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.
Kerala government cancels deputation of suspended Kerala University registrar KS Anilkumar, allowing his return as college principal. The move follows a major controversy over a cancelled event featuring Governor Arlekar. Read the full story.
India's official GDP growth of 8.2% for Q2 FY25 has surpassed all forecasts, but top economists question the data. Explore the gap between projections and reality.
The UDF in Kerala will hold a crucial meeting on December 22 to discuss expanding its alliance ahead of assembly elections. Congress leaders hint at surprise entries from other fronts. Read the full details.
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan asserts anti-incumbency did not cause LDF's local poll setback. He vows no alliance with adversaries, confident of a third straight win in 2026 Kerala assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
IUML leaders express hope for new parties to join UDF ahead of assembly elections, citing local poll results as a rejection of LDF's governance and communal politics. Read the full analysis.
Former CPM MLA KC Rajagopalan alleges party leaders orchestrated his defeat in Mezhuveli panchayat polls. He won by 28 votes but claims internal conspiracy. Read the full story.
Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses the Pinarayi Vijayan govt of failed governance, financial crisis, and corruption. UDF releases chargesheet and manifesto promising decentralization, health reform, and 5 lakh houses. Read the full plan.
Public campaigning for Kerala's local body elections concluded Sunday. Polling in seven districts begins Tuesday, with high stakes for LDF, UDF, and BJP ahead of assembly polls. Read key details.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends LDF's governance, citing state's lowest poverty rate, top health indicators, and Rs 1.23 lakh crore for local bodies. Read the full report.
The delayed construction of Aluva's new market, a Rs 48.32 crore project, has become the central poll issue. Read about the political blame game and the impact on vendors.
SCREEN poll predicts Amaal Mallik as the Bigg Boss 19 winner. Get the latest trends, finalists' details, and grand finale timings here.
Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar alleges a covert UDF-BJP pact in four key corporation divisions. Despite this, he asserts the LDF will secure a comfortable majority. Read the full details.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says CPI(M) will decide if he leads LDF in 2026 Assembly polls. The veteran leader spoke ahead of local body elections, seen as a semi-final.
LDF's Eloor manifesto pledges solar power for households, 100-acre paddy expansion, and daily water supply. It highlights 14 governance awards and plans for digital libraries and stray dog control.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlines key performance indicators for BJP MPs from poll-bound states, focusing on public outreach and scheme implementation ahead of crucial elections.
BJP dominates Delhi MCD by-election 2025, winning 7 wards. AAP gets 3, Congress 1. Full list of winners from Chandni Chowk, Naraina, Dwarka, and other wards declared.
Nagpur rural police deploy nearly 2,000 personnel across 16 civic bodies for election security. Preventive actions include externments, MCOCA bookings, and cash seizures. Read the full details.
LDF candidate Angel and relatives brutally attacked by an alleged drug gang in Kadinamkulam. Five injured, including a differently-abled member. Police investigation underway.
Palakkad municipality elections see a complex three-way fight between UDF, LDF, and BJP. With infighting and civic issues like poor roads and waste management taking center stage, voters face a tough choice. Read more.
State Election Commission halts municipal elections across Maharashtra after returning officers illegally allotted poll symbols. Revised schedule announced for affected councils.
Two Booth Level Officers died in Uttar Pradesh amid Special Intensive Revision of poll rolls. One committed suicide citing work pressure, another died of cardiac arrest after working late. Election Commission extends schedule.
Bhagyalashmi NS, a 27-year-old karate instructor and law student, enters Kochi politics as independent candidate. She aims to address civic issues in Ernakulam Central division with discipline learned from martial arts.
Kozhikode corporation's unprecedented 45-year LDF dominance faces scrutiny as rapid urbanization exposes infrastructure gaps in transport and waste management ahead of civic polls.
Telangana officials implement strict measures for local body elections. Help desks for candidates, GPS-tracked flying squads deployed across districts to ensure fair polling.
Assam government discloses Mehta Commission findings on 1983 Nellie massacre that killed 2,100 people during Assam Agitation. Read the historic revelations.
New CBS poll reveals majority believes Republicans emerged victorious in government shutdown negotiations. 55% of Democratic voters feel their party compromised too much. Read full analysis.
US President Donald Trump's approval rating hits 38%, the lowest since his return to office, as Americans express dissatisfaction with cost of living and Epstein case handling.
Tripura Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury calls for democratic forces to unite against attacks on CPI(M) offices. BJP denies involvement in violence. Read latest updates.