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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: A three-way battle charged with uncertainty in Thrissur
In a constituency known for surprises, three confident candidates, LDF’s Alankode Leelakrishnan, UDF’s Rajan J. Pallan, an NDA’s Padmaja Venugopal, are locked in a contest that refuses to tilt decisively in any direction
Kerala-Tamil voices unite in tribute to SPB
Tribute began at the V.T. Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex at Yakkara, where a 10-foot statue of the maestro, sculpted by Unni Kanayi, was unveiled
FCRA Bill will be passed after addressing Church concerns: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
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Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Fronts lock horns at ‘Vottum Vakkum’
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‘Patriot’ postponed: Mammootty-Mohanlal movie gets new release date
The highly anticipated Malayalam film ‘Patriot’, featuring the legendary duo Mohanlal and Mammootty, has pushed its release date thanks to some “unforeseen circumstances,”
‘Kathanar’ trailer: Jayasurya’s anticipated fantasy thriller promises stunning visuals
Directed by Rojin Thomas and produced by Gokulam Gopalan, the film promises breathtaking visuals and a captivating story based on the 9th-century deacon Kadamattathu Kathanar
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre’s anti-minority FCRA (amendment) Bill exposes BJP’s 'cake and flower diplomacy' towards Church leaders in Kerala
He says the Bill is in line with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s core ideology and the foundational texts of the RSS, including Vicharadhara by M.S. Golwalkar, view Christians, Muslims and communists as internal enemies and fifth columnists who deserve elimination
CPI(M) slams Suresh Gopi’s MP tenure in Thrissur as ‘total failure’
Party alleges Suresh Gopi has done ‘nothing’ for the people of Thrissur constituency despite making ‘grand promises’ during election campaign
Kerala elections: Fresh row in Guruvayur as BJP candidate B. Gopalakrishnan faces backlash over flex board on past MLAs
Move viewed as reinforcing B. Gopalakrishnan’s controversial ‘Hindu MLA’ remark as the display is widely seen as an attempt to foreground community background of past representatives
Kerala Assembly polls: Pinarayi Vijayan slams ‘Congress-BJP nexus’ over G. Sudhakaran’s rebel bid in Ambalappuzha
Kerala CM casts G. Sudhakaran’s candidature as UDF-backed Independent in Ambalappuzha as ‘a stark example of the convergence of Congress and BJP’s transactional political lines’
Kerala HC holds plea challenging Suresh Gopi’s 2024 Thrissur election as maintainable
Petition filed by a Thrissur native alleges Suresh Gopi and his election agent indulged in ‘corrupt’ practices, as mentioned in Representation of People’s Act, to solicit votes
₹11.40 lakh seized from car during poll checks in Kerala’s Kasaragod; 28-year-old arrested
The police said the accused failed to produce documents explaining the source of the money
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Independents, the rebels who dare to raise the banner of protest, are reshaping political landscape
A wave of Independent candidates is reshaping Kerala’s electoral landscape by challenging their former party affiliations and garnering support from political rivals. While it is the UDF that has either fielded or supported the largest number of dissidents and rebels in this election, the LDF has put its weight behind 10 candidates.
Kerala Assembly elections: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav joins LDF campaign; Pinarayi Vijayan hails support
In a post on X, Kerala CM says Tejashwi Yadav’s presence will bolster efforts to ‘protect the country’s secular fabric’
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF seeks successor to K. Babu as LDF, NDA sharpen contest in Thripunithura
Sensing an opportunity in the political vacuum created by K. Babu’s retirement, the LDF has fielded its sitting MLA from neighbouring Vypeen, K.N. Unnikrishnan. The UDF has chosen Kochi Deputy Mayor Deepak Joy to sustain its dominance. The NDA has ceded the constituency to its new ally, Twenty20, which has picked actor Anjali Nair.
Kerala Assembly polls: Every election has a new script in Aranmula
The constituency was formed in 2008 and the UDF won in the 2011 Assembly election. The LDF turned the tables in the next two elections, with Veena George emerging the winner, while the UDF held an edge in the Lok Sabha and local body polls
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith remanded to judicial custody in sexual harassment case
Director claims he has been ‘framed’ in the case
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Women’s issues weaponised for smear campaigns, allege critics
Women’s safety has seldom emerged as a key issue influencing poll agendas, says writer and academic J. Devika
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: In Perumbavoor, candidates play up local connect
They highlight personal ties and past development work to appeal to voters across the constituency
