Watch: How Kerala, West Bengal and Assam voted in 2021
With voting over and counting set for May 4, this explainer looks at how Kerala, West Bengal and Assam voted in 2021, and what those patterns could tell us about the results this time.
Kerala polls: Three names in race for CM post if UDF wins, says Congress leader PJ Kurien
Veteran Congress leader PJ Kurien stated that only three names are under serious consideration for the Chief Minister post if the UDF wins in Kerala. He emphasized that the party high command will make the final decision after consulting state leadership and MLAs, ensuring unanimous acceptance.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: No violation of rules on strong room premises in Kozhikode
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Election is not a boxing contest, but a fight between ideologies: Riyas
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
Lightning strike damages house in Keralas Thrissur, injures three
12-year-old student of private boarding school in Keralas Kollam assaulted; warden, cook arrested
Kerala Awaits Verdict: UDF Eyes Return, LDF Banks On Continuity As Counting Day Nears
The UDF camp was pleased with the voter turnout, which reached 79.63 per cent: Reports
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: seven counting centres set up for 16 constituencies in Malappuram
Kerala elections 2026: May 4 is day of reckoning for States Congress factions
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
SHRC directs Kerala govt. to make VIP duties stress-free for doctors
Sudden fuel cost hike raises Haj expenses, but pilgrims from Kerala comply
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
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: All set for counting at Kottayam
Passing out parade of 60 Kerala Police Sub-Inspector trainees held
State Police chief Ravada Chandrasekhar reviews parade at Kerala Police Academy; top performers honoured
Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.
All Set For Counting Day In Kerala
Postal ballots will be counted first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines, with 14 machines taken up at each centre. VVPAT slips will be counted in five randomly selected booths per constituency, and in case of any discrepancy, VVPAT slips will be considered final
Wake Up Keralam condemns Vellappally Natesans communal statements
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
Kozhikode native wins Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Fellowship
Amina Reem V.P., a research scholar at the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, selected for fellowship
Kerala Cabinet decides to provide financial assistance to victims of Valparai accident
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
Kerala Govt To Provide Rs 10 Lakh Aid To Valparai Accident Victims
Staff of Pallipparambu Government Primary School in Kerala's Malappuram district had gone on a trip to Valparai, of whom 10 died in the accident last month.
Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala; IMD issues 'orange alert' in four districts
Kerala experienced heavy rains on Saturday, leading the IMD to issue an 'orange alert' for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, and Malappuram districts due to very heavy rainfall. The alert warned of thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 50 km per hour. Additionally, high UV radiation levels were recorded in Pathanamthitta and Idukki.
Dining out set to get costlier in Kerala as LPG prices surge; hotels call May 6 shutdown
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
The Karunya KR-752 lottery results are released today at 3 PM, offering participants a chance to win prizes ranging from a 1 crore jackpot to smaller amounts. Ticket holders can check their numbers for the draw, which features multiple prize tiers. The Kerala State Lotteries Department ensures transparency in the announcement and claiming process.
Kerala Awaits Election Results Amidst Political Tension
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2: As Monday morning approaches, the political atmosphere in Kerala remains tense. All political parties are experiencing a sense of unease and anticipation that transcends party lines. For the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, this moment is crucial. The election is seen as a significant test to ... Read more Kerala Awaits Election Results Amidst Political Tension
Kerala polls: Tight security in place for vote counting day, says State Police Chief
Ravada Chandrasekhar says forces have been deployed across the State to prevent any untoward incidents on counting day
Kerala Exit Poll 2026: Exit polls suggest the Congress-led UDF could unseat Kerala's ruling LDF after a decade in opposition, with projections indicating a close contest. Key issues influencing the vote include anti-incumbency, economic anxieties, and the Sabarimala dispute, while both fronts promise extensive welfare measures.
Kerala professor T.J. Joseph palm-chopping case: NIA court to frame charges against accused
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 Assembly elections: Counting arrangements in place for May 4
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
How the Middle East crisis may affect Kerala election results 2026
Kerala's 2026 assembly elections saw a record 78.27% voter turnout, with exit polls indicating a close contest between the UDF and LDF. Attention now turns to May 4th results, with questions arising about the potential impact of the Middle East crisis on the state's deep ties to the Gulf.
May Be You See One Side Online: Injured Foreigner Praises Kindness Of Kerala Locals
He added that two people quickly came to help him, took him into their home, bandaged his wound, and did not ask for anything in return.
CPI slams 993 hike in commercial LPG prices
P. Sandosh Kumar said that instead of ensuring stability in fuel supplies and prices, this approach had left the country exposed
Weather update: India braces for above-normal May rainfall, with the southwest monsoon expected around May 14-16. Delhi anticipates partly cloudy skies and light rain with thunderstorms on May 3. Kerala faces a yellow alert for heavy showers and strong winds across all districts. Widespread rain has been forecast for various regions, including heavy downpours in the Northeast and East, as per the IMD.
'Patriot' OTT: Mammootty film heads to THIS OTT platform
Malayalam film 'Patriot', released on May 1, 2026, is generating significant buzz. ZEE5 has secured its post-theatrical digital rights, with an OTT release expected after the theatrical run. The ZEE network also acquired television rights for Zee Keralam.
Primary league: On the Congress, UDF, 2026 Kerala Assembly elections
In Kerala, the UDF is engaged in ugly manoeuvres for the CMs post
'Truly Extraordinary Experience': A Foreign Mother and Son's 14-Day Kerala Journey Viral
A mother-son duo document their immersive two-week journey through Kerala's culture and landscapes.
Thief's Attempt To Burgle A House In Kerala Fails, Ends In A 10 Ft Deep Well
The incident was discovered in the morning when the homeowners wife heard strange noises and found the man clinging to a pipe inside the well: Reports
Elephant rampage at Kochi temple kills man, another dies in Thrissur attack
Two people were killed in separate elephant attack incidents in Kerala on Friday. Authorities are investigating both incidents, including possible lapses in handling and safety measures
Thiruvananthapuram, May 1: The Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala has rejected the predictions made by exit polls ahead of the assembly election results. Instead, they are emphasizing the popularity of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as their greatest strength. The LDF, led by the CPM, claims that multiple surveys have identified Pinarayi Vijayan as the ... Read more LDF Dismisses Exit Polls, Backs Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans Popularity Ahead of Kerala Elections
Mohanlal and Mammootty are tools for a socio-political endeavour in Mahesh Narayanans Patriot, which doesnt engage in star service
Kerala nursing student found dead in Bengaluru hostel, suicide suspected
Preliminary investigation suggests possible depression, though other factors are also being examined. The students father has raised suspicion, claiming his son was mentally strong and may have been affected by earlier hostel-related issues involving alleged drug use among roommates
Suvarna Keralam SK 51 Lottery Result (01/05/2026): Suvarna Keralam SK 51 weekly lottery conducted by the Kerala State Lotteries Department has been postponed May 8, 2026 instead of May 1, 2026. The event will have one ticket holder coming out as the winner of the grand first prize of Rs 1 crore.
2026 Kerala Elections: Anti-Incumbency, an Opposition in Swing & New Players
These elections will decide whether the LDF secures a third term or faces anti-incumbency.
All set for vote counting in Kozhikode district
This May Day reminds workers to be more organised, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that even as neoliberal policies that undermine workers rights sweep across India, the voices of protest are emerging from the labour sector, which is very hopeful.
Snakebite Death Toll Rises In Kerala As 64-Year-Old Man Dies During Treatment
The deceased was bitten by a Russell's viper at his daughter's residence in Arinalloor in Kollam district last week.
Dijo Kappan, activist who championed consumer rights, passes away
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.
When the courtroom was his conscience: Remembering Dijo Kappan
Dijo Kappan met with an accident last year and was undergoing treatment. He died on Friday (May 1, 2026)
Ancient ritual continues at Poonjar Palace as Mangaladevi festival draws devotees
According to legend, the decline of the Poonjar dynasty began after the original temple, which was once under the kingdoms jurisdiction, fell into ruin
Inquiry panel gives clean chit to IPS officer Sujith Das in controversial phone call row
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
Mammootty-Mohanlal movie Patriot reaches cinemas as fans await an exciting re-union
The shows for the inaugural day were sold out in advance as fans of the lead actors thronged cinemas, anticipating an exciting movie experience
Todays Chanakya predicts big win for BJP in West Bengal
Exit polls offer contrasting visions for West Bengal, with Today's Chanakya predicting a significant BJP victory and News18 foreseeing a close contest. In Tamil Nadu, DMK alliances appear poised for a majority, while actor Vijay's TVK could impact the AIADMK-BJP's standing. Pollsters also project BJP wins in Assam and an edge for UDF in Kerala.
Exit poll predicts big BJP win in Bengal, Assam; return of DMK in TN, dead heat in Kerala
NEW DELHI, April 30: A new exit poll on Thursday predicted that the BJP would win big in West Bengal and Assam, while the DMK would return to power in Tamil Nadu. The Todays Chanakya poll also predicted a tight race in Kerala, forecasting 69 seats for the Congress-led UDF and 64 seats for the []
Cusat student found dead in her rented room
Slithering fear: snakebite incidents trigger panic in Kerala
Increased instances of snakebites and resultant deaths have spread panic in Kerala. Sarath Babu George speaks to members of the bereaved families and herpetologists and otherexperts to understand the magnitude of the situation
SHRC orders mandatory safety checks for events at Kaloor stadium
Indias marine fish production touched 35.7 lakh tonnes in 2025
Upland areas in Kozhikode reel under water crisis
Environmentalists and farmers organisation leaders claim that at least two small projects with potential for revival have been ignored across over 70 grama panchayats in the district
Ten-year-old from Thrissur survives snakebite, leaves hospital
Demand for postal ballots: HC declines to issue interim order
US-based Kerala sisters end life in Kanniyakumari
Kaanappadavukal 2026 showcases the wonders of Kole Wetlands in Kerala
Photo exhibition at Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery in Thrissur highlights Ramsar-listed ecosystem; month-long Kole Festival begins
Kerala State Chalachitra Academy to hold film appreciation camp for children
Camp to be held in May
Woman found dead at husbands house
Delay in multi-level parking lot projects in capital
Former MRF director Ramarathnam Srinivasan passes away
He was a grandson of Kasturi Gopalan, former Publisher of The Hindu
JSS leaders and workers in Kollam join Muslim League
Kerala sees a surge in NEET-friendly clothing as dress code rules tighten
With strict rules banning metal fastenings, layered clothing and accessories, NEET dress codes are driving students to seek compliant outfits spurring a niche market for custom, exam-ready, seasonal clothing in Kerala
KSEB to collect 1 paise per unit as fuel surcharge in May
Son arrested for fathers murder in Keralas Amboori
The incident occurred when the family was gathered to celebrate the sons wedding anniversary
Pinarayi Vijayans Legacy: What the 2026 Kerala Exit Polls Tell Us
LDFs return to power in 2021 had already broken a decades-long pattern of alternating governments. A third term would have redefined the states electoral behaviour
The Todays Chanakya Exit Poll 2026 projections suggest a clear electoral trend across major states, with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) likely to retain power in Tamil Nadu, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to secure a dominant victory in West Bengal and maintain a strong lead in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is projected to emerge as a significant challenger, outperforming the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), while in Kerala, a close contest is predicted between the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Overall, the exit poll points
FIR filed against hospital superintendent and doctors in childs rabies death
Niya Faisal was bitten by a stray dog on April 8, 2025, and despite initial treatment at the hospital, her condition worsened, leading to her death on May 5 at a specialised facility in Thiruvananthapuram.
Watch: I sense clear majority for DMK in Tamil Nadu: Mallikarjun Kharge
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday expressed confidence that the alliances of which the Congress is a part, will get a clear majority in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where Assembly elections were held earlier this month. In Assam, where Assembly polls were held on April 9, Congress will win more seats than the exit polls show, he said. He added that the grand old party gave a tough fight in Puducherry, and in West Bengal the fight has been for the partys growth.
Rain brings respite to Kerala; more showers ahead
The temperature, which had crossed the 40C mark many times in April, fell close to the normal range in large parts of the State; yellow alert issued for four districts on Friday
Kappad Blue Flag beach to undergo 5-crore infrastructure overhaul
The initial phase will be backed by a 1-crore allocation and will address essential maintenance and the restoration of basic amenities. The subsequent 4-crore phase will focus on extensive aesthetic enhancements and site preservation, says the DTPC
Programme in place to restore sacred groves in Kerala
Five sacred groves have been selected under the pilot project initiated by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board. Over a hundred native and threatened plant species have been identified and nearly 3,000 saplings will be planted at the selected sites
Flyovers at Edappally Junction likely to be opened by August
NHAI is currently constructing viaducts over the pair of vehicle underpasses through which vehicles passing through Edappally Junction would be diverted, while soil testing is on to build their approaches
Congress leader says the contract with Carborundum Universal Ltd. had ended in Dec. 2024, but instead of allowing the KSEB to assume control of the 12 MW unit, the govt. had permitted the company to continue generating power and selling it
Two Sisters From Kerala Found Dead in Kanyakumari
Police continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths
Veru explores Keralas regional heritage
The two-day exhibition brings together practitioners, stories and regional narratives that keep Keralas heritage alive
How Varkalas MS Subbulakshmi Festival keeps the Carnatic legends legacy alive
By establishing a foundation and an annual festival in her name, the Sreekrishna Natya Sangeetha Academy has been nurturing MS Subbulakshmis musical legacy
Kerala planters oppose duty cut in natural rubber, warns of blow to farmers livelihood
Although natural rubber prices are currently above 250 per kg after 14 years, rising production costsestimated between 210 and 220 per kgare reducing farmers actual earnings
Cyber sparring among Congress factions over Kerala Chief Minister candidate takes a legal turn
