CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam analyses LDF's local election setback, calls for introspection and corrective steps. He pledges home visits from Jan 15-30 and vows no compromise on Sabarimala probe. Read more.
A political spat erupted between CPI's Binoy Viswam and SNDP's Vellappally Natesan over criticism of LDF's performance. Read the full details of the controversy and its implications for Kerala's ruling front.
Rajasthan govt unveils Rs 100 crore fund of funds for startups, details announced at TiE Global Summit & DigiFest preview in Jaipur from Jan 4. Key ministers to attend.
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam stated the Left Democratic Front's loss in Kerala's local body elections serves as a public warning. Read the analysis and political implications.
CPI, the second-largest LDF partner, pins local body election defeat on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership and public dissatisfaction. Calls for introspection ahead of 2026 assembly polls.
Suspended Congress leaders in Mattathur panchayat held talks with KPCC to resolve a crisis over posts won with BJP support. Meanwhile, LDF partners CPM and CPI clash in Vadakkanchery. Read the latest political developments from Kerala.
Controversial tie-break regulations at the World Rapid Chess Championships in Doha denied K. Humpy a playoff chance despite tying for first. FIDE's CEO defends the differing rules for Open and Women's sections.
Congress member Suma Tharian wins Thiruvali panchayat presidency in Malappuram. IUML's Muhammad Najeeb becomes VP as UDF secures both posts, ending a dispute. Read the full story.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan identifies overconfidence and opposition misinformation as key reasons for the LDF's unexpected setback in Kerala's local body elections. Details inside.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Congress of enabling BJP's rise in the state after mass defections in Mattathur panchayat. Read the full political analysis.
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.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
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.
V Priyadarshini elected as Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat president. LDF candidate secured 15 votes, defeating UDF's Agnes Rani. Read about the new leadership's priorities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.