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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Mohanlal to feature in Priyadarshan’s 100th film
Interestingly, the superstar had also starred Priyadarshan’s debut film, ‘Poochakkoru Mookkuthi’ in 1984
Kerala elections: Chennithala alleges ‘deal’ between Pinarayi, Modi, Amit Shah to defeat Congress-led UDF
Senior Congress leader says the deal is ‘evident’ in Ettumanoor and Palakkad constituencies, going by the candidates fielded by NDA
Kerala polls: CPI(M) slams UDF’s Ramesh Pisharody over Gaza stance; Thomas Isaac’s ‘joker’ jibe sparks row
CPI(M) raises questions about ‘apolitical’ nature of actor-politician Ramesh Pisharody, the UDF candidate in Palakkad, pointing at his earlier statements dismissing protests in Kerala against deaths in Gaza
Watch: Pinarayi Vijayan interview: Congress is BJP’s ‘B-team’; Left defections won’t matter
The Chief Minister of Kerala opens up about the general mood ahead of the elections and the LDF’s bid for a historic third term. From outlining “Vision 2031” for modernizing the state’s education and IT sectors to heavily criticizing the Central Government for financially strangulating Kerala and denying disaster relief, the CM holds nothing back.
IUML files police complaint over ‘fake FB post’ targeting Thangal
IUML national general secretary P.K. Kunhalikutty said that the allegations originated from a fake Facebook account
LPG crisis: Kerala’s critical sectors face gas shortage despite 20% relief allocation by Centre
Majority of hotels in Kerala, including community kitchens run by agencies such as Kudumbashree, remained closed due to LPG shortage
BJP will draw a blank this time too, says Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan doesn’t see defections from the Left helping either the BJP or the Congress, which, according to him, is the BJP’s ‘B team’. For the State to be in step with the modern era, the Left should continue to be in govt, he argues
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Karat Razak returns to IUML, vows to make up for 10 years’ loss
The former Koduvally MLA says the CPI(M) left him stranded after his victory in the constituency in 2016
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: case registered against BJP candidate in Guruvayur B. Gopalakrishnan over alleged Model Code of Conduct violation
Case registered following intervention of Election Commission of India. Video containing alleged communal remarks removed from social media
NCP(SP) ‘unites’ behind Saseendran after Elathur candidate row
District committee in Kozhikode and a majority of mandalam units opposed fielding A.K. Saseendran again from Elathur, while a section loyal to the incumbent MLA demanded his continuation
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: CPI(M) courts IUML rebels, leaves seats open for strategic gains
An IUML rebel has entered the fray in Mankada as an Independent against UDF nominee Manjalamkuzhi Ali, with the CPI(M) candidate expressing willingness to withdraw from the race. The CPI(M) had earlier tried to garner support of ‘disgruntled’ League leaders, but did not meet with much success
Unable to find space for election office owing to CPI(M) threat, alleges Kunhikrishnan
Former CPI(M) leader and rebel candidate says he was recently forced to dismantle an election office after the property owner was allegedly threatened
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Voting behaviour of Christian community draws parties’ attention
The preferences of the community, which accounts for 18% of the population, vary across denominations and are shaped by regional factors. The Malankara Church dispute, crisis in aided schools, and the Munambam land row are among the issues that may influence the community
Kerala CM criticises Centre’s stance on war in West Asia
The aggressive policies of the U.S. and its allies were contributing significantly to global unrest and said India should have adopted a strong anti-imperialist position, alleges Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Observers call for maximum voter participation
Review meeting presided over by Kollam Collector assesses district’s preparedness for upcoming polls; first phase of randomisation to select officials for polling duties completed
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: BJP fields S Smita from Varkala
BJP has so far announced 98 candidates for the election to be held on April 9