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National Governance & Policy 04 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Confirms Meeting Businessman Linked to Suspected Sting Operation

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has confirmed that he met a businessman who is now suspected of being involved in a sting operation, adding a new layer of scrutiny to an already sensitive political episode. The acknowledgment is likely to intensify questions over access, influence, and the circumstances under which the meeting took place. The development places the state government under fresh pressure to clarify whether any official business was discussed and whether the encounter had any bearing on public decision-making.

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National Governance & Policy26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Kerala Cabinet Approves Cooperative-Led Flight Service, Backs Deposits With State Guarantee

Kerala’s government has approved a plan to launch flight services through the cooperative sector, a move that signals an unusual expansion of the state’s cooperative model into aviation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the project will be spearheaded by MVR Cancer Centre Chairman C N Vijayakrishnan, while the government will guarantee deposits made by people in the cooperative sector.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Vizhinjam fishing harbour project set to materialise, says Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the long-promised Vizhinjam fishing harbour is moving toward reality, with a new 235-metre breakwater, a 500-metre L-shaped fishery berth and supporting infrastructure now part of the plan. The project is being positioned as a major upgrade for the state’s coastal economy, with dredging, lighting and road connectivity expected to improve operating conditions for fishers and related logistics.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 01:57 AM IST

Kerala’s Sabari Rail Revival Hinges on State Share, Says Chief Minister

Efforts are under way to revive the long-stalled Sabari rail project by using Kerala’s 50% financial share, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, while noting that the Railways has been asked to contribute its portion as well. The project, whose estimated cost stood at ₹3,800 crore in 2023, remains a significant infrastructure proposal for improving connectivity in southern Kerala and easing pressure on existing transport corridors.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 12:55 AM IST

Kerala CM Flags Hurdles in Kannur Airport Runway Expansion as Land Acquisition Stalls

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cited unresolved hurdles in the proposed runway expansion at Kannur International Airport, where a land acquisition notification was issued in 2017 but the process has yet to begin in earnest. The plan to acquire 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur is under review after officials questioned the site’s suitability for runway expansion and affected residents rejected the rehabilitation package.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:44 PM IST

Pinarayi Vijayan Accuses Kerala UDF Government of Advancing RSS-BJP Agenda

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the United Democratic Front government of pursuing an RSS-BJP agenda, saying the reported attempt to weaken the State Planning Board is the latest sign of a broader ideological shift. Speaking at the opening of the CPI(M)'s two-day extended district committee meeting in Kozhikode, he framed the issue as part of a sustained effort to dilute Kerala's planning-led governance model.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 04:52 AM IST

Vizhinjam fishing harbour set to take shape with new breakwater, berth and support works

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the long-promised Vizhinjam fishing harbour is moving toward reality, with a 235-metre breakwater, a 500-metre L-shaped fishery berth and supporting infrastructure now planned. The project is expected to strengthen coastal livelihoods while improving landing, storage and access facilities for the fishing community.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM IST

Kerala CM Demands CPI(M) Apology Over Remarks Seen as Targeting Muslim-Majority Malappuram

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has come under pressure after criticism that his party’s remarks on Malappuram amounted to an attempt to stigmatise the Muslim-majority district. Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan accused the CPI(M) of borrowing from the Sangh Parivar’s playbook by using dog-whistle politics to court right-wing Hindu nationalist sentiment. The dispute has sharpened political fault lines in Kerala, where communal sensitivity, development claims and electoral positioning often intersect. The controversy now risks widening into a broader debate over whether mainstream parties are normalising rhetoric that singles out minority communities for political gain.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:23 AM IST)

Indian Banks Move to Standardise Project Finance Rules to Curb Arbitrage

Indian banks are working toward a common framework for project finance lending in a bid to reduce regulatory arbitrage, align underwriting standards and limit operational mismatches across lenders. The discussions, which will include both state-run and private banks, are expected to produce board-level guidelines that could tighten risk controls and reduce divergent audit findings.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:40 PM IST)

Kerala High Court Reserves Order on Plea Seeking FIR Against Pinarayi, Veena and Riyas in CMRL-Exalogic Payoff Case

The Kerala High Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea seeking directions to register an FIR against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Vijayan, and Tourism Minister P. A. Mohamed Riyas in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic payoff allegations. During the hearing, Justice A. Badharudeen examined material reportedly passed by the Enforcement Directorate to the State Police Chief and observed orally that the need for a preliminary inquiry before an FIR must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:44 PM IST)

Paramount Skydance launches $44 billion bond sale to finance Warner Bros. takeover

Paramount Skydance Corp. has begun marketing more than $44 billion of bonds to help finance its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., setting up one of the largest corporate debt offerings ever attempted. The financing move follows legal settlements that clear a path for the company to proceed, with early pricing talks indicating long-dated bonds could be sold at yields in the low-9% range.

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