BJP names V V Rajesh as Thiruvananthapuram Mayor candidate
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram marked their swearing-in with a temple visit and a rally, showcasing party strength in Kerala. Read the full report on the political event.
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.
Ludhiana Mayor directs staff to prepare for a general house meeting in late December. Key agenda: a landmark resolution to double the city's area by adding 100+ villages before the census deadline.
The BJP's position in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council is precarious, dependent on two independent councillors. Will they support the party or tilt the balance?
BJP accuses Kerala LDF govt of trying to transfer Rs 200 crore from Thiruvananthapuram corporation to state treasury before new council swearing-in, calling it a violation of model code. Read the full story.
The BJP appoints Nitin Nabin as party president, highlighting its focus on generational transition to sustain political dominance. Read the full analysis of this strategic organizational move.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.
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.
Kerala CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan rules out any understanding with Congress to keep BJP out of power in Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad local bodies. Details on the political stalemate.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan rules out any understanding with Congress to keep BJP out of power in Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad. The decision follows mixed local body election results.
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.
IndiGo's cancellation of 12 flights in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday severely impacts passengers, especially those connecting to international flights. Travelers face high costs for alternative arrangements. Read more.
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.
IndiGo's flight cancellations leave passengers stranded in multiple cities. Tourists in Thiruvananthapuram face exorbitant hotel rates as the crisis hits the tourism sector. Industry demands compensation.
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.
A 51-year-old woman, Meena, died in a tragic accident at a Varkala printing press. In a separate incident, an 8-year-old boy succumbed to a snake bite. Read the full report.
Thiruvananthapuram court defers hearing on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's anticipatory bail plea in a 2023 rape case to Monday. The court refused interim protection from arrest. Details inside.
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.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.