establishes that the appellant continued to profess Christianity… These concurrent facts leave no room for doubt that he continued to remain a Christian,” the Justice Mishra-led Bench observed.Earlier, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, in its April 30, 2025, order, had held that a person who had converted to Christianity and was working as a pastor could not invoke protections available to Scheduled Castes under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.The AP High Court had noted that the complainant had been “working as a pastor for the last 10 years” and was conducting regular Sunday prayers, thereby clearly establishing that he was professing Christianity.It further held that “having converted to Christianity, the petitioner cannot continue to be a member of the Scheduled Caste community,” and consequently could not invoke the provisions of the SC/ST Act, since the caste system is alien to Christianity.The Andhra Pradesh High Court had also observed that the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, makes it clear that persons professing religions other than those specified therein cannot be treated as members of the Scheduled Castes.With IANS inputs ]]></description>
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<title>Trump administration offers 15&#45;point ceasefire plan to Iran</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/trump-administration-offers-15-point-ceasefire-plan-to-iran</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By AAMER MADHANI, JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY Associated PressThe Trump administration offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, a person briefed on the contours of the proposal said late Tuesday, even as the U.S. military prepared to send at least 1,000 more troops to supplement some 50,000 troops already in the Mideast.The plan was submitted to Iran by intermediaries from Pakistan, who have offered to host renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.The New York Times was the first to report that the plan had been delivered to Iranian officials.The Pentagon is also in the process of deploying two Marine units that will add about 5,000 Marines and thousands of sailors to the region. The moves are being framed as Trump maneuvering to give himself &quot;max flexibility&quot; on what he will do next, the person added.Israeli officials, who have been advocating for President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran, were surprised by the submission of a ceasefire plan, the person said.The White House did not respond to requests for comment.Earlier in the day, Trump said the U.S. was in talks with Iran to end the war as diplomatic efforts picked up and Iran issued a newly defiant statement. Meanwhile, airstrikes battered the Islamic Republic while Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and sites across the region.Iran has denied that any negotiations are taking place, and Trump delayed his self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran&#039;s chokehold on the crucial waterway has snarled international shipping, sent fuel prices skyrocketing and threatened the world economy.Talks would face big challengesAny talks between the U.S. and Iran would face monumental challenges. Many of Washington&#039;s shifting objectives, particularly over Iran&#039;s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, remain difficult to achieve.It&#039;s not clear who in Iran&#039;s government has the authority to negotiate — or would be willing to, as Israel has vowed to continue killing the country&#039;s leaders.Iran remains highly suspicious of the United States, which twice under the Trump administration has attacked during high-level diplomatic talks, including with the Feb. 28 strikes that started the current war.More troops to be sent to MideastAt least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will be sent top the Mideast in the coming days, three people with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.The 82nd Airborne is considered the Army&#039;s emergency response force and can typically be deployed on short notice. It&#039;s the latest addition of American troops after U.S. officials last week said thousands of Marines aboard several Navy ships will be heading to the region.While the Marine units are trained in missions that include supporting U.S. embassies, evacuating civilians and disaster relief, the soldiers of 82nd Airborne are trained to parachute into hostile or contested territory to secure key territory and airfields.The Marine deployment to the region has raised speculation that the U.S. may try to seize Kharg Island, which is vital to Iran&#039;s oil network. The U.S. bombed the Persian Gulf island more than a week ago, hitting its defenses but saying it had left oil infrastructure intact.Iran has threatened to mine the gulf if the U.S. appears to be on the verge of landing troops.Trump said he would hold off on a threat to bomb Iran&#039;s power stations while talks unfold — a delay that could be aimed at buying time for the Marines to arrive, the New York-based Soufan Center think tank wrote in an analysis.However, the center also noted that &quot;Trump could be actively seeking an offramp.&quot;Pakistan says it is ready to host talksPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X that Pakistan is ready to &quot;facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks&quot; to end the Iran war.The U.S. has agreed in principle to join talks in Pakistan, according to three Pakistani officials, one Egyptian official and a Gulf diplomat, while mediators were still working to convince Iran.One diplomat from the region said the talks could happen by early next week, and that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump&#039;s son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to represent the U.S. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to provide details to the media.US and Iran issue conflicting statements on status of talksSpeaking Tuesday at the White House, the president said the U.S. is &quot;in negotiations right now&quot; and that the participants included Witkoff, Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.&quot;We have a number of people doing it,&quot; Trump said. &quot;And the other side, I can tell you, they&#039;d like to make a deal.&quot;Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi&#039;s office said he has been discussing the war this week with several counterparts. But Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran&#039;s parliament, denied ]]></description>
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<title>Congress gets notice to vacate 24 Akbar Road office completely by March 28: Report</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/congress-gets-notice-to-vacate-24-akbar-road-office-completely-by-march-28-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Congress party has been ordered to vacate its long-standing headquarters at 24 Akbar Road by March 28, marking the end of an era. This follows the relocation of its national office to Indira Bhawan, a move rooted in its historical journey since 1978. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:31:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pakistan, Bangladesh&#45;linked arms smuggling ring busted in Delhi; cops recover pistols, submachine guns, ammo</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pakistan-bangladesh-linked-arms-smuggling-ring-busted-in-delhi-cops-recover-pistols-submachine-guns-ammo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The bust was carried out by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police. The arms were smuggled into India from Pakistan through the Indo-Nepal border and were being distributed to criminal gangs across Delhi-NCR and other states. ]]></description>
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<title>Bose Krishnamachari resigned from Kochi Biennale after sexual harassment complaint</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bose-krishnamachari-resigned-from-kochi-biennale-after-sexual-harassment-complaint</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than two months after the resignation of artist Bose Krishnamachari from the Kochi Biennale Foundation, it has now emerged that the decision came after a complaint of sexual harassment was filed against him with the Internal Committee (IC). At the time of his resignation, Bose, who was also co-founder of the Kochi Muziris Biennale, had cited family reasons for his resignation. V Venu, chairperson of KBF, has confirmed to TNM that Bose&#039;s resignation follows the IC complaint from a woman who had worked under him.  The  complaint was filed on January 3 in which it was said that the incident took place on December 28 last year, when the woman was invited to Bose’s home in Fort Kochi for work-related purposes. However, when she visited, Bose allegedly made inappropriate sexual advances even as the woman repeatedly insisted on leaving. She said she felt trapped and violated and had at no point given her consent to physical contact or remarks or advances. She tried to de-escalate the situation and leave, she said. A source said that since Bose was her reporting supervisor he was asked to remove himself from the premises during the IC investigation, as per the guidelines of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act or POSH Act. “However,  Bose felt that he should not continue with the Biennale and resigned from his position,” said the source.  Bose was quoted by the Indian Express as saying that the allegations were misleading and unsubstantiated and taken out of context. He has asked his lawyers to take legal action, he said. After his resignation from the Biennale, Bose was appointed as the Cultural Curator of the city of Kochi, in a project of the Kochi Municipal Corporation, associating with the Mayor Minimol VK and the MP Hibi Eden, among others. Bose had co-founded the Biennale in Kochi along with artist Riyas Komu in 2012 and had been one of its curators since the first edition. Riyas Komu had earlier stepped down from his management position of the Biennale following allegations of sexual harassment. ]]></description>
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<title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s nomination cleared, hits back at Congress</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-polls-rajeev-chandrasekhars-nomination-cleared-hits-back-at-congress</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the acceptance of his nomination papers has effectively put to rest speculation surrounding allegations raised by Congress over discrepancies in his election affidavit.With the scrutiny process concluding without objections, election authorities have cleared Chandrasekhar’s candidature, signalling that the allegations raised did not warrant disqualification.The development comes days after the Congress escalated its attack, accusing him of concealing ownership of a high-value residential property in Bengaluru.Reacting sharply, Chandrasekhar challenged the Congress to pursue legal action if it had substantive evidence.He accused the party of resorting to falsehoods to gain electoral mileage and questioned its credibility.In a pointed remark, he said the Congress party was attempting to mislead voters again.The BJP leader also took aim at Kerala Minister V. Sivankutty, one of his principal opponents at the Nemom constituency, who has been vocal in his criticism, suggesting that the repeated allegations reflected a lack of political balance.The Congress complaint, filed before the Election Commission of India, alleged that Chandrasekhar failed to disclose a Bengaluru property purportedly worth Rs 200 crore, while declaring in his affidavit that he did not own a house.The party had sought his disqualification, backing its claims with documents including tax payment receipts.However, with the nomination now formally accepted, the immediate legal and electoral implications appear to have weakened.Political observers note that while the controversy may continue to be a talking point in the campaign, the administrative clearance strengthens the BJP’s position and shifts the contest back to core electoral issues in the run-up to polling.Congress raised this issue on its social media account by posting the tax receipt for the building that the state BJP chief allegedly owns.Incidentally, Chandrasekhar and his supporters are upbeat as in the May 2024 Lok Sabha polls, even though he lost to sitting member Shashi Tharoor, he managed to get the upper hand at the Nemom Assembly constituency.--IANSsg/dpb ]]></description>
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<title>Mullally to be enthroned as Church of England&amp;apos;s first female leader on Wednesday</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/mullally-to-be-enthroned-as-church-of-englands-first-female-leader-on-wednesday</link>
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<title>മാവോയിസ്റ്റ് നേതാവ് രൂപേഷിന് ജാമ്യം</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Harish Rana, India&amp;apos;s first person to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies at AIIMS Delhi: Report</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/harish-rana-indias-first-person-to-be-allowed-passive-euthanasia-dies-at-aiims-delhi-report</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>India cracks down on misuse of weight&#45;loss drugs across supply chain</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/india-cracks-down-on-misuse-of-weight-loss-drugs-across-supply-chain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In response to the rise of generic GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in India, the drug regulator is stepping up audits and enforcement actions against unauthorized sales and improper prescriptions, ensuring patient safety as the market expands amid an obesity crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Railways revises cancellation rules, stricter refunds &amp;amp; flexible boarding change introduced</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/railways-revises-cancellation-rules-stricter-refunds-flexible-boarding-change-introduced</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>SIT moves HC to cancel tantri’s bail in Sabarimala gold theft cases</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sit-moves-hc-to-cancel-tantris-bail-in-sabarimala-gold-theft-cases</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sit-moves-hc-to-cancel-tantris-bail-in-sabarimala-gold-theft-cases</guid>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>1,252 candidates file nominations as deadline ends; scrutiny on March 24</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/1252-candidates-file-nominations-as-deadline-ends-scrutiny-on-march-24</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala Police orders removal of social media posts carrying EC letter with BJP seal</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-police-orders-removal-of-social-media-posts-carrying-ec-letter-with-bjp-seal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala police, on Tuesday, March 24, issued legal notices to several journalists and political commentators threatening them to remove the ECI’s “erroneous” letter from their social media accounts, saying that the continued circulation of the document undermines the “integrity and transparency” of the ECI.  The Kerala Police is currently under the Election Commission of India, since the Model Code of Conduct is in place.A day earlier, a political row erupted after it was noticed that the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an official document, with the Kerala BJP unit’s seal on it. However, the ECI claimed that the incident was “purely a clerical error”, which was identified and rectified immediately.The ECI clarified that the BJP Kerala Unit had recently approached the CEO’s office seeking clarification on the 2019 guidelines regarding the publication of criminal antecedents of candidates. And along with their request, the party submitted a photocopy of the original 2019 directive. “The party&#039;s seal was present on that specific copy provided by them. ​Due to an oversight, the office failed to notice the party symbol on the submitted document and inadvertently redistributed it to other political parties as part of the requested clarification,” the ECI said in a statement. Those who shared the document were issued orders by the police to remove the content under section 79(3)(b) of IT Act 2000 &amp; 3(1)(d) of IT rules 2021.The police claim that sharing of the post amounted to “ blatantly insulting” the Election Commission of India” and also undermines “communal harmony.”Strange and bizarre times!! A &#039;clerical mistake&#039; is not a crime, but those who mention it are treated as criminals in the eyes of the Kerala Police, now under the control and command of the ECI.Jai Hind— Manoj Kumar Jha (@manojkjhadu) March 24, 2026


Did @CPIMKerala receive letter from Kerala Police regarding the post on EC’s letter with BJP stamp? they were the first one to raise it! pic.twitter.com/ZIoNILYH4s— Vijay Thottathil (@vijaythottathil) March 24, 2026


Have received notice from Kerala police for the tweet below. Kerala Police in the notice said the tweet insults the election commission of India and propagate content that undermines communal harmony. https://t.co/r1pFeSlYPq pic.twitter.com/dijkinMfvy— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) March 24, 2026


Another one today! Kerala Police have sent notices on Twitter to many users who shared the Election Commission letter with a BJP seal.Instead of questioning the EC that made this &quot;grave&quot; &quot;clerical&quot; blunder or taking action against those responsible, why target ordinary… pic.twitter.com/t0xZujlmyK— Aswin (@AswinTvm3) March 24, 2026


“The post in question is not only a direct affront to a respected national institution but also poses a serious threat to public order by inciting division and hostility. Further, there is an urgent need for the immediate removal of all digital content featuring a superseded 2019 document that inadvertently contained a political party&#039;s seal due to a clerical error, which has since been rectified,” police said.They added, “The continued circulation of this retracted material is being used to spread false allegations, thereby undermining the integrity and transparency of the Election Commission. Such misinformation poses a grave threat to public order, as it has the potential to incite division and hostility among supporters of different political parties, possibly leading to serious law and order issues across the state.”Police said that to prevent further “harm” to the electoral process and to ensure communal harmony, all media outlets and digital platforms are hereby directed to cease the distribution of this erroneous document and remove it immediately from their archives and social media accounts.Failing to remove the content would lead to abatement of the law, police claimed.  ]]></description>
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<title>എ  ഐ ഉപയോഗിച്ച് വ്യാജ വീഡിയോ: ഗുരുതര സാഹചര്യമെന്ന് മോഹൻലാൽ   ഹൈക്കോടതിയിൽ</title>
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<title>നിക്ഷേപകർക്ക് ആശ്വാസം: സ്ഥിരനിക്ഷേപ പലിശ നിരക്ക് വർദ്ധിപ്പിച്ച് എസ്ബിഐ</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി&#45; മോഹൻലാൽ അഭിമുഖം; സർക്കാർ ഫണ്ടിൽ നിന്ന് ചെലവിട്ടത് 11,21,000 രൂപ</title>
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<title>തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പിൽ ബിജെപി&#45;സിപിഐഎം ബന്ധം വ്യക്തം; സണ്ണി ജോസഫ്</title>
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<title>Stand ready, alert and united like we did during Covid pandemic: PM Modi</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the nation to stand ready, united and alert as the difficult circumstances created around the world due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia are expected to last a long time.  &quot;The effects of these difficult circumstances around the world due to this ongoing conflict are expected to last a long time. Therefore, we have to stay ready, we have to stay united. We stood united and faced such circumstances during Covid pandemic also. In the same manner, we have to stay ready this time around as well. We have to face every challenge with patience and perseverance. This is our identity, our strength,&quot; said PM Modi while speaking in the Lok Sabha on the ongoing West Asia conflict.  PM Modi highlighted that some elements will try to take undue advantage of the current situation. &quot;When such crisis arise, some elements also try to take undue advantage. Therefore, all agencies responsible for maintaining law and order have been put on alert. Be it coastal security, border security, cyber security, or strategic installations, security of all is being further strengthened. If every government and every citizen of the country moves together, then we can overcome every challenge,&quot; said PM Modi.He also urged the state governments to stay alert and take necessary actions against those who are spreading fake news and also indulging in hoarding and black marketing. &quot;We also need to stay alert. There are people who will try to spread lies by taking advantage of the current situation. We should not let these people succeed. I will also request all state governments to strongly monitor people who get active at such demanding times and indulge in hoarding and black marketing,&quot; he said. Highlighting the long-term trade and economic consequences of the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Modi admitted that India is facing significant challenges currently.&quot;The current situation in West Asia is worrisome. In the last few days, EAM Jaishankar and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri briefed the House about the issue. Now, this crisis has escalated beyond three weeks. Its adverse impact is being felt on the global economy and on people&#039;s lives. Therefore, the entire world is urging all parties to find an early solution to this crisis.&quot;He also outlined the multifaceted challenges India faces due to the West Asia tensions.&quot;This conflict has also created unforeseen challenges for India. These challenges are economic, related to national security, and humanitarian. India has extensive trade relations with the countries at war and those affected by it,&quot; he said.Talking about the effect of the conflict on trade, PM Modi said, &quot;The region where the war is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries. In Particular, a large part of our crude oil and gas requirements is met by this region.&quot;He said that West Asia is also important for India as approximately one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries. &quot;The number of Indian crew members on commercial ships in the seas is also very high. Due to these various reasons, India&#039;s concerns are naturally greater,&quot; he added.Speaking about the steps taken by the government to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians affected by the conflict, PM Modi said, &quot;Since this war began, every Indian in the affected countries has been provided necessary assistance. I have personally spoken over the phone with the heads of state of most West Asian countries in two rounds. All of them have assured full safety for Indians.&quot;&quot;Unfortunately, during this period, some people have lost their lives, and some have been injured. In such difficult times, families are being provided with the necessary support. The injured are being ensured the best possible treatment. All our missions in the affected countries are continuously engaged in helping Indians -- whether they are workers or tourists who have gone there. Every possible assistance is being provided to all,&quot; he added. ]]></description>
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<title>India has 5 of world&amp;apos;s 10 most polluted cities, Loni in UP tops with alarming PM 2.5 levels: Global air quality report</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/india-has-5-of-worlds-10-most-polluted-cities-loni-in-up-tops-with-alarming-pm-25-levels-global-air-quality-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 2025 IQAir World Air Quality Report reveals PM2.5 data from 9,446 cities across 143 countries. Five Indian cities and four from Pakistan are in the top 10 for highest pollution levels. ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala CEO office sends letter with BJP seal, suspends office for clerical error</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-ceo-office-sends-letter-with-bjp-seal-suspends-office-for-clerical-error</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala on Monday, March 24 said a letter from the Election Commission of India bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party was circulated due to a clerical error. The office said the lapse was noticed quickly and rectified, even as the document’s circulation across Malayalam news channels triggered confusion ahead of the Assembly elections.An Assistant Section Officer has been suspended pending an inquiry into the lapse.According to officials, the issue arose after the BJP’s Kerala unit approached the CEO’s office seeking clarification on the 2019 guidelines regarding the publication of criminal antecedents of candidates. Along with its request, the party submitted a photocopy of the original 2019 directive that carried its official seal. Due to an oversight, officials failed to notice the party symbol on the document and inadvertently redistributed the same copy to other political parties while issuing the clarification.The CEO’s office said the mistake was identified soon after circulation, following which corrective steps were initiated. On March 21, the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer issued a formal letter withdrawing the erroneous communication and circulated a revised version to all political parties, District Election Officers, and Returning Officers. Authorities instructed all stakeholders to disregard the earlier document. Officials clarified that the guidelines referred to in the document have undergone revisions since 2019 and that updated instructions had already been communicated to all political entities. They stressed that the incident was limited to a clerical oversight and did not compromise the integrity of the electoral process. The CEO’s office also urged the public and media to refrain from spreading misleading interpretations based on the error, reiterating that robust systems are in place to ensure a free and fair election.Kerala will go to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 legislators. The state has an electorate of around 2.72 crore. The election is expected to see a triangular contest between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front, the Congress-led United Democratic Front, and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.With inputs from IANS ]]></description>
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<title>വെള്ളാപ്പള്ളിക്ക് ആശ്വാസം; ജനറല്‍ സെക്രട്ടറി സ്ഥാനത്തു നിന്ന് അയോഗ്യനാക്കിയ ഉത്തരവിന് സ്റ്റേ</title>
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<title>പത്രികാ സമർപ്പണം അവസാനിച്ചു: ആകെ 1269 പത്രികകൾ; സൂക്ഷ്മ പരിശോധന നാളെ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pathrika</link>
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<title>Iran war: What’s happening on day 24 of US&#45;Israel attacks?</title>
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<title>Over 375,000 have returned safely from West Asia, Centre ready to offer assistance, says PM</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that over 3,75,000 Indians have returned safely to India from the nations in West Asia, including 1,000 from Iran, and reaffirmed his government&#039;s commitment to provide every possible assistance to those in need.Speaking about the West Asia conflict in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said that West Asia is also important for India as &quot;approximately one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries&quot;.&quot;The number of Indian crew members on commercial ships in the seas there is also very high. Due to these various reasons, India&#039;s concerns are naturally greater,&quot; he added.Speaking about the steps taken by the Centre to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians affected by the conflict, PM Modi said, &quot;Since this war began, every Indian in the affected countries has been provided necessary assistance. I have personally spoken over the phone with the heads of state of most West Asian countries in two rounds. All of them have assured full safety for Indians.&quot;&quot;Unfortunately, during this period, some people have lost their lives, and some have been injured. In such difficult times, families are being provided with the necessary support. The injured are being ensured the best possible treatment. All our missions in the affected countries are continuously engaged in helping Indians -- whether they are workers or tourists who have gone there. Every possible assistance is being provided to all,&quot; he added.&quot;In any crisis situation, the safety and security of Indians in the country and abroad has always been our top priority,&quot; the Prime Minister added.Since the war began, PM Modi mentioned that more than 3,75,000 Indians have returned safely to India. &quot;From Iran alone, nearly 1,000 Indians have returned safely so far, of whom over 700 are medical students.&quot;In Gulf countries, he said that the number of students studying in Indian schools is high, and in view of the conflict, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the scheduled Class 10 and 12 examinations in all such Indian schools. &quot;CBSE is taking appropriate steps to ensure that the education of these children continues without disruption,&quot; he said.&quot;Government is sensitive, vigilant, and also ready to offer any assistance,&quot; PM Modi added. ]]></description>
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<title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s income surges, Congress flags property omission</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rajeev-chandrasekhars-income-surges-congress-flags-property-omission</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and former Member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s annual income showed an increase going by the affidavit he filed as a candidate for elections to Nemom constituency. He has, however, once again, claimed to own only one property, much to the chagrin of the opposition.The millionaire businessman declared an annual income of Rs 85.26 lakh for 2023-24 and Rs 92.91 lakh for 2024-25.Rajeev had come under considerable criticism for declaring an income of Rs 680 for 2021-22 and Rs 5.59 lakh for 2022-23, in his affidavit for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 from Thiruvananthapuram. This time, the declared total value of assets (movable and immovable) stood at Rs 93.88 crore, and his total liabilities stood at Rs 107.39 crore. In 2024, he reported a total value of Rs 23.65 crore.Rajeev Chandrasekhar&#039;s affidavits: The riddle of wealth disclosureProperties not mentioned againLike his earlier affidavits, Rajeev has declared owning only one property in 3rd block, Koramanagala, Bengaluru, a property measuring 9,600 sq ft with a current market value of Rs 15.07 crore. In his 2024 and 2026 affidavits, he had claimed a rental income of Rs 5.40 lakh from Vectra Developers for this property. According to his declaration of assets and liabilities, Rajeev is a partner in Vectra Developers.However, there is no mention of a second property in the same area, which is listed as his residence in the 2024 affidavit. The opposition Congress was quick to point out that even this time around, he has not declared this property, which is in the name of Rajeev Chandrasekhar and for which he pays property tax.TNM had earlier pointed out that a third property in the 3rd block, Koramangala, which Rajeev had listed as his address in an annexure (2024 affidavit), is owned by Virtual Properties and Estates Private Limited. Rajeev’s wife Anju owns 99.70% of this company.  She received a salary of  Rs 45 lakh for FY 2024-25 from this company, a jump from Rs 30 lakh for FY 2021-22. Her net worth increased from Rs 10.84 crore in 2024 to Rs 16.49 crore in 2026.Meanwhile, the BJP president has listed a fourth address at SFS Retreat in Kowdiar in Thiruvananthapuram as his residence in the 2026 affidavit. It is not clear whether he owns or has rented this property. However, he had posted a picture of a housewarming ceremony at his home in Thiruvananathapuram on Instagram. ]]></description>
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<title>Twist: Two NDA candidates missing from voter list cannot contest</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-twist-two-nda-candidates-missing-from-voter-list-cannot-contest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two prospective candidates of Twenty20, a political party that is part of the National Democratic Alliance in Kerala, had to be replaced after they were found ineligible to contest the Assembly election even before their nominations could be filed. Actors Lakshmi Priya and Veena Nair will not be able to contest the  Perumbavoor and Ettumanoor seats respectively as both their names were absent in the voters’ list. As per ​​Representation of the People Act, 1951, an individual can contest the Assembly election only if she/he is an elector in any of the constituencies in the state. Twenty20 chairman Sabu M Jacob had announced their candidature on March 18. March 23 is the last day for filing of nominations. While Veena claimed that her name went missing due to change of address, Lakshmi said on social media that her name got dropped during the special intensive revision (SIR). Both claimed that they had cast their votes in the past elections. Veena said that her name was in the rolls of Changanacherry constituency. Lakshmi said that her previous vote was in Thrissur and her name was not updated in the SIR due to change in address. Though both candidates made last minute attempts to get included into the electoral roll, poll officials said that the procedure could not be completed before March 22. As March 23 was the last date for filing nominations, the party decided to replace the candidates. Following this, Twenty 20 announced instagram influencer Athira D Nair as candidate for Ettumanoor and Jibi Varghese Pathikkal, a former Congress leader who recently switched to NDA, in Perumbavoor. Time for scrutinyChief Electoral Officer, Kerala, Ratan U Khelkar said that only those voter applications filed on or before March 15 could be treated as eligible for the upcoming polls. March 15 was taken as a deadline considering the fact that around 10 days would be required for enrolment procedures. He said applications received after March 15 would be processed after the election.  ]]></description>
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<title>പശ്ചിമേഷ്യയിൽ‌ താത്കാലിക വെടിനിർത്തൽ: ഇറാന്റെ ഊര്‍ജ്ജ കേന്ദ്രങ്ങള്‍ 5 ദിവസത്തേക്ക് ആക്രമിക്കില്ലെന്ന് ട്രംപ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/trump-124563</link>
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<title>വി ഡി സതീശന്‍ നാമനിര്‍ദ്ദേശ പത്രിക സമര്‍പ്പിച്ചു; കെട്ടിവെക്കാനുള്ള പണം നല്‍കിയത് പ്ലാച്ചിമട സമരസമിതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/v-d-124562</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>രമേഷ് പിഷാരടിക്കെതിരായ  &amp;apos;കോമാളി&amp;apos; പ്രയോഗത്തില്‍ ഖേദം പ്രകടിപ്പിച്ച് തോമസ് ഐസക്ക്;  സംസ്‌കാരം സമരം ചെയ്താല്‍ കിട്ടുന്നതല്ല, തോമസ് ഐസക്കിനോട് സ്‌നേഹം മാത്രമെന്ന് പിഷാരടി</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar backs Gopalakrishnan’s ‘Hindu MLA’ comment, says no hate</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rajeev-chandrasekhar-backs-gopalakrishnans-hindu-mla-comment-says-no-hate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A day after BJP Kerala Vice President B Gopalakrishnan was booked for making communal remarks in a campaign video, the party’s state President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has come forward to defend his colleague. On March 20, in a video posted to his social media handles, Gopalakrishnan, who is the BJP candidate from Guruvayur, had exclaimed, “Neither the Left nor the Right have fielded a Hindu MLA. Guruvayur is an international pilgrim centre, yet why isn’t there a Hindu MLA?” He even went on to give himself a saviour’s persona, saying, “I have been summoned by Guruvayurappan to release his land from this half-century-long imprisonment under temple looters and temple opposers.”  He was booked by the Guruvayur Temple police on March 22.But Gopalakrishnan’s remarks did not constitute hate, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. “What he said, in my understanding, is whether there shouldn’t be a Guruvayur MLA who is a believer, during this era of thefts in Sabarimala and Guruvayur. He is a candidate, what is wrong in his question? I don’t see how that is hate,” he justified. Rajeev Chandrasekhar brought up an earlier remark made by KM Shaji of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). His statement that “religion, religion, religion is our issue, it is our identity” had sparked discussions, including in the state Assembly by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Referring to this, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “I do not believe that everything the BJP says is hate speech, but those who say ‘religion is the issue’ are secular? Both are issues that need to be discussed.”Meanwhile, the last day for filing nominations for the Kerala Assembly elections is Monday, March 23. Reports say that the BJP may field a dummy candidate in Guruvayur in case Gopalakrishnan’s candidacy comes under question due to the police case against him. Gopalakrishnan did not, however, refrain from making polarising statements even after the outrage that followed his March 20 video. “I will raise Hindu issues, and I don’t care if I face charges for that,” he claimed.He has been booked under Section 123(3A) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, along with provisions of the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct. Section 123(3A) says that the following shall be deemed as a corrupt practice: “The promotion of, or attempt to promote, feelings of enmity or hatred between different classes of the citizens of India on grounds of religion, race, caste, community, or language, by a candidate or his agent or any other person with the consent of a candidate or his election agent for the furtherance of the prospects of the election of that candidate or for prejudicially affecting the election of any candidate.” ]]></description>
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<title>CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 students in UAE, Middle East</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cbse-announces-assessment-scheme-for-class-10-students-in-uae-middle-east</link>
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<title>മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി &amp;apos;ചെറ്റ&amp;apos; എന്ന് വിളിച്ചതിൽ അഭിമാനം;   ജി. സുധാകരൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/g-sudhakaran</link>
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<title>മതം പറഞ്ഞ്   പ്രചാരണം; ബി ഗോപാലകൃഷ്‌ണനെതിരെ കേസെടുത്ത് പൊലീസ്; റിപ്പോർട്ട് തേടി തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മിഷൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/gopala-krishnan</link>
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<title>US Southwest heat wave tumbles records, raises fire risk</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/us-southwest-heat-wave-tumbles-records-raises-fire-risk</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 9.5 million people across the US Southwest face extreme high temperatures, as an ongoing heat wave continues to topple records and raise the risk of wildfires as far away as the Great Plains. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;പാലക്കാട് സിപിഎം&#45;ബിജെപി ഡീൽ&amp;apos;; വി.ഡി. സതീശന്‍റെ ആരോപണം അസംബന്ധമെന്ന് എം.വി. ഗോവിന്ദൻ</title>
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<title>FIR against BJP candidate B. Gopalakrishnan over remarks in Guruvayur</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/fir-against-bjp-candidate-b-gopalakrishnan-over-remarks-in-guruvayur</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>അപകടസ്ഥലങ്ങളിൽ പോലും പരിക്കേറ്റവരെ സഹായിക്കുന്നതിന് പകരം ദൃശ്യങ്ങൾ പകർത്തി ഉള്ളടക്കം നിർമിക്കാനാണ് ആളുകൾ ശ്രമിക്കുന്നത്: നീതിപൂർവമായ വിചാരണയ്ക്ക് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ വെല്ലുവിളി; സുപ്രീം കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/s-c-124523</link>
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<title>അമേരിക്ക പാകിസ്ഥാനെ ആക്രമിച്ചാല്‍ പാകിസ്ഥാന്‍ ഇന്ത്യയെ ആക്രമിക്കും; വിചിത്ര മുന്നറിയിപ്പുമായി പാക് നയതന്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pak-124522</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>BJP claims party set to form govt in Kerala</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bjp-claims-party-set-to-form-govt-in-kerala</link>
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<title>വിമാനയാത്രയ്ക്ക്  ചെലവേറും; ടിക്കറ്റ് നിരക്ക് പരിധി കേന്ദ്രം നീക്കി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/plane-ticket-124509</link>
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<title>യുവതീ പ്രവേശന വിലക്ക് തുടരണമെന്ന് തന്ത്രി കണ്ഠര് രാജീവര്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tantri-124508</link>
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<title>Search complete: all seven onboard Qatar helicopter crash found dead</title>
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<title>40% of graduates unemployed in India, future cohorts face same crisis: Azim Premji report</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh continue to perform well in providing access to higher education, but are increasingly facing challenges related to skill-training and graduate employment, according to the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report published by Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment. The report highlights a widening disconnect between educational enrolment and job creation. Nearly 40% of those aged 15 to 25 are unemployed, while the rate stands at about 20% for those aged 25 to 29. Among the 6.3 crore graduates aged between 20 and 29 years, 1.1 crore were unemployed in 2023. Graduate unemployment has remained at 35–40% for decades. Even among young male graduates who find work within a year, only a small proportion secure permanent salaried positions.India has 36.7 crore persons aged between 15 and 29 years, making up one-third of the working age populace. Of this, 26.3 crore persons are outside the education system and form the potential workforce. The country’s median age is currently 28, but its demographic advantage is expected to begin narrowing after 2030, making job creation in the coming decade critical.How have southern states fared?Between 2011 and 2016, student-teacher ratios worsened across most regions, including southern districts. However, from 2016 to 2021, southern states continued to maintain relatively better ratios overall and conditions improved in some northern areas. Importantly, districts in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu managed to expand both enrolment and teacher numbers simultaneously, preventing a sharp decline in teaching quality.Southern states, particularly Karnataka, stand out for better access, with higher college density relative to population. As of 2021, Karnataka had the highest number of colleges per lakh youth population, indicating a more balanced distribution of institutions relative to its population. While larger states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have more colleges overall, southern states rank higher when adjusted for population, highlighting better access.A recent decline in male enrolment—from 38% in 2017 to 34% in 2024—has been linked to financial pressures, with a majority leaving education to support their household. While private institutions have driven much of the expansion in higher education nationwide, concerns remain over quality, including high student-teacher ratios and uneven standards.Vocational training has expanded rapidly, with Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) increasing nearly threefold since 2005. Southern states have seen significant growth in this sector, but the expansion, the report notes, has been uneven. In states like Karnataka, capacity has grown more in already developed districts, potentially widening regional disparities. Moreover, private ITIs often lag behind government-run institutions in quality, contributing to a fragmented training ecosystem.Gender disparities remain evident despite progress in education. While female enrolment has risen substantially, participation in vocational training—especially in ITIs—remains low across southern states, including Kerala and Tamil Nadu. States like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have also been relatively successful in translating economic growth into salaried jobs for young people, including women. The report further notes that the contrast between government and private ITIs is stark in states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. “[G]overnment ITIs retain relatively high-quality scores, while the surrounding private institutions underperform, creating a fragmented training ecosystem within the same region,” the report says. In Andhra Pradesh, however, graduate unemployment remains high, underlining broader structural issues in job creation. Across the southern region, male and female unemployment rates tend to move in tandem, indicating systemic constraints rather than gender-specific factors.Despite expanded access, financial barriers continue to limit entry into professional courses. High costs of degrees in fields such as medicine and engineering often exceed the annual expenditure of poorer households, reinforcing inequalities in access to high-paying jobs. At the same time, graduates continue to earn significantly more than non-graduates, although entry-level wages for young men have stagnated over the past decade.With southern states already experiencing a decline in the share of youth in their populations, future growth will depend more on productivity gains than demographic advantage. The report underscores the need to better align education with employment opportunities, strengthen skill development systems, and improve the quality and reach of vocational training to address the growing gap between education and jobs. ]]></description>
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<title>Delhi police use force to vacate UNI office, press bodies condemn move</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Acting on a Delhi High Court order, the Delhi Police and CRPF personnel on Friday, March 20, “allegedly dragged” about 50 journalists out of the United News of India (UNI) office on Rafi Marg, according to The Hindu.Police officials stated they descended upon the premises on Friday evening to provide security for the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry’s Land and Development Office (L&amp;DO), which sealed the office following the court&#039;s order to vacate.Speaking to The Hindu, a UNI staffer alleged that the police arrived around 6 pm on Friday and directed all staffers to vacate the premises without providing any notice or time to collect their belongings.“They were not giving us time to speak to our management. They did not allow reporters who had gone out for assignments to enter the office to collect their belongings,” the staffer alleged. The staffer added that they forcibly removed all employees, even women, from their seats and dragged them out of the office.The news organisation also made this allegation in a post on X. “Despite requests from employees to be given some time and to wait for the arrival of company management, and demands to show a notice, they forcibly dragged and pushed some employees, including female staff, away from their seats and out of the newsroom. The employees were also subjected to verbal abuse”. However, the police denied this, stating that no journalists were manhandled and that they had video recordings to prove so.The sealing of the office of United News of India (UNI), one of the country’s oldest and most respected news agencies, has raised serious concerns over press freedom. Staff members were forcibly evicted, with several not allowed to retrieve their personal belongings.… pic.twitter.com/dzaLObs49O— United News of India (@uniindianews) March 20, 2026


The Statesman, which rescued the news organisation from insolvency in March 2025 with a Rs 75 crore acquisition, also issued a statement.“In an unprecedented atrocity and attack on freedom of media in India, the Rafi Marg office of the nation’s oldest news agency, United News of India (UNI), was literally attacked by a police force that would put an anti-terror operation to shame. Employees were not given time to even collect their belongings or hear from management. The management has been left outside, and employees are being beaten inside,” the daily said. In an unprecedented atrocity and attack on freedom of media in India, the Rafi Marg office of the nation’s oldest news agency, United News of India (UNI), was literally attacked by a police force that would put an anti-terror operation to shame. Employees were not given time to… pic.twitter.com/DhxBuoecbu— The Statesman (@TheStatesmanLtd) March 20, 2026


Newslaundry reported in March 2025 that the National Company Law Tribunal approved a Rs 75 crore bid by The Statesman to rescue UNI from insolvency. While the plan settled UNI’s government dues and bank debts in full, our report highlighted a staggering human cost: the employees – UNI&#039;s “backbone” through years of delayed wages and mounting dues – were set to receive just 22.35 per cent of the Rs 104.37 crore they’re owed.Press bodies condemn Delhi Police’s actionsIn a statement on Saturday, the Editor’s Guild of India condemned the “excess use of force” and the “undue haste shown in implementing a High Court order”.  “While the Guild does not question the need to implement the High Court&#039;s order, what is disturbing is the lack of due process and the manifestly excessive display of force by the authorities in executing the Court&#039;s directions,” the statement noted. The EGI also made note of the allegations that some women journalists were manhandled.“The alacrity with which the authorities reacted, as well as the overwhelming display of force, sends a chilling message to the media. The action has not only halted the dissemination of news to UNI&#039;s subscribers, but has also cast a shadow over the future of the organisation and the careers of hundreds of journalists. The EGI urges the authorities to exercise greater restraint and desist from actions which restrict the freedom of the media to operate and carry out its functions in a democracy,” the EGI concluded.Statement on Sealing of UNI&#039;s Premises pic.twitter.com/0UyY1MG81Z— Editors Guild of India (@IndEditorsGuild) March 21, 2026


Meanwhile, the Press Club of India (PCI) expressed “deep shock at the manhandling of journalists” in a statement issued on Saturday. “PCI condemns in the strongest possible terms such highhandedness unleashed on the journalists, including women workers,” the statement noted, adding that it “urges the authorities to take prompt action against whoever was responsible for such misconduct.”The Press Club of India expresses deep shock at the manhandling of journalists while at work at the United News of India (@uniindianews and @univartaindia1) premises on 9, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, by police last evening following a court order re ]]></description>
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<title>റവ. ഡോ. പ്രിൻസ്റ്റൺ ബെൻ സിഎസ്ഐ ദക്ഷിണ കേരള മഹായിടവക ബിഷപ്പ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rev-dr-princeton</link>
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<title>&amp;apos;കൈപ്പത്തി&amp;apos; ഇല്ല, സ്വതന്ത്ര ചിഹ്നത്തില്‍ മല്‍സരിക്കാന്‍ പി കെ ശശി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sasi-124469</link>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/karamana-124455</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Union govt increases commercial LPG allocation to 50% amid supply recovery</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/union-govt-increases-commercial-lpg-allocation-to-50-amid-supply-recovery</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This enhanced quota will prioritize essential sectors, including restaurants, hotels, food processing units, industrial canteens, and community kitchens ]]></description>
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<title>Unstable weather: UAE issues flash flood warnings due to heavy rainfall</title>
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<title>Brains, stardom and street power: Triangular contest heats up in TVM</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/brains-stardom-and-street-power-triangular-contest-heats-up-in-tvm</link>
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<title>ഡോ. വന്ദനദാസ് വധക്കേസ്; പ്രതി സന്ദീപിന് ജീവപര്യന്തം ശിക്ഷ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vandana-124442</link>
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<title>Tvm MCH patient deaths: Hospital denies links to ICU fire, families allege negligence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The principal of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and Hospital (MCH) dismissed reports linking the deaths of five patients under treatment in the ICU with a recent fire in the unit. In a statement issued on March 21, MCH principal Dr PK Jabbar said that the five patients were accident victims with severe injuries. “If the death was linked to the fire, it should be evident in the postmortem. The death was not due to the fire incident or its aftermath. The doctors who treated them and doctors in the ICU have made this clear.They died on separate days.”He added that the five deceased patients had not developed any additional complications during evacuations. The fire broke out on March 17 and patients in critical care were immediately evacuated to another unit. It was contained without any casualties. Days after the incident, the relatives of five patients who died in the subsequent days alleged medical negligence during the fire. As per reports, 36 critically ill patients were at the ICU at the time of the fire caused by a spark in a portable ventilator. Chenkal-native Saneesh, who had suffered serious injuries in a bike accident and was under treatment at the ICU, died a day after the fire. Three days later, his relatives alleged that Saneesh had been using the same portable ventilator. His relatives also alleged that Saneesh was not seen among the evacuatedpatients. They were allegedly informed about his worsening condition on March 18. He died hours later. They’ve now said that they will file a complaint with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Following this, media reports surfaced of similar claims by the relatives of four other deceased patients identified as Krishnankutty, Abdul Raheem, Omana Amma and Sreedharan. Their relatives alleged that removing patients from life support worsened their conditions. MCH authorities have denied receiving any complaints. “We will take necessary steps if we do,” they said and termed the media reports “unfortunate”. ]]></description>
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<title>With polls around, CM targets BJP and Congress over fuel security</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on successive central governments led by the Congress and the BJP, holding their policy decisions responsible for the country’s worsening energy crisis. In a strongly worded statement, Vijayan alleged that policies shaped under American influence over the years have undermined India’s long-term energy security.He said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has only aggravated the situation, pushing the country into deeper uncertainty over fuel availability.The Chief Minister termed India’s 2006 withdrawal from the proposed Iran–India gas pipeline project a “historic mistake,” arguing that it compromised national interests under external pressure.He also pointed out that then Union Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar was removed from office for supporting the project, a move he said reflected the Congress leadership’s policy stance at the time.Aiyar was later replaced by Murli Deora, which Vijayan claimed marked a shift towards corporate-driven energy policies.Targeting the current BJP-led government, Vijayan alleged that private corporate interests continue to receive undue preference in the energy sector.He cited reports of an Indian private company securing rare oil refining approvals abroad and criticised what he described as India yielding to American pressure in decisions such as oil imports from Russia.Vijayan warned that excessive dependence on global markets has led to rising fuel prices and supply uncertainties, severely affecting both ordinary citizens and industries.Service sectors, including hospitality, are already feeling the strain, he said.Expressing concern over what he termed the Centre’s lack of proactive measures, the Chief Minister said there has been insufficient effort to build strategic reserves, boost domestic production, or diversify energy sources.Calling for urgent intervention, Vijayan urged the Centre to adopt an independent energy and foreign policy, free from external pressures.He stressed the need for long-term fuel agreements, enhanced domestic capacity, expansion of renewable energy, and concrete steps to shield consumers from price shocks.The timing of Vijayan’s attack is notable as Kerala goes to elect 140 new legislators, and his image is at its lowest ebb.Incidentally, each time Vijayan comes out against America, the social media gets active, pointing out his American trips in the past one decade for medical treatment. ]]></description>
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<title>After Antony Raju fiasco, LDF fields actor Sudheer Karamana from Tvm West</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/after-antony-raju-fiasco-ldf-fields-actor-sudheer-karamana-from-tvm-west</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has fielded a surprise candidate in the Thiruvananthapuram Central constituency, with film actor and Left sympathiser Sudheer Karamana set to contest the Assembly elections as an independent backed by the alliance.The move comes after the Kerala High Court rejected a plea to stay the conviction of former minister and MLA Antony Raju in a case of evidence tampering. This effectively ruled out the possibility of the LDF fielding Antony Raju as a candidate, and created uncertainty within the alliance.Reports had earlier indicated strong dissatisfaction within the CPI(M) over the delay in announcing a candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram Central seat, which is allocated to the Democratic Kerala Congress within LDF. The uncertainty deepened after Antony Raju was deemed ineligible to contest.Within the LDF, the CPI(M) leadership was not keen on taking over the seat directly. While the party had suggested fielding an independent candidate, Antony Raju had insisted that the candidate should contest under the Democratic Kerala Congress ticket. Though there were initial discussions to field minister and current Thiruvananthapuram West MLA V Surendran Pillai as the Left candidate, the proposal did not find acceptance with the Democratic Kerala Congress. Efforts to bring in Surendran Pillai were eventually dropped following opposition from Antony Raju. The BJP had initially kept the Central seat open with the intention of fielding Surendran Pillai, after sensing his dissatisfaction with the RJD. Talks were initiated for his possible entry into the NDA as an ally. However, the BJP insisted that he contest under the party’s lotus symbol, leading to his withdrawal. Following his exit, the BJP announced Karamana Jayan as its candidate.After prolonged discussions, both the CPI(M) and the Democratic Kerala Congress reached a consensus to field Sudheer Karamana, bringing clarity to the candidate selection in the constituency. ]]></description>
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<title>Life sentence for teacher in Dr Vandana Das murder case; prosecution to appeal for death penalty</title>
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<title>At least 11 killed, 59 hurt in S Korea as car parts factory fire death toll rises</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The fire broke out at around 1.17 pm local time on Friday, when a total of 170 workers were inside the car parts factory in Daejeon. While firefighters rushed to the spot, they were initially unable to enter the building due to concerns over structural integrity and a possible collapse. ]]></description>
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<title>India, Pakistan, China and now Japan? Full list of countries whose ships are allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/india-pakistan-china-and-now-japan-full-list-of-countries-whose-ships-are-allowed-to-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent the world to a global oil supply shock that is being dubbed as the worst in decades, as the Middle East conflict almost enters its fourth week. ]]></description>
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<title>വിവാഹം കഴിക്കുന്നത് വേലക്കാരിയെയല്ല, ജീവിത പങ്കാളിയെ; അടുക്കള ജോലികൾ പുരുഷന്മാരും ചെയ്യണമെന്ന് സുപ്രീംകോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/marriage-124418</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>നാറ്റോ വെറും ഭീരുക്കൾ, ഉയർന്ന എണ്ണ വിലയെ കുറിച്ച് പരാതിപ്പെടുന്നവർ യുദ്ധത്തിൽ പങ്കുചേരാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നില്ലന്നും  ട്രംപ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nato</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chuck Norris dies at 86: All about the Walker, Texas Ranger star’s cause of death, films and famous jokes</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/chuck-norris-dies-at-86-all-about-the-walker-texas-ranger-stars-cause-of-death-films-and-famous-jokes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 86-year-old actor was admitted to a hospital in Hawaii — just days after celebrating his 86th birthday — after an unknown incident occurred on the island of Kauai. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പിണറായി വീണ്ടും മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയായാല്‍  സന്തോഷം, പക്ഷെ മൂന്നാം ഊഴം ജനങ്ങൾ തള്ളുമെന്ന് ജി സുധാകരൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sudhakaran-124394</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sudhakaran-124394</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>തിരുവനന്തപുരത്ത് ചലച്ചിത്ര താരം സുധീര്‍ കരമന എല്‍ഡിഎഫ് സ്ഥാനാര്‍ഥിയാകും</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/karamana</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala polls: Left banks on governance, UDF targets comeback, BJP eyes breakthrough</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-polls-left-banks-on-governance-udf-targets-comeback-bjp-eyes-breakthrough</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-polls-left-banks-on-governance-udf-targets-comeback-bjp-eyes-breakthrough</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Turncoat Sasi, ex&#45;commando Ravi, sitting MLA Premkumar fight it out in Ottapalam</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/turncoat-sasi-ex-commando-ravi-sitting-mla-premkumar-fight-it-out-in-ottapalam</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/turncoat-sasi-ex-commando-ravi-sitting-mla-premkumar-fight-it-out-in-ottapalam</guid>
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<title>&amp;apos;Why no Hindu MLA in Guruvayoor?’: BJP leader&amp;apos;s communal remark sparks row</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/why-no-hindu-mla-in-guruvayoor-bjp-leaders-communal-remark-sparks-row</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ B Gopalakrishnan, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala vice president and candidate for the Guruvayoor Assembly constituency, has stirred a controversy on the first day of his campaign with a communal remark. In a Facebook post, Gopalakrishnan alleged that Guruvayoor, in the Thrissur district, never had a Hindu MLA, despite 48 % population in the constituency belonging to the Hindu community. Guruvayoor constituency, known as a temple city and famous for the Guruvayoorappan Sree Krishna Temple, is located in the Chavakkad Taluk. As per the 2011 census, Chavakkad taluk is dominated by the Muslim community, which constitutes 53.58 % of the population, followed by Hindus, 41.87 %. The Christian population is estimated at around 4.25 %.“Neither Left nor Right had a Hindu MLA. Guruvayoor is an international pilgrimage centre. Why is there no Hindu MLA? Guruvayoorkappan has called me to release his land from 50-year-long imprisonment by temple thieves and anti-temple people,” he said in a video shot in the background of the Guruvayoor temple. In the social media post, Gopalakrishnan also stated that the United Democratic Front (UDF) has no Hindu candidate in any of the seats in Malappuram except in the constituency reserved for SC candidates.Highlighting the statement during his public speeches, Gopalakrishnan even challenged Guruvayoor MLA NK Akbar to declare his faith in Guruvayoorappan. Meanwhile, the Kerala Students&#039; Union has filed a complaint to the Thrissur city police commissioner against Gopalakrishnan’s communal remarks and for misusing temple premises for political campaigns. KSU and Youth Congress members are also planning to approach the Election Commission against the remark. The Left Democratic Front has fielded its sitting MLA, NK Akbar, in the constituency this time. The UDF candidate is the Indian Union Muslim League’s CH Rasheed. Both have not responded to the remarks. Gopalakrishnan had begun his campaign at Kodungallur. Later, when the National Democratic Alliance handed over the seat to its alliance partner Twenty 20, Gopalakrishnan openly expressed his displeasure over it. His name was announced in the BJP’s second list released on March 19.  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Why, Hindu, MLA, Guruvayoor’:, BJP, leaders, communal, remark, sparks, row</media:keywords>
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<title>കണ്ണൂരിലെ കോണ്‍ഗ്രസ് സ്ഥാനാര്‍ത്ഥി ടി.ഒ. മോഹനനെ ഷാൾ അണിയിച്ച് സ്വീകരിച്ച് കെ. സുധാകരൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sudhakaran-124371</link>
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<title>ചരിത്രത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും വേഗത്തില്‍ സ്ഥാനാര്‍ഥികളെ നിര്‍ണയിക്കാനായി, എകെജി സെന്ററില്‍ നിന്ന് സ്ഥാനാര്‍ഥികളെ തീരുമാനിക്കുന്നത് പോലെയല്ല  ഇത് ; വി.ഡി. സതീശന്‍</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/satheesan-124370</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>സൗത്ത് പാഴ്സ് ആക്രമിച്ചത് ഒറ്റയ്ക്ക്; ആവർത്തിക്കരുതെന്ന് ട്രംപ് മുന്നറിയിപ്പ് നൽകിയെന്ന്  നെതന്യാഹു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/netanyahu-124369</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>More rains coming: 1,000&#45;km&#45;long rain band covers India, Pakistan, Afghanistan</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/more-rains-coming-1000-km-long-rain-band-covers-india-pakistan-afghanistan</link>
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<title>‘Benjamin Netanyahu, will you end Iran war if Donald Trump asks you to?’ Israeli PM responds</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/benjamin-netanyahu-will-you-end-iran-war-if-donald-trump-asks-you-to-israeli-pm-responds</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed death rumours at his first press conference since the Iran war began. He defended Israel&#039;s strategy against Iran and confirmed a commitment to avoid striking oil facilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:54:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Party is bigger than me&amp;apos;: Congress breathes easy as K Sudhakaran ends Kannur revolt</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/party-is-bigger-than-me-congress-breathes-easy-as-k-sudhakaran-ends-kannur-revolt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.&quot;The party is bigger than me. I am quite small when compared to it. I have decided to abide by what the party says,&quot; K Sudhakaran told media persons in New Delhi on Thursday, March 19. The statement by Sudhakaran, sitting Congress MP of Kerala’s Kannur, and a former president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), signals an end to the banner of revolt he had raised over the denial of a seat in the upcoming Assembly elections.There were reports earlier on Thursday that the All India Congress Committee (AICC) had decided to field Sudhakaran from the Kannur Assembly constituency by reversing its earlier policy of not fielding sitting parliamentarians in the state polls.Sudhakaran had earlier stated that he might contest as an independent candidate, following his exclusion from the candidate list. Veteran leaders AK Antony and Ramesh Chennithala intervened to break the deadlock, with Antony holding direct discussions with Sudhakaran and urging him against any steps that could damage the coalition&#039;s prospects.Sudhakaran had travelled to Delhi two days ago to press his case. Marathon discussions had initially failed to resolve the standoff, with the High Command holding firm on its no-MP rule. Following Thursday&#039;s announcement, Sudhakaran cancelled a scheduled press conference on Thursday, March 19.TO Mohanan, the former Kannur Corporation Mayor, who had already been named the UDF&#039;s official candidate for the constituency, will now be replaced.Attingal MP Adoor Prakash too had approached the High Command, arguing that the relaxation of eligibility criteria for Sudhakaran should apply equally to him. Prakash has warned that any adverse electoral outcome in the Konni region would be the central leadership&#039;s responsibility.With nominations closing on March 23, the Congress leadership was under pressure to finalise its list for the 140-member Kerala Assembly while managing growing discontent among other sitting MPs seeking to contest the state polls. ]]></description>
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<title>കോൺഗ്രസ് രണ്ടാംഘട്ട   സ്ഥാനാർത്ഥി പട്ടിക പുറത്ത്; 37 മണ്ഡലങ്ങളിൽ   പ്രഖ്യാപനം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/congress-124348</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മോശം കാലാവസ്ഥ:   ആകാശ എയർ വിമാനത്തിന് മിന്നലേറ്റു; ചെന്നൈയിൽ അടിയന്തര ലാൻഡിംഗ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/akasa</link>
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<title>മുട്ടകളിൽ എക്സ്പയറി ഡേറ്റ് പ്രിന്റ് ചെയ്യണമെന്ന് ഉത്തർപ്രദേശ് സർക്കാർ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/egg</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;പ്രായപൂർത്തിയാകാത്ത മകളെ ലവ്ജിഹാദ് കെണിയിൽ‌പ്പെടുത്തി&amp;apos;; &amp;apos;മൊണാലിസ&amp;apos;യുടെ മാതാപിതാക്കൾ പരാതി നൽകി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/monalisa-124345</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/monalisa-124345</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മാസപ്പിറവി കണ്ടു, സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച ചെറിയ പെരുന്നാൾ</title>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vandana-124343</link>
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<title>പ്രവാസികളുടെ  ആരോഗ്യ പരിരക്ഷ:  1 കോടി വരെ കവറേജുമായി നോര്‍ക്ക കെയര്‍; ഏപ്രില്‍ 12 വരെ അംഗമാകാം</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>രാഹുൽ മാങ്കൂട്ടത്തിലിനെതിരായ രണ്ടാം ബലാത്സം​ഗ കേസ്; മുൻകൂർ ജാമ്യം റദ്ദാക്കില്ല</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rahul-124341</link>
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<title>സുധാകരന് സീറ്റില്ല : സ്വതന്ത്രനായി മത്സരിക്കാനില്ല , പാര്‍ട്ടിക്ക് വിധേയനായി നില്‍ക്കുമെന്ന്  പ്രതികരണം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sudhakaran-124340</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala to celebrate Eid al Fitr on Friday</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-to-celebrate-eid-al-fitr-on-friday</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>UPDATE: No need to yield to K Sudhakaran&amp;apos;s pressure tactics, says Rahul</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/update-no-need-to-yield-to-k-sudhakarans-pressure-tactics-says-rahul</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Who is Ravi Mittal? 2016 batch IAS officer appointed Deputy Secretary at PMO</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/who-is-ravi-mittal-2016-batch-ias-officer-appointed-as-deputy-secretary-at-pmo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ IAS officer Ravi Mittal, was appointed as the Deputy Secretary at the Prime Minister&#039;s Office on Thursday. Here&#039;s all you need to know about him. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Who, Ravi, Mittal, 2016, batch, IAS, officer, appointed, Deputy, Secretary, PMO</media:keywords>
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<title>Canada immigration backlog below 1 million mark for first time in months &#45; what do study permit figures say?</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/canada-immigration-backlog-below-1-million-mark-for-first-time-in-months-what-study-permit-figures-say-report-reveals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As per IRCC definitions, an immigration application is counted as part of backlog when it takes longer than the department’s stated processing timelines ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Canada, immigration, backlog, below, million, mark, for, first, time, months, what, study, permit, figures, say, Report, reveals</media:keywords>
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<title>Who is Indian national Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel on FBI&amp;apos;s most wanted list and what is he accused of?</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/who-is-indian-national-kalpeshkumar-rasikbhai-patel-on-fbis-most-wanted-list-and-what-is-he-accused-of</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel is considered a fugitive from justice, and any information regarding his whereabouts should be treated as significant and actionable, the FBI said. ]]></description>
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<title>Two more get statutory bail in Sabarimala gold theft case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/two-more-get-statutory-bail-in-sabarimala-gold-theft-case</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Mamkootathil&amp;apos;s bail won’t be cancelled</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/mamkootathils-bail-wont-be-cancelled</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഏറ്റുമാനൂരിലെ ട്വന്റി 20 സ്ഥാനാർത്ഥി വീണാ നായർക്കും വോട്ടില്ല</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/veena-124302</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/veena-124302</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>BJP releases second list: Kummanam in Aranmula, Gopalakrishnan in Guruvayoor</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bjp-releases-second-list-for-kerala-polls-kummanam-in-aranmula-gopalakrishnan-in-guruvayoor</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Mizoram governor Kummanam Rajesekharan, and B Gopalakrishnan, among others, feature in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s second list of candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections. According to the list released on Thursday, March 19, Kummamam will contest from the Aranmula constituency, and B Gopalakrishnan, who is the party’s state vice president, will seek a mandate from Guruvayoor. The new list has 39 candidates, including former CPI MLA CC Mukundan and reality TV star Robin Radhakrishnan. Two days ago, the BJP released its first list of 47 candidates.The new list has six women candidates, making the total number of women fielded by the BJP 13 in this election.Kummanam’s move to the Aranmula constituency, where he was active for most of his political career, comes after an unsuccessful bid to retain the Nemom seat in 2021. Kummanam was the leader of the Heritage Village Action Council, which conducted agitations against a proposed Aranmula airport.Gopalakrishnan’s name featured in the list after he openly expressed displeasure over the National Democratic Alliance giving the Kodungalloor seat to its alliance partner Twenty 20. Nattika MLA Mukundan, who left CPI in protest over allotting the seat to Geeta Gopi, will contest against her on the BJP ticket.Former Mahila Congress leader Vathsala Prasanna Kumar will contest against Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan in Paravur. A former chairperson of Paravur municipality, Vathsala, switched to Congress last month.Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary MJ Job, who quit the party over its decision to support former CPI(M) Minister G Sudhakaran, has been given the Alappuzha seat.Bigg Boss contestant Robin Radhakrishnan, who joined the BJP recently, has been given the Kundara seat.Prominent leaders like MT Ramesh and AN Radhakrishnan have not found a place in the BJP list so far.Here is the new list of BJP candidates and their constituencies:Kasargod Ashwini MLKalliasseri A V Sanil kumarThaliparamba N HaridasDharmadam K RanjithThalassery O NidheeshKuthuparamba - Adv ShijilalMattannur - Biju ElakkuzhiKalpetta - Prasanth MalavayalKondotty - P SubramanianErnad - adv N SreeprakashManjeri - Pathmasree MPerinthalmanna - Adv KP  BaburajMankada - Lijoy PaulMalappuram - Aswathy Gupatha KumarVengara - Jayakrishnan VNVallikunnu - M Preman MasterTirurangadi - Rjiu C RaghavTanur - Deepa PuzhakkalTirur - K Narayanan MasterThavanur - Ravi ThelathThrithala - V Unnikrishnan MasterPattambi - Adv P ManojKongad - Renu SureshTarur - Suresh BabuChittur - Pranesh RajendranAlathur - K V Prasanna KumarGuruvayoor - B GopalakrishnanWadakkanchery - T S Ullas BabuOllur - Bijoy ThomasNattika - CC MukundanPudukkad - A NageshAluva - MA BrahmarajParavur - Vathsala Prasanna KumarErnakulam - P R SivasankarChanganacherry - B Radhakrishna MenonAlappzha - MJ JobAranmula - Kummanam RajasekharanKundara - Robin RadhakrishnanKollam - N Prathap Kumar ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഒടുവിൽ സമ്മർദ്ദത്തിന് വഴങ്ങി ഹൈക്കമാൻഡ്; കണ്ണൂരിൽ കെ. സുധാകരൻ കോൺഗ്രസ് സ്ഥാനാർത്ഥി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/k-sudhakaran</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>HDFC bank Chairman quits citing &amp;apos;ethical&amp;apos; concerns, shares fall</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/hdfc-bank-chairman-quits-citing-ethical-concerns-shares-fall</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ India&#039;s largest lender HDFC Bank&#039;s equities came under sharp selling pressure globally on Thursday, with its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) plunging 8 per cent to $26.42 from the previous close of $28.71. In the domestic market, shares of the country’s largest private lender were among the top laggards, falling as much as 8.66 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 770, compared to the previous close of Rs 843.The decline comes amid a key management development, as HDFC Bank’s part-time Chairman and Independent Director Atanu Chakraborty resigned from his position with immediate effect on March 18, according to an exchange filing.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the bank’s request to appoint Keki Mistry as the interim part-time Chairman, effective March 19, for a period of three months.Mistry, however, said there are no major issues after Atanu Chakraborty’s exit.Chakraborty had joined the bank’s board in 2021. In his resignation letter, he cited concerns over certain developments within the bank over the past two years.At 9:44 am, the company’s market capitalisation stood at approximately Rs 12,36,130 crore on the BSE.“Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and ethics. This is the basis of my aforementioned decision. I confirm that there are no other material reasons for my resignation other than those stated above,” he said.Speaking to NDTV Profit, Chakraborty clarified that his resignation was not linked to any wrongdoing at the bank.“I am not pointing out any wrongdoings at the bank. My ideologies did not match with the organisation, and hence it was time to part ways,” he told NDTV Profit, adding that his decision stemmed purely from ideological differences.He reiterated that there were no malpractices within the organisation and that his exit was based solely on differences in approach and values.In addition, the bank has witnessed a significant decline in its market capitalisation over the past week, eroding by Rs 61,715 crore. Among the country’s most valued companies, HDFC Bank was one of the biggest losers during the period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The Latest: Trump threatens to strike world&amp;apos;s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/the-latest-trump-threatens-to-strike-worlds-largest-gas-field-if-iran-attacks-qatar-again</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would “massively blow up the entirety” of the world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again.Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night against Iran’s South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack was in retaliation for an Israeli attack on the South Pars field earlier Wednesday.The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has roiled energy markets as the conflict escalates pressure on the region’s energy sector. The price of oil has surged on international markets, increasing the cost of gasoline and other goods while squeezing the global economy.Global oil prices rose on news of the South Pars attack due to fears of Iranian retaliation on Gulf energy infrastructure.Trump said in his post that the U.S. “knew nothing” about the attack, but a person familiar with the matter said earlier Wednesday that the U.S. was informed about Israel’s plans to strike the gas field but did not take part.Hours after the attack on the field, authorities in Qatar said a ballistic missile hit the country’s key natural gas site, sparking a fire that caused “extensive” damage, and Qatar ordered some Iranian Embassy officials out of the country.Iran has been striking its Persian Gulf neighbors’ energy facilities since the war started Feb. 28 and has made the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil travels, nearly impassable. Iran and Hezbollah also have been firing drones and missiles at Israel.Here is the latest:Satellite images show damage to UAE air baseSatellite images show damage at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates after repeated Iranian attacks targeting the facility hosting American troops.The images, taken Sunday by an Airbus Defence and Space’s Pléiades Neo satellite and analyzed by The Associated Press, show damage at one set of hangars to the northwest of the facility in Abu Dhabi.Another hangar to the southeast of the facility appears shredded by fire, with an adjacent hangar sustaining roof damage.It’s unclear what had been in the hangars.Al Dhafra had hosted some 2,000 U.S. troops and has served as a major base of operations for everything from armed drones to F-35 stealth fighters in recent years.The U.S. military for years only vaguely referred to Al Dhafra as a base in “southwest Asia” before the UAE became more willing to acknowledge the U.S. presence there.Ship hit by a projectile off coast of QatarA projectile hit a ship off the coast of Qatar on Thursday morning, authorities said.The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported the incident off Ras Laffan, an important natural gas supply point which had been repeatedly hit by Iranian fire overnight.The UKMTO said the ship’s crew was safe.It wasn’t immediately clear if the vessel had been deliberately targeted or potentially struck by falling debris as Qatar fired off missile interceptors at incoming Iranian barrages.South Pars gas crucial for IranAttacking Iran’s South Pars natural gas field, which it shares with Qatar in the Persian Gulf, threatens electricity supplies in the Islamic Republic.Some 80% of all power generated in Iran comes from natural gas, according to the Paris-based International Energy Agency.It also is used to supply household heating and cooking across the Islamic Republic.That is why Iran responded with an aggressive series of attacks targeting gas fields and infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Latest reports of live fireMobile phone alerts sounded Thursday morning in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, warning of incoming Iranian missile fire.Kuwait said it shot down Iranian drones incoming to the oil-rich Mideast nation early Thursday morning.Latest reports of live fireIsrael warned the public of another Iranian missile salvo early Thursday morning.Bahrain sounded its missile sirens early Thursday over an incoming Iranian attack.Trump threatens to blow up South Pars gas field if Iran attacks Qatar againU.S. President Donald Trump pledged Israel would make no more attacks on Iran’s major South Pars gas field, but if Iran attacked Qatar again, the U.S. would retaliate and “massively blow up the entirety” of the field.Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night as the war roiled global energy markets and Iranian missiles hit Qatar.Trump said in his post that the U.S. “knew nothing” about the attack, but a person familiar with the matter said earlier Wednesday that the U.S. was informed about Israel’s plans to strike the gas field but did not take part.Trump said Qatar “was in no way, shape, or form, involved” in Israel’s attacks on Iran’s gas field, but, “Unfortunately, Iran did not know this” and “unjustifiably and unfairly” attacked Qatar.“I do not want to authorize this level of violence and destruction because of the long term implications that it will have on the future of Iran,” Trump said in his threat.He added that he would “ ]]></description>
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<title>143 dead, thousands displaced: Pakistan and Afghanistan agree Eid truce amid devastating conflict</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/143-dead-thousands-displaced-pakistan-and-afghanistan-agree-eid-truce-amid-devastating-conflict</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a temporary Eid ceasefire following a deadly Kabul airstrike, as tensions rise, civilian casualties mount, and retaliation threats persist. ]]></description>
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<title>Eid&#45;ul&#45;Fitr 2026 in India: Will it be March 20 or 21? Moon sighting timings explained</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/eid-ul-fitr-2026-in-india-will-it-be-march-20-or-21-moon-sighting-timings-explained</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 in India: Usually, India celebrates Eid a day after Saudi Arabia. But there have been rare occasions when both Saudi Arabia and India celebrated Eid on the same day.&amp;nbsp; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:53:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>CBSE announces assessment scheme after cancelling Class 10 exams in Middle East</title>
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<title>Go door to door to counter lies: Pinarayi Vijayan urges cadres ​</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday launched his election campaign with a sharp attack on the Opposition, accusing them of abandoning political decency and resorting to false propaganda as he seeks an unprecedented third consecutive term in Kerala.​ Addressing the LDF convention in his own constituency, which he won with a margin of over 50,000 votes, Vijayan said his rivals were incapable of taking on the Left in a straightforward manner and were instead spreading “blatant lies” by going door-to-door.​“Their methods are worse than those of Joseph Goebbels,” he said, urging party workers to counter misinformation at the grassroots.​The convention, attended by his party secretary, M. V. Govindan, marked Vijayan’s first public campaign meeting, held amid a challenging political backdrop for the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist).​The Left Front is still grappling with the fallout of its underwhelming performance in the December local body elections, widely seen as a warning sign ahead of the Assembly polls.​The setback was compounded by unexpected dissent within party ranks, particularly in Kannur, long regarded as one of the CPI(M)’s strongest bastions,where two veteran leaders publicly criticised internal functioning and are now contesting the polls with the support of the Congress-led UDF.​Adding to the strain has been the exit of key figures.​Former cabinet colleague G. Sudhakaran has turned into a critic and is now backed by the Congress in Ambalapuzha, while two former senior MLAs have crossed over to the Congress-led United Democratic Front.​These developments have dealt a blow to both Vijayan’s leadership and the party’s organisational cohesion at a crucial juncture.​Despite the turbulence, Vijayan struck a confident note, emphasising his government’s connection with the people.​He acknowledged the practical limitations of personally reaching every voter but called on party workers to bridge the gap by intensifying the campaign across the state.​Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 members to its Legislative Assembly, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest in which the ruling Left will attempt to defy history.​ ]]></description>
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<title>BJP faces growing dissent in Kerala as candidate list triggers unrest ahead of April 9 polls</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bjp-faces-growing-dissent-in-kerala-as-candidate-list-triggers-unrest-ahead-of-april-9-polls</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dissent has now spread to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP&#039;s) Kerala unit following the announcement of its first list of candidates for the Assembly elections, mirroring similar unrest within both the Indian National Congress and in the CPI(M). With Kerala set to go to the polls on April 9, all three fronts appear to be grappling with internal strains even before the campaign gathers full momentum.For the BJP, the turbulence is particularly significant.The party currently has no representation in the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly, having lost its lone seat Nemom in Thiruvananthapuram district after its historic 2016 victory.Against this backdrop, the latest discord threatens to further complicate its attempts to regain a foothold.The exclusion of senior leaders such as Kummanam Rajasekharan and P.S. Sreedharan Pillai (both former Governors and also state party president) has triggered sharp reactions within the party.Grassroots workers have openly protested at what they see as the sidelining of veterans who have long served the organisation.The discontent is not confined to leadership circles alone, but has spilled onto the streets in several districts.A major flashpoint has been the decision to shift district president Sandeep Vachaspati from Chengannur to Haripad.Local cadres argue that moving a candidate perceived to have strong winning prospects has weakened the party’s chances in Chengannur.Similarly, the decision to drop Reji Lukose in Kaduthuruthy after allotting the seat to BDJS has angered sections of the Knanaya community, raising concerns about alienating Christian support.Adding to the unease are murmurs within RSS circles over not considering key leaders for constituencies such as Aranmula and Ranni.Questions also persist over whether Sreedharan Pillai will find a place in subsequent lists.Criticism is also mounting against the leadership style under Rajeev Chandrasekhar, with some alleging that strategic decisions are being made without adequate regard for Kerala’s political realities.The state leadership has sought to downplay the crisis, asserting that differences will soon be resolved and the full list of candidates finalised.However, with the second list expected shortly, the stakes are high.Failure to accommodate senior leaders could deepen factional divides, posing a serious challenge to the BJP’s electoral prospects in the state. ]]></description>
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<title>ഗൾഫ് രാജ്യങ്ങൾക്കെതിരെ വീണ്ടും ആക്രമണമുണ്ടാകുമെന്ന് ഇറാന്റെ മുന്നറിയിപ്പ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iran-124270</link>
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<title>IndiGo announces 26 flights between Dubai, Muscat, Jeddah and Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iran-war-indigo-announces-26-flights-between-dubai-muscat-jeddah-and-delhi-mumbai-kochi-bengaluru</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iran-Israel war: The flights will run to and from key cities in the Middle East such as Dubai, Istanbul, Muscat and Jeddah and Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru, Kochi and Hyderabad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Only Shailaja can beat KPCC president in Peravoor, says MV Govindan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.MV Govindan, state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala has defended the party’s decision to field former minister KK Shailaja in Peravoor, stating that she was the only Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate who could defeat Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president Sunny Joseph in the constituency. While most MLAs of CPI(M) are contesting from their sitting seat, Shailaja was shifted from Mattannur to Peravoor, both in Kannur district. In Mattanur, a CPI(M) stronghold, Shailaja had won with a record majority of 60,963 votes in the 2021 Assembly election. She had secured 61.9 % of the total votes polled. Though Shailaja had won from Peravoor in 2006, she had lost the seat to Sunny Joseph in 2011. Sunny Joseph has retained the seat since then.In an interview with television channel Mathrubhumi News, Govindan said that Shailaja is a prominent leader of the CPI(M) and that the party would wrest the seat using her. “Shailaja teacher is a Kannur native. She has both won and lost from Peravoor. She is the only LDF candidate who can beat the KPCC president in that seat,” Govindan said. He rubbished allegations that shifting the constituency was part of an attempt to sideline her. “The party has taken a decision that there is no need to field candidates in a seat they have won for two consecutive times. That is how we found a new candidate. He is the state secretary of DYFI and it is his home constituency too,” he said, referring to VK Sanoj. In 2011, Sunny beat Shailaja with a margin of 3440 votes. In the last Assembly election, CPI(M)’s Sakeer Hussain lost to Sunny Joseph with a margin of 3172 votes. Though Shailaja had won with a record margin in 2021, the CPI(M) had refused to include her in the state cabinet. While the party argued that no one in the previous LDF Ministry except Pinarayi Vijayan was given a post in the Cabinet, it created lots of controversy, considering the popularity of Shailaja as the health minister in the previous ministry. Shailaja was in charge of the Health department when the state grappled with the Nipah outbreak in 2018 and later the pandemic.  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid Al Fitr 2026; crescent not sighted</title>
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<title>കാട്ടുപന്നി സ്കൂട്ടറിന് കുറുകെ  ചാടി; അമ്മയ്ക്കും മകനും ഗുരുതര പരിക്ക്</title>
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<title>വിമാനയാത്രക്കാർക്ക് ആശ്വാസം; ഇഷ്ടമുള്ള സീറ്റ് തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കാൻ ഇനി അധിക തുക  നൽകേണ്ട</title>
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<title>Iran&amp;apos;s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed in strikes: Israel</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/irans-intelligence-minister-esmail-khatib-killed-in-strikes-israel</link>
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<title>Canada&amp;apos;s new immigration rules offer big update for intl students, workers — If your permit expires soon...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Canada has “soft-launched” the “TR to PR pathway” that will provide permanent residency to 33,000 temporary foreign workers. At the same time, the government also aims to reduce “temporary resident arrivals” in the country. Here&#039;s all you need to know: ]]></description>
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<title>Cong leaders resign in Alappuzha as Kuttanad seat goes to Kerala Congress (J)</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/congress-leaders-resign-in-alappuzha-as-kuttanad-seat-goes-to-kerala-congress-j</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Around ten Congress leaders, including senior District Congress Committee office-bearers, quit their party posts in Alappuzha&#039;s Kuttanad region on Wednesday, March 18 over candidate selection disputes ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.Senior Congress leaders include Saji Joseph, DCC vice-president and K Gopakumar, DCC General Secretary. The resignations were over the allocation of the Kuttanad seat to Kerala Congress (Joseph), a coalition partner in the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Local Congress workers preferred a native Congress candidate to contest the seat. Currently, Reji Cheriyan is the UDF candidate for Kuttanad.Saji Joseph has announced his candidature as an independent candidate from the Kuttanad constituency. Speaking to mediapersons on March 18, Saji Joseph said, “Since the day I was born, this has been the party I have seen. Now it&#039;s deeply painful to change, because I have stood with it, enduring so much.”Stating that he won’t blame the party leaders even if he has to leave the party, Saji Joseph said the self-respect of the people of Kuttanad must be protected.From 1977 to 2001, Kuttanad was a constituency where Kerala Congress contested and won. In 2006 the seat was given to Democratic Indira Congress (Karunakaran) and they won the election. After 2011 it was taken over by the Congress.The Kerala Congress (Joseph) was established in 1979 when PJ Joseph walked out of the parent Kerala Congress due to differences with KM Mani. From 1979 to 1989, this faction allied with the UDF. They switched allegiance to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in 1991 but returned to the UDF in 2010. ]]></description>
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<title>Air connectivity with the Middle East is steadily restoring</title>
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<title>Neelalohithadasan Nadar acquittal: Complainant says govt didn’t help, moves SC again</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/neelalohithadasan-nadar-acquittal-complainant-says-kerala-govt-didnt-help-moves-sc-again</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Indian Forest Service officer Prakriti Srivastava has moved the Supreme Court with a review petition against the High Court’s acquittal of Dr A Neelalohithadasan Nadar in her sexual assault case. She has alleged that the Kerala government did not support her earlier challenge, despite his conviction in two lower courts.“The state government had not supported the Special Leave Petition I filed against the HC judgement. The government should ideally have backed me up. But I am now approaching the apex court again with a review petition in the hope that I will get justice,” Prakriti told TNM.The case relates to an incident that occurred on February 27, 1999. Prakriti Srivastava was at the start of her career and posted in the Forest Department. She alleged that Neelalohithadasan, the then Forest Minister, sexually assaulted her at the Kozhikode government guest house. She also said he later made “vulgar phone calls” and “misused his power” to corner her.Neelalohithadasan Nadar was the lone Janata Dal (S) member in the cabinet led by CPM’s EK Nayanar. Two years after the alleged assault on Prakriti Srivastava, another woman civil servant also accused him of sexual assault.On the day of the incident, Prakriti sought an appointment with the then Kozhikode City Police Commissioner Neera Rawat and met her the following day. After hearing her account, Neera advised her to file a complaint and approach the Women’s Commission.Prakriti then met renowned poet Sugatha Kumari, who was chairperson of the Commission, and narrated the incident. She also confided in her mother and a close friend, describing the assault.In 2000, Prakriti wrote to the Kerala government, seeking the creation of a grievance redressal forum under the Vishaka guidelines, as the assault occurred at her workplace. She received no response.A complaint of sexual assault was filed in 2001. In 2004, the Kozhikode Judicial First-Class Magistrate-IV found Neelalohithadasan guilty of outraging her modesty under Section 354 of the IPC. The Kozhikode Sessions Court upheld the conviction in 2005.Neelalohithadasan then moved the Kerala High Court with a criminal revision petition. It remained pending for nearly 20 years. In September 2025, the High Court acquitted him.Prakriti then approached the Supreme Court with a revision petition against the Kerala High Court order. It was dismissed in January 2026. She has now filed a review petition against that dismissal.Her review petition flags several irregularities in the High Court’s acquittal. It notes that her mother, a close friend, police officers, and Sugatha Kumari all said she had disclosed the assault in February 1999. Despite this, the court questioned the delay in filing a formal complaint.This contradicts settled jurisprudence, which states that delay in sexual-offence reporting is not fatal where the victim demonstrates trauma, fear, power asymmetry and institutional vulnerability.‘Kerala HC erred gravely’ The review petition points out that while acquitting the accused, the Kerala High Court “erroneously elevated minor omissions in Petitioner’s initial Section 161 CrPC statement to material contradictions, ignoring that such omissions do not ipso facto discredit a witness.”One of the key reasons cited by the High Court for the acquittal was that Prakriti was not a “sterling witness.” In law, a sterling witness is one whose testimony is natural, consistent on key facts, and does not require corroboration.The petition argues that despite Prakriti informing the Women’s Commission chief, police officers, her mother, and a close friend about the incident, and later filing a complaint, the court relied on minor discrepancies to discredit her testimony.“The testimony of Petitioner (PW 1) withstood extensive cross-examination and was duly corroborated by her immediate disclosures to her mother (PW-5) and friend (PW-14), as well as subsequent oral complaints to the Chairperson, Kerala Women’s Commission (PW-6), the Forest Conservator (PW-8), and the Chief Conservator (Vigilance) (PW-9)...” the review petition reiterates.The petition further argues that the High Court erred in dismissing these testimonies as hearsay, thereby “failing to appreciate its statutory relevance in proving the making of the complaint and the victim’s immediate and subsequent conduct post-incident.”It also argues that the High Court misjudged the delay in filing the complaint. “While noting a delay in lodging the written complaint, the High Court failed to appreciate that the Petitioner had, in fact, promptly reported the incident to the CCF (Vigilance) and the Chairperson of the Women’s Commission on 08.03.1999, within a week of its occurrence. This fact stands corroborated by both witnesses before the Trial Court,” the petition states.The petition argues that the incident must be understood in its professional context. The survivor was a junior officer, while the accused was the minister heading the department.“Once she filed th ]]></description>
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<title>Killing of Larijani will not destabilise Iranian political system: Minister</title>
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<title>‘We are in a crisis’: US Postal Services says it could run out of money in just six months</title>
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<title>7 dead as fire breaks out in Palam building; L&#45;G says rescue and firefighting operations under way</title>
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<title>Delhi HC gives SpiceJet final 4 weeks to deposit  ₹144.5 crore in Maran dispute, rejects property pledge</title>
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<title>US offers $2,600 bonus to migrants to self&#45;deport; uses India, China landmarks in viral post</title>
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<title>Luckier the 2nd time around: Saudi&#45;based Malayali  wins another Big Ticket gold</title>
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<title>In a first, IUML fields two woman candidates for Assembly polls</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a first for the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the party has fielded two women candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, breaking from its long-standing reluctance to promote women in electoral politics. Fathima Thahiliya will contest from Perambra, while Jayanthi Rajan has been nominated from Koothuparamba, becoming the first non-Muslim woman candidate to be fielded by the party. The party made an announcement on Tuesday, March 17, listing the names of 25 candidates. Two more candidates will be announced later.The move marks a notable shift for the IUML, which is part of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and has historically given limited representation to women. The party’s first woman candidate, Khamarunnisa Anwar, contested in 1996 but lost to CPI(M) leader Elamaram Kareem. It took more than two decades for the party to field another woman – Noorbina Rasheed in 2021 – who was defeated by LDF’s Ahammed Devarkovil. Party president Sayed Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal said the IUML will contest 27 seats as part of the UDF alliance, adding that the final list was prepared after consultations with senior leaders and party cadre.Senior leader MK Muneer will not contest this time, while PK Kunhalikutty has been fielded from Malappuram. The party is yet to announce candidates for Punaloor and Chelakkara.Kerala will go to the polls on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4.List of 25 candidatesManjeshwar - MK AshrafKasaragod - Kalladra Mayin HajiAzhikode - Adv Kareem CheleriKoothuparamba - Jayanthi RajanThiruvambady - CK KasimKuttiyadi - Palakkal AbdullahKoduvally - Adv PK FirozPerambra - Fathima ThahiliyaKunnamangalam - MA RazackKozhikode South - Adv Faisal BabuKondotty - TP Ashraf AliErnad - PK BasheerManjeri - Adv RahmathullaPerinthalmanna - Najeeb KanthapuramMankada - Manjalamkuzhi AliMalappuram - PK KunhalikuttyVengara - KM ShajiVallikunnu - TV EbrahimTirurangadi - PMA ZameerKottakkal - Prof Abid Hussain ThangalTanur - PK NavasTirur - Kurukkoli MoideenMannarkkad - Adv N ShamsudheenGuruvayur - CH RasheedKalamassery - Adv VE Abdul Gafoor ]]></description>
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<title>Actors among Twenty20 candidates</title>
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<title>Israel claims Iran&amp;apos;s security chief dead, Ali Larijani posts on X moments later</title>
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<title>Assembly elections 2026: Congress announces first list of 55 candidates</title>
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<title>Sabarimala gold theft case: HC stays clean chit to Tantri, issues notice on bail plea</title>
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<title>Sanju Samson felicitated by CM and Governor after T20 WC win</title>
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<title>CPI MLA Mukundan submits resignation from Assembly, to fight on BJP ticket</title>
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<title>Lights, camera, election: govt’s celebrity push and its problems</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is seeking a third term for his government, sat down with actor Mohanlal for an hour of tender reminiscence in February — childhood memories, books, films, a love for animals. The content, produced by the Kerala Public Relations Department (PRD), was played on slots provided by TV channels.  Actor Mammootty sent out an emotional message when the government inaugurated a bridge connecting Alappuzha to Perumbalam, a long-isolated island. Actor Bhavana appeared in a one-minute advertisement produced by the PRD, riding a motorbike through the state, offering a thumbs-up to welfare projects, and delivering the government&#039;s campaign punchline with practised ease: &quot;We will continue this journey.&quot; Mohanlal also appeared in an advertisement for the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) with the tagline &quot;Keeping left for safety and comfort.&quot; Transport minister Ganesh Kumar has said that Mohanlal appeared in the ad without taking any remuneration but its surrogate character left many pondering. But the CM-Mohanlal interview and the ads ahead of the elections appear to walk a thin line between government communication and promotion for the ruling front. Taken together, the pattern raised doubts. Is the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government running a pre-election campaign, using some of the most recognisable faces in Malayalam cinema, at the cost of public exchequer, to carry its message of continuity in governance to voters?   Several TV channels aired content extolling the projects by Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board (KIIFB) without disclosing that they were paid promotions. Even reality shows on television had allegedly scripted segments to promote government initiatives, where judges invariably talk about one scheme or another.  While these were not controversial, a two-page jacket commercial by the PRD that appeared in newspapers on March 5 raised the heckles of the Opposition Congress party. While the first page of the ad had a layout of made-up news articles giving a sorry picture of the state when it was ruled by them, the second page was filled with news of positive happenings and all-round development under the LDF rule.  Leaders of the Opposition Congress party criticised the advertisement alleging misuse of public money for politically partisan ads. Though legally, there is no rule that stops a state government from publishing such ads, a Supreme Court ruling in 2015 had issued guidelines to regulate advertisements using taxpayers’ money. A three-member committee headed by Prof NR Madhava Menon was constituted to suggest guidelines, after petitions challenging public advertisements were filed by Common Cause and others.  The guidelines, issued by the court specify that advertisement materials should be objective and not directed at promoting political interests of the ruling party. The campaigns should be related to government responsibilities and  should be presented in an objective, fair and accessible manner. They also make it clear that display material must be presented in objective language and be free of political argument or partisan standpoint. Government advertising shall maintain political neutrality and avoid glorification of political personalities and project a positive impression of the party in power or a negative impression of parties critical of the government. In 2016, the Union government formed a three member committee, as recommended by the Supreme Court, for Content Regulation in Government Advertising (CCRGA). All the states have also been directed to form such committees to regulate public advertisements. In December 2022, the government of Kerala decided to form a committee to monitor government advertisements.  While the panel recommended avoiding all photographs of political leaders, the Court made an exemption to the Prime Minister and the President and the Chief Justice of India. Later, on a review petition by Karnataka, this exemption was extended to the Chief Ministers and the Governors of states. “Regardless of whether it is on paper or not, if you follow the spirit of the judgment and the Constitution, the faces of political leaders should not be on these ads. Government advertisements should be used for providing information to the public for their benefit. The original reason why such a petition was filed in the Supreme Court, and a judgment was rendered, was that these advertisements using faces of political leaders would create a personality cult, which is against democracy,” says activist lawyer Harish Vasudevan.  Vasudevan said it is not appropriate for the government to air programmes like the Mohanlal-Pinarayi Vijayan interview through television channels as it is against the Guidelines issued by the Supreme Court and the Constitutional duty. Mohammed Shiyas, president of the Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC), filed a Public Interest Litigation before the High Court challenging the ad, issued by t ]]></description>
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<title>Dr Vandana Das murder case: Sessions Court finds accused Sandeep guilty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Kollam Additional Sessions Court on Tuesday, March 17, found the accused in the Dr Vandana Das murder case guilty. The court will pronounce the sentence on March 19.  On 10 May 2023, G Sandeep, fatally stabbed 22-year-old Vandana, a final-year MBBS student doing her house surgency at the Taluk hospital in Kottarakkara, Kollam. The defence argued that Sandeep had shown signs of mental illness before, during, and after the incident. However, according to reports, Additional Sessions Judge P N Vinod found that the accused does not qualify for protection under section 84 of the IPC, which provides a legal defence for an individual with unsound mind. The court found Sandeep guilty of murder and convicted him under eight sections of the IPC.The incident occurred around 4:30 am on 10 May. Sandeep, a school teacher, was brought to the hospital by the police for a medical examination after he suffered injuries in a scuffle with his neighbours. At the hospital, he went on a rampage with a pair of surgical scissors, stabbing Vandana multiple times in the chest, neck, and back. Vandana’s death triggered huge protests in the state. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Kerala has called for a 24-hour, state-wide strike between May 10 and 11, and doctors across the state joined the protests.A week after the murder, the Kerala government approved an ordinance to amend the Hospital Protection Act in order to prevent attacks on health workers. The ordinance introduced stricter measures against violence directed at doctors and other healthcare professionals. According to the ordinance, anyone found guilty of causing serious injury to health workers could face up to seven years in prison and a fine of Rs 5 lakh.Meanwhile, the cabinet also approved a compensation of Rs 25 lakh from the Chief Minister&#039;s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) to Vandana’s family. However, the parents refused to accept it. ]]></description>
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<title>Evidence tampering case: HC refuses to stay ex&#45;MLA Antony Raju&amp;apos;s conviction</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.In a major setback ahead of the Assembly elections, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday, March 17 rejected a plea by former MLA Antony Raju, from Thiruvananthapuram Central, seeking a stay on his conviction in a case involving tampering of court evidence.  The ruling effectively bars the former minister from contesting the polls, triggering political ripples in the state capital. He ceased to be a legislator from January 4, after the Nedumangad Magistrate Court sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment in the case and on Tuesday, he got another jolt when the High Court refused to stay the order. Raju is the sole legislator of the Janadhipathya Kerala Congress and was the State Transport Minister until 2024 December after making way for another ally as part of the agreement in the ruling Left Democratic Front. A bench led by Justice Nirmaljit Kaur dismissed the plea, meaning the disqualification under the Representation of the People Act will continue. Without a stay on conviction, Antony Raju cannot file his nomination, closing the last available legal window for his participation in the election. However, the last date for filing of nomination is 23rd March, leaving him a few more days, as he can now approach either the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court or the apex court to get a stay. The case dates back to 1990, when Antony Raju was a junior lawyer, was accused of tampering with material evidence, an undergarment in a narcotics case, to help the accused. Subsequent scientific examinations established that the evidence had been altered after being taken from the court. After years of legal proceedings across multiple levels, the trial court conviction has now come back to haunt him at a crucial political juncture. Notably, this is the second time the case has derailed his electoral prospects. Years earlier, he was denied a ticket following strong objections from veteran Left leader VS Achuthanandan, who had raised moral concerns. Those objections now stand reinforced by the court’s ruling. The verdict has also placed the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in a tight spot. Antony Raju was the alliance’s expected candidate in the Thiruvananthapuram Central constituency. With his sudden exit, the LDF is yet to identify a replacement, adding to last-minute uncertainty. The constituency is already a keenly watched battleground, with both the Congress-led UDF and the Bharatiya Janata Party eyeing gains. Antony Raju’s absence is likely to alter electoral calculations, posing a fresh challenge for the LDF in retaining the seat. ]]></description>
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<title>Iran’s northern neighbours are facing fallout from the war, too</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/irans-northern-neighbours-are-facing-fallout-from-the-war-too</link>
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<title>Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war</title>
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<title>ലീഗ് സ്ഥാനാർത്ഥി പട്ടിക; വേങ്ങരയിൽ കെ.എം. ഷാജി, കുഞ്ഞാലിക്കുട്ടി മലപ്പുറത്ത്</title>
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<title>ആന്റണി രാജുവിന് തിരിച്ചടി; ശിക്ഷ മരവിപ്പിക്കണമെന്ന ഹര്‍ജി ഹൈക്കോടതി തള്ളി</title>
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<title>Kannur CPI&#45;M on fire as veteran leader T.K. Govindan quits party, to contest as independent</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kannur-cpi-m-on-fire-as-veteran-leader-tk-govindan-quits-party-to-contest-as-independent</link>
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<title>Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband&amp;apos;s death found guilty of murdering him</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/a-utah-woman-who-wrote-a-book-on-grief-after-husbands-death-found-guilty-of-murdering-him</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Hannah SchoenbaumA Utah woman was convicted Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children’s book about coping with grief.Prosecutors said Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a cocktail that her husband Eric Richins drank in March 2022 at their home outside the affluent ski town of Park City. They said she was $4.5 million in debt and falsely believed that when her husband died, she would inherit his estate worth more than $4 million.“She wanted to leave Eric Richins but did not want to leave his money,” Summit County prosecutor Brad Bloodworth said.Richins, 35, stared at the floor and took deep breaths as the judge read the verdict.She was also convicted of other felonies, including attempted murder for trying to poison her husband weeks earlier on Valentine’s Day with a fentanyl-laced sandwich that made him black out. Jurors also found Richins guilty of forgery and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits after his death.The jury deliberated for just under three hours. Afterward, family members on both sides of the case left the courtroom hugging and crying.“Honestly I feel like we’re all in shock. It’s been a long time coming,” said Eric Richins&#039; sister, Amy Richins, adding that the family can now focus on honoring her brother and supporting his sons. “Just very happy that we got justice for my brother.”Relatives of Kouri Richins left the courthouse without speaking to media.Sentencing was scheduled for May 13, the day her husband would have turned 44. The aggravated murder charge alone carries a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.What was scheduled to be a five-week trial was cut short when the defendant waived her right to testify, and her legal team abruptly rested its case without calling any witnesses. Her attorneys said they were confident that prosecutors did not produce enough evidence over the past three weeks to convict her of murder.‘A wife becoming a black widow’The prosecution said Richins, a real estate agent focused on flipping houses, was deep in debt and planning a future with another man. She had opened numerous life insurance policies on her husband without his knowledge, with benefits totaling about $2 million, prosecutors said.Richins also faces 26 other money-related criminal charges in a separate case that has not yet gone to trial.Earlier Monday, prosecutors showed the jury text messages between Richins and Robert Josh Grossman, the man with whom she was allegedly having an affair, in which she fantasized about leaving her husband, gaining millions in a divorce and marrying Grossman.The internet search history from Richins’ phone included “what is a lethal.dose.of.fetanayl,” “luxury prisons for the rich America” and “if someone is poisned what does it go down on the death certificate as,” a digital forensic analyst testified.Bloodworth replayed for the jury a clip of Richins’ 911 call from the night of her husband’s death. That’s “not ‘the sound of a wife becoming a widow,’” he said, quoting the defense’s opening statement. “It’s the sound of a wife becoming a black widow.”Defense attorney Wendy Lewis responded that the prosecution “looks at facts one way and sees a witch, but if you look at those facts another way, you see a widow.”‘Give us the details that will ensure Kouri gets convicted’The defense focused on trying to discredit the prosecution&#039;s star witness, Carmen Lauber, a housekeeper for the family who claimed to have sold Richins fentanyl on multiple occasions.Lewis argued Lauber did not deal fentanyl and was motivated to lie for legal protection. Lauber said in early interviews that she never dealt the synthetic opioid, but later said she did after investigators informed her that Eric Richins died of a fentanyl overdose, the defense noted.Richins had asked Lauber for “the Michael Jackson stuff,” which Bloodworth said likely refers to the drug combination that killed the singer.“She knows she wants it because it is lethal,” he argued.The housekeeper was already in a drug court program as an alternative to incarceration on other charges when authorities arrested her in connection with the Richins case, investigators said. She had also violated some conditions of drug court.The defense showed a video of law enforcement warning Lauber that they could pull her drug court deal and that she could face a lengthy prison sentence.“Give us the details that will ensure Kouri gets convicted of murder,” a man in the video said.Lauber was granted immunity for her cooperation in the case. She testified that she felt a need to “step up and take accountability of my part in this.”Children’s book becomes a tool for prosecutorsShortly before her arrest in May 2023, Richins self-published the children&#039;s book “Are You with Me?” about coping with the loss of a parent. She promoted it on local TV and radio stations, which prosecutors pointed to in arguing that Richins planned the killing and ]]></description>
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<title>Eyewitnesses&amp;apos; accounts shred Pak lies after strike on Kabul hospital kills 400</title>
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<title>Delhi wakes up to a cooler Tuesday; rainfall on the cards for Bengaluru</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The IMD predicted cooler weather for Delhi and Bengaluru. A Western Disturbance is also set to impact northwest India, leading to temperature changes. ]]></description>
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<title>Jose K Mani in Pala, Roshy Augustine in Idukki</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/jose-k-mani-in-pala-roshy-augustine-in-idukki</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Iran’s FM says Strait of Hormuz ‘closed to our enemies’</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/irans-fm-says-strait-of-hormuz-closed-to-our-enemies</link>
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<title>Indian embassy in Tehran warns nationals against crossing borders: ‘May land in serious immigration difficulties’</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indian-embassy-in-tehran-warns-nationals-against-crossing-borders-may-land-in-serious-immigration-difficulties</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a warning to Indian nationals stuck in conflict-hit Iran, the Indian embassy has said those who attempt to cross any of the country&#039;s land borders may encounter ‘serious logistical and immigration difficulties&#039;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Eid&#45;ul&#45;Fitr 2026 moon sighting: Shawwal crescent updates</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/eid-ul-fitr-2026-moon-sighting-shawwal-crescent-updates-saudi-arabia-announcement-date-india-timings</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Moon Sighting Guide 2026:Countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, along with other parts of South Asia, usually celebrate Eid al-Fitr a day after Saudi Arabia due to differences in moon sighting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>LPG bookings decline as consumer panic eases, raids on to check hoarding and black marketing</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/lpg-bookings-decline-as-consumer-panic-eases-raids-on-to-check-hoarding-and-black-marketing</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>LPG Tanker ‘Shivalik’ arrives at Mundra Port through Hormuz amid regional tensions</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/lpg-tanker-shivalik-arrives-at-mundra-port-through-hormuz-amid-regional-tensions</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Sobha Surendran on BJP’s first poll list</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rajeev-chandrasekhar-sobha-surendran-in-bjps-first-kerala-poll-list</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rajeev-chandrasekhar-sobha-surendran-in-bjps-first-kerala-poll-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala, on Monday, March 16, announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The party has fielded several key leaders, including former Union Minister and BJP’s Kerala state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, former state president K Surendran, and senior leader Sobha Surendran. The initial list includes 47 candidates, of whom seven are women.The BJP has fielded Rajeev Chandrasekhar in the Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram, where the party finished second in 2021 and had won the seat in 2016. In the previous election, CPI(M) leader and Kerala’s current Education Minister V Sivankutty retained the seat with a margin of 3,949 votes. BJP’s Kummanam Rajasekharan finished second in the constituency.The party has also fielded Sobha Surendran in Palakkad, another key constituency where the BJP finished second in the previous election. In 2021, Congress leader and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Shafi Parambil won the seat with a margin of 3,859 votes. National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate E Sreedharan secured second place and increased the BJP’s vote share by around 6%.Manjeswaram is another important constituency for the BJP, where the party lost by just 745 votes in the last election. Former BJP state president K Surendran will contest from the seat this time.Former Union Minister V Muraleedharan will contest from Kazhakoottam.Former IPS officer and Thiruvananthapuram corporation councillor R Sreelekha will contest from Vattiyoorkavu. Even before the official announcement of her candidature on March 7, Sreelekha had flagged off her campaign in the constituency.Malayalam actor and director K Raveendran, popularly known as Major Ravi, will contest from the Ottappalam constituency in Palakkad district. Earlier, he attended the launch of the BJP’s campaign in Ottappalam, triggering speculation about his candidacy.According to a press note, the names were finalised by the BJP’s Central Election Committee at a meeting held on March 12 under the presidency of Nitin Nabin. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, and other committee members.List of 47 candidates Kasargod  Manjeshwar  — K Surendran Udma  — Manulal Meloth Kanhangad  — Balraj M Kannur Payyannur  — AP Gangadharan  Azhikode  — KK Vinod Kumar Kannur  — C RaghunathWayanad Mananthavady  — P Shyam Raj Sulthanbathery  — Kavitha AS KozhikodeVadakara  — Adv K Dileep Kuttiadi — Ramadas Manaleri Nadapuram  — CP Vipin Chandran Quilandy  — CR Praphul Krishnan Perambra  —  M Mohanan Master Balusseri  —  CP Satheeshan Elathur  — T Devadas Kozhikode North  —  Navya Haridas Kozhikode South  — T Raneesh Beypore — Adv. KP Prakash BabuKunnamangalam  — VK Sajeevan Palakkad Shornur  — Sanku T Das Ottappalam  — Major RaviMalampuzha  — C Krishnakumar Palakkad — Sobha Surendran Thrissur Chelakkara  — K Balakrishnan Manalur  — Adv. KK Aneesh Kumar Thrissur —  Padmaja Venugopal Irinjalakuda — Santosh Cherakulam IdukkiDevikulam  — S Rajendran Kottayam Pala  — Shone George Vaikom  — K Ajith Kanjirappally – Adv. George Kurian Poonjar   — PC GeorgeAlappuzha  Ambalappuzha — Arun Anirudhan Haripad — Sandeep VachaspathiChengannur — MV Gopakumar Pathanamthitta Thiruvalla — Anoop Antony Joseph Kollam Karunagappally  — VS Jithin Dev Kunnathur  — Raji Prasad Kottarakkara — R Reshmi Chathannoor — BB GopakumarThiruvananthapuram Attingal  — Adv. P Sudheer Nedumangad — Yuvaraj Gokul Kazhakoottam —  V Muraleedharan Vattiyoorkavu — R Sreelekha Nemom — Rajeev Chandrasekhar Parassala  — Adv Gireesh Neyyar Kattakkada  — PK Krishnadas ]]></description>
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<title>Denied party ticket, CPI MLA C.C. Mukundan joins BJP</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/denied-party-ticket-kerala-cpi-mla-cc-mukundan-joins-bjp</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a significant political development ahead of the Assembly elections in Kerala, sitting CPI MLA C. C. Mukundan on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after being denied a second consecutive ticket by his party Mukundan, the legislator from Nattika in Thrissur district, had represented the constituency as part of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).However, when the Communist Party of India (CPI) declined to renominate him for the upcoming polls, the veteran leader began exploring other political options.Sources said Mukundan had initially reached out to the Congress, hoping to secure a berth in the United Democratic Front (UDF).But the move ran into stiff resistance from local Congress leaders in Nattika and the wider Thrissur district, forcing the party leadership to distance itself from any possible arrangement with him.With the Congress option closed, Mukundan eventually decided to cross over to the BJP.Announcing his decision, Mukundan said he had full faith in the BJP leadership and would abide by whatever decision the party takes regarding his future political role.&quot;I repose complete faith in the BJP leadership, which will decide the future course of my political journey, including whether I should contest from Nattika,&quot; he said.Senior BJP leader B. Gopalakrishnan confirmed that the party would welcome Mukundan into its fold, describing his entry as a positive development for the party’s expansion in the state.Mukundan’s defection is politically significant as it marks the shift of the second high-profile leader from the CPI to the BJP in recent weeks.Earlier this month, two-time former CPI legislator K. Ajith also crossed over to the BJP. In another notable political shift last month, three-time former Communist Party of India-Marxist legislator S. Rajendran joined the BJP.These developments come at a time when the BJP is attempting to strengthen its presence in Kerala by attracting leaders from both the Left and the Congress-led camps.Political observers say Mukundan’s move could add a new dimension to the contest in Nattika, particularly if the BJP decides to field him from the constituency where he currently serves as MLA. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Crematoriums face shutdowns and shortages amid LPG crisis</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-crematoriums-face-shutdowns-and-shortages-amid-lpg-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The LPG gas shortage, triggered by the US and Israel’s war against Iran, has hit crematoriums across Kerala. TNM spoke with crematorium workers in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Kozhikode. Many facilities have either closed or are functioning at minimal capacity. “The crematorium is an essential service. But a facility in Kuriyachira in Thrissur city has already closed,” Gangadharan, a 75-year-old crematorium worker from Kozhukkulli, told TNM. Gangadharan added that the crematorium he works for was left with only four cylinders. Typically, an entire cylinder is needed to cremate one body. “Once those are finished, this place will have to shut down too. Usually, we cremate around six bodies in a day,” he said. Gangadharan has been a crematorium worker for the past 25 years. “I’ve been working here since the facility was opened. In all these years, this is the first time we are facing such a severe crisis,” he added.Largely, there are three cremation methods used in the state: electric cremation, LPG-based cremation, and conventional wood-based cremation. Now, several crematoriums that rely solely on LPG have closed in some districts, increasing demand in remaining facilities.  Shortages in Thrissur and Kozhikode The shortage began to impact the Mavoor Road crematorium in Kozhikode about a week ago. Currently, their only operational cremation chamber has a traditional wooden base. According to Babu, a worker at the crematorium, five to six bodies are taken there each day. However, the wooden chamber can only accommodate one cremation per day, while the gas chamber can complete one cremation in about 1.5 hours.Babu explained that when clients make enquiries, they’re informed of the situation and advised to approach other crematoriums. In Thrissur, the Santhimanthiram crematorium in the Kuriachira neighbourhood has been closed since around March 12. The facility has only gas-run chambers and receives an average of two to three bodies daily, but they are currently unable to accept any bookings.Joyson, a worker at the Santhimanthiram crematorium, said, “The gas agency has informed us that we will receive cylinders, as we are in the emergency category. We are still waiting.” The crematorium is presently sourcing cylinders from Indian Oil. Meanwhile, the Vadookara crematorium in Thrissur confirmed that they have cylinders in stock.Thiruvananthapuram’s  statusIn Thiruvananthapuram, the crisis has not yet hit hard. TNM spoke with workers at the Santhikavadam and Santhitheeram crematoriums. Both have adequate cylinders at present.Shibu, a corporation employee at the Santhitheeram crematorium, said the gas agency usually delivers 10 cylinders per booking. But now that has decreased.“We are buying cylinders from Bharat Gas. They also have a shortage. If we book ten, we will get only two. But we haven’t run out of cylinders yet. Normally, we book the next set of cylinders when we’ve used up ten. Now we are making bookings as soon as five cylinders are empty,” he added.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Have candidate in Ambalappuzha&amp;apos;: Venugopal dismisses speculation of backing CPI(M) rebel Sudhakaran</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/have-candidate-in-ambalappuzha-venugopal-dismisses-speculation-of-backing-cpim-rebel-sudhakaran</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Congress General Secretary, Organisation, KC Venugopal on Sunday, March 15, dismissed speculation that rebel veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, who has announced his intention to contest as an Independent, could emerge as the candidate of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Ambalappuzha, asserting that the front already has a candidate for the constituency.  Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 in one phase to elect 140 legislators. Early this week, Sudhakaran, a two-time minister in the cabinet of VS Achuthanandan and Pinarayi Vijayan (2016-21), announced his decision to contest as an independent from his Amabalappuzha constituency, which was his stronghold in the CPI(M). Responding to questions from reporters in Alappuzha on the development, Venugopal said he was &quot;not an astrologer&quot; to comment on rumours about Sudhakaran’s possible candidature. He maintained that such speculation was premature and reiterated that decisions on candidates are taken by the party’s Central Election Committee. &quot;As of now, the UDF has a candidate in Ambalappuzha. Why is such a question being asked at this stage?&quot; Venugopal said, adding that the constituency remains one where the UDF is confident of victory. He described Ambalappuzha as a seat where the UDF expects to win early in the counting process. Venugopal said the final decisions on where and how candidates will contest would be taken by the party leadership, and the same process would apply to Ambalappuzha as well. The Congress leader also launched a sharp attack on the Left government led by Pinarayi Vijayan, asserting that the people of the state are firmly opposed to the continuation of the present administration for a third consecutive term. According to him, the people of Kerala have grown weary of the Left government and are determined to end its rule through the ballot. &quot;In another 26 days, the final decision to end the misrule of the Left government will come through the ballot box,&quot; he said. Venugopal pointed out that the campaign period would be relatively short as the first week of April coincides with Holy Week and Vishu falls on April 14, leaving only around 13 to 14 days for active campaigning. He also accused the government of spending crores of rupees on publicity campaigns, alleging that public funds were being used to promote programmes that should ideally be taken up by the next government. Venugopal said the candidate list of the Congress would be finalised within the next couple of days and expressed confidence that the UDF would form the next government with policies aimed at providing relief to youth, women, and other vulnerable sections of society. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;quot;One Battle After Another&amp;quot; wins best picture</title>
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<title>ഇടത്  സര്‍ക്കാരിനെ ജനത്തിന്  മടുത്തു, 26&#45;ാം ദിവസം ദുര്‍ഭരണം അവസാനിക്കും;  കെ.സി. വേണുഗോപാല്‍</title>
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<title>56 എംഎല്‍എമാര്‍ വീണ്ടും മത്സരത്തിന്: സ്പീക്കര്‍ ഷംസീറിന് സീറ്റില്ല; പത്ത് മന്ത്രിമാർ ഉൾപ്പെടെ  സിപിഎം സ്ഥാനാർഥി പട്ടിക പുറത്ത്</title>
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<title>സ്ഥാനാര്‍ത്ഥികളെ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച് സിപിഐ:  സതീശനെതിരെ ഇ ടി ടൈസണ്‍, തൃശൂരില്‍ ആലങ്കോട് ലീലാ കൃഷ്ണന്‍</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഇറാന്റെ ഡ്രോൺ തകർക്കാൻ സഹായിക്കാം, പക്ഷെ , പണം നൽകണം ; സെലെന്‍സ്‌കി</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>നെതന്യാഹുവിനെ തെരഞ്ഞുപിടിച്ച് കൊല്ലും; വധഭീഷണിയുമായി ഇറാന്റെ റെവല്യൂഷണറി ഗാർഡ്</title>
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<title>CPI(M) announces list in Kerala, 56 sitting MLAs to contest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Communist Party of India (Marxist), which leads the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Keralam, announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections on Sunday, March 15. Of the 81 seats it is contesting from (including six independents), the CPI(M) has fielded 56 sitting MLAs. This is unusual for a party seeking the mandate for a third time. Many CPI(M) leaders say this projects the party’s confidence and their belief that there is no significant anti-incumbency against its legislators.  The number of women candidates in the list stands at 10. In 2021, CPI(M) had fielded 12 women candidates.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will contest from his sitting seat of Dharmadam in Kannur district. Along with the CM, nine ministers of the ruling front are seeking the mandate this time. The list includes a mix of sitting legislators, senior leaders and several new faces.  The candidate list was announced at a press conference by CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan, along with other senior party leaders. Candidates for six constituencies, including Ernakulam and Palakkad will be declared later.Among those fielded are senior leaders including CH Kunhambu, KK Shailaja and C Raveendranath. Several sitting ministers also feature in the list, including V Sivankutty, Veena George and TN Vasavan. KK Shailaja, who won from Mattannur with a record majority of more than 65,000 votes last time, has now been fielded from the Peravoor constituency.Former minister MM Mani and speaker A N Shamseer are some of the prominent leaders who are missing from the list. KK Jayachandran is contesting from Mani&#039;s seat while Shamseer has been replaced by Karayi Rajan at Thalassery. Mani and Shamseer were dropped from the list reportedly due to the party’s policy that candidates will not be allowed to contest from the same seat again, especially if they have done two-terms.  Mahila Association leader P K Shyamala has replaced her husband and CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan in the Taliparamba seat.S Jayamohan will replace two-term Kollam MLA and actor M Mukesh, who faced sexual harassment allegations.CPI(M) has fielded its sitting MLAs in constituencies which are set to witness a triangular contest between LDF, UDF and NDA. VK Prasanth will be the CPI(M) candidate in Vattiyoorkavu, while V Sivankutty will contest from Nemom. In Mattannur, the party has fielded a young face, DYFI state secretary VK Sanoj.The list also includes CPI(M)-backed independent candidates in a few constituencies, including KT Jaleel, V Abdul Rahiman, who is current Sports and Wakf Minister, and Sujith Vijayan in Kollam.In the 2021 Assembly elections, the LDF won 99 of the 140 seats in the state and returned to power. The alliance not only secured eight more seats than it had won in the 2016 Assembly election but also increased its vote share from 43.5 % to 45. 43%.The main opposition, the United Democratic Front (UDF) led by the Indian National Congress, won 41 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) did not win any seats in the election.Full list of CPI(M) candidatesThiruvananthapuramParassala - CK HareendranNeyyattinkara - K AnsalanVattiyoorkkavu - VK PrasanthKattakkada - IB SatheeshNemom - V SivankuttyKazhakoottam - Kadakampally SurendranVarkala - V JoyVamanapuram - DK MuraliAttingal - OS AmbikaAruvikkara - G StephanKollamKollam - S JayamohanIravipuram - M NoushadChavara - Sujith VijayanKundara - S SajikumarKottarakkara - KN BalagopalPathanamthittaAranmula - Veena GeorgeKonni - KU Janeesh KumarAlappuzhaChengannur - Saji CheriyanKayamkulam - U PrathibaAmbalappuzha - H SalamAroor - Daleema JojoMavelikkara - MS Arun KumarAlappuzha - PP ChitharanjanKottayamEttumanoor - VN VasanKottayam - K Anil KumarPuthupally - KM RadhakrishnanIdukkiUdumbanchola - KK JayendranDevikulam - Adv A RajaErnakulamAngamaly - Saju PaulKochi - KJ MaxiVypin - MP ShinyKunnathunadu - PV SreenijanThrikkakara - Adv Pushpa DasTrippunithura - KN UnnikrishnanKalamassery - P RajeevKothamangalam - Antony JohnAluva - Am AriffErnakulam - ThrissurIrinjalakuda - R BinduVadakkancherry - Xaviour ChittilappillyManalur - C RaveendranathChelakkara - UR PradeepGuruvayur - NK AkbarPuthukkad - KK RamachandranKunnamkulam - AC MoideenPalakkadAlathur - TM SasiNenmara - K PremanPalakkad -Malambuzha - A PrabhakaranKongad - K SanthakumariTharoor - PP SumodOttappalam - K PremkumarShornur - PP MammykuttyThrithala - MB RajeshMalappuramThavanur - KT JaleelThanur  - V Abdul rahimanPonnani - MK ZakeerKondotty - KP Sulaiman HajiPerinthalmanna - EP Muhammed HaneefaNilambur - U SharafaliMankada - EP AlaviVandur - KK DamodaranMalappuram - Vengara -  Muhammed Tavah KundukuzhiyilKozhikodeKuttiyadi - KP Kunjahammed Kutti MasterKoilandi - K DasanPerambra - TP RamakrishnanBalussery - KM SachidevKozhikode North - Thottathil RaveendranBeypore - PA Muhammed RiyasKunnamangalam - PTA RahimKoduvalli - Thiruvambady - Linto JosephWayanadMananthavady - OR KeluBathery - MS ViswanathanKannurDharm ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala Assembly polls: CPI fields four incumbent ministers among 25 candidates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Four ministers of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government are among the 25 candidates announced by the Communist Party of India (CPI) for the upcoming Kerala Assembly election. CPI’s Kerala state secretary Binoy Viswam, on Sunday, March 15, announced the candidate list shortly after the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the schedule for the Assembly elections, making CPI the first political party in the state to release a complete list of candidates. The party has renominated four ministers for another term: J Chinchu Rani (Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy), K Rajan (Minister for Revenue and Housing), GR Anil (Minister for Food and Civil Supplies), and P Prasad (Minister for Agriculture). All four of them will contest from their respective sitting constituencies: Ollur, Nedumangad, Cherthala, and Chadayamangalam. Among the 25 candidates, five are women. The party has given an exemption to K Rajan from its two- term rule while dropping six MLAs who have already completed two terms in the Assembly. Those excluded include senior leaders such as E Chandrasekharan, EK Vijayan, and Chittayam GopakumarMeanwhile, the party has fielded Kaipamamgalam MLA ET Taison from Paravoor, the sitting constituency of VD Satheesan, the Leader of Opposition, who is also expected to contest from the same seat this time.The CPI is the second-largest ally of the LDF. In the 2021 Assembly elections, the party contested in 23 seats and won in 17.The full list of candidates KasargodKanhangad: Govindan PallikappilKozhikodeNadapuram: P VasanthamMalappuramTirur: Ajith KoladiManjeri: PK Mustafa (CPI independent)Ernad: Shafeer KizhisseryPalakkadMannarkkad: Manzil Becker (CPI independent)Pattambi: Mohammed MuhasinThrissurNattika: Geetha GopiThrissur: Alankode Leelakrishnan Kaipamangalam: KK ValsarajKodungallur: VR Sunil KumarErnakulamMuvattupuzha: N ArunKottayamVaikom: P PradeepIdukkiPeermade: K Salim KumarPathanamthittaAdoor: Priji KannanAlappuzhaHaripad: TT JismonKollamKarunagapally: MS TharaPunalur: AjayaprasadChathannoor: R RajendranThiruvananthapuramChirayinkeezhu: Manoj Idamana ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala to vote on April 9 as ECI announces 2026 Assembly election schedule</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, with polling set to take place on April 9 and counting of votes on May 4. The announcement formally sets the electoral process in motion in the state and brings the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) into immediate effect.The dates were announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners SS Sandhu and Vivek Joshi in Delhi on Sunday, March 15.According to the schedule released by the ECI, the election process will begin with the issue of the gazette notification on March 16. The last date for filing nominations will be March 23, while scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on March 24.Candidates will be able to withdraw their nominations until March 26, after which the final list of contestants will be published. Polling will be held on April 9 across the state’s 140 Assembly constituencies, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.According to the ECI, Kerala has a total of 2.70 crore voters, including 1.31 crore male voters, 1.38 crore female voters and 277 transgender persons. Across the five poll-bound states and Union Territory, the Election Commission will deploy nearly 25 lakh election officials for the conduct of the polls. This includes 15 lakh polling personnel, 8.5 lakh security officials, and 49,000 micro observers overseeing polling stations. Additionally, 1,444 observers, 40,000 counting officials, 21,000 sector officers, and 15,000 micro observers for counting will be deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the election process.With the MCC now in force, the Kerala government will be restricted from announcing new welfare schemes, financial grants or major policy decisions that could influence voters. The code also bars the use of official machinery for campaign purposes and requires political parties, candidates and government officials to strictly follow election guidelines until the completion of the polls.The tenure of the current Kerala Legislative Assembly will end on May 23, 2026. Assembly elections are expected to be held before the term concludes so that a new House can be constituted without a governance gap.In the 2021 Assembly election, the Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], retained its power in the state, securing 99 out of 140 Assembly seats. Among the 99 seats, the CPI(M) won 62, the Communist Party of India (CPI) secured 17, the Kerala Congress (M) won 5, and others obtained the remaining seats. Meanwhile, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won 41 seats, where Congress managed to secure 21 seats, while the Indian National Muslim League (IUML) gained 15, along with others.The LDF, which has been in power for the last 10 years, is facing strong anti-incumbency, with the Congress-led UDF looking at possibly reclaiming power. Congress’ hopes of a win were boosted after it did exceedingly well in the recent local body polls in the state. At the same time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also hopeful of winning seats in the Kerala Assembly, as it did not win any seats in the last term and only won one seat in the 2016 elections. In the local body elections, NDA managed to convincingly win a majority in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation for the first time in the history of Kerala. ]]></description>
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<title>Withdraw ‘anti&#45;human’ trans amendment bill, say Kerala queer groups</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/withdraw-anti-human-trans-amendment-bill-say-kerala-queer-groups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Members and allies of the queer community in Kerala have jointly demanded the withdrawal of a proposed amendment to the transgender rights law introduced in Parliament, calling it an “anti-human” measure that undermines constitutional protections and the dignity of transgender persons.The demand follows the introduction of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar. The Bill proposes changes to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, which governs protections and welfare measures for transgender persons in India.In a joint statement, Samyuktha Samara Samithi Keralam said the proposed amendment is a “direct violation” of the landmark National Legal Services Authority v Union of India judgement (widely known as the NALSA judgement), which recognised the right of transgender persons to self-identify their gender.The group said the amendment revokes the right to self-perceived gender identity recognised by the Supreme Court of India in 2014 and protected under Section 4(2) of the 2019 Act.“This right to self-determination was further upheld in Justice K. S. Puttaswamy v Union of India as an integral part of the fundamental right to live with dignity,” the statement said.According to the group, the proposed amendment replaces self-determination with mandatory state verification mechanisms, including compulsory examinations by medical boards led by Chief Medical Officers and District Magistrates.“This is a gross invasion of privacy and places a marginalised community under constant state surveillance and control,” the statement added.The statement also criticised the Bill’s definition of transgender identity, saying it restricts the category to socio-cultural groups such as hijra, kinnar and aravani, as well as people with intersex variations or those who were “forced” to become transgender persons.According to the group, this definition excludes trans men, trans women, gender-queer and non-binary individuals from the protection of the law. “This is a blatant violation of the fundamental right to equality before the law guaranteed by the Indian Constitution,” the statement said.The group also objected to provisions requiring hospitals to report gender-affirming surgeries to the District Magistrate, saying such requirements could enable state surveillance and violate patient confidentiality.They further alleged that certain provisions penalise individuals and organisations that support transgender persons living according to their self-identified gender identities.While the community has long demanded stricter punishments for atrocities against transgender persons, the government has instead introduced “unscientific measures that mirror colonial-era ‘Criminal Tribes’ laws capable of imprisoning an entire community,” the statement said.The amendment was also criticised for restructuring the National Council for Transgender Persons, with the group claiming that the changes increase government representation while reducing the participation of members from the transgender community.Appealing to the public and democratic institutions, the organisation urged people to oppose the amendment and demanded its immediate withdrawal.“We demand the immediate withdrawal of this anti-trans and anti-human Bill, and call upon the Union Minister for Social Justice to tender an apology to the transgender community,” the statement said. ]]></description>
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<title>Sexual assault survivors are waiving anonymity, but the system still holds them back</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ “I am Dr Asha Achy Joseph; a woman who has survived sexual assault at the workplace.”These were the opening lines of a powerful column by documentary filmmaker and academic Asha Achy Joseph, in which she publicly identified as the complainant in the sexual assault case against former MLA and producer PT Kunju Muhammed. Through the column, published in Malayala Manorama in February, she was waiving the right to anonymity accorded to sexual assault complainants by law.In the column, and in multiple interviews afterwards, Asha is clear about why she chose to come out publicly. The use of terms like “victim” and “survivor,” she wrote, made her feel as if society was attempting to erase her basic right to exist as an individual. No woman, she said, should be silenced in the name of protection or safety. By raising her voice now, she hoped another woman might feel a little less afraid about speaking out tomorrow. In deciding to reveal her identity, Asha joined two other complainants in high-profile sexual assault cases in Kerala: Sister Ranit MJ, the nun who accused the then bishop Franco Mulakkal of rape and revealed her identity in January this year, and Bhavana, the well-known actor who was abducted and sexually assaulted in 2017. Their stand is yet another reminder that “shame must change sides” — the powerful phrase used by France’s Gisele Pelicot, who waived her anonymity in 2024 during the trial of her husband and 50 other men accused of drugging and raping her, transforming her into a global icon. But the choices made by Asha, Sister Ranit, and Bhavana also raise difficult questions in India. If adult survivors wish to publicly identify themselves, why does doing so remain so complicated? Does the law meant to protect them sometimes end up limiting their agency? And how should society view these decisions – as individual acts of courage or as a reminder that more women are not enabled to make this choice?To examine these questions, TNM spoke to lawyers and activists including Flavia Agnes and Supreme Court advocate Vrinda Grover, as well as former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan Lokur, who was part of the bench that issued key directions on protecting the identities of sexual assault survivors.The right to anonymity — and the right to waive itA survivor’s decision to renounce anonymity is never easy. But it can be empowering, and help challenge the stigma that continues to surround women who complain of sexual assault and rape. “When women are able to speak out publicly, it helps to take away the stigma — why should they hide their identity when something wrong is done to them? A lot of women we work with ask why they should hide their identity,” says lawyer and women’s rights activist Flavia Agnes. At the same time, she adds, the process itself needs to be simpler for those who wish to exercise this choice, including in cases where the survivor is deceased. “I don’t see why the provision of anonymity has to remain when the survivor is dead. What (alleged) honour is there to protect then?” Agnes asks.Three years after the 2012 gangrape and death of a student in a moving bus in Delhi — whom the media had dubbed “Nirbhaya” — her mother publicly said: “My daughter was Jyoti Singh and I am not ashamed to name her… It is the offenders who should be ashamed and hide their name… From today, everyone should know her as Jyoti Singh.” Yet she continued to be widely referred to as Nirbhaya.Even when survivors or their families wish to waive anonymity, the process can remain bureaucratic and state-controlled, says Supreme Court advocate and human rights activist Vrinda Grover. “We talk of how women must have agency to waive anonymity, or how her family must, but no family can do this easily,” she says. “The law tries to behave as if it’s this great protector. But under that garb, the state and the courts actually snatch away their agency to take this decision.”Section 228A of the IPC (now Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), introduced in 1983, makes the publication of the name and identity of victims of rape and aggravated sexual assault a punishable offence. Complainant confidentiality is similarly mandated under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, Redressal) Act, 2013. Exceptions are allowed only with the written authorisation of the survivor. If the survivor has died, permission must be obtained from the next of kin through the head of a “recognised welfare institution or organisation”, a term that is not clearly defined.These provisions were introduced in response to the deep stigma attached to rape and sexual assault in a patriarchal society, says Vrinda. “There was a notion that rape was a fate worse than death. It was a shame society cast on the victim instead of offering support.” In 2013, Suzette Jordan in Kolkata famously came forward to reveal that she was the “Park Street rape victim.” &quot;Why should I hide my identity when it was not even my fault? Why should I be ]]></description>
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<title>CPI(M) tells Kerala govt not to ‘hurt religious sentiments’ in Sabarimala case review</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led government in Kerala is making a U-turn on its stance regarding the entry of women of menstruating age at the Sabarimala Ayyapa temple, reports say.  The CPI(M) state secretariat, which met at Thiruvananthapuram on March 13, reportedly asked the state government to refrain from “hurting religious sentiments” in the Supreme Court case demanding entry for women at the temple.  This is a marked difference from the party’s initial stance, which favoured women’s entry. In a press meet held on March 13, CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan said that the state secretariat decided to ask the government to file an appropriate response after considering the legal and constitutional aspects of the issue. Govindan denied any change in the party&#039;s stand. “We will consider parts of the affidavit submitted last time,” he said. Govindan added that the CPI(M) has always taken into consideration the sentiments of believers. “Allowing entry of women or not is not the question raised by the SC. There is no need for such a discussion. The court is dealing with a set of constitutional issues concerning all religions. Women&#039;s entry is not part of that,” he said. Among the seven questions, the SC will examine the extent to which the court can enquire into the issue of whether a particular practice is an integral part of the religion or practice of a denomination, or if that should be left exclusively to be determined by the head of the religious group.“We have only reiterated our earlier stand that it was not the court nor the government that should take a decision on issues concerning rituals or religious reforms. Those having clear knowledge, be it about rituals or social reforms, should be consulted before taking any decision,” Govindan added. The Supreme Court has recently asked a nine-judge Constitution Bench to hear the writ and review petitions against the 2018 order allowing women entry. The SC had asked the state government to file its response before the hearing, which will start from April 7. On February 16, advocate Jaideep Gupta, who appeared for the state government, had told the court that the state was opposing the review while Solicitor General Tushar Mehar, representing the Union government, expressed favour for the review. In the previous affidavit, the state government had asked the court to form a decision based on the suggestion of a commission comprising Hindu religious leaders and social reformers, a marked shift from its earlier stand, which supported the entry of women of all ages into the temple.The Supreme Court, in 2018, had ruled that all pilgrims, regardless of gender, could enter the temple. It held that the ban on women of menstruation age is a violation of the right to equality under Article 14 and the right to freedom under Article 25. ]]></description>
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<title>സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് ഇനി ഇൻഷുറൻസ് ഇല്ലാത്തവർക്കും സൗജന്യ ചികിത്സ; പ്രഖ്യാപനവുമായി മന്ത്രി വീണാ ജോർജ്</title>
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<title>എം.ആര്‍. അജിത് കുമാർ  ബെവ്കോ എംഡി;  ഹർഷിത അട്ടല്ലൂരി ട്രാഫിക് ഐജി</title>
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<title>ബെവ്കോയിൽ ഇനി  യുപിഐ, കാർഡ് പെയ്‌മെന്റ് മാത്രം: നോട്ടുകൾ  സ്വീകരിക്കില്ല</title>
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<title>Ahead of Rajya Sabha polls, Congress moves Odisha MLAs to Bengaluru resort</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a move aimed at preventing possible cross-voting ahead of the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections, eight Congress MLAs from Odisha have been shifted to Bengaluru and lodged at a private resort on the city’s outskirts. The move comes amid concerns that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the eastern state might attempt to poach them.According to reports, the legislators and their families arrived in Bengaluru on the night of Thursday, March 12. They were taken to a private resort in Bidadi under the supervision of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.The MLAs staying at the resort are Rajan Ekka, Ashok Das, Appala Kumar Swamy, Mangu Killo, Pavitra Sauntha, Nilamadhav Hikka, Prafulla Pradhan, and Sathyajit Gomongo.Shivakumar and senior Congress leaders in Karnataka met Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Bhakta Charan Das and the visiting MLAs on Friday evening. However, Shivakumar said he had not brought the legislators to Bengaluru and that they had arrived on their own. “The Odisha PCC president called me and said they were coming to Bengaluru. It must be a party matter. When they said they were coming, I said they could come. They wanted a comfortable place and we arranged it,” he told reporters.When asked whether the party had tasked him with preventing cross-voting – another “Operation Lotus” – in the Rajya Sabha elections, Shivakumar said he would do whatever the party asked him to do. “This happens in all states, it is nothing new,” he said, adding that the Odisha MLAs had expressed their desire to meet him after the Karnataka Assembly session.Shivakumar added that the MLAs themselves had told him they preferred to stay in Bengaluru as they felt it was safe. “It is our duty to take care of them. I have been doing this since the days of the Vilasrao Deshmukh government and have handled similar situations many times, including during the Rajya Sabha election of Ahmed Patel,” he said.In the 147-member Odisha Assembly, the BJP has 79 members, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has 51, the Indian National Congress has 14, and others hold three seats. Four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha are going to the polls, and five candidates are in the fray. The Congress and BJD have jointly fielded Datteshwar Hota, a urologist and former director of Odisha Medical University. While the BJD is certain to secure one seat and the BJP is expected to win two, neither party has the required 30 first-preference votes to secure the fourth seat. ]]></description>
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<title>MHA revokes NSA detention of Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday revoked the detention of Ladakhi climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). In a statement the MHA said today that it has revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA) with immediate effect, adding that the government of India remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders.“After due consideration, the government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect, reiterating its commitment to providing all necessary safeguards for Ladakh.“In the backdrop of the serious law and order situation that arose in the peace-loving town of Leh on 24 September 2025, Sonam Wangchuk was detained on 26 September 2025 under the provisions of the National Security Act (NSA) pursuant to an order issued by the District Magistrate, Leh, with a view to maintaining public order.“He has already undergone nearly half of the period of detention under the said Act.“The Government has been actively engaging with various stakeholders and community leaders in Ladakh with a view to addressing the aspirations and concerns of the people of the region.“However, the prevailing atmosphere of bandhs and protests has been detrimental to the peace-loving character of the society and has adversely affected various sections of the community, including students, job aspirants, businesses, tour operators and tourists and overall economy.“The Government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh so as to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders.“The government remains hopeful that the issues concerning the region will be resolved through constructive engagement and dialogue, including through the mechanism of the High-Powered Committee as well as other appropriate platforms”, the MHA statement added. ]]></description>
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<title>North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Kim Tong-hyungNorth Korea on Saturday fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military said, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area in Sunan, the site of Pyongyang’s international airport, and flew about 350 kilometers (220 miles).Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the weapons landed outside the country’s exclusive economic zone and that there were no reports of damage to planes or ships.The South’s Joint Chiefs said the military has stepped up surveillance and is maintaining readiness against possible additional launches while closely sharing information with the U.S. and Japan.The launches came as the U.S. and South Korean militaries conduct their annual springtime exercises involving thousands of troops while the Trump administration also wages an escalating war in the Middle East.The war has raised concerns about potential security lapses in South Korea, as local media — citing security camera footage and other images — have speculated that the U.S. is relocating some missile defense assets stationed in the country to support operations against Iran.When asked by The Associated Press this week whether U.S. Forces Korea was moving interceptor missiles from its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, system in Seongju to the Middle East, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s office said it could not confirm details about U.S. military operations.The office said the potential relocation of U.S. military assets would not affect the allies’ defense posture against nuclear-armed North Korea, while also citing South Korea’s conventional military strength. It earlier gave a similar response to reports about the possible relocation of Patriot missile defense systems from South Korea.The launches came hours after South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Seoul’s No. 2 official after Lee, met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington and expressed hope for renewed diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang. Lee seeks improved inter-Korean relations, and some of his top officials have said Trump’s expected visit to China, starting March 31, may create an opening with Pyongyang.But Saturday’s launches appeared to dim such hopes, signaling defiance by Pyongyang, which in recent months has hardened its stance toward Seoul and urged Washington to drop denuclearization demands as a precondition for talks.North Korea has long described the allies’ drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.The North in previous years has conducted numerous salvo launches of missiles or artillery while describing them as simulations of nuclear attacks against targets in South Korea.The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday criticized Washington and Seoul for proceeding with their drills at a perilous moment for global security, and warned that any challenge to the North’s safety would bring “terrible consequences.”Without directly referring to the Iran war, Kim Yo Jong said the U.S.-South Korea drills undermine regional stability at a time when the global security structure is “collapsing rapidly and wars break out in different parts of the world due to the reckless acts of outrageous international rogues.”North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has released separate statements denouncing the joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and expressing support for Tehran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.The 11-day Freedom Shield exercise, which runs through March 19, is one of two annual command post exercises conducted by the militaries of the United States and South Korea. The largely computer-simulated drills are designed to test the allies’ joint operational capabilities, while incorporating evolving war scenarios and security challenges. Freedom Shield will be accompanied by a field training program called Warrior Shield.North Korea has repeatedly rejected Washington and Seoul’s calls to resume diplomacy aimed at winding down its nuclear program. Talks derailed in 2019 following the collapse of Kim Jong Un’s second summit with Trump during his first term.Kim has made Russia the priority of his foreign policy, sending thousands of troops and large amounts of military equipment to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine, possibly in exchange for aid and military technology. ]]></description>
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<title>Indian workers in UAE navigate job risks as US&#45;Israel war on Iran intensifies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Home deliveries taking longer than usual, GPS navigation leading drivers onto entirely different routes.These, however, could be the least of the problems residents of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, are facing now, in the middle of the US-Israel-Iran war. The confusion, however, was not accidental. It is part of the several strategies adopted by the UAE to protect its sensitive locations. As per a media report, techniques such as GPS jamming or GPS spoofing, used for security reasons, give inaccurate or misleading locations in the app. The Indian diaspora in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), caught in the middle of the war zone since Iran began targeting civilian areas, have bigger concerns to deal with.Regions like Dubai and Abu Dhabi which were considered as safe, tax-free havens suddenly became the centre of the new conflict since it began on February 28. Some UAE-based firms have provided work from home options, but uncertainty in the job sector is looming large over Indian expats. While several British and US nationals have left the country due to safety concerns, Indians have not considered the option of leaving even temporarily. Many expats that TNM spoke to said they were initially worried about the attack, but normalcy returned to life after successful interception of drones and missiles. According to media reports, UAE has successfully intercepted 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1540 UAVs till March 12. The region witnessed six deaths, including those of two pilots from the UAE armed forces, and 141 persons were injured. Though the capital region experienced turmoil in the initial days, most emirates are witnessing air attacks now.  Employees of a logistics and a vehicle dealer firm TNM spoke to said their companies announced a work from home option, but with a payment of only 15 days in the month. “I haven&#039;t decided whether to stay here or go home. This mail came on March 11. This is like a forced annual leave, that too with just half the salary. So far the firm has announced its plan for March. It is still unknown what happens from next month,” said a woman employee of a Dubai-based logistic firm. Several multi-national firms with robust business continuity plans have asked their employees to take measures to send their families from the UAE as an immediate option. Some have provided work from home options, allowing employees to leave for their home countries. However, small and medium firms are still in the process of figuring out. A large chunk of workers still go to the offices regularly. Even employees of reputed MNCs, who are not facing any imminent crisis and are given flexible work options, are not planning to leave.  “Several employees from Western countries have left. This could be an Indian trait, leaving our company at the time of crisis is the last thing we could think of. Also we have never thought of going back home as there is no clarity over the current situation,” said an Abu Dhabi resident hailing from Kerala. Leading financial firm Citibank has closed its branches in the UAE and has asked its employees to work from home. Other firms like Standard Chartered and HSBC too have closed branches in Dubai and Qatar respectively. The move came following threats to target economic and financial institutions backed by the US and Israel. Fear of sharing informationMany Non Resident Indians (NRI) expressed fear in disclosing information to the media after UAE authorities issued a warning against clicking or sharing pictures of drone / missile attacks or sharing unverified information. A UAE resident said on condition of anonymity that authorities have begun random inspection of phones, causing fear among them. A British tourist was reportedly detained for recording footage of a drone attack in Bur Dubai on March 9. The media reported the arrest of 45 persons in Abu Dhabi for filming drone attacks and sharing pictures of sensitive areas. The UAE authorities have referred for urgent trial of around 10 expats, including two Indians, for sharing interception videos. If found guilty, they will have to face a minimum jail term of one year or a fine of Dh 100,000, which is around Rs 25 lakh. Radha Sterling, CEO of ‘Detained Dubai’, a firm which assists foreign nationals with legal processes in UAE, said on social media that 21 persons were charged under UAE cybercrime laws since the start of war. As per her latest post, a Dubai university student was detained for sharing a video of a missile on his private family group. “People fear disclosing information due to the threat of fines and detention. No one wanted to take risks at the time of crisis. Over-the-top coverage by Indian channels makes matters worse,” an NRI hailing from Kerala opined. Despite such strict measures, many expats said that they experience a sense of safety and security under the UAE government. “Initially, we were scared. Now the alerts, drones and interceptors became pa ]]></description>
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<title>All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley And Kim Tong-hyungAll six crew members of a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed while supporting operations against Iran are dead, the U.S. military said Friday.U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash in western Iraq on Thursday followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace” and that the other plane landed safely.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a social media post that three of the six crew members were from his state and deployed with the Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing. He did not identify them but offered condolences to their families.The crash brings the U.S. death toll in Operation Epic Fury to at least 13 service members, with the seven others killed in combat. About 140 U.S. service members have been injured, including eight severely, the Pentagon said earlier this week.The KC-135 has been in service for more than 60 years and has been involved in several fatal accidents, most recently in 2013. Adding to concerns about their reliability, the aircraft don&#039;t always carry parachutes.Here’s what is known so far about the tanker, which is the fourth U.S. military aircraft publicly acknowledged to have crashed since the war against Iran began on Feb. 28:Cause of crash not immediately knownU.S. Central Command said the circumstances of the crash are under investigation but that the loss of the aircraft was “not due to hostile or friendly fire.”A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the developing situation, said the other plane involved was also a KC-135. Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., wrote on X that the other plane landed safely in Israel.Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at the Pentagon on Friday morning that the crash occurred “over friendly territory in western Iraq, while the crew was on a combat mission” and reiterated that hostile or friendly fire was not the cause.Speaking at the same news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the crew heroes.“War is hell. War is chaos,” Hegseth said. “And as we saw yesterday with the tragic crash of our KC-135 tanker, bad things can happen. American heroes, all of them.”Hegseth and Caine spoke to reporters before the deaths of the six crew member had been made public.Yang Uk, a security expert at South Korea’s Asan Institute for Policy Studies, said it would be rare for a refueling tanker to be downed by enemy fire because such operations are usually conducted in the rear of combat zones.Last week, three U.S. F-15E fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire. All six crew members ejected safely.The KC-135 is a long-serving tanker planeThe KC-135 Stratotanker is a U.S. Air Force aircraft used to refuel other planes in midair, allowing them to fly longer distances and sustain operations without landing. The plane is also used to transport wounded personnel during medical evacuations or conduct surveillance missions, according to military experts.“The last of these planes were produced in the 1960s,” Yang said.Based on the same design as the Boeing 707 passenger plane, the KC-135 is set to be gradually phased out as more of the next-generation KC-46A Pegasus tankers enter service.According to the Congressional Research Service, the Air Force last year had 376 KC-135s, including 151 on active duty, 163 in the Air National Guard and 62 in the Air Force Reserve.A basic KC-135 crew consists of three people: a pilot, co-pilot and boom operator. Nurses and medical technicians are added in aeromedical evacuation missions.Refueling typically happens at the back of the plane, where the boom operator is located. A fuel boom is lowered to connect with fighters, bombers or other aircraft. On many of the planes, the boom operator works lying face down while looking out of a window on the underside of the plane.Some KC-135s can also refuel planes from pods on their wings. The tankers have room to carry cargo or passengers if needed.Refueling tankers could play an increasingly important role if the Iran war drags on, as U.S. aircraft may need to fly longer missions to pursue Iranian forces retreating deeper into the country, said Yang.A question about parachutesKC-135s have been involved in several fatal accidents. The most recent occurred on May 3, 2013, when one crashed after takeoff south of Chaldovar, Kyrgyzstan, while supporting the war in Afghanistan.In that crash, the crew experienced problems with the plane’s rudder, according to a U.S. Air Force investigation. While the crew struggled to stabilize the plane, the tail section broke away and the plane exploded midair, killing all three onboard.The most serious midair collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.The accident caused the tanker to crash, killing four onboard. The disaster led to an extensive decontaminat ]]></description>
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<title>US bombs military sites on Iranian island as Trump threatens its oil infrastructure</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/us-bombs-military-sites-on-iranian-island-as-trump-threatens-its-oil-infrastructure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Konstantin Toropin And Mike CorderPresident Donald Trump said the U.S. destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.Trump said U.S. forces on Friday “obliterated” targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, which is home to the primary terminal that handles the country’s oil exports. The speaker of the Iranian parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation.Meanwhile, an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the war with the Islamic Republic.Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighboring Gulf states, and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s traded oil passes, even as U.S. and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran.The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon deepened, with nearly 800 people killed and 850,000 displaced as Israel launched waves of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and warned there would be no let up.Marines and assault ship will add to US forcesElements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli have been ordered to the Middle East, according to the U.S. official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans.Marine Expeditionary Units are able to conduct amphibious landings, but they also specialize in bolstering security at embassies, evacuating civilians, and providing disaster relief. The deployment does not necessarily indicate that a ground operation is imminent or will take place.The Wall Street Journal first reported the new Marine deployment.The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well as the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military. The Tripoli was spotted by commercial satellites sailing alone near Taiwan, putting it more than a week away from the waters off Iran.Earlier in the week, the Navy had 12 ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and eight destroyers, operating in the Arabian Sea. Should the Tripoli join this flotilla, it would be the second-largest ship behind the Lincoln in the region.While the total number of U.S. service members on the ground in the Middle East is not clear, Al-Udeid Air Base alone, one of the largest in the region, typically houses some 8,000 U.S. troops in Qatar.US strikes Persian Gulf island after Iranian warningThe U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf targeted military sites but left its oil infrastructure alone for now, Trump said in a social media post.But he warned that if Iran or anyone else interferes with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, he will reconsider his decision not to “wipe out the Oil Infrastructure.”Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned on Thursday in a social media post that attacks on the islands on Iran’s southern maritime frontier would cause Iran to “abandon all restraint,” underscoring how central they are to the country’s economy and security.On Saturday, Iran’s joint military command reiterated its threat that it will attack the U.S.-linked oil and energy facilities in the region if oil infrastructure of the Islamic Republic were hit.Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned they will target “all oil, economic, and energy infrastructures belonging to oil companies across the region that have American shares or cooperate with America.”Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency Saturday said the U.S. strikes caused no damage to oil infrastructure on the island.It reported at least 15 explosions followed the strikes, which it said targeted an air defense facility, a naval base, the airport control tower and an offshore oil company’s helicopter hangar.Missile strikes inside US Embassy compound in BaghdadA missile struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, two Iraqi security officials said.Associated Press footage showed a column of smoke rising Saturday morning over the embassy compound.The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest U.S. diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iran-aligned militias.There was no immediate comment from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. On Friday, the embassy renewed its Level 4 security alert for Iraq, warning that Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups have previously carried out attacks against U.S. citizens, interests and infrastructure, and “may continue to target them.”US says 15,000 targets struck in Iran since the start of the warIsrael earlier announced another wave of s ]]></description>
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<title>A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/a-55-quake-jolts-central-turkey-sending-residents-into-the-cold-streets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Friday, Turkey’s emergency response said. The tremor sent some residents rushing into the streets but no damage has been reported.The magnitude 5.5 quake was centered in the town of Niksar in Tokat province, at a depth of 6.4 kilometers (4 miles), according to the Disaster and Emergency Management agency, AFAD.It occurred at 3:35 a.m. and was felt in several provinces, AFAD said, adding that “no adverse developments” were reported.Still, many residents were seen waiting in cars or in the streets despite the cold, afraid to return to homes, Haberturk news channel reported.Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent.In 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 53,000 people in Turkey and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern provinces. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of neighboring Syria. ]]></description>
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<title>Cabinet clears new film policy with 92 recommendations</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-cabinet-clears-new-film-policy-with-92-recommendations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala Cabinet has approved a comprehensive new film policy aimed at addressing multiple aspects of the state’s film industry. The policy contains 92 recommendations and proposals developed after consultations with stakeholders across the film industry, along with feedback gathered from the public.Several of the issues reflected in the policy were discussed during a film conclave organised by the state’s Culture Department in August last year. The discussions focused on key concerns affecting the Malayalam film industry, including contractual practices, minimum wage standards, gender justice, inclusivity, and the pricing of food and beverages in cinema theatres.The conclave was held amid intense debate within the industry following the publication of the Justice K Hema Committee Report in 2024. The report brought renewed attention to problems such as sexual harassment, discrimination and poor working conditions in the industry, sparking calls for a comprehensive policy framework to address systemic issues in the sector.Concerns about the safety and working conditions of women in the industry also featured prominently during the consultations. Participants emphasised the need to strengthen Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) and to clearly define what constitutes a workplace in the film industry. The discussions also highlighted the importance of ensuring safe accommodation and basic facilities for women during film shoots.The policy was drafted following a two-day film conclave held on August 2 and 3 at the Legislative Assembly complex in Thiruvananthapuram, which brought together film personalities and industry representatives from India and abroad.According to the government, the policy addresses issues related to labour practices, contractual arrangements, workplace conditions, legal frameworks and grievance redressal systems. It also outlines measures for the development of film infrastructure, film archiving, film tourism, film festivals and film societies, along with the adoption of emerging technologies and skill development initiatives within the sector. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos; മകൾ ലൗ ജിഹാദിന്റെ ഇര&amp;apos;; മധ്യപ്രദേശ് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയുടെ സഹായം തേടി മൊണാലിസയുടെ പിതാവ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/monalisa-124003</link>
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<title>രാഷ്ട്രീയക്കാരനാകാനില്ല, സ്നേഹിക്കപ്പെടാനാണ് താൽപ്പര്യമെന്ന് ഐ.എം. വിജയൻ; രാജ്യസഭാംഗത്വം ലഭിച്ചാൽ  സ്വീകരിക്കും</title>
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<title>വന്യജീവി ആക്രമണം: മരിച്ചവരുടെ കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്കുള്ള സഹായം 14 ലക്ഷം രൂപയായി  വര്‍ധിപ്പിച്ച് സര്‍ക്കാര്‍</title>
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<title>ശബരിമലയിൽ മലക്കംമറിഞ്ഞ് സർക്കാർ: യുവതീപ്രവേശന നിലപാട് തിരുത്തി; ആചാര സംരക്ഷണത്തെ അനുകൂലിക്കും</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sabarimala-124000</link>
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<title>സ്വകാര്യ ആശുപത്രി നഴ്സുമാരുടെ സമരം പിൻവലിച്ചു: ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച ഹൈക്കോടതിയുടെ മേല്‍നോട്ടത്തില്‍ ചര്‍ച്ച</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nurses-123998</link>
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<title>ഇൻഡിഗോ ടിക്കറ്റ് നിരക്ക് വർധിപ്പിച്ചു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indigo-123996</link>
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<title>2 Indians killed, 10 injured in drone strike in Oman</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/2-indians-killed-10-injured-in-iran-drone-strike-in-oman</link>
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<title>Landslides in southern Ethiopia leave at least 50 people dead and 125 missing</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/landslides-in-southern-ethiopia-leave-at-least-50-people-dead-and-125-missing</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Disastrous landslides that struck southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains have killed at least 50 people and left 125 others missing, an official said Thursday.The landslides happened in recent days in the Gamo Zone districts of Gacho Baba, Kamba and Bonke, said Mesfin Manuqa, the Gamo Zone director of disaster response.One person was pulled out of the mud alive during a rescue operation, Manuqa said.The Gacho Baba District communication chief, Abebe Agena, said most of those who died were found buried in the mud. It is not yet clear how many households were affected.Tilahun Kebede, president of the South Ethiopia Regional State, expressed his sorrow over the disaster and urged residents to move to higher ground as rains continue.“Given that it is the rainy season and these types of disasters could happen again, I am calling on communities living in the highlands and flood-prone areas to take the necessary precautions,” he said.Mudslides and floods caused by heavy rainfall are common in Ethiopia, especially during the rainy season.In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia. ]]></description>
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<title>HC declines to interfere in Sabarimala gold theft probe; defers plea on CBI probe</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/hc-declines-to-interfere-in-sabarimala-gold-theft-probe-defers-plea-on-cbi-probe</link>
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<title>Controversy over Ganesh Kumar’s personal life stirs unease within NSS ranks ahead of polls</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/controversy-over-ganesh-kumars-personal-life-stirs-unease-within-nss-ranks-ahead-of-polls</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala on phone to gas dealers even as Centre assures of adequate LPG supply</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-on-phone-to-gas-dealers-even-as-centre-assures-of-adequate-lpg-supply</link>
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<title>Sabarimala U&#45;turn: Govt set to revise stand of entry of women in SC</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sabarimala-u-turn-govt-set-to-revise-stand-of-entry-of-women-in-sc</link>
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<title>Major Ravi attends BJP campaign in Ottapalam, triggers speculation about candidacy</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/major-ravi-attends-bjp-campaign-in-ottapalam-triggers-speculation-about-candidacy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The presence of Malayalam actor and director K Raveendran, popularly known as Major Ravi, at the launch of the BJP&#039;s campaign in Ottapalam in Palakkad district has triggered speculation about his candidacy in the upcoming Assembly polls. Reports speculate if Major Ravi will be fielded in the Ottapalam constituency. The campaign was launched on March 12 by actor-turned-politician and Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi. Speaking with the media, Major Ravi said his candidacy has not been officially announced and that he will support whoever is fielded. “Yes, it’s true that I came here for the campaign, but until I get a confirmation or an official announcement, I can&#039;t commit to it. As it&#039;s political and anything can happen in politics,” he later told Asianet News.Major Ravi joined the BJP in December 2023. At the time, he said that he’d always been a fan of Narendra Modi and the BJP for a long time.Major Ravi, a native of Pattambi in Palakkad, retired from the National Security Guard. After retirement, he began his cinema career and is widely known for military-themed films. Some of his popular movies include Kurukshetra (2008), Karma Yodha (2012), Kandahar (2010), and Picket 43 (2015). The Ottappalam Assembly constituency has been a CPI(M) since 2006. The current MLA is Adv K Premkumar, who was elected in the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections with a 46.45% vote share.However, in the local body polls, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured nine out of 36 wards in the Ottappalam municipality — an equal number of seats to the UDF. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Suspect killed, 30 people hospitalised in targeted violence at Michigan synagogue</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/suspect-killed-30-people-hospitalised-in-targeted-violence-at-michigan-synagogue</link>
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<title>മുഖ്യ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷണറെ ഇംപീച്ച് ചെയ്യണം; നോട്ടീസ് നല്‍കി പ്രതിപക്ഷ കൂട്ടായ്മ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/gyanesh-123934</link>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kunjamma</link>
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<title>&amp;apos;കണ്ണൂർ എന്‍റെ ഹൃദയ രക്തം, ഞാൻ അറിയാത്ത കണ്ണൂരില്ല, എന്നെ അറിയാത്ത കണ്ണൂരുമില്ല&amp;apos;;   കെ സുധാകരൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sudhakaran-123932</link>
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<title>LPG shortage: Middlemen, gas agencies push ₹900 LPG cylinders to ₹2,800, reveals survey</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/lpg-shortage-middlemen-gas-agencies-push-900-lpg-cylinders-to-2800-reveals-survey</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A recent survey indicates that over half of Indian households are experiencing disruptions in cooking gas supply, prompting some to turn to the black market. Meanwhile, the government is prioritizing LPG for domestic use and extending booking intervals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/chinese-national-arrested-over-attempt-to-smuggle-2000-queen-ants-from-kenya</link>
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<title>Artist and curator Bose Krishnamachari appointed the Cultural Curator of Kochi</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/artist-and-curator-bose-krishnamachari-appointed-the-cultural-curator-of-kochi</link>
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<title>UAE allows expats abroad with expired visas to return without new entry permit</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/uae-allows-expats-abroad-with-expired-visas-to-return-without-new-entry-permit</link>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/seat-belt</link>
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<title>സിപിഎം വിട്ട് ജി.സുധാകരൻ; അമ്പലപ്പുഴയിൽ സ്വതന്ത്രനായി മത്സരിക്കും</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sudhakaran-123889</link>
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<title>Iran&amp;apos;s new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz in first statement released by regime</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/irans-new-supreme-leader-vows-to-keep-blocking-strait-of-hormuz-in-first-statement-released-by-regime</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/irans-new-supreme-leader-vows-to-keep-blocking-strait-of-hormuz-in-first-statement-released-by-regime</guid>
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<title>IEA countries to release 400 million barrels of oil to address global energy disruption</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iea-countries-to-release-400-million-barrels-of-oil-to-address-global-energy-disruption</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iea-countries-to-release-400-million-barrels-of-oil-to-address-global-energy-disruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. In a significant development amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil from the emergency reserves of 32 member countries to address disruptions in oil markets. The emergency stocks will be made available to the market over a timeframe that is appropriate to the national circumstances of each member country and will be supplemented by additional emergency measures by some countries.IEA members hold emergency stockpiles of over 1.2 billion barrels, with a further 600 million barrels of industry stocks held under government obligation.The coordinated stock release is the sixth in the history of the IEA, which was created in 1974. Previous collective actions were taken in 1991, 2005, 2011, and twice in 2022.According to the IEA, the decision to take emergency collective action was made following an extraordinary meeting of IEA Member governments, convened by the IEA Executive Director to assess market conditions amid the conflict in the Middle East and consider the options to address supply disruptions.&quot;The oil market challenges we are facing are unprecedented in scale, therefore I am very glad that IEA Member countries have responded with an emergency collective action of unprecedented size,&quot; said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.&quot;Oil markets are global, so the response to major disruptions needs to be global too. Energy security is the founding mandate of the IEA, and I am pleased that IEA Members are showing strong solidarity in taking decisive action together,&quot; he added.The conflict in the Middle East, which began on February 28, has impeded oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with export volumes of crude and refined products currently at less than 10 per cent of pre-conflict levels.This is forcing operators across the region to shut in or curtail a substantial amount of production.An average of 20 million barrels per day of crude oil and oil products transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, or around 25 per cent of the world’s seaborne oil trade.Options for oil flows to bypass the Strait of Hormuz are limited, said the IEA. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>High alert ahead of Oscars 2026? Security tightened after FBI flags possible Iran drone threat</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/high-alert-ahead-of-oscars-2026-security-tightened-after-fbi-flags-possible-iran-drone-threat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Authorities in Los Angeles are tightening security ahead of the 98th Academy Awards following an FBI alert warning of potential drone threats linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.&amp;nbsp; ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/dubai-announces-eid-al-fitr-holiday-for-public-sector</link>
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<title>Former Malayalam child actor Hari Murali, 27, found dead at Kannur home</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/former-malayalam-child-actor-hari-murali-found-dead-at-kannur-home-he-was-27</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hari Murali, a former child actor in Malayalam films, was found dead at his house in Payyannur in Kannur district on Thursday, March 12. He was 27.Hari was the son of theatre artist and actor KA Murali and Prasanna. According to the police, his body was found at his house on Thursday morning. Further details about the circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be confirmed. The body has been shifted to the Baby Memorial Hospital in Payyannur for further procedures.Hari began acting at a very young age and made his film debut at the age of six in Lal Jose’s Rasikan (2004). Even before his entry into cinema, he had appeared in several Malayalam television serials.Over the years, he became a familiar face as a child actor in Malayalam cinema and went on to feature in nearly 50 films. During this period, he shared screen space with several leading actors in the industry. His filmography includes Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009), Annan Thampi (2008), The Don (2006), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009), Pramukhan (2009), Ulakam Chuttum Valiban (2011), and Madampi (2008). Through the late 2000s, he was part of several commercial Malayalam films in supporting roles as a child actor.After taking a break from films to focus on his studies, Hari returned to cinema in 2015 with Amar Akbar Anthony, in which he played the younger brother of Prithviraj Sukumaran.In recent years, he had reportedly been working in the film industry as a visual effects (VFX) artist.Police said further investigation into the incident is underway. ]]></description>
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<title>ആയുധം ഉപയോഗിച്ചതിനോ മന്ത്രിയെ വധിക്കാൻ ശ്രമിച്ചതിനോ തെളിവുകളില്ല, മെഡിക്കൽ റിപ്പോർട്ടുകളും പിന്തുണയ്ക്കുന്നില്ല: വീണാ ജോർജിനെതിരായ വധശ്രമക്കേസിൽ കെഎസ്‌യു പ്രവർത്തകർക്ക് ജാമ്യം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/veena-123867</link>
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<title>ഇന്ത്യൻ കപ്പലുകൾക്ക് ഹോർമുസ് കടലിടുക്കിലൂടെ കടന്നുപോകാൻ അനുമതി നൽകി ഇറാൻ</title>
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<title>നീറ്റ് യു.ജി 2026; അപേക്ഷയിൽ തിരുത്തൽ വരുത്താൻ  അവസരം</title>
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<title>Dubai’s new shared housing law: 6 changes if you rent a bed space or share a flat</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/dubais-new-shared-housing-law-6-changes-if-you-rent-a-bed-space-or-share-a-flat</link>
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<title>HC orders removal of Vellappally Natesan as SNDP General Secretary</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/hc-orders-removal-of-vellappally-natesan-as-sndp-general-secretary</link>
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<title>Will contest as independent from Ambalapuzha, not joining any other party or front</title>
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<title>Saudi crude vessel docks in Mumbai; first India‑bound tanker via Strait of Hormuz since US‑Iran war</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/saudi-crude-vessel-docks-in-mumbai-first-indiabound-tanker-via-strait-of-hormuz-since-usiran-war</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>‘Only way to end this war is...’ Iranian President reiterates key demands for truce with US</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/only-way-to-end-this-war-is-iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-reiterates-key-demands-for-truce-with-us</link>
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<title>Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices; HSBC shuts Qatar branches</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/iran-us-war-citi-stanchart-evacuate-dubai-offices-hsbc-shuts-qatar-branches</link>
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<title>യുഡിഎഫ് സ്ഥാനാർഥിയാകുമെന്ന് ആരോടും പറഞ്ഞിട്ടില്ല: ജി. സുധാകരൻ</title>
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<title>വെള്ളാപ്പള്ളി നടേശനെ എസ്എന്‍ഡിപി ജനറല്‍ സെക്രട്ടറി സ്ഥാനത്ത് നിന്ന് നീക്കി ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vellappally-123840</link>
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<title>U.S./Israel–Iran war on course for cataclysmic civilian harm, displacement, and humanitarian need</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/usisraeliran-war-on-course-for-cataclysmic-civilian-harm-displacement-and-humanitarian-need</link>
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<title>ജി. സുധാകരൻ നാളെ മാധ്യമങ്ങളെ കാണും</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sudhakaran-123837</link>
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<title>കുംഭമേളയിലെ വൈറൽ സുന്ദരി &amp;apos;മൊണാലിസ&amp;apos;   കേരളത്തിൽ വിവാഹിതയായി</title>
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<title>ദുബായ് വിമാനത്താവളത്തിനു സമീപം ഡ്രോണുകൾ പതിച്ചു; ഇന്ത്യക്കാരനുൾപ്പെടെ നാലു പേർക്ക് പരിക്ക്</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;Largest ever&amp;apos; oil reserve release agreed by 32 countries, as Strait of Hormuz ships attacked</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/largest-ever-oil-reserve-release-agreed-by-32-countries-as-strait-of-hormuz-ships-attacked</link>
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<title>രാജ്യത്ത് ഏകീകൃത സിവിൽ കോഡ് നിലവിൽ വരാൻ സമയമായെന്ന് സുപ്രീം കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/s-c-123813</link>
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<title>UP woman declared brain&#45;dead comes back to life after ambulance hits pothole</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/up-woman-declared-brain-dead-comes-back-to-life-after-ambulance-hits-pothole</link>
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<title>Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Gregory Bull, Christopher Weber And Deepa Bharath The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned amid charges that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced Tuesday.Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty on Monday to 16 felony charges, including money laundering, during a hearing attended by many of his supporters. The hearing followed his arrest Thursday at San Diego International Airport as he was trying to leave the country, according to the San Diego County Sheriff&#039;s Office.Shaleta, 69, is accused of embezzling from the St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in El Cajon, east of San Diego.Last August, someone from Shaleta’s church provided a statement and documentation “showing potential embezzlement from the church,” the sheriff&#039;s office said in a news release.The Vatican said in its daily bulletin Tuesday that Leo had accepted Shaleta’s resignation under the code of canon law for Eastern Rite churches, which allows for the pope to agree if a bishop asks to step down. It also said Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako retired as patriarch of the global Chaldean Catholic Church, saying he wishes to pursue “prayer, writing and simple service.” It&#039;s unclear if his retirement is connected to Shaleta&#039;s case.Leo actually accepted Shaleta&#039;s resignation in February, but it wasn&#039;t announced until this week, according to the Vatican embassy in Washington. The Holy See appears to have waited to announce the decision to avoid interfering with the police investigation.Prosecutor Joel Madero said the allegations against Shaleta are connected to monthly rental payments of more than $30,000 from a tenant of the church’s social hall that allegedly were missing. He said there were discrepancies in church accounts and that Shaleta “provided completely unreasonable tales of where that money was going.”The judge set bail at $125,000 and seized Shaleta&#039;s passport. Madero said Shaleta was a flight risk, but the bishop’s attorney said Thursday&#039;s flight had been planned for a while. Authorities didn&#039;t say where he was headed.During a Feb. 22 Mass, Shaleta addressed allegations against him, saying he has never “abused any penny of the church money.”“On the contrary, I have done my best to preserve and manage the donations of the church properly,” he said at the time.Shaleta&#039;s attorney, Sharon Appelbaum, said she planned to show that the allegations were false. The priests of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle released a statement expressing solidarity with Shaleta.Shaleta could face 15 years in prison if convicted on all charges, the district attorney&#039;s office said. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 27.On Tuesday, the El Cajon parish church&#039;s doors were closed and its parking lot was empty. Leo named Bishop Saad Hanna Sirop as a temporary administrator.Shaleta was ordained a priest of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Detroit in 1984. He was named to the San Diego branch of the Eastern Rite Catholic Church in the U.S. in 2017.The Chaldean Catholic Church represents more than a million Aramaic-speaking Christians who are primarily from Iraq. While its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.Sako, 76, said in a statement that he freely offered his resignation to Pope Leo XIV, who granted it, and that he was leaving “of my own will.” As the head of the global Chaldean Catholic Church, he occasionally clashed with Iraq’s political leaders.The Chaldean Community Foundation estimates there are about 500,000 members in the U.S. with the largest concentration — about 187,000 — in the Detroit area, and the rest concentrated in California and Arizona.Sako&#039;s retirement &quot;will give a chance for new leadership to emerge, hopefully, a younger leader who brings new life into the community,” said the Rev. Mark Morozowich, who heads the Center for Ukrainian Church Studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington.The bishop, meanwhile, is the “spiritual father” of the diocese, and Shaleta&#039;s resignation is likely to cause turmoil beyond his Southern California parish.“A bishop facing such serious allegations is a sad moment in the history of these wonderful Christians who are a small community that has historically suffered a lot under Iraqi occupation,” he said. ]]></description>
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<title>Tornado kills 2 in Indiana; tornado watch issued for 18 counties including Indianapolis</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tornado-kills-2-in-indiana-tornado-watch-issued-for-18-counties-including-indianapolis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Weather Service Indianapolis Office issued Tornado Watch 41, warning that severe weather could continue across large parts of the state until noon Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>CM urges Centre to ensure LPG supply and price relief</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cm-urges-centre-to-ensure-lpg-supply-and-price-relief</link>
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<title>Keralam needs a new beginning, says PM Modi at NDA convention</title>
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<title>അപകടത്തിൽ പരിക്കേറ്റ്  13 വർഷമായി കോമയിൽ:  ഹരീഷ് റാണയുടെ ദയാവധത്തിന്  സുപ്രീം കോടതി അനുമതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rana-123790</link>
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<title>‘Don’t panic in case of wrong UPI transaction’: Rajasthan Police issues cyber fraud advisory​</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/dont-panic-in-case-of-wrong-upi-transaction-rajasthan-police-issues-cyber-fraud-advisory</link>
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<title>Monalisa marries boyfriend in Keralam</title>
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<title>Suspense as Sudhakaran set to meet the press on Thursday</title>
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<title>Govt boycotts PM event over exclusion of PWD Minister Riyas; several projects open</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the run-up to the Assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to inaugurate development projects triggered a political row in Kerala. The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Wednesday, March 11, boycotted the official inauguration of various projects by the PM in Kochi as a protest for excluding state Public Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas from the function. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Cabinet ministers abstained from the event in Kochi. The Prime Minister reached Kerala at 12 pm to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 10,800 crore, including two completed national highway stretches, Thalappadi-Chengala and the Kozhikode bypass.While the PM inaugurated the project in Kochi, state PWD minister Riyas conducted a road show at Kozhikode bypass from Vengalam to Ramanattukara to highlight the state&#039;s role in national highway development. Riyas said that it was not a parallel inauguration, but a symbolic protest. However, a parallel inauguration of the NH, led by CH Kunhambu, a Community Party of India (Marxist) MLA, was held in Kasargode, minutes before the official inauguration by the PM. Road show by Minister PA Muhammed Riyas In the absence of state government representatives, Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Union Ministers George Kurian and Suresh Gopi, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar attended the inaugural function. Apart from them, Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden was also present at the event.Kerala’s share in NH developmentAs per the information provided by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the Rajya Sabha in February 2026, Kerala has contributed the highest amount - Rs 5,580.74 crore - for development of national highways. Kerala was among the 11 states which contributed towards land acquisition cost of the NH projects. Some states such as Nagaland, Manipur and Assam provided land free of cost. Kerala agreed to share the cost after the high cost of land acquisition in the state became a hurdle for road widening. “The NHAI had once closed its office in Kerala owing to hurdles in national highway widening. Then it was the LDF government which revived the NH widening project in Kerala. We have spent Rs 5,600 crore for it,” Riyas said. “Let the people decide. People will not forget the real scenario just by excluding us from inauguration,” he added.  Riyas said that the actual spending is Rs 12,000 crore as the union government refused to include it under the state&#039;s borrowing limit, forcing it to borrow under Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).The Chief Minister’s Office has not yet responded to the development. Speaking to the media, Local Self Government Minister MB Rajesh confirmed that he was not participating in the event. The minister cited late invitation and a bitter experience he had faced at a previous event as reasons. “I was invited only yesterday. I have prior commitments. In addition to that, I felt like an insult last time when the security officers insisted on producing Aadhaar for the event attended by the PM. Considering this experience, I do not intend to waste my time,” he said. Responding to the controversy, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar asked whether there is a need to invite the CM&#039;s son-in-law along with him. “As per protocol, the head of state can be invited. Where is it written that CM, his son in law and family should be invited?The CM can decide who can go with him. This is just to create a controversy ahead of the election. Why didn’t they raise the complaint seven days ago,” he asked. When pointed out that the son-in-law was also an elected representative and a minister, the BJP reiterated the same points. BJP state general secretary S Suresh ridiculed the PWD Minister, stating that the son-in-law can file a complaint with the CM. Responding to the personal attack, Riyas said that he had been facing personal attack for a while. “People know me and my political life,” he said during the road show.PM inaugurated multiple projectsApart from NH projects, PM laid foundation stone for Polypropylene Unit at the Kochi Refinery of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. He inaugurated 23 rural roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and three redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Shoranur Junction, Kuttippuram, and Changanassery. The PM also inaugurated the Shoranur-Nilambur Road Railway Line Electrification Project. He also laid the foundation stone of 50 MW Floating Solar Project at West Kallada, Kollam. ]]></description>
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<title>Malayali, 53, wins Dh150,000 in UAE Big Ticket draw &#45; 1DH is Rs 25.02</title>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/modi-123784</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/fire-engulfs-a-bus-in-switzerland-killing-6-people-and-severely-injuring-3-others</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/fire-engulfs-a-bus-in-switzerland-killing-6-people-and-severely-injuring-3-others</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital killing at least six people and severely injuring three others, police said Tuesday.Police spokesperson Frederic Papaux of Fribourg canton, or region, said an unspecified “voluntary act” could have caused the fire Tuesday evening in the town of Kerzers, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Bern, the capital.The regional transport bus is operated by PostBus, which is affiliated with the national postal service. Images from the scene on Swiss media showed flames tearing through the bus.“After rushing to the scene, rescue teams noted that the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames,” the regional government said in a statement.Ambulance and helicopter teams ferried three injured people with severe injuries to hospitals, while two others were treated on site, police said.Papaux said at least six people were killed. An investigation was underway. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Snow Alert! IMD predicts snowfall, hailstorms in J&amp;amp;K, HP till March 16</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/snow-alert-imd-predicts-snowfall-hailstorms-in-jammu-and-kashmir-himachal-pradesh-till-march-16-check-details</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall are expected across Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from 10 March to 16 March. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Induction cooktops sell out in major cities as LPG crisis deepens in India</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/induction-cooktops-sell-out-in-major-cities-as-lpg-crisis-deepens-in-india</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/induction-cooktops-sell-out-in-major-cities-as-lpg-crisis-deepens-in-india</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Induction cooktops are out of stock in major cities amid consumer panic over potential LPG supply disruptions stemming from the US-Iran conflict. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto show many models sold out, particularly in areas reliant on LPG. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Go back to Ludhiana…&amp;apos;: Supreme Court dismisses ‘AI&#45;drafted’ PIL after cloth trader fails to explain his own petition</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/go-back-to-ludhiana-supreme-court-dismisses-ai-drafted-pil-after-cloth-trader-fails-to-explain-his-own-petition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ India&#039;s Supreme Court dismissed a PIL filed by a 12th-pass cloth trader from Ludhiana after Chief Justice Surya Kant found he could not explain terms used in his own petition. The bench suspected AI tools and a ghostwriter were behind the filing. ]]></description>
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<title>In a first, Supreme Court approves passive euthanasia for 31&#45;year&#45;old man in coma since 2013</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/in-a-first-supreme-court-approves-passive-euthanasia-for-31-year-old-man-in-coma-since-2013</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a coma for over 12 years. The ruling emphasises dignity in death and the importance of expert medical opinions in such sensitive cases. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FBI raises reward to $1 million for fugitive Bhadreshkumar Patel&#45; Who is he?</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/fbi-raises-reward-to-1-million-for-fugitive-bhadreshkumar-patel-who-is-he</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The FBI has raised the reward for fugitive Bhadreshkumar Patel to $1 million, ten years after he allegedly stabbed his 21-year-old wife Palak Patel at a Maryland donut shop and vanished. He remains on the FBI&#039;s Ten Most Wanted list. ]]></description>
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<title>CM chairs meeting on tackling summer heat, sanctions funds</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cm-vijayan-chairs-meeting-on-tackling-summer-heat-sanctions-funds</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Kerala government has decided to allocate Rs 1 crore each to District Collectors to strengthen summer disaster mitigation and heat prevention measures across the state, it was announced on Tuesday. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday.The Chief Minister directed officials to remain on high alert for summer-related risks, including drought, drinking water scarcity, wild animal attacks, lightning, heat-related illnesses, and fire accidents.District-level preparedness meetings will be convened to coordinate preventive measures and ensure swift response mechanisms.Summer conditions in Kerala have become increasingly severe in recent years.Temperatures in several districts are already hovering between 34 and 38 degrees Celsius, while interior regions such as Palakkad often record 38 to 40 degrees Celsius during peak summer spells.Combined with humidity levels ranging between 60 and 80 per cent, the heat index can feel as high as 42 to 45 degrees Celsius, raising the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and sunstroke.As part of preventive measures, the Chief Minister said local self-government bodies must prepare Local Heat Action Plans.A model plan has already been prepared by Moodadi Grama Panchayat in Kozhikode district, and similar plans should now be implemented across all panchayats and municipalities.Authorities have also been directed to launch an extensive public awareness campaign on heat safety.The Health Department will open special heat clinics, while all Primary Health Centres will be equipped with facilities to provide first aid for sunstroke cases.Temporary drinking water booths will be installed in crowded public spaces such as markets, road junctions, and bus stands.Adequate ventilation and drinking water must be ensured in examination halls.Existing water kiosks will be repaired and additional ones installed where required, while strict monitoring will ensure drinking water quality.The Chief Minister also stressed the need to prevent saline water intrusion and safeguard crops during the summer months.The meeting was attended by Ministers K. Rajan, Roshy Augustine and K. Krishnankutty, Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak, District Collectors and senior officials of the state Disaster Management Authority.With the Assembly elections round the corner, these meeting directives carry a great level of importance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PM Modi to inaugurate Kerala’s first six&#45;lane highway stretch</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-keralas-first-six-lane-highway-stretch</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Thalappady Chengala six-lane stretch of the national highway in Kerala on Wednesday, marking the completion of the first segment among the 23 highway expansion projects currently underway in the state. The 39 km stretch from Thalappady, the northern gateway to Kerala on the Karnataka border, to Chengala in Kasaragod district is part of the massive highway modernisation programme undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India.Work on the corridor began in November 2021 and was completed on August 25, 2025, after nearly three years and nine months of construction.The project has drawn national attention as it was executed by the Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society, the only Kerala-based organisation among the contractors handling the 23 highway stretches in the state.The workers’ cooperative completed the project ahead of several leading national contractors, earning widespread recognition for its quality and timely execution.For its performance, the Society received the prestigious ‘National Highways Excellence Award 2023’ from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.The award was presented in New Delhi by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, marking the first time the cooperative was recognised for a project undertaken for the National Highways Authority.The Thalappady Chengala highway has also been featured among the 12 best roads in the country in the 2026 calendar of the National Highways Authority, the only project from Kerala to receive that distinction.A major engineering highlight of the corridor is the country’s longest single pillar six lane bridge, built using a box girder system, located along this stretch.Beyond engineering, the project has also been noted for its sensitivity to local concerns and environmental protection.During construction, the cooperative ensured access roads for residents living along the highway corridor and addressed community concerns by coordinating closely with authorities.Environmental initiatives undertaken during the project attracted attention as well.When a rare 40-year-old mango tree had to be removed near Mogral Puthur, the cooperative produced 500 grafted saplings with the help of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at the Kasaragod Horticultural Research Centre and replanted them.In another instance, construction was halted for nearly 55 days after workers discovered python eggs at the site, allowing them to hatch before work resumed, an act widely reported.Officials say the project symbolises how infrastructure development, environmental responsibility and community engagement can go hand in hand as the state’s highway network undergoes rapid transformation. ]]></description>
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<title>വയനാട് തുരങ്കപാത നിർമ്മാണം തടയണം: സുപ്രീം കോടതിയിൽ ഹർജി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/wayanad</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>നാട്ടിക എം.എൽ.എ സി.സി. മുകുന്ദനെ സി.പി.ഐ പുറത്താക്കി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/c-c</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഇൻഡിഗോ സിഇഒ പീറ്റർ എൽബേഴ്സ് രാജിവച്ചു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indigo</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns three months after mass flight cancellations</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indigo-ceo-pieter-elbers-resigns-three-months-after-mass-flight-cancellations</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gunshots reported outside US consulate in Toronto; police probing incident</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/gunshots-reported-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto-canada-police-probing-incident</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gunshots were fired outside the US Consulate in Canada&#039;s Toronto on Tuesday (local time), The Guardian reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ganesh Kumar rules out resignation as row escalates, opposition demands ouster</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ganesh-kumar-rules-out-resignation-as-row-escalates-opposition-demands-ouster</link>
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<title>LPG output rises 10 pc as refineries boost production after Centre’s directions</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/lpg-output-rises-10-pc-as-refineries-boost-production-after-centres-directions</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Emergency services in private hospitals hit by nurses&amp;apos; strike</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/emergency-services-in-keralas-private-hospitals-hit-by-nurses-strike</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ongoing strike by nurses has affected the normal functioning of private hospitals in north and central Kerala. The indefinite strike, which began on March 9, was organised by the United Nurses Association (UNA), demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 40,000. Inpatient services of multiple private hospitals in Kozhikode, Ernakulam and Kottayam are affected by the strike. Many hospitals have postponed non-emergency operations. Private hospitals, especially those in Kozhikode such as Baby Memorial, Meitra and Aster MIMS, are severely impacted. Normal functioning of Caritas hospital in Kottayam and Aster Medcity in Kochi was also affected by the strike.UNA state vice president Mini Boby told TNM that the association has decided to intensify their strike in Kozhikode, as none of the private hospitals in the area have agreed to their demands. “Not just major hospitals, even small and medium-bed hospitals will be affected. So far, we have continued work in emergency services. From March 10 onwards, we will abstain from all duties, including emergency services. The emergency cases will have to be referred to the government medical college hospital in Kozhikode,” she said. According to UNA, around 343 out of 490 private hospitals have agreed to implement the minimum wage of Rs 40,000 from April 1. “This is an interim settlement. We expect that 62 more institutions, with whom our discussions are progressing, will sign the agreement,” said UNA president M Jasminsha in a statement. Jasminsha added that most of the hospitals that agreed to their demands are small and medium establishments. “Corporate hospitals are facing huge pressure from the Kerala Private Hospital Association (KPHA) to not increase the pay,” he added. On March 7, the Kerala government issued a draft notification revising the minimum pay for nurses according to the number of hospital beds. The proposed minimum monthly salary is Rs 25,450 to Rs 30,880. A two-month period has been given to raise any objections. A final notification will be issued after this. KPHA said that the strike is “illegal and unjustified”. KPHA general secretary Dr Anvar Ali added that UNA should have issued a 14-day notice before the strike. “They gave notices on March 5 and 6. Though there were token strikes, it was never announced that the March 9 strike would be indefinite. There were strikes by medical professionals even recently, but no emergency services were affected,” he said. He added that as per a High Court directive, the ICU, NICU, labour room and casualty ward must function normally during strikes. “By abstaining from emergency services, they are playing with the lives of people,” Anvar also said. Anvar said the strike was totally unjustified when the draft notification is still open for complaints and suggestions. He also said that a blanket increase in minimum wages could be detrimental to many small and medium hospitals.Scuffle at Baby Memorial HospitalOn March 9, the management of Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) in Kozhikode reportedly tried to lock newly employed nurses inside a hall under the guise of ‘training’. A minor scuffle broke out after UNA members confronted the hospital. Meanwhile, BMH directed protesting nurses to vacate their hostels and have fired two supervisor nurses for supporting the strike.  ]]></description>
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<title>Left MPs criticise Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Pinarayi Vijayan at INDIA bloc meet</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/left-mps-criticise-rahul-gandhis-remarks-on-pinarayi-vijayan-at-india-bloc-meet</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. At the INDIA bloc meeting on March 9, two Left MPs from Kerala criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his earlier remarks against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.John Brittas, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI(M)) Rajya Sabha leader, and P Santhosh Kumar, leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI), described Rahul’s remarks as “inappropriate” and stated that such comments were harmful to the unity of the INDIA bloc.According to The Hindu, the meeting was conducted in Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s presence. Santhosh Kumar reportedly raised this issue first and termed Rahul’s act &quot;inappropriate&quot;. Brittas seconded this view, the report further says. Kharge reportedly recommended the issue be taken up bilaterally. At a public meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on March 7, Rahul accused the CPI(M) and BJP of reaching a “deal” and referred to them collectively as ‘CJP’. He asked why the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had not taken action against Pinarayi, despite various allegations, implying a secret understanding between the state and Union governments.Rahul also criticised the Left government for allegedly working for corporate interests, suggesting they should rename themselves the ‘Corporatist Party of India&#039;.Reacting to these remarks, John Britas said, “He won’t specify what exactly the CM has done to warrant arrest by ED or CBI! Yet he has the audacity to repeatedly call for Pinarayi Vijayan’s arrest—recycling the same baseless allegations that conveniently align with BJP’s attacks on the Left.” Britas also accused Rahul of an “unholy nexus with the BJP leadership” in relation to the National Herald case and cases against his brother-in-law Robert Vadra. Britas added: “Everyone knows how Congress and BJP colluded to fabricate the Delhi excise &#039;scam&#039; case against Kejriwal and AAP leaders—a blatant political conspiracy and assault to cripple AAP and to ensure the victory of BJP in Delhi. Has the LOP got any moral right left to talk about fighting the BJP, after so many Congress leaders, including his staunch lieutenants, lavishly enriching the Modi-Shah team?” ]]></description>
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<title>ഡേറ്റ ചോർച്ചക്കേസിൽ വിവരങ്ങൾ ചോർന്നിട്ടില്ലെന്ന് ഹൈക്കോടതി; സർക്കാരിന് ആശ്വാസം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/data</link>
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<title>നടിയെ ആക്രമിച്ച കേസ്: ദിലീപ് അടക്കമുള്ള പ്രതികൾക്ക് നോട്ടീസ് അയച്ച്  ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/dileep-123710</link>
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<title>Ganesh apologised, no complaints, we all make mistakes: wife</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ganesh-apologised-no-complaints-we-all-make-mistakes-wife</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഗണേഷ് വിളിച്ച് ക്ഷമാപണം നടത്തി,   പരാതിയില്ല, അത്രയേറെ ഇഷ്ടമെന്ന്   ബിന്ദു മേനോൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ganesh-123699</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Govt sets up panel as LPG crisis hits hotels, restaurants in Mumbai, Bengaluru</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/lpg-shortage-live-updates-govt-sets-up-panel-as-lpg-crisis-hits-hotels-restaurants-in-mumbai-bengaluru</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LPG Shortage News Today LIVE: Indian government has introduced new measures to stabilise LPG supply and curb hoarding, as demand rises and global energy disruptions continue to pressure supply chains amid Iran war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wayanad township row: CM apologises to Mammootty</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/wayanad-township-row-kerala-cm-apologises-to-mammootty</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday publicly apologised to Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty after a controversy erupted over the actor&#039;s interaction with CPI-M leaders during his visit to the Wayanad township project, followed by a wave of cyber attacks on social media. Breaking his silence on the issue, the Chief Minister said Mammootty’s intervention during the visit had been made with “good intentions” and that the legendary actor should never have been subjected to ridicule or abuse.“I publicly apologise to Mammootty if the incident caused him any mental distress. The great actor should have been understood better,” Vijayan said.The controversy began after Mammootty, who had travelled from Chennai to visit the Wayanad township project without prior publicity, spoke privately to CPI-M Wayanad district secretary K. Rafeek during the visit.The actor is learnt to have raised concerns that his visit could be misunderstood.According to the Chief Minister, Mammootty chose to convey his views discreetly to the party leader as he feared that a public remark could be misinterpreted and trigger unnecessary controversy.“It was an unannounced visit and the actor had come with genuine concern. He spoke privately with the district secretary in that spirit,” Vijayan said.However, the conversation soon found its way into the public domain after it was captured on camera and circulated online, sparking a heated political debate and triggering social media attacks against the actor.Describing the episode as unfortunate, the Chief Minister said some people in the state tend to convert even well-intentioned actions into controversies.He also defended CPI-M district secretary K. Rafeek as someone who generally conducts himself in a dignified manner.Vijayan said it was particularly regrettable that Mammootty, who has consistently expressed concern for Kerala’s development and has often spoken positively about major infrastructure initiatives in the state, was targeted online.“This is a classic example of how a good-faith act can be twisted into something negative,” the Chief Minister said, reiterating that Mammootty should never have been insulted and that his stature as one of India’s most respected actors deserved greater understanding. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PM to visit Kerala, TN on March 11; to launch slew of projects</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, March 11 during which he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off a slew of development projects across the two states. According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will first reach Ernakulam in Kerala, where at around 1.30 pm he will launch multiple infrastructure and development projects worth about Rs 10,800 crore and address a public gathering.A major highlight of the programme in Ernakulam will be the laying of the foundation stone for a new polypropylene unit at the Kochi Refinery of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The project, being developed at an investment of more than Rs 5,500 crore, will have a capacity of 400 kilo tonnes per annum.Polypropylene is a critical material used in packaging, automotive components, medical devices, textiles and household products.The facility is expected to strengthen India’s domestic polymer manufacturing capability, reduce import dependence and create employment opportunities in the region.The Prime Minister will also inaugurate two major highway projects under the National Highways network.The six-laning of the Thalapady–Chengala section of NH-66, developed at a cost of over Rs 2,650 crore, forms part of the Mumbai–Kanyakumari Economic Corridor. The project will enhance connectivity between Kasaragod and Kannur districts and neighbouring regions including Mangaluru and Muzhapilangad, while also improving access to towns such as Kasaragod, Bekal, Payyannur and Kannur. It is also expected to boost connectivity to Azhikkal Port and support tourism and trade.Another key project is the six-laning of the Kozhikode Bypass between Vengalam and Ramanattukara, built at a cost of around Rs 2,140 crore. The project upgrades the existing undivided two-lane road into a six-lane highway with service roads on both sides. It is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety, cutting travel time along the stretch from more than an hour to around 15–20 minutes.The Prime Minister will also inaugurate 23 rural roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Kerala to improve connectivity in rural and remote areas and enhance access to markets, healthcare and education facilities.He will also inaugurate three redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme -- Shoranur Junction, Kuttippuram and Changanassery -- which have been modernised with improved passenger amenities and better accessibility.In addition, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the Shoranur–Nilambur Road railway line electrification project, enabling faster and more efficient train operations.Prime Minister Modi will also flag off a new train service between Palakkad and Pollachi, strengthening rail connectivity between Kerala and Tamil Nadu and benefiting daily commuters, traders, pilgrims and tourists travelling between the two states.Another key initiative during the Kerala visit will be the laying of the foundation stone for a 50-MW floating solar project at West Kallada in Kollam district, which is expected to contribute to India’s renewable energy targets and support the country’s transition towards sustainable and low-carbon energy.Later in the evening, at around 5.45 p.m., PM Modi will travel to Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 5,650 crore. He will also address a public gathering during the programme.Among the major initiatives in Tamil Nadu is the foundation stone laying for the City Gas Distribution Network of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in The Nilgiris and Erode districts at an investment of more than Rs 3,680 crore. The project will provide piped natural gas connections to over 8.8 lakh households, supply gas to more than 200 commercial establishments and establish over 201 compressed natural gas stations, significantly expanding the region&#039;s clean energy infrastructure.PM Modi will also dedicate to the nation the 672 thousand metric tonnes per annum lube blending plant of Indian Oil Corporation at Manali in Chennai. Developed at an investment of about Rs 1,490 crore, the plant is expected to strengthen India’s lubricants manufacturing capacity and support industrial growth.Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the Prime Minister will inaugurate 89 rural roads covering a total length of 370 km in Tamil Nadu to improve connectivity in rural areas and ensure better access to markets, schools and healthcare facilities.The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for a greenfield bypass near Gangaikonda Cholapuram on National Highway-81.In addition, he will flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains, two express trains and a passenger train service, further strengthening rail connectivity between Tamil Nadu and several regions including Telangana, Karnataka, Kera ]]></description>
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<title>Two suspects charged with aiding ISIS in attempted explosives attack in New York City</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/two-suspects-charged-with-aiding-isis-in-attempted-explosives-attack-in-new-york-city</link>
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<title>കരൂർ ദുരന്തം; വിജയ്ക്ക് വീണ്ടും നോട്ടീസ് അയച്ച് സിബിഐ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vijay-123678</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മന്ത്രി ഗണേഷ് കുമാര്‍ രാജിവെക്കണം; സെക്രട്ടേറിയറ്റിലേക്ക് ഡിസി സി മാര്‍ച്ച്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ganesh-123677</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പെരുമ്പാവൂരിൽ കൊല്ലപ്പെട്ട നിയമ വിദ്യാർഥിനി ജിഷയുടെ മാതാവ് അന്തരിച്ചു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/jisha</link>
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<title>Ganesh Kumar’s row with wife out in public, questions raised on police silence</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ganesh-kumars-row-with-wife-out-in-public-questions-raised-on-police-silence</link>
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<title>US&#45;Israel war against Iran: HPCL asks commercial users to find alternatives</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/us-israel-war-against-iran-hpcl-asks-commercial-users-to-find-alternatives</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Amid the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran, the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has asked its industrial and commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) customers to explore alternate fuel sources, citing supply constraints due to the “geopolitical situation.”In a communication dated March 6 to its customers, the company said the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has directed public sector oil marketing companies to ensure that LPG is supplied and marketed primarily to domestic consumers.HPCL said the prevailing geopolitical situation has disrupted the global LPG supply chain, affecting both availability and costs.The supply concerns come amid escalating tensions in West Asia linked to the Iran-Israel conflict. The tensions have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route through which a large share of oil and LPG shipments pass.For India, the disruption is particularly significant, as about 85% of its LPG imports move through this route.“In view of these developments and the government’s directive to prioritise household consumption, the company may face limitations in continuing LPG supplies to industrial and commercial customers for the time being,” the statement read.The company has therefore requested its institutional customers to make necessary arrangements and identify alternate fuel sources to meet their operational requirements during this period.HPCL added that it values its long-standing business relationship with commercial customers and will keep them informed of any developments regarding the restoration of supplies.According to reports, India currently has 33.08 crore active LPG consumers and used about 28 million metric tonnes (MMT) of LPG for domestic purposes between April 2025 and March 2026. The country imported nearly 80% of its LPG from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>12 years on, renewed hunt for missing Flight MH370 comes up empty as families press for answers</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/12-years-on-renewed-hunt-for-missing-flight-mh370-comes-up-empty-as-families-press-for-answers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Twelve years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished with 239 people aboard, a renewed deep-sea search in the southern Indian Ocean has so far failed to locate the missing aircraft, Malaysian authorities said Sunday, as families pressed for the effort to continue.The Air Accident Investigation Bureau said in a statement that a seabed search conducted by marine robotics company Ocean Infinity between March 2025 and January 2026 surveyed thousands of square kilometers of ocean floor but has not produced any confirmed findings of the aircraft wreckage.Malaysia gave the nod to the Texas-based company last year to renew the search for Flight 370 under a &quot;no-find, no-fee” contract at a new 15,000-square-kilometer (5,800-square-mile) site in the southern Indian Ocean where it was believed to have crashed. Ocean Infinity will be paid $70 million only if wreckage is discovered.The search was carried out for 28 days in two phases — March 25–28 last year and Dec 31, 2025, to Jan 23 this year, covering about 7,571 square kilometers (2,923 square miles) of seabed, the bureau said. Weather periodically disrupted operations, it said.&quot;The search activities undertaken have not yielded any findings that confirm the location of the aircraft wreckage,” it said in a statement. It didn&#039;t give details on when the search will resume.The Boeing 777 plane vanished from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people, mostly Chinese nationals, on a flight from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to Beijing. Satellite data showed the plane turned from its flight path and headed south to the far-southern Indian Ocean, where it is believed to have crashed.An expensive multinational search failed to turn up any clues to its location, although debris washed ashore on the east African coast and Indian Ocean islands. A private search in 2018 by Ocean Infinity also found nothing.Voice 370, representing the families of some of those aboard the missing plane, urged the government to extend Ocean Infinity&#039;s contract and to consider similar arrangements with other deep-sea exploration companies.Although Ocean Infinity&#039;s contract runs until June, the group said the company&#039;s vessel has been redeployed for other work and is unlikely to return soon to complete the remaining search areas due to the approaching winter months and deteriorating sea conditions.“The government pays nothing unless the aircraft is found. Any request by Ocean Infinity to extend the search contract should therefore be granted without hesitation,” it said in a statement. “If the present search is unsuccessful, we would also urge Malaysia to kindly consider extending similar no find, no fee opportunities to other capable deep sea exploration companies.”The group vowed to “continue the fight for answers. We will never give up!&quot; ]]></description>
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<title>Bengaluru hotels to shut down, Chennai hoteliers write to PM over LPG shortage; crisis in Kerala</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bengaluru-hotels-to-shut-down-chennai-hoteliers-write-to-pm-over-lpg-shortage-crisis-in-kerala</link>
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<title>Who was Jennifer Runyon? Ghostbusters actress dies at 65 after brief battle with cancer</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/who-was-jennifer-runyon-ghostbusters-actress-dies-at-65-after-brief-battle-with-cancer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, passed away at 65 after a brief illness. She had largely retired from acting by 2014, opting for a quieter life teaching. Friends remembered her warmth and love for family. ]]></description>
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<title>ഗണേഷ് അകത്ത് കയറി വാതില്‍ അടച്ചു... ചിത്രങ്ങള്‍ കയ്യിലുണ്ട് ;  മന്ത്രി ഗണേഷ് കുമാറിനെതിരെ ഗുരുതര ആരോപണവുമായി ഭാര്യ</title>
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<title>Kerala to honour T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson with grand public reception</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-to-honour-t20-world-cup-hero-sanju-samson-with-grand-public-reception</link>
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<title>Mammootty row snowballs, outrage refuses to fade despite superstar’s personal call</title>
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<title>Wife finds Minister Ganesh Kumar with another woman</title>
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<title>CPI MLA alleges ‘payment seat’ at Nattika, says will contest as independent</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. With elections approaching, controversy has erupted in the Nattika constituency in Thrissur over allegations of a “payment seat” within the Communist Party of India (CPI).The CPI recently decided to replace sitting MLA CC Mukundan with former MLA Geetha Gopi as the Nattika candidate. Mukundan publicly criticised both the party and Geetha.Speaking to the media, he alleged that Geetha has the ability to mobilise funds for the party and that it was inappropriate to nominate someone who had performed poorly earlier. Mukundan said he would not be able to raise funds similarly and claimed that Geetha Gopi was being given the seat due to her financial influence. He also accused the CPI Cherpu Mandalam Committee of factionalism and said he was being sidelined because of internal divisions.He added that the party had not officially informed him about the decision to drop him from the candidate list.Mukundan also pointed out that the party had allowed other legislators to contest for two terms but had chosen to exclude only him.“As a protest, I will contest as an independent candidate. If I get support from any party, I will think about it. There was a plan to sideline my name. No CPI leaders have contacted me yet. When I heard reports about Geetha Gopi, I understood it is a payment seat,” Mukundan said.Responding to the controversy, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam said Mukundan is not an enemy of the party.“Mukundan can raise his issues within the party. Maybe he said those things in the heat of the moment. There will be no changes in the candidate list,” Viswam told the media. ]]></description>
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<title>KN Panikkar, historian and unflinching voice for secular values, dies at 89</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ KN Panikkar, one of India&#039;s foremost historians and an unflinching voice for secular and democratic values, passed away on Monday, March 9, at a hospital in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He was 89.Born in 1936 in Guruvayoor, Panikkar, known for his work on the intellectual and cultural history of colonial India, consistently challenged Hindutva nationalism, questioning jingoism and sectarian hatred. His contribution to modern Indian history considerably enriched Indian Marxist historiography.The Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR), which he once chaired, had been preparing to mark his 90th birthday in April when his end came.He graduated from Victoria College, Palakkad, pursued postgraduation at Rajasthan University in Jaipur, and earned his doctorate from the same institution. He went on to teach at Delhi University&#039;s Hansraj College before joining Jawaharlal Nehru University, where he served as Professor and Dean of Social Sciences, and later as Chairman of the Centre for Historical Studies — one of the most influential positions in Indian academic historiography.His books shaped the way a generation of scholars approached colonial India. Against Lord and State: Religion and Peasant Uprisings in Malabar remains a landmark study of subaltern resistance. Culture, Ideology and Hegemony: Intellectuals and Social Consciousness in Colonial India and Culture and Consciousness in Modern India extended his inquiry into how power reproduces itself through ideas. His edited volume A Concerned Indian&#039;s Guide to Communalism was as much a political act as a scholarly one. Panikkar never allowed scholarly distance to become an excuse for silence. On questions of secularism, democracy and human rights, he took clear positions — and held them. In the last two decades, as those values came under increasing pressure, his public interventions grew more frequent. For him, the defence of constitutional principles was not a political choice but an intellectual obligation.He is survived by his legacy in Indian historiography and by the students, scholars and fellow travellers who found in his work both a method and a moral compass.In Kerala, he has also served as Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Chairman of the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR), and Vice-Chairman of the Kerala State Higher Education Council. ]]></description>
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<title>Expelled Cong MLA Rahul rules out independent run from Palakkad</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has said he will not contest the Palakkad Assembly constituency as an independent candidate in the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala, even as speculation intensifies over his political future amid multiple legal battles. Responding to questions from party workers about whether he would enter the fray independently, Rahul said he felt encouraged by the support but made it clear that he would not contest without the party’s backing. “It was the party that asked me to contest earlier. If the party asks me to contest again, I will do so; if the party says no, I will not,” he said.After remaining largely away from public life, Rahul has started visiting the constituency, signalling a tentative return to political activity. During his recent visit to Palakkad, he handed over the keys of houses constructed under his leadership to local beneficiaries.Significantly, this was his first visit to the constituency after being arrested in connection with the third rape case registered against him.On January 11, the Special Investigation Team arrested Rahul as part of its probe into the case.Rahul’s political journey has seen a dramatic rise and fall within a short span of time.Ahead of the 2024 Palakkad Assembly by-election, he was the dapper Youth Congress president and a favourite of television studios, widely seen as one of the emerging faces of the Congress party in Kerala.Despite not being a native of Palakkad, the party leadership fielded him in the bypoll. He hails from Kerala&#039;s Pathanamthitta district.From the very start of the campaign, the response to his candidature was overwhelming.When the votes were counted, Rahul secured a stunning victory margin of over 18,000 votes, a significant jump from the less than 4,000 vote margin with which Shafi Parambil had defeated ‘Metroman’ E. Sreedharan in the 2021 Assembly elections.Meanwhile, the complainant in the first rape case has approached the Supreme Court seeking the cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to Rahul by the Kerala High Court. The petition alleges that complaints involving sexual assault of nearly ten individuals, including a minor, have been raised against him.The petitioner argues that the grant of anticipatory bail was legally untenable and should be revoked.Rahul is now fighting three separate rape cases. ]]></description>
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<title>Oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since July 2022</title>
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<title>US orders non&#45;essential govt staff, families to leave Saudi; cites Iran missile threats, potential terrorism</title>
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<title>Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran&amp;apos;s new supreme leader</title>
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