The Hindu

Exit polls favouring UDF leave the Opposition feeling bullish. LDF feels voters will stay the course as in the past Assembly elections, preferring stability over volatility. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is hoping to shrink the UDF and LDFs margins by positioning itself as a Central government-backed development alternative to the traditional fronts in Kerala.

Approximately 15.93 crore people have voted across the places going to polls, with West Bengal recording a voter turnout of 92.47%, its highest since Indias independence.

The spike follows a crackdown triggered by a raid at a star hotel at Kadavanthra in March, where eight professionals were arrested with suspected narcotic substances

Activists blame systemic lapses for deaths in Irinjalakuda and Angamaly; demand strict enforcement of norms

Kochi ranked first in the State and 50th nationally in last years rankings. Service level progress, visible cleanliness and certification, field assessment, citizen feedback, documentation, and validation are among the key components for ranking

The accident occurred when the lorry, while being driven out of a parking shed at Aruvikkal near Onnakavu, went out of control

Responding to UDF candidate P.V. Anvars dare to shave his head if defeated in the election, Minister says even UDF workers will not accept such challenges

The installation, titled Ammayum and Kunjum (Mother and Child), portrays the suffering of children affected by endosulfan exposure

For the Jose K. Mani-led Kerala Congress (M), retaining crucial seats such as Pala is of prime importance. With P.J. Joseph stepping away from the electoral fray, Kerala Congress needs a strong showing to reinforce its independent identity within the UDF

Although circular announcing an additional charge of 10,000 reached Kerala only on April 29, the same day the Haj camp opened in Kochi on the eve of the inaugural Haj flight, pilgrims largely chose to comply, fearing that any objection might disrupt their journey

State Police chief Ravada Chandrasekhar reviews parade at Kerala Police Academy; top performers honoured

The strongrooms will be opened at 7 a.m. on May 4 in the presence of candidates or their authorised agents. Counting will begin at 8 a.m.

Organisation urges Vellappally Natesan to immediately withdraw his inflammatory statements and refrain from any further moves that may threaten the religious harmony and social fabric of Kerala

Amina Reem V.P., a research scholar at the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, selected for fellowship

An amount of 10 lakh each will be given to the families of five of the deceased who did not have insurance cover. Other deceased teachers were covered under insurance

Second edition of the travel and trade expo will be held from June 3 to 5

Alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram on May 2 where rains in the range of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm are likely during the next 24 hours

With the latest hike, the price of a commercial cooking gas cylinder has crossed 3,000 in cities such as Kochi, where it reportedly fetches over 3,400 in the black market

NIA special court directs that accused Savad be produced and Shafeer, who is on bail, appear before it on May 15 for recording their pleas as part of framing of charges

Kerala to have 140 counting centres across 43 locations. As many as 15,465 officials to be part of counting exercise in the State

Key UDF constituent Indian Union Muslim League is adopting a cautious wait-and-watch approach as Congress-led front awaits election results. Political analysts underline Muslim Leagues centrality to coalition stability, making its stance crucial in the days ahead

Special court observes that apart from witness statements, there are materials that prima facie suggest the petitioner had an active role in the commission of the offence

P. Sandosh Kumar said that instead of ensuring stability in fuel supplies and prices, this approach had left the country exposed

In Kerala, the UDF is engaged in ugly manoeuvres for the CMs post

Mohanlal and Mammootty are tools for a socio-political endeavour in Mahesh Narayanans Patriot, which doesnt engage in star service

According to the weather bulletin issued by the IMD, a trough runs from South interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level

A member of the Edamattam Kappil family of Pala, Kappan was active in student politics as a leader of the Kerala Student Congress, the campus wing of the Kerala Congress

However, he added, media reports that the high command had issued an extraordinary fiat to stop the work on the documentary directed by Vinod Mankara had no factual basis. However, the AICC has issued a general direction requesting that the rank-and-file desist from promoting individual party leaders on social and conventional media.

Dijo Kappan met with an accident last year and was undergoing treatment. He died on Friday (May 1, 2026)

According to legend, the decline of the Poonjar dynasty began after the original temple, which was once under the kingdoms jurisdiction, fell into ruin

Mr. Das had been suspended from service in September 2024 when he was serving as the District Police Chief (Pathanamthitta), shortly after Mr. Anvar publicly released audio clips and made disclosures alleging misconduct by the officer

The shows for the inaugural day were sold out in advance as fans of the lead actors thronged cinemas, anticipating an exciting movie experience