The Draft UGC Regulations were released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on January 6, 2025. State governments have since raised objections, calling them "an attack on the idea of federalism."
On February 11, Wayanad's Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi expressed gratitude, stating that persistent pressure from local people and the Opposition in Parliament and the Assembly compelled the central government to release funds.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday expressed condolences to the families of those who died in a stampede during a temple festival in Kozhikode after elephants ran amok.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday informed the State Assembly that Rs 712 crore has been received in the relief fund so far in connection with the Wayanad landslide.
Kerala legislative assembly unanimously passed the resolution on Tuesday presented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan requesting the Union government to withdraw the UGC draft norms.
After submitting his resignation as MLA from Nilambur, TMC leader PV Anvar said he would not contest the Nilambur by-election but would instead give full support to the Congress candidate to end the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government.
Renowned Indian playback singer P. Jayachandran, who was called 'Bhava Gayakan' for his soulful and emotional renditions, passed away on January 9 at the age of 80 in Thrissur, Kerala.
Taking to his official handle on X, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "GoK has approved the layout plan for Sabarimala, Pampa, and the trek route developed in line with the Sabarimala master plan. With an estimate of Rs 778.17 crore, the blueprint envisages dividing the area into 8 zones
Political Analyst Tehseen Poonawalla has slammed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for his alleged remarks against Sanatan Dharma, saying that the people with a leftist mindset are suffering from a "mental disease" of Sanatan Dharma phobia.
BJP leader Anil Antony accuses INDI alliance members, including Tamil Nadu's Udhayanidhi Stalin and Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan, of undermining India's civilizational values and attempting to divide the country on caste and religion.