IUML: No undue seat demand despite vote share rise
IUML leaders PK Kunhalikutty and Sadikali Shihab Thangal address assembly seat negotiations and Karnataka evictions, emphasizing political decency and humanitarian concerns.
IUML leaders PK Kunhalikutty and Sadikali Shihab Thangal address assembly seat negotiations and Karnataka evictions, emphasizing political decency and humanitarian concerns.
The house of an LDF block panchayat member in Kozhikode was attacked with stones and a steel bomb found after she voted for UDF in the president election. Read about the political fallout and police case.
The Congress-led UDF sees a voter swing in Kerala's local body polls, with the BJP gaining ground. A crucial test for political fortunes and public faith ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Senior Congress leader N Subrahmanian arrested in Kozhikode for sharing alleged AI-generated image. UDF protests erupt. He was released, to appear for questioning Monday. Read full details.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Congress LoP V D Satheesan reveals UDF's strategy for Kerala 2026 polls: 50% tickets for youth/women, targeting 100 seats. He cites local body poll gains & anti-incumbency against LDF. Read the full interview.
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.
Shiv Sena (UBT) suffers a major setback as four-time corporator and Kalyan district president Dhananjay Bodare, along with four others, joins BJP ahead of municipal polls. Read the full story.
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.
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
In a major political shift, over 5,000 individuals, including ex-Congress members and local groups, joined the BJP in Lakhimpur, Assam. The move signals growing support for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Independent councillor Jose Chellappan backs UDF, ending Alappuzha municipality deadlock. UDF gains majority for chairperson elections on Dec 26. Key development plan includes EMS stadium and CCTV coverage.
BJP's M T Ramesh says party will study vote share decline but highlights NDA's gains in Kerala local elections. He alleges CPM-Congress collusion to defeat BJP in 3000 wards.
Kerala's UDF broadens its coalition ahead of assembly elections, inducting Trinamool Congress Kerala, Janadhipathya Rashtriya Party & Kerala Kamaraj Congress as associate members. Opposition leader V D Satheesan outlines election strategy.
Vishnupuram Chandrasekharan denies seeking UDF membership, challenges opposition to provide proof. He voices dissatisfaction within NDA but affirms no plans to exit. Read the full political drama.
UDF in Kochi brokers a unique power-sharing deal for Maradu municipality chairperson post. Ajitha Nandakumar and Sunila Sibi to serve 2.5 years each. Read about their priorities and the council's Rs 33.5 crore surplus.
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.
Congress-led UDF makes TMC, JRS associate members in Kerala. Kamaraj Congress denies quitting NDA despite announcement. Strategic move ahead of state polls.
Anvar and Janu join UDF as associate members, while KKC leader Chandrasekharan clarifies his party's non-participation. Get the latest updates on Kerala's political realignment.
The UDF alliance in Kerala gains strength as three parties, including TMC, formally join to oppose LDF's policies. Get the latest political updates from the state.
Buoyed by local body election results, the UDF in Kerala meets Monday to discuss expansion, seat-sharing, and assembly poll strategy. Key talks on new allies and the KC(M) faction are expected.
Passengers at Kempegowda International Airport will continue paying high user fees as AERA defers reduction, citing BIAL's expansion costs. Find out why.
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.
In a major political shift, former Congress corporator Darshani Dhawad, along with over 100 workers, joined the BJP in Nagpur. The move, orchestrated at Nitin Gadkari's residence, deals a setback to city Congress chief Vikas Thakre. Read more.
In a major pre-poll setback for MNS, former corporator Manda Patil resigns and joins BJP in Kalyan-Dombivli. Read about the political shift and its impact on upcoming civic elections.
Senior Congress leader Aba Bagul, former Pune deputy mayor, joins Shiv Sena with supporters, dealing a blow to Congress ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses TMC of 'maha jungle raj' in Bengal, promising to end corruption and appeasement. Read his full statement and political implications.
Congress and IUML agree to split the Kozhikode district panchayat president's term equally, marking UDF's first control. Details on the power-sharing deal and corporation leadership inside.
Congress MLC Pradnya Satav resigns from Legislative Council and joins BJP in Mumbai, citing her late husband's vision. A major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls.