Former Chief Minister, freedom fighter and communist veteran V. S. Achuthanandan turns 99
The Hindu
In 1964, he left the Communist Party of India's national council to become one of the founding members of the breakaway CPI(M)
Former Chief Minister of Kerala, freedom fighter and veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leader V.S. Achuthanandan turned 99 on Thursday.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan greeted the nonagenarian communist on his birthday by posting a smiling picture of Mr. Achuthanandan on his Facebook account.
"My wholehearted compliments to Comrade VS on his 99th birthday," Mr. Vijayan wrote.
Mr. Achuthanandan, widely designated by his initials, "V.S.", faded out of active public life following a minor stroke in 2019.
Doctors have put him in quarantine, given his advanced age and vulnerability to infection.
Mr Achuthanandan currently leads an assisted living with his wife and son's family in Thiruvananthapuram.
As usual, Mr. Achuthanandan's birthday was a subdued affair, with no visitors allowed. Mr. Achuthanandan rarely stood on ceremonies, even at the apogee of his public life.
Tamil Nadu government ministers stand firm against Hindi imposition and demand rightful share of funds.
Stampedes at religious events in India have caused hundreds of deaths over the years, highlighting safety concerns.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges people to understand the organisation's goal of uniting Hindu society, emphasizing close contact over distance.
Madurai Reader’s Mail
Congress accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” against Gaurav Gogoi.
Historic one-day Assembly session in Kokrajhar symbolizes peace and integration, a major highlight of Chief Minister Sarma's tenure.
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.
Vizianagaram district installs CC cameras on State Highways to reduce accidents, identify vehicles, and promote road safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu mourns the death of film producer and actor Krishna Veni, honoring her contributions.