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.
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.
BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses the state's economic stagnation, political barriers, and the party's strategy for the 2026 assembly elections. Read his exclusive interview.
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.
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.
Kerala's electoral rolls see a major clean-up with 2.4 lakh voters eliminated. Former MLA Rajaji Mathew's name removed. Details on the state's voter verification drive here.
Kerala's ruling CPI(M) dismisses claims of internal discord regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments. The party accuses the Chancellor of unilateral action, prompting a state government challenge in the Kerala High Court. Read the full details.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
KTU Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas appointed to additional role at Digital University Kerala as VC-designate awaits clearance. Minister R Bindu offers cooperation amid LDF internal dissent.
Kerala cabinet approves inclusion of new communities in OBC list, Rs 190 crore guarantee for Kozhikode IT park, and key administrative decisions. Read the full details here.
The CPI(M) plans to lodge a formal complaint with the Election Commission over a viral parody song based on a Sabarimala devotional tune, used by the UDF to target the party. Read the full story.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arlekar break impasse, appoint VCs for KTU and Digital University. Supreme Court warning leads to consensus. Details inside.
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.
Congress's plan to woo Kerala Congress (M) hits a major roadblock as its chairman Jose K. Mani firmly rejects any merger. The move impacts UDF's strategy ahead of crucial elections.
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.
As Kerala Congress (M) mulls rejoining UDF, Congress leadership adopts a wait-and-watch strategy to limit its bargaining power. Analysis of local body polls shows UDF's surge.
Opposition Leader V D Satheesan declares UDF is evolving beyond a coalition into a broad political platform, aiming for a stronger foundation ahead of Kerala legislative assembly elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has transitioned from a fringe player to a significant electoral force in Kerala, marking a pivotal change in the state's political landscape. Discover the implications.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledged a past meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami but strongly criticized the group as communal. He also attacked IUML and UDF. Read the full details.
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 gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
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.
Major tourism associations in Kerala propose a master plan including enhanced nightlife, a surfing festival, and infrastructure upgrades to restore Kovalam as a premium destination and boost foreign tourist numbers.
The BJP's nomination of a candidate named Sonia Gandhi in Munnar creates a unique dilemma for the Congress-led UDF. Discover how this namesake is reshaping the local election narrative.