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.
Senior BJP leader V V Rajesh sworn in as Mayor, marking BJP's first mayoral win in Kerala. The party ended LDF's 45-year rule in the city corporation. Read more.
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.
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BJP State Secretary VV Rajesh elected as the first-ever BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 51 votes in a historic win. Read the full story.
BJP announces VV Rajesh as Mayor candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after historic win, ending 45 years of Left rule. Asha Nath is Deputy Mayor pick. Read details.
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.
Get the latest from Thiruvananthapuram! Covering civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 25, 2025. Stay informed.
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.
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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.
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
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.
Maharashtra local body elections 2025 results: BJP's Gajanan Suryavanshi and five family members defeated in Loha, Nanded, as NCP wins key councils. Mahayuti alliance crosses 200-mark statewide.
Shiv Sena clinches president posts in Palghar and Dahanu councils, while BJP wins in Jawhar and Wada. Get the full results and analysis of the Maharashtra local body elections.
BJP candidate Sandeep Bhise clinches a dramatic victory in the Ratnagiri Municipal Council election, defeating Shiv Sena's Sanjay Sawant by a single vote. Full results and analysis inside.
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.
India's cricket team makes history with a T20I series victory against South Africa, moving past Australia to claim the top spot for most bilateral series wins. Read the full story.
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.
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.
The BJP failed to secure any seats in the Malerkotla Municipal Corporation elections, with the Congress winning 23 wards. Analysis reveals key factors behind the result.
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.