EXPLAINED: 30 | Vintage Vibes

Fixing the rot in the cooperative sector

Societies and urban banks are controlled by politicians with no domain expertise

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

CPI(M) leader’s remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls trigger protest

Muslim orgs protest CPI(M) leader's remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls removing headscarves. Muslim Jamat demands apology, says statement a public challenge to community. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, Sunni Yuvajana Sangham & IUML condemn remarks as anti-religious. IUML leader K.M. Shaji says CPI(M) upset about Muslim girls' educational advancement. Former Minister…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

CPI(M) unwarily steps into the political minefield surrounding the hijab debate

State secretary M.V. Govindan tries to salvage the situation that arose after State committee member K. Anil Kumar stated that the Communist party’s progressive influence emboldened Muslim women in north Kerala to abandon the hijab

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls meeting of 9 political parties on Tuesday to discuss findings of caste survey

PATNA: Hailing the publication of the caste survey findings, CM Nitish Kumar on Monday said his government has called a meeting of all the nine political parties which have members in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha, at 3.30 pm on Tuesday and share all the data and findings of the survey…

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

NIA arrests PKS State executive committee member following raids in 62 locations in TS and A.P.

NIA raids across 62 locations in AP & Telangana in Munchingputu CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case; arrest of State Executive Committee member of Pragathiseela Karmika Samakya & seizure of weapons, cash, incriminating material & Maoist literature. Raids led to arrest of Chandra Narasimhulu & seizure of pistol, ₹13 lakh & documents.…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

UDF, BJP taking anti-development approach, says Kerala Chief Minister

CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF & BJP for anti-development approach. Inaugurates event to commemorate 1st death anniv of CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. Accuses Centre of impeding Kerala's dev by limiting borrowing capacity. Praises Kodiyeri for remaining resolute & committed to party's ideology.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Kodiyeri’s absence strongly felt, especially when party faces major attacks: M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) State Sec. Govindan defends party against attacks; media scrutiny in Kerala driven by anti-communist agenda; Kodiyeri Balakrishnan had unique talent for addressing complex problems; ED's actions raise concerns of false cases against leaders; Jayarajan expresses fear of ED wrongly targeting individuals with shared name.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Karuvannur bank scam: CPI(M) steps up troubleshooting measures

The CPI(M) leadership on Friday stepped up its troubleshooting efforts to contain the fallout of the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

CPI(M) finds an unlikely ally in IUML in its opposition to ED probes into the cooperative sector

BJP reiterates argument that the CPI(M) and the UDF, of which IUML is a part of, are on the same page when it comes to corruption and says the ruling front and Opposition have banded against the ED to conceal their respective financial shenanigans

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Kerala to hold talks with Tamil Nadu govt. for opening Mulli route to Ooty

CM Pinarayi Vijayan promises talks w/TN govt to open Mulli route for Kerala tourists. TN govt has denied permission at Mulli for vehicles from Kerala. CPI(M) organised march & dharna at Mulli demanding reopening. State govt renovated road from Attappady to Mulli & promised completion of new block at Palakkad…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023