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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDFs Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.

5 Apr 2026 1:37 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Manalur constituency on the edge in a battle of titans

With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDFs T. N. Prathapan, LDFs C. Ravindranath, and BJPs K.K. Aneesh Kumar

4 Apr 2026 11:16 pm
Governor, CM extend Easter greetings

Urge hope, compassion, renewal

4 Apr 2026 10:31 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Thousands throng the streets for PM Modis roadshow in capital

Mr. Modi rode an open, flower-bedecked campaign vehicle from Killipalam to Karamana

4 Apr 2026 10:09 pm
Case against six in Kollam for bid to form gangster headquarters

The action follows the emergence of visuals of the group holding a meeting while brandishing firearms and other lethal weapons

4 Apr 2026 9:50 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF, UDF in a tight fight in Kuttiyadi; NDA hoping to make a change

Incumbent MLA K.P. Kunhammed Kutty of the LDF is taking on Parakkal Abdulla of the UDF again; the NDA has fielded Ramadas Manaleri

4 Apr 2026 9:22 pm
Congress raised 5.38 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation, says Sunny Joseph

KPCC president accuses the CPI(M) of spreading baseless allegations; he says all transactions were traceable and open for verification; raises the issue of poll irregularities in Kannur

4 Apr 2026 8:42 pm
Woman injured as elephant runs amok at Nemmara

The incident occurred during the Nemmara-Vallanghi temple festival procession

4 Apr 2026 8:19 pm
Kerala elections: Rahul Gandhi to hit campaign trail in Thrissur on April 6

UDF eyes momentum boost as Congress leader addresses two major rallies in final phase of campaign

4 Apr 2026 8:14 pm
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Tamil-speaking electorate holds key to Devikulam constituency

The Devikulam constituency will feature a notable battle of Rajas, with candidates F. Raja from the UDF, A. Raja from the LDF, and S. Rajendran of the NDA. Rajendrans shift to the BJP could disrupt traditional voting patterns, while local residents express concerns over unresolved issues like housing and healthcare.

4 Apr 2026 7:46 pm
Pinarayi slams Rahul for drawing equivalence between LDF and Hindutva forces in Chhattisgarh

Kerala Chief Minister says the Congress leaders brazenly misleading statement smacks of an impudence stemming from social and political illiteracy and ignorance; he says the Congress complacency and ideological ambiguity in politically resisting Hindu majoritarian forces, including their trespasses on minorities, paved the way for the ascendancy of the Sangh Parivar-backed BJP in India

4 Apr 2026 7:41 pm
Keralas wait for high-speed rail to linger on

The Union government had kept the DPR of the semi-high-speed rail project submitted by Kerala under the wraps for years

4 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting sees strong response in Kottayam

As many as 15,681 voters in the district have availed the facility

4 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi is Keralas Modi, says Supriya Shrinate

The Congress spokesperson alleges that the Kerala CM is a true copy of the Prime Minister not just in propaganda, but when it comes to silencing the voices of the Opposition as well

4 Apr 2026 6:55 pm
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: allegations of Congress-BJP nexus absurd, says Chennithala

Chennithala criticises the State governments handling of issues such as the Sabarimala temple entry policy and exodus of youth. He also affirms Congresss commitment to addressing the needs of the elderly.

4 Apr 2026 5:17 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: candidate seek votes from all sections of society, says Thangal

It is natural for all political parties to expect support from every segment of the electorate, says IUML president.

4 Apr 2026 4:21 pm
NASAs Artemis II mission will be a grand success: ISRO chairman V. Narayanan

Recalling past human landings on the moon, Dr. Narayanan said the Artemis programme is a step towards repeating the feat

4 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
Kerala elections: Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on LDF and NDA, accuses both fronts of striking covert deal

In a sharp personal critique, Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi has compromised Indias sovereignty, claiming that Modi treats U.S. President Donald Trump with undue deference

4 Apr 2026 2:44 pm
Kerala polls: Satheesan says paid surveys dont reflect public mood, calls BJP a wolf in sheeps clothing

Kerala Opposition Leader claims attempts are being made through such surveys to create an artificial impression of a neck-and-neck contest; avers UDF will secure over 100 seats and come to power

4 Apr 2026 2:11 pm
Sexual abuse case: Kerala filmmaker Ranjith sent to three days police custody

His bail application will be considered on April 7. The prosecution has argued that his police custody was required in view of the serious nature of the alleged crime

4 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 : Seasoned wall artists in Thiruvananthapuram on their role in election campaigning

As wall artists continue to play an important role in election campaign, a handful of them talk about their craft and what keeps them going

4 Apr 2026 12:00 pm
Kerala polls: UDF counters LDFs charges on Congress Wayanad rehab funds, promises audit post-project completion

Opposition Leader fends off questions on where Congress had parked the sizeable funds, ostensibly collected using a mobile phone application

4 Apr 2026 11:49 am
Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issues heat warning for election workers

Advises precautions against sun exposure and dehydration amid rising temperatures in Kerala

4 Apr 2026 11:04 am
Kerala elections: AICC moves ECI against CPI(M) channel over defaming K.C. Venugopal

AICC legal cell chairperson Abhisekh Singhvi filed a petition seeking the ECIs urgent intervention. The petition noted that the fabrication and subsequent dissemination of the picture on social media, including CPI(M) handles, constituted a violation of the model code of conduct.

4 Apr 2026 10:16 am
Shashi Tharoors gunman, driver attacked in Keralas Malappuram; one held

As per FIR, the incident occurred around 7.30 pm on Friday when there was a roadblock at a bridge as Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event of a Congress leader

4 Apr 2026 9:51 am
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

4 Apr 2026 6:04 am
K. Annamalals roadshow energises NDA campaign in Kannur

The event drew enthusiastic crowds, reflecting heightened campaign momentum in the constituency

4 Apr 2026 5:01 am
Keralas development decade

Despite a structurally discriminatory federal fiscal architecture, it is a journey marked by unprecedented human development gains and economic growth

4 Apr 2026 1:32 am
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

3 Apr 2026 11:01 pm
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

3 Apr 2026 10:59 pm
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

3 Apr 2026 10:41 pm
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 BJPs communal politics is the biggest challenge for Kerala and that the Congress is yet to understand the threat of communal fascism

3 Apr 2026 10:26 pm
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

3 Apr 2026 10:11 pm
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.

3 Apr 2026 8:54 pm
Kerala polls: CPI(M) sends legal notice to K.C. Venugopal over allegations of fake Aadhaar cards

The move comes in the wake of Venugopals 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

3 Apr 2026 4:25 pm
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

3 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
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

3 Apr 2026 1:22 pm
Kerala poll battle enters final stretch as rival fronts deploy star campaigners ahead of April 9 voting

PM Modi to boost NDAs 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

3 Apr 2026 12:54 pm
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

3 Apr 2026 12:03 pm
Kerala Election 2026: What 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

3 Apr 2026 11:26 am