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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Central nod for grant for establishing EV chargers in Kerala
The grant has been approved by the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries on the basis of proposals filed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), which is the State-level nodal agency for the PM E-DRIVE scheme
Palakkad Division surpasses freight target, achieves record loading of 7.34 million tonnes in 2025-26
On March 31, the Division achieved highest-ever single-day freight loading, moving 50,000 tonnes across 759 wagons
Theorising a third term for LDF, one couplet at a time
CPI (M)’s M.A. Baby says the ‘alternative model’ led by the Left should not be disrupted; he says BJP’s communal politics is the biggest challenge for Kerala and that the Congress is yet to understand the threat of communal fascism
K. Annamalal’s roadshow energises NDA campaign in Kannur
The event drew enthusiastic crowds, reflecting heightened campaign momentum in the constituency
Kerala’s development decade
Despite a structurally discriminatory federal fiscal architecture, it is a journey marked by unprecedented human development gains and economic growth
The CPI(M) does not need to launch all leaders as MLAs or for other positions for live, says CPI(M) veteran M.M. Mani
M.M. Mani predicts a resounding third consecutive term for the LDF in the Assembly with over 100 seats
Pinarayi Vijayan slams T.K. Govindan, backs P.K. Shyamala in Taliparamba
Mr. Vijayan alleged that Mr. Govindan had shifted his political stance purely out of seat ambitions, terming his move as an act that goes beyond mere breach of trust
LDF corrected course after setback, confident of minority support, says RJD State secretary general Varughese George
The decision of senior leaders to step aside was voluntary and aimed at creating space for new candidates, says Varughese George
Watch: Not focused on Pinarayi Vijayan, says Shashi Tharoor on UDF campaign
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Congress is politically incompetent and ideologically bankrupt, says D. Raja
The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala has been successful on many fronts and will win a third consecutive term, says the CPI general secretary; accusing the Congress of resorting to ‘slanderous campaigns and allegations’, he says it must criticise the government on the basis of issues
Watch: This Kerala airport halts flights for 5 hours for a religious procession
At Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, flight operations were halted for a few hours as the centuries-old Arattu procession of the Painkuni festival crossed the runway en route to Shangumugham Beach. The ritual, linked to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, marks the ceremonial sea bath of the deity.
Kerala polls: CPI(M) sends legal notice to K.C. Venugopal over allegations of fake Aadhaar cards
The move comes in the wake of Venugopal’s public allegation that fake Aadhaar cards were being produced in CPI(M) Payyanur area committee office as part of a plan to manipulate the electoral process
Kerala Assembly elections: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for ‘disparaging’ State
In a post on Facebook and X, Pinarayi ripostes that NITI Aayog has ranked Kerala as the least corrupt State in the country and Telangana, the sixth most graft-ridden
Kerala poll battle enters final stretch as rival fronts deploy star campaigners ahead of April 9 voting
PM Modi to boost NDA’s campaign in central and south Kerala on Saturday. Actor Kamal Haasan and rapper Vedan are among celebrities campaigning for LDF. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Sivakumar among high-profile leaders to campaign for UDF
‘The Hindu’ Civil Service Summit to be held in Kozhikode on April 11
Summit to bring together a power-packed line-up of serving civil servants
Kerala Assembly elections: NDA heavyweights set for campaign blitz across State
Union Ministers and national leaders to lead roadshows and rallies for BJP-led NDA candidates across Kerala on Friday
Kerala Election 2026: What do UDF, LDF, and NDA promise in their manifestos?
Kerala, currently governed by Left Democratic Front, is poised for a tight contest against United Democratic Front, while National Democratic Alliance aims to strengthen its hold in the State
Kerala polls: State election commission seeks report on charges of fake Aadhaar cards in Payyannur
Complaint by Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee also alleges widespread inclusion of duplicate votes in Payyanur and Kalliyasseri Assembly constituencies
Opposing fronts offer to hike welfare pension, enhanced health insurance coverage, Metro Rail
Both fronts release manifestos for Kerala polls on same day; UDF ‘guarantees’ include free bus travel for women, welfare pension hike to ₹3,000 per month, and ₹25 lakh health insurance; LDF backs limitless health cover and pension hike; both promise Metro projects for Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode
