The BJP-NDA alliance wins Thiruvananthapuram civic polls, marking a historic end to 45 years of LDF rule. VV Rajesh becomes Kerala's first BJP mayor. Analysis of key local body results and political implications for Kerala.
Senior BJP leader V V Rajesh sworn in as Mayor, marking BJP's first mayoral win in Kerala. The party ended LDF's 45-year rule in the city corporation. Read more.
In a landmark political shift, BJP's VV Rajesh is elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking the party's first major urban governance win in Kerala. Read the full story.
BJP State Secretary VV Rajesh elected as the first-ever BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 51 votes in a historic win. Read the full story.
BJP announces VV Rajesh as Mayor candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after historic win, ending 45 years of Left rule. Asha Nath is Deputy Mayor pick. Read details.
BJP selects former district chief V V Rajesh as its Mayoral candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after ending Left's 40-year rule. Read the full story on the political shift.
V.V. Rajesh of the CPI(M) is set to become the new Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram following the LDF's decisive win in the corporation elections. Read about the political shift and its implications.
CPI(M) alleges councillors flouted legal norms during oath-taking at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. The LDF has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission. Read the full details.
Get the latest from Thiruvananthapuram! Covering civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 25, 2025. Stay informed.
Thiruvananthapuram corporation mayor election heats up as LDF and UDF field candidates. NDA, the single largest front, seeks independent councillor's support to secure majority. Vote on Friday.
BJP leader VV Rajesh is set to become the new Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking a significant political change in Kerala's capital. Read more about this development.
Get the latest from Thiruvananthapuram! Key updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 24, 2025. Stay informed.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
Congress resolves Kochi mayor impasse: V K Minimol (I Group) gets first term, Shiny Mathew (A Group) the second. Deputy mayor post also shared. Election on Dec 26.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation initiates the mayoral election process for 2026, with a historic shift to open voting. All details on dates, procedure, and the general category reservation.
The Congress-led UDF secured control of four major municipal corporations in Kerala, while the LDF held Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram's outcome marks a significant setback for the BJP's urban strategy in the state. Read the full analysis.
The newly elected governing council of Thiruvananthapuram city corporation formally took oath on Sunday, marking the start of a new administrative term focused on urban infrastructure, waste management, and water supply. Read about the key members and the
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
Pranita Venkatesh, a child psychologist of Indian-Fijian origin, was unanimously sworn in as Mayor of San Carlos, California, marking a significant moment for Indian-American political representation. Discover her journey and priorities.
Two new automated multi-level car parking facilities in Thiruvananthapuram, launched in November, remain shut. Construction delays and railway demands stall openings, exacerbating parking chaos in the capital. Read more.
CPM demands verification of deceased voters' list with local body death registers after 24.08 lakh names removed in Kerala's intensive revision. CEO assures corrections possible until final list.
Delay in announcing Nagpur mayor's post reservation for NMC elections triggers political maneuvering. Key dates, past tenures, and BJP's dominance in focus. Read more.
BJP-led NDA wins 50 seats in Thiruvananthapuram corporation election, but CPM-led LDF secures higher vote share. Congress-led UDF improves tally. Analysis of voting patterns and mayor selection inside.
Vijayakumaran Nair, 59, a UDF candidate who attempted suicide after losing local body polls in Aruvikkara, has died. The incident highlights mental health pressures in politics.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
Kerala State Election Commission confirms full readiness for two-phase local body elections on Dec 9 & 11. Dry day, holiday declared; action ordered on controversial notice.
MP Manish Tewari tables Bill to replace Chandigarh's 1-year Mayor term with direct public election for 5 years, shifting power from bureaucrats to elected representatives. Read the details.
NY Yankees star Aaron Judge received 11 write-in votes in the 2025 NYC mayoral election, a symbolic fan tribute. This marks the second time fans have voted for the MVP as a civic icon.
Massive traffic jam for 2 hours after Navy Day demo in Thiruvananthapuram due to poor police management. Public forced to walk, locals step in. Details inside.
Parveen Peena appointed officiating mayor of Moga Municipal Corporation, a week after the removal of the previous mayor. Get the latest on Punjab's political developments.