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Congress' D Satheesan demanded a probe into the allegation that Kerala Fire and Rescue Services were seen giving training to the members of the Popular Front of India. In addition, he claimed that CPI(M) is appeasing majority and minority extremists. ''The CPI(M) itself claims that the RSS is infiltrating forces. There are reports of SDPI infiltrators. On both sides, there are majority extremists and minority extremists,'' stated Satheesan… read-more

The latest report of the National Statistical Office (NSO) on December 13 said the Retail Inflation of India in November 2021 rose to 4.91% from 4.48% in comparison to October's data. However, the inflation was recorded within the range of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) target of 2-6% for the fifth time in a row. Earlier in November 2020, the inflation rate was registered at 6.93%.  

Unionist and veteran CPI leader CA Kurian passed away on March 20 at the age of 88. Died in his Munnar residence in the wee hours, Kurian was suffering from age-related ailments. Hailing from Puthupally, Kurian went on to become the deputy speaker in the 10th Legislative Assembly from 1996-2001. Besides, he served as the general secretary of the All India Plantation Workers Federation. Currently, he is survived by his three children and wife… read-more

Retail inflation rate has raised to 6.93% in July compared to 6.23% in June. Food prices accounted for nearly half of the retail inflation as food inflation accelerated to 9.62% according to Consumer Price Index (CPI). Food prices soared since April due to the supply disruption caused by lockdown. During the second quarter, country's headline inflation is expected to remain the same and may decline thereafter, said RBI governor Shaktikanta… read-more