The UDF secured a clear majority in all eight standing committees of the Kochi Corporation without voting. Key chairperson candidates named. Full details on the election process and LDF's absence dispute inside.
AICC's K C Venugopal MP condemns CPM leader AK Balan's remarks linking UDF to Jamaat-e-Islami as 'communal'. He accuses CPM of diverting attention from electoral defeat and highlights LDF's SDPI support in Alappuzha. Read more.
Jamaat-e-Islami Amir P Mujeeb Rahman states the organization's primary goal is to defeat BJP in Kerala assembly elections, offering support to UDF or LDF as needed. Read the full strategy.
Opposition leader V D Satheesan accuses CPM's A K Balan of mimicking BJP's divisive rhetoric. He warns Kerala will resist this hate campaign. Read the full story.
The ruling UDF in Kalamassery municipality missed the nomination deadline by 5 minutes, stalling standing committee elections. The process will now resume Wednesday. Get the full story.
Despite being the single largest party, BJP managed to secure only the finance committee in Tripunithura municipality standing committee polls. LDF and UDF dominate other crucial panels. Read the full analysis.
IUML's state meeting in Kozhikode focused on seat-sharing demands with UDF, youth candidates, and electoral roll issues. Key talks set for before Jan 15. #KeralaPolitics #UDF
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor addresses internal party concerns, denies deviating from party line, and pledges active campaigning for UDF in upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Read more.
Congress expels two functionaries for withdrawing nominations in Kalyan-Dombivli polls, leading to unopposed Mahayuti wins. Read the full story on the political clash.
Congress veteran P J Kurien clarifies his controversial remarks on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's ticket, stating the party will decide. He also pushes for youth and women candidates.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleges a covert understanding between Kerala's UDF and LDF, calling it a 'fixed match' that will soon conclude. Read his full critique on corruption and dynastic politics.
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.
BJP's recent wins in Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayats near Mangaluru signal voter frustration with Congress's governance, guarantee scheme failures, and local issues. Read the full 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.
On its 140th Foundation Day, we explore the Indian National Congress's journey from a British-era platform to a dominant political force, and Gandhi's changing views on its purpose post-Independence.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee celebrates 140 years of INC with a historical exhibition, flag-hoisting, and symposium in Lucknow. Key leaders to address party workers and outline future plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee President Pratibha Singh declares her primary objective is to ensure Congress wins the 2027 assembly polls. She emphasizes unity and criticizes the BJP government's performance.
Revolutionary Goans president Manoj Parab issues a public apology for his comments against Congress's Amit Patkar. The incident highlights opposition vote-split in ZP polls and hints at future alliances for 2027. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's record victory in municipal council polls, declares Ramtek & Saoner Congress-free. BJP wins 210 of 288 councils, marking a historic mandate. Read the full analysis.
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.