The Hindu

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

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

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

M.M. Mani predicts a resounding third consecutive term for the LDF in the Assembly with over 100 seats

The decision of senior leaders to step aside was voluntary and aimed at creating space for new candidates, says Varughese George

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

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.

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

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

Summit to bring together a power-packed line-up of serving civil servants

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

Union Ministers and national leaders to lead roadshows and rallies for BJP-led NDA candidates across Kerala on Friday

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

Complaint by Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee also alleges widespread inclusion of duplicate votes in Payyanur and Kalliyasseri Assembly constituencies

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

Parties in the State are once again redrawing invisible lines, competing to secure the trust of communities and set the direction of social change

Electioneering in the run-up to polls has focussed on pacts and deals among various parties. Development is a poll issue this time too, but the emphasis on environmental issues has been minimal

Keralas beaches usually teem with foreign tourists by March-April, the fag end of tourism season. But the sector is witnessing mass cancellations due to the conflict in West Asia, which mostly provides transit for Kerala-bound international tourists.Stakeholders say that the tourism industry is facing a double whammy with the war-triggered LPG shortage

LDFs N. Arun and NDAs Sunny Kaduthazhe aim to wrest the seat from UDFs Mathew Kuzhalnadan, who is seeking a re-election in the Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency

Social critic and author M.N. Karassery is of the view that the electorate in Kerala has many reasons to vote against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. In an interview with The Hindu, he also claims that the Congress should be brought back to power to keep the BJP out

From his base in Kerala, K.C. Venugopal directs Parliament strategy in Delhi, connects local fishermens concerns to developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and urges voters to unseat Pinarayi Vijayan and choose the Congress as the real Left in the State

LDF promises to continue the work it has been doing the past 10 years, with better focus on many key sectors such as elderly care, chronic diseases, epidemic management, and food safety. UDF promises to increase Budget allocation for health and make dedicated provisions for medicines and medical investigations, two components which significantly contribute to the out-of-pocket expenditure on health

Congress leader predicts UDF sweep in Kerala; alleges BJP-LDF nexus

CPI(M) general secretary accuses UDF of hypocrisy, challenges Congresss moral standing in making allegations of political deals. He also questions the transparency of its fundraising efforts in Wayanad for rehabilitation.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on March 22 when the candidate visited a church. It is alleged that while canvassing for votes, he made references to religion and community, in violation of Model Code of Conduct

In an operation by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force, 36-year-old Mohammed Haneefa, suspected to be a key wholesale supplier, was arrested

Her resignation as national general secretary of Vanitha League, the partys womens wing, follows reports of internal discontent over representation of women on IUMLs candidate list for Assembly elections

Senior CPI(M) leader says CPI(M)s policy is clear in not having any understanding with organisations that are communal or extremist in character and that there is no personality cult in the party

Five guarantees include free bus travel for all women in KSRTC buses, 1,000 monthly financial aid for college-going girl students, increase in welfare pension to 3,000 per month, 25-lakh health insurance cover for every household and interest-free loans up to 5 lakh for the youth to start own business

Ruling fronts manifesto outlines a 60-point programme containing 950 proposals to create a Nava Kerala (New Kerala), while seeking a mandate to continue ongoing development works

Venugopal alleges election ID cards of CPI(M) members are being duplicated

After receiving the money, Argentine football team cheated us. We did not expect such a betrayal from them, says Minister