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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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-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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
Taylor Swift is unexpectedly involved in the Hollywood legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Discover the 'Taylor Swift playbook' remark and how the pop icon got pulled in.
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 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.
Actress Robyn Lively reveals her holiday plans are up in the air, including whether she'll celebrate with sister Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Get the inside scoop on the family's Christmas traditions.
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.
Director Justin Baldoni accused of using 'Taylor Swift playbook' against Blake Lively in toxic work environment lawsuit. Trial set for 2026. Read the shocking details.
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 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.
India's new SIM binding mandate for digital platforms divides tech giants and telecom operators. While telcos support the move for security, digital firms raise serious privacy and cost concerns. Explore the full debate.
Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana discusses the impact of the new ODI ball rule, calling it a significant advantage for bowlers in the modern game.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu formally requests pardon for corruption charges, aiming for 'national unity'. An Israeli expert warns this sets a perilous precedent for rule of law. Full analysis inside.