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Venugopal sees hidden agenda behind move on FCRA Bill

Most of the Opposition MLAs are campaigning for the forthcoming elections in many States and under such circumstances, the Parliament session should not have been convened, he says

1 Apr 2026 9:03 pm
Kerala likely to see 20% drop in remittances as West Asia war drags on

Although the depreciation of the currency against the dollar is expected to cushion short-term impact, Kerala is expected to see at least a 20% decline in remittances this year, especially if the war continues.The ramifications of this crisis could ripple through Keralas economy, which heavily relies on these funds.

1 Apr 2026 8:56 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Minority realignment could tilt in UDFs favour

While election observers do not anticipate a sweeping mandate, the political mindset of the Muslim community shows a perceptible drift away from the LDF

1 Apr 2026 8:56 pm
Student injured in alleged stone-pelting at train

Aishwarya Ramakrishnan, a native of Vadakara, sustained severe facial injuries and lost three teeth in the late evening attack

1 Apr 2026 7:58 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: A three-way battle charged with uncertainty in Thrissur

In a constituency known for surprises, three confident candidates, LDFs Alankode Leelakrishnan, UDFs Rajan J. Pallan, an NDAs Padmaja Venugopal, are locked in a contest that refuses to tilt decisively in any direction

1 Apr 2026 7:45 pm
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

1 Apr 2026 7:35 pm
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,

1 Apr 2026 6:57 pm
Kathanar trailer: Jayasuryas 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

1 Apr 2026 5:34 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says Centres anti-minority FCRA (amendment) Bill exposes BJPs 'cake and flower diplomacy' towards Church leaders in Kerala

He says the Bill is in line with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs 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

1 Apr 2026 4:54 pm
CPI(M) slams Suresh Gopis 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

1 Apr 2026 3:42 pm
Kerala elections: Fresh row in Guruvayur as BJP candidate B. Gopalakrishnan faces backlash over flex board on past MLAs

Move viewed as reinforcing B. Gopalakrishnans controversial Hindu MLA remark as the display is widely seen as an attempt to foreground community background of past representatives

1 Apr 2026 2:46 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Congress-BJP nexus over G. Sudhakarans rebel bid in Ambalappuzha

Kerala CM casts G. Sudhakarans candidature as UDF-backed Independent in Ambalappuzha as a stark example of the convergence of Congress and BJPs transactional political lines

1 Apr 2026 2:10 pm
Kerala HC holds plea challenging Suresh Gopis 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 Peoples Act, to solicit votes

1 Apr 2026 1:23 pm
11.40 lakh seized from car during poll checks in Keralas Kasaragod; 28-year-old arrested

The police said the accused failed to produce documents explaining the source of the money

1 Apr 2026 12:02 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: RJDs Tejashwi Yadav joins LDF campaign; Pinarayi Vijayan hails support

In a post on X, Kerala CM says Tejashwi Yadavs presence will bolster efforts to protect the countrys secular fabric

1 Apr 2026 11:36 am
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. Babus 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.

1 Apr 2026 11:22 am
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

1 Apr 2026 11:22 am
1 Apr 2026 9:57 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Womens issues weaponised for smear campaigns, allege critics

Womens safety has seldom emerged as a key issue influencing poll agendas, says writer and academic J. Devika

1 Apr 2026 9:42 am
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

1 Apr 2026 9:42 am
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Chavara: From fortress to unpredictable battleground

A former RSP stronghold, the constituency has witnessed tight contests in the last few elections

1 Apr 2026 9:36 am
How Ulloor Krishi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram is handholding small scale farmers

Agricultural produce and value-added products are marketed under the brand name Ulloor Greens by Ulloor Krishi Bhavan. A retail outlet and online sale of products are already in place

1 Apr 2026 5:41 am
World Bank-funded health scheme in Kerala might need more scrutiny

The 3,464-crore World Bank- assisted Kerala Health System Improvement Programme commits the State to a 25-year-loan with a five-year grace period. Public health experts have pointed out the red flags when a State, whose total debt has surged by 80% in the last five years, takes on a 25-year World Bank loan and the pressure of repayment

31 Mar 2026 11:37 pm
CM intends a Facebook debate, and not a face-to-face with Satheesan

Mr Vijayans Facebook post on Monday that he was ready for a debate had led the media to hypothesise that a televised, eyeball-to-eyeball encounter between the two leaders would be the peak event in the Assembly election cycles political calendar

31 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
Kerala HC upholds amendments to Lok Ayukta Act

Court observes that the Act does not exclude judicial review of the action taken or proposed to be taken or the rejection of the recommendation by the State legislature

31 Mar 2026 9:08 pm
Kerala Assembly poll 2026: FCRA debate reshapes political narrative in Central Travancore

What was, until recently, an aggressive outreach has now been overshadowed by a surge of concern over the Union governments proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. The perception that the law can be weaponised to tighten control over minority institutions has begun to dominate discourse, particularly in central Travancore

31 Mar 2026 8:21 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Rahul Gandhi continues to highlight CPI(M)-BJP deal, targets Pinarayi Vijayan again

If Mr. Modi says jump, your Chief Minister will jump. If he says lie down, the Chief Minister will lie down. If he says give this to [Gautam] Adani, he will do it

31 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
Anti-war music festival in Thiruvananthapuram

The festival titled Kala/pam - Music Concert for Peace will be organised by the collective Humans of World

31 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Independents, the rebels who dare to raise the banner of protest

A wave of Independent candidates is reshaping Keralas electoral landscape by challenging their former party affiliations and garnering support from political rivals.

31 Mar 2026 7:57 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: AIIMS, high-speed rail network on BJP manifesto

NDA releases its Vikasita Keralam Vision manifesto that promises a radical job revolution and a politics of performance to transform the States economic and social landscape

31 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Manish Tewari terms FCRA Amendment Bill draconian

Says the Congress will take a stand against it in Parliament

31 Mar 2026 7:56 pm