V.V. Rajesh Set to be Thiruvananthapuram Mayor
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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LDF Moves EC Over Thiruvananthapuram Oath Violation
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 Mayor Election: LDF, UDF in Fray, NDA Deliberates
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.
UDF Secures Majority in Alappuzha with Independent's Support
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 to Examine Vote Share Drop in Kerala Local Body Polls
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.
Congress Wins 4 of 6 Kerala Corporations, BJP Loses Key Test
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.
Three parties, including TMC, join UDF alliance in Kerala
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 Accuses Kerala Govt of Destabilising Thiruvananthapuram Corp
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.
CPI(M) storms over Ayyappa song parody after Kerala poll loss
Following its defeat in Kerala local body polls, the CPI(M) targets a viral Lord Ayyappa song parody, calling it blasphemous. Opposition accuses the Left of double standards on free speech. Read more.
BJP wins 50 seats in Thiruvananthapuram corporation polls
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 Govt Cancels KU Registrar's Deposition
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.
UDF to hold talks on expanding alliance on December 22
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.
CPM: No Anti-Incumbency, LDF Base Intact for 2026
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 Seeks Allies for UDF After Kerala Poll Verdict
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.
Ex-CPM MLA alleges internal sabotage in panchayat polls
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.
Satheesan: Kerala in Crisis After 9.5 Years of LDF Rule
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.
Kerala Local Body Polls Phase 1 Campaigning Ends
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's Decade of Progress: CM Highlights Development
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.
LDF Accuses UDF-BJP Deal in Kochi Civic Polls
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.
Vijayan on 2026 Kerala Polls: Party to Decide Leadership
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 promises solar power, water upgrades
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.
Woman Candidate Assaulted by Gang in Kerala
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 Civic Polls: A Three-Way Fight Amidst Confusion
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.
Karate teacher-law student contests Kochi corporation elections
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's 45-Year LDF Rule Faces Urban Challenges
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.
AAP Wins Tarn Taran Bypoll, SAD Claims Moral Victory
AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu wins Tarn Taran bypoll by 12,091 votes against SAD's Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa. Sukhbir Badal calls it moral victory for SAD. Read full analysis.
Indian Women's Cricket Team Meets PM Modi After World Cup Win
Indian women's cricket team celebrates T20 World Cup victory with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. Coach Amol Muzumdar describes the moment as 'cherished memory' and reveals team's future plans.
Kerala CPI avoids open revolt over PM SHRI schools
As Kerala elections approach, the CPI chooses strategic restraint over open confrontation with its senior partner CPI(M) regarding the PM SHRI schools scheme, revealing complex alliance dynamics.
Zohran Mamdani's Dhoom Machale Victory Speech Goes Viral
New York's newest political star Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, delivers electrifying victory speech culminating in Bollywood hit 'Dhoom Machale', creating internet sensation.
Mira Nair trends after son's historic NYC mayoral win
Celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair dominates social media trends after her son Zohran Mamdani's groundbreaking victory in New York City mayoral elections, marking a significant political milestone.
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