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News Capsule For The Month of August 2025

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Renowned Malayalam writer and scholar MK Sanoo passes away.  Actor and artist Kalabhavan Navas passed away. Kerala's '2-Rupee Doctor' AK Rairu Gopal Dies At 80. Swiggy delivery agent killed as speeding private bus hits bike near Kochi. R I Praveen, a resident of Deepa Cottage, Mariapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, has enrolled in the prestigious institution, breaking a long-standing gender norm in this classical dance form tradition.  'Gandhi is my hero': Kenyan Govt official Ali Hare Ruwa conducts research on Gandhian philosophy in Kerala.  NRI booked for wife's suicide in Sharjah detained at the airport. Kerala CM calls for a report on school and hospital buildings needing repair or demolition. 30 bottles of coconut oil were stolen from the Kochi store; cash, othe...

News Capsule For The Month of February 2025

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Kerala Education Minister bans Class 1 entrance test, calls it 'child cruelty'. Kerala state budget presented in the state assembly.  Transgender assaulted near the metro station.  Six landing of NH 66 Stretch to begin soon. Global Investor Kerala Summit Held.  Kochi Chander Kunj Army Towers demolition: Expert panel visits site, residents raise concerns. We ensured Centre sends relief funds: Priyanka Gandhi on Wayanad landslide.  Shashi Tharoor lands in big trouble after his article in the New Indian Express praising the Kerala government.  Kerala HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of BJP leader P C George for calling 'all Muslims terrorists'.  Shashi Tharoor gives a podcast interview to The Indian Express leading to a massive controversy.  Traff...

Takeaways from the Indian Financial Budget 2024

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On July 23rd 2024, the Finance Minister of India, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman presented the financial budget for the financial year 2024-25. Earlier in February she had presented the Interim budget for four months. This will be the first budget of NDA 3.0 which is crucial since the current government is a coalition one. On 22nd July, the minister submitted the Economic Survey for the year  2023-2024. India grew by 8.2% in the past year. PM Modi also spoke on the budget during his address. He called for inclusive growth, empowerment of the middle class, and a path for developed India.  It is to be noted that the Economic Survey itself gave a lot of scope for discussion and a lot of data to talk about.  Important questions have largely been raised on India's economic relations with China such as import-export relations, FDI and much more. At the same time, concerns were raised about the stock market asking SEBI to step in more. It has highlighted the role of AI in employment and...

News Capsule for the Month of June 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Hibi, Thomas urges Kerala CM to preserve Aspinwall House.  Flooding and water logging concerns were raised after massive rains in the state.  Kerala Lok Sabha Tally- UDF-18 BJP-1 LDF-1 BJP wins in Kerala for the first time in Lok Sabha.  Praveshanotsavam is celebrated in schools. Vlogger Sanju Techy is to be acted against by MVDs for building a swimming pool inside the car. Kozhikode was declared as India's first UNESCO City of Literature.  LDF government suspends rules, hoodwinks opposition to pass two crucial amendments.  No posters at KSRTC depots or buses: KB Ganesh Kumar to unions.  CPI(M) stunned by BJP surge in Kannur strongholds.  CPI(M) nominates CPI and KCM Mani Group.  A low-magnitude earthquake occurred in Thrissur.  More t...

News Capsule for the Month of May 2024

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  Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  State not to impose power cut says KSEB.  Traffic restrictions were introduced in the town of Aluva for highway work. Jayaram's daughter Malavika ties the knot with Navaneeth in Guruvayur. Schools and colleges are to remain closed in Kerala as the government issues guidelines to tackle heat waves.  6.5L Aravanna to be destroyed by TDB.  V Sivanandan takes charge as the Cusat registrar.  85 people were hospitalised in Thrissur due to food poisoning from eating Kuzhimandhi. Police ignore bus driver's complaint against Trivandrum mayor and MLA. A Luxembourg company part-owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman says it is considering legal action against Cyprus, alleging it has lost more than US$7 billion worth of assets as a result of regulator...

News Capsule for the Month of April 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  'Culture shift' essential for waste management: Kochi Mayor.  A complaint was filed against Rajeev Chandrashekhar for incorrect wealth details.  Modi and Rahul Gandhi held multiple rallies in the state.  Sonia, Kharge and Rahul release 'Nyay Patra' for Lok Sabha Elections 2024kerala story Doordarshan: 'The Kerala Story' screening on Doordarshan: CM Vijayan, opposition parties criticise telecast, UDF to approach EC UDF Kottayam leader Saji Manjakkadadaman left UDF and joined the BJP-led NDA.  The state is undergoing a massive heat wave in many districts.  Kerala's Lok Sabha Candidates amount to 194 in 20 seats.  Thrissur Pooram this year was marked by controversies related to Police control. Fireworks was delayed amidst the difference of opinion betwe...