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Kerala makes history as the first Indian state to approve a forward-looking urban policy framework spanning the next 25 years. The Pinarayi Vijayan-led cabinet's approval of the Nav Kerala Urban...
The Kerala High Court stepped in decisively on Thursday, slapping a 15-day ban on the theatrical release of 'The Kerala Story 2'. Producers had geared up for a February 27 launch, but petitions...
A dramatic standoff unfolded in the Kerala capital when CPI(M) activists surrounded Enforcement Directorate vehicles leaving the home of Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan. The protest was...
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has rejected pleas from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited and its top brass to halt the Enforcement Directorate's inquiry into questionable fund...
The political landscape in Kerala has shifted dramatically for the CPI(M) after its worst-ever electoral performance. Pinarayi Vijayan, who once dominated the party’s narrative, is now facing pointed...
Ending months of internal suspense, Congress leadership in Delhi has stamped approval on VD Satheesan as Kerala's incoming Chief Minister. This move ushers in a fresh era for the party in the...
A palpable sense of unease blankets Kerala as the clock ticks toward Monday's vote counting. Political circles from Thiruvananthapuram to the northern hills are united in suspense, with all eyes on...
In a stark turn of events following Kerala's recent polls, the state is grappling with renewed power cuts and impending milk price increases, casting doubts on the LDF government's much-vaunted...
KANNUR: Kerala's political landscape turned violent as Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan leveled explosive charges against the CPI(M) for fomenting widespread unrest in Kannur ahead of voting day. On...
As assembly polls heat up in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, top Congress voices are projecting strong wins based on voter pulse. Their tours and interactions paint a picture of anti-incumbency...
Kerala stands on the brink of its 2026 assembly elections, with 140 seats up for grabs and a staggering 883 hopefuls in the fray. That's roughly seven candidates per constituency, amplified by...
The BJP hit back hard at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday, dismissing his claims of the party's irrelevance and boldly predicting a takeover of the state government. Vijayan's jabs,...
In a candid pre-election interview from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mounted a fierce defense of his LDF government's transformative 10 years, positioning it as the...
Thiruvananthapuram erupted into election mode as CPI-M dropped its much-anticipated candidate list for the Kerala Assembly polls, featuring 75 names including powerhouse Chief Minister Pinarayi...
The southern state of Kerala braces for a high-stakes assembly showdown on April 9, where local body election results could dictate the next government's fate. Three fronts dominate: CPI(M)-led LDF...
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's tour of Kerala for the 2026 Assembly election preparations began on a high note in Kochi. Friday saw him at Goshree Bridge, administering the Voters'...
Alappuzha's political landscape is heating up as CPI(M) stalwart G. Sudhakaran, a 63-year party veteran, signals the end of his long association. In a fiery Facebook outburst, the former minister...
Kannur, Kerala’s crimson citadel, is abuzz with pre-election fervor following CPI(M)’s candidate list. Approving 13 of 16 seats, the district committee has signaled the iron grip of CM Pinarayi...
Kerala's political landscape is heating up with assembly polls on the horizon, and the LDF is recalibrating its strategy. The CPI dropped a bombshell by denying tickets to six long-serving MLAs,...
Tensions are flaring in Kerala as the Travancore Devaswom Board makes a stunning U-turn on the contentious Sabarimala temple entry issue for women, just months before state polls. Board chief K....
Kerala's government has turned tragedy into triumph with the Wayanad Model Township, where Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will launch the first phase tomorrow. The July 30, 2024, natural calamity...
Kerala’s political landscape heated up as Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan dismissed claims of an attack on Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists at Kannur railway station. On Wednesday,...
In a bold standoff at Cliff House, Kerala BJP president Rajiv Chandrasekhar on Tuesday called for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to apologize to Lord Ayyappa over the botched Sabarimala gold theft...
New Delhi marked a significant cultural victory on February 24, 2026, as the Union Cabinet greenlit Kerala's proposal to officially become 'Keralam'. The CPI extended heartfelt congratulations to...
A dramatic turn in Kerala's Sabarimala gold theft investigation has opposition parties up in arms after the temple's head priest, Tantri Kantaru Rajeevaru, secured bail following 40 days behind bars....
As Kerala braces for its next Assembly showdown, the CPI(M) has launched its candidate vetting machinery. The party's state secretariat, a 17-strong powerhouse, kicked off deliberations on Saturday,...
In a bold display of recovery and resolve, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will launch the first phase of a rehabilitation township in Kalpetta on February 25. This initiative targets...
Thiruvananthapuram erupted in political drama on February 16 as senior Congress stalwart Mani Shankar Aiyar launched a scathing attack on the party's leadership. His sharp jabs at K.C. Venugopal and...
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan unleashed a fierce critique against Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP, labeling their dissemination of a hate-stirring video as a direct assault on India's secular...
Kannur's political air thickened on Monday as UDF leader V.D. Satheesan unleashed a barrage against CM Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming not just ordinary citizens but 'genuine communists' are deserting the...
For the third straight day, the Kerala Assembly descended into pandemonium on Wednesday, with the spotlight firmly on the controversial Sabarimala gold theft investigation. The ruling CPI(M)-led...
Kerala’s political landscape heated up Monday as Congress cleared PV Anwar’s nomination for Bepore, positioning him directly against PA Mohammed Riyas, the chief minister’s son-in-law. KPCC chief...
In a fiery assembly session, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday rubbished UDF's doomsday predictions about the state's health services, proclaiming them baseless and politically...
In a rare display of bipartisan warmth, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The Prime...
Kerala Assembly Opposition Leader VD Satheesan unleashed a sharp critique against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the CPI(M) on Tuesday, alleging a scripted communal campaign greenlit by the top...
Amidst widespread criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar by various opposition parties, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has drawn scrutiny for his silence. The Congress...
Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla has slammed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for his alleged remarks against Sanatan Dharma, saying that the people with a leftist mindset are suffering...
Kerala's pride soared as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan honored Sanju Samson at Cliff House on March 16. The dynamic cricketer's heroics in the T20 World Cup 2026, where India clinched the title,...