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Kerala CM acting to fulfil PM Modis wishes, alleges Ramesh Chennithala

Chennithala describes CPI(M) and BJP as allies, claiming that BJP makes statements on behalf of the Chief Minister and vice versa

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:37 pm

Kerala High Court strikes down bank retirees petition for GST exemption on health insurance

GST exemption is intended for individual health insurance policies and the retirees policies is equivalent to a group policy issued based on the understanding reached between the Indian Banks Association and the insurance company followed by collective bargaining, the Judge said

The Hindu Businessline 9 Jan 2026 11:52 am

In Telangana, 14 Strays Attack 3-Year-Old. In Kerala, Pet Dogs Drag Teen

Two separate dog attack incidents, one involving a pack of stray dogs and another involving pet dogs, have triggered fear in residential areas, after a three-year-old boy was injured in Telangana and a school student was bitten in Kerala

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 11:39 am

Ahead of April polls, Kerala sees political shifts

Ahead of the Kerala assembly polls, a former CPI(M) member and a Left sympathiser have joined the BJP. V R Ramakrishnan and Reji Lukose switched allegiances, citing dissatisfaction with the CPI(M)'s actions and attraction to the BJP's development agenda. The CPI(M) minister acknowledged the freedom of political choice but suggested Lukose would need to reconcile past statements.

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 11:29 am

Lighter school bags, classrooms without backbenchers: Keralas new lesson plan

A draft report proposing a reduction in weight of school bags and creating classrooms without 'backbenchers' has been approved by State Curriculum Steering Committee, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty has said

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 10:28 am

'Cannot support all his beliefs': Tharoor calls himself 'uncritical fan' of Nehru; slams BJP for turning him into 'convenient scapegoat'

Shashi Tharoor, while respecting Jawaharlal Nehru as India's democratic founder, acknowledged his mistakes, stating the Modi government unfairly scapegoats him. He noted the 1962 China war defeat as a potential Nehru misstep, but criticized blaming him for all current issues. Tharoor also shared personal anecdotes about his writing journey and Kerala's reading culture.

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 10:10 am

Amid Hindi Imposition Row, Karnataka vs Kerala Over Mandatory Malayalam

Kerala government's move to make Malayalam the compulsory first language in schools located in border areas with Karnataka has drawn strong objections from the neighbouring state.

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 9:49 am

Tamil Nadu rain: Why is the southern state receiving heavy showers in January? Check IMD forecast, reason and more

Tamil Nadu rain: Even as North India freezes due to dense fog conditions, Tamil Nadu is experiencing heavy rainfall from Thursday with widespread heavy rainfall across various coastal and adjoining districts till January 11. A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kerala, Karaikal and Puducherry.

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 9:29 am

Priyanka Gandhi demands probe into 'negligence' at medical college in Kerala

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged a fair investigation into an alleged medical lapse at Wayanad Government Medical College, where a piece of cloth was reportedly left inside a woman's stomach post-childbirth. She highlighted the hospital's resource constraints and the impact on patient care, calling for accountability and adequate resource allocation.

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 9:13 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Suvarna Keralam SK-35 Winning Numbers

Kerala Lottery Suvarna Keralam SK-35 results will be announced today at 3 PM. Check winning numbers, prize structure and steps to claim lottery rewards.

News18 9 Jan 2026 9:00 am

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to withdraw Malayalam Bhasha Bill 2025

The Karnataka Border Area Development Authority petitioned Kerala Government on Wednesday urging him to reject the bill; Karnataka government fears the bill have negative impact on Kannada speaking linguistic minority in Kerala

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:20 am

Kasaragod belongs emotionally to Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah opposes Kerala bill enforcing Malayalam in border district schools

Karnataka has strongly opposed Kerala's Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025, which mandates Malayalam as a compulsory first language in schools, including Kannada-medium ones in Kasaragod. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah deemed the bill unconstitutional and an attack on linguistic freedom, vowing to protect Kannadigas' rights in the border district.

The Times of India 9 Jan 2026 7:29 am

Bha Bha Ba OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Mohanlal, Dileep's Malayalam action comedy film online

Dileep-starrer Bha Bha Ba, a political satire action comedy, is set for its digital release on ZEE5. The film follows the abduction of Kerala's Chief Minister by a mysterious man seeking to address public grievances. The investigation, led by the CM's son, uncovers the kidnapper's troubled past and motives. Read on!

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 7:13 am

Kerala Government Medical College Teachers Protest From January 13

The KGMCTA has been voicing demands such as removing anomalies in the pay revision order, clearing unpaid salaries and DA arrears, addressing temporary and mass transfers, filling faculty shortages, and improving facilities for both doctors and patients.

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jan 2026 1:50 am

The long arm of law catches up with former Kerala Minister in evidence-tampering case

It took three decades for a case booked for criminal conspiracy and causing disappearance of evidence against a legislator in Kerala to be decided by a trial court. Sarath Babu George tracks the legal and investigative processes that culminated in the conviction and subsequent disqualification of Antony Raju

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:28 am

BJP suspends three members in Thiruvananthapuram

The three were suspended for allegedly working to defeat the partys candidates in three wards of the Corporation in the recently held local body elections

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:10 am

Excise officers attacked by MDMA case accused

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 11:58 pm

'Strikes At The Heart Of Linguistic Freedom': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Slams Kerala's 'Malayalam Mandate'

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said this will severely impact the Kannada-speaking population in the border district of Kasaragod, which is administratively part of Kerala

News18 8 Jan 2026 11:07 pm

Kerala CM accuses Congress of seeking to lionise Donald Trump by racing to name a road in his honour in Andhra Pradesh

Pinarayi Vijayan says Congress and BJP were equally subservient to the U.S.s expansionist capitalism. He urges Centre to dispatch a bipartisan political delegation to Venezuela to express solidarity

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:55 pm

Ecologists advocacy shaped political and ecological narratives in Kerala

Eminent ecologists contributions shaped socio-political and ecological narratives of the State over one and a half decades in an unprecedented manner

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

Siddaramaiah urges Kerala CM to drop Malayalam language bill, says it hurts Kannadiga interests

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged his Kerala counterpart to withdraw the Malayalam Language Bill-2025, citing it infringes on linguistic freedom for Kannadigas in Kasaragod. The bill mandates Malayalam as the first language in Kannada-medium schools, potentially hindering mother tongue learning and cultural identity for the community.

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 9:24 pm

Denmark explores collaboration with Kudumbashree in the field of elderly care

The discussions centered on training Kudumbashree workers to serve as social healthcare helpers in Denmark, building on the success of the K for Care project, which has already trained over a thousand caregivers in Kerala.The move requires more extensive training and Danish language studies.

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:21 pm

ED officer made to retire

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:20 pm

Bomb scare at Manjeri court in Malappuram

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:18 pm

NITI Aayog recognises Keralas LIFE Mission as best model for affordable housing

In a recent report, NITI Aayog describes LIFE Mission as a multi-faceted convergence and community-based model, noting that it effectively brings together resources of various departments and local self-government institutions to address the housing needs of the poor

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 9:01 pm

Kerala government issues guidelines for antibiotic-smart certification of hospitals, LSGs

Move as part of governments initiative to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Innovative accreditation system has been developed by identifying key performance indicators and giving weightages to each to arrive at a performance score for certification

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:55 pm

Suspected hashish oil seized from Kannur Central Jail inmate

The contraband stored in two small bottles, recovered from a convict; Kannur Town police register case

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:51 pm

Court proceedings halted in Idukki after a hoax bomb threat

The threat was sent to the District Judges official email address under the name of a Tamil Liberation organisation

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:47 pm

Pinarayi defends Balans comment on JIHs growing heft in UDF

Chief Minister seeks to give the contentious comment a contemporary political context, stating that Balan only held a mirror up to the Islamist organisations increasingly pernicious influence within the Opposition United Democratic Front

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:29 pm

BJP weighs high profile options for Palakkad

Actor Unni Mukundan's is among the names being suggested for the Palakkad Assembly constituency

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:26 pm

Hazare Trophy: Jagadeesan, spinners power TN to a big win

Keralas quarterfinal hopes go up in smoke as the batters collapse on a slow surface; Madhya Pradesh puts an end to Karnatakas winning streak, makes it to the knockouts

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:25 pm

One killed as vehicles carrying Sabarimala pilgrims collide head on

The accident occurred in Ranni when a Karnataka-registered car carrying four Ayyappa devotees rammed into a mini bus that had arrived from Pathanamthitta

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:24 pm

Heavy rush at Sabarimala ahead of Makaravilakku

On Thursday, the queue of pilgrims waiting to climb the 18 holy steps stretches up to Sabaripeedam, prompting the police to temporarily halt the movement of pilgrims at Pampa

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 8:08 pm

CPI(M) leader in Attappady joins BJP

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:59 pm

RSP faces internal backlash over Eravipuram Assembly seat

While a section of the party has proposed fielding Karthik Premachandran, son of Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran, the move has ignited sharp resistance from members who decry the rise of dynasty politics.

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:53 pm

Protest mounts against Poovaranthode hydel project over blasting damage

Extensive rock blasting for the project has caused serious structural damage to nearby houses, rendering several of them uninhabitable, say protesters

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:52 pm

Congress rejigs strategy in Palakkad district, pushes for Thankappan, Balram

The Congress is reportedly unhappy with the proposal to cede the Pattambi seat to the Indian Union Muslim League

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:51 pm

Erumely buzzes with festive spirit as foreign visitors join pilgrims

Primary attraction for foreign visitors seems to be the celebration of religious harmony, where two temples and a mosque stand close by, and pilgrims honouring all of them in their rituals

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:37 pm

AgriNext Startup workshop held

The workshop was aimed at identifying the challenges faced by farmers, and enabling existing startups to develop technology-driven solutions to address these issues

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Aralam declared as Keralas first butterfly sanctuary

Butterfly surveys conducted over the past 25 years have documented extraordinary diversity in the sanctuary

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:08 pm

State Police Chief seeks inquiry into alleged bail bid in Pathanamthitta POCSO case

According to a complaint submitted to the CM, Pathanamthitta Cyber Cell Circle Inspector B.K. Sunil Krishna attempted to facilitate bail for the accused in the case

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 6:46 pm

Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit constituted

Kerala High Court had expressed its displeasure at the delay in forming the unit. The unit has been constituted with the District Collector as chairperson

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 6:41 pm

Karnatakas border body flags concerns over Keralas Malayalam language Bill, urges Governor to block it

Karnataka Border Area Development Authority urged Kerala Governor not to assent the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, citing adverse effects on Kannadigas in Kasargod. The Bill mandates Malayalam as the first language in Kannada-medium schools, impacting linguistic minorities. The Governor reportedly promised to review the legislation.

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 6:35 pm

Danish delegation holds talks with Ministers

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 5:53 pm

Haripad police arrest two mahouts for taking infant beneath elephant

One of the mahouts involved is the father of the infant

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 5:32 pm

Kerala court awards life term to 7 RSS-BJP activists in Latheesh murder case

The Thalassery Additional District and Sessions Court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.40 lakh on each convict. The court awarded cumulative sentences totalling 35 years under four sections of law, to run concurrently, in addition to life imprisonment

Mid Day 8 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

Bomb hoax: police intensify surveillance at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

An email was received at the official ID of medical college Principal claiming that bombs have been placed at the MCH. Inspections find the threat to be hoax

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 5:19 pm

Life imprisonment for seven RSS-BJP workers for murdering CPI(M) leader at Thalassery in 2008

Latheesh, secretary of the CPI(M) Thiruvangad local committee, was hacked to death on the Chakyathmukku beach, near Thalassery. The court found accused numbers one to seven guilty and sentenced them to 35 years of imprisonment on four counts

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 4:57 pm

Former MLA P.V. Anvar appears before ED for interrogation in connection with suspected fraudulent loan transactions

Investigation pertains to loans amounting to 7.5 crore to Malamkulam Constructions and 4.61 crore to Pee Vee Aar Developers, sanctioned by the Kerala Financial Corporation against the same collateral properties within a short span

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

Does This Video Show Man Slapping Gandhi Statue in Thiruvananthapuram? No!

We found that the video was actually from Kerala's Punalur.

The Quint 8 Jan 2026 4:07 pm

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses IUML, Jamaat-e-Islami of engaging in 'dangerous' religion politics

BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami for using religion against his party. He states the BJP's focus is solely on development for Kerala. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit on January 11 to launch the BJP's Assembly election campaign. The party aims to convey its development message to all communities.

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 3:35 pm

Remarried wife denied late husband's job on compassionate grounds; Kerala HC rules in her favour for this reason

A remarried widow has won a significant case in the Kerala High Court. She was denied a job on compassionate grounds after her husband's death due to her remarriage. The court ruled that her remarriage does not disqualify her from receiving this employment. This decision upholds her statutory right to compassionate appointment.

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 2:01 pm

Railways clear more train stoppages in Kerala: BJP

The Railway Ministry has approved additional train stoppages across Kerala. These new halts will benefit passengers from Dhanuvachapuram and Balaramapuram in the south to Vadakara and Kannur in the north. The decision follows a request made by BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in December last year. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conveyed the approval in a letter to Chandrasekhar.

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 1:20 pm

Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu road to be completed by February: Minister Mohammed Riyas

Minister Riyas said efforts were on to address the alleged negligence on the part of the contractors in speeding up the NH widening works in the Vadakara stretch

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 12:29 pm

ED raids in six states in Govt jobs scam case

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday undertook searches at 15 locations in six states as part of a money laundering probe into a scam under which fraudulent joining letters for government jobs were sent, officials said. An organised gang is under the scanner of the agency. The Patna office of the ED is conducting searches in Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, the officials said. They said the scam was initially detected [] The post ED raids in six states in Govt jobs scam case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Jan 2026 12:22 pm

Lakhs In Banned, Foreign Currency Found With Kerala Beggar After Death

A shocking discovery was made in Kerala after a beggar who died after a road accident in Alappuzha was found to be carrying over Rs 4.5 lakh in cash.

NDTV 8 Jan 2026 12:17 pm

ED Raids in 6 States in Govt Jobs Scam Case

The Patna office of the ED is conducting searches in Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jan 2026 12:10 pm

Rogue deep depression threatens Sri Lanka coast

Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu in South India; adjoining Kerala too may share gains

The Hindu Businessline 8 Jan 2026 10:32 am

Punes Sahyadri Son To Keralas Ghats Guardian: RIP Madhav Gadgil. Aarey Saved, Wayanad Warned Fight Goes On

Born in 1942, Madhav Gadgil was inspired by the regions rich biodiversity and cultural heritage which shaped his lifelong commitment to ecological study.

News18 8 Jan 2026 10:14 am

Kerala Youth Arrested for Staging Accident to Win Girlfriends Familys Approval

Police in Pathanamthitta booked a man and his friend for attempted murder after they allegedly orchestrated a car hit on the woman and staged a rescue to appear heroic.

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jan 2026 8:24 am

'Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan confirms Basil Joseph cameo

Actor Basil Joseph is set to make a special appearance in Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film 'Parasakthi,' confirmed during the movie's Kerala promotions. Sivakarthikeyan shared his enjoyable experience working with Joseph, highlighting their extended time together on set. He also surprised audiences by reciting a memorable dialogue from Mohanlal's 'Thudarum,' a film he deeply admires.

The Times of India 8 Jan 2026 8:07 am

Karnataka urges Kerala Governor to reject Malayalam language Bill

Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, in its petition, has demanded that Kasargod, where more than 70% of the population is Kannada speaking, be excluded from the purview of the bill

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 5:53 am

BJP To Focus On Women-Centric Issues Ahead Of Polls

The BJPs womens wing in poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry has been activated to spearhead a massive campaign blitz to woo the female voters.

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jan 2026 12:24 am

University College SFI unit disbanded

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 12:05 am

AICC observers for poll-bound States

D.K. Shivakumar, Bhupesh Baghel and Bandhu Tirkey have been appointed for Assam; Sachin Pilot, Kanhaiya Kumar, Imran Pratapgarhi, K.J. George are observers for Kerala

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 11:14 pm

Public protests, scarcity of land hampering setting up of dog shelters, says Kerala govt.

The Revenue and Local Self-Government departments are in the process of identifying suitable land for new shelters. Once the land is finalised, the Animal Husbandry department will provide technical support for setting up the facilities

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

High Court satisfied with SIT probe to Sabarimala gold theft case

Panel gets six more weeks; Big setback to opposition in Kerala By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala high Courts expression of satisfaction with the investigation being conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the Sabarimala gold theft case constitutes a major setback to the combined Opposition in the State. The Opposition [] The post High Court satisfied with SIT probe to Sabarimala gold theft case appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 7 Jan 2026 10:16 pm

Ernakulam Rural police see spike in NDPS cases

A total of 3,908 drug-related cases were registered in 2025, compared with 2,037 in 2024

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 9:52 pm

State govt. shares High Courts satisfaction with SIT probe, says Vasavan

On the SIT quizzing former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran, the Devaswom Minister said the SIT was free to summon or question anyone as part its probe

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 9:32 pm

Writers cannot stay neutral in times of intolerance, says Kerala Chief Minister

Pinarayi and V.D. Satheesan voice their opposition to U.S. attack on Venezuela at the inaugural function of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival. Legislative Assemblys award for contributions to literature handed over to writer N.S. Madhavan

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 9:23 pm

Over 50 posts vacant in PCB, says report

Of the total vacant seats, 19 are in the scientific category; 11 in the engineering wing; and 23 in the administration section

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 8:56 pm

Nation must emulate Malappurams communal harmony, says Kanthapuram

Anyone who has visited the district even once will understand the reality: the warmth and spirit of coexistence of its people, he says, urging society to salute and adopt the positive examples of the district rather than disparage its people

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 8:43 pm

Form special cell to deal with black magic, HC tells govt.

Division Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. suggests this while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham seeking a legislation similar to those enacted in Maharashtra and Karnataka to prohibit such harmful rituals

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 8:38 pm