Revanth Responds to Pinarayi's Controversial Comments
I also promise, when you visit my state, I will give you every respect a host must give a guest, Revanth Reddy stated in a formal response to Kerala Chief Ministers comments against him.
D.K. Shivakumar Accuses Central Government of Ignoring South India Amid LPG Crisis
Hubli, April 7: Amid speculation about his potential appointment as Chief Minister of Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has accused the central government of neglecting South India. He pointed out that two ships carrying fuel from Gulf countries have docked in Gujarat instead of the ports in Mangalore or Kerala. At a media interaction ... Read more D.K. Shivakumar Accuses Central Government of Ignoring South India Amid LPG Crisis
Four-year-old Pihu from Palakkad, Kerala, displays extraordinary photographic talent, a skill inherited from her professional photographer father. She demonstrated an early fascination with cameras, capturing impressive shots from a young age. Her natural eye for detail and composition has garnered significant attention online, even leading to her photographing public figures and festivals.
AI-Generated Image Viral as PM Modis Photoshoot in Kerala Before Polls
AI-detection tools Hive Moderation and Sightengine revealed that the viral image was AI-generated.
EC May Roll Out SIR In Remaining 22 States, Union Territories Post This Months Assembly Polls
New Delhi, Apr 7: The Election Commission may roll out the third and final phase of special intensive revision of voters list in the remaining 22 states and Union territories, including Delhi, after the polls to five assemblies this month, officials said. Assembly elections are taking place in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal this month and counting will take place on May 4. The officials said special intensive revision (SIR) could be rolled out after the polls [] The post EC May Roll Out SIR In Remaining 22 States, Union Territories Post This Months Assembly Polls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
He said that projects that the Left is embracing as their own and taking so much pride in were all projects that the Oommen Chandy government had initiated
Rahul Gandhi Engages with Kerala Nurses on Healthcare Challenges
New Delhi, April 7: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, held a conversation with nurses from Kerala on Tuesday. He emphasized that they are the foundation of the healthcare system. Their dedication, selflessness, and empathy are what allow families to feel secure when entrusting their loved ones to their care. ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Engages with Kerala Nurses on Healthcare Challenges
All Bout VD Satheesan: Five Time Paravur MLA Leading Kerala Opposition
He was firstelectedfromParavurto the Kerala Assembly in 2001, and hehasn'tlost since.
Tharoor says law must respect faith in Sabarimala case, calls it lesson for LDF
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor emphasized that law interpreters must respect people's faith, citing the Sabarimala women's entry issue. He stated the Kerala government learned a hard lesson by disregarding faith and that change should evolve from people, not imposition. Tharoor also called for an apology from the government for its past actions.
Kerala on razors edge as LDF-UDF fight goes down to the wire
Campaign ends with LDF pitting organisation muscle against UDF, which is seeking to harvest voter fatigue after a decade of Left rule
Kerala HC rejects plea by father of Venjaramoodu mass murder accused against movie
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas rejected the plea of Abdal Rahim who claimed that the movie is based on the incident
Open campaigning set to end at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. While LDF banks on governance track record, UDF stresses need to end 10 years of decline, and BJP vows to end LDF-UDF revolving-door politics in Kerala
Kerala CM a ''liar''; LDF govt most inefficient: Satheesan
Congress leader V D Satheesan has labelled Kerala's Left government as the state's most inefficient. He accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of lying about past links with the RSS and Jamaat-e-Islami. Satheesan also challenged Vijayan's claims regarding welfare pensions and housing projects under the previous UDF administration.
Assembly Elections 2026: EC bans exit polls from April 9 to April 29
Exit polls are banned from April 9 to April 29 during assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. This prohibition is mandated by the Election Commission under the Representation of the People Act. Violators face imprisonment or fines. Campaigning also ends 48 hours before voting begins in these states.
Watch | Kerala: Centre is threatening minorities with FCRA Bill, says Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Centre over the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), calling the law highly flawed.
Anant Ambani Donates For Kerala Temples Renovation & Guruvayur Elephant Welfare
Anant Ambani Announces 6 Crore Temple Donations, 12 Crore Rajarajeshwaram Renovation; Additional Support for Guruvayur Elephant Welfare
Watch | Kerala Polls: Former CPI(M) veteran or present CPI(M) MLA in Ambalapuzha?
CPI(M) veteran G. Sudhakaran, who was three-time MLA and a minister in LDF governments, is taking on sitting MLA and his former campaign manager H. Salam of the CPI(M) in Ambalapuzha constituency.
Kerala Opposition Leader urges investigation and action against perpetrators
Mathew Kuzhalnadan alleges LDF govts corruption-driven wilful delay inopening shutters of Thottappally spillway caused devastating floods in Keralas rice bowl. Minister Krishnankutty denies allegations; Pinarayi says desperation of impending defeat (in polls) has prompted Congress to broadcast old lies
Kerala: The Existential Election For The Left
The Left Front is battling a 10-year incumbency after it managed to beat Kerala's revolving door political system with a big win in 2021, when the state was known to change governments every five years. Can it score a hattrick to make history again o
K.C. Venugopal Demands Clarification from Kerala CM on Alleged Secret Meetings with BJP Leaders
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7: K.C. Venugopal, the General Secretary of the AICC, launched a sharp attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday, accusing him of alleged secret meetings with top BJP leaders. In an open letter, he raised ten questions regarding purported behind-the-scenes deals and governance issues ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in ... Read more K.C. Venugopal Demands Clarification from Kerala CM on Alleged Secret Meetings with BJP Leaders
Assembly Election 2026: What is the 48-hour silent period ahead of voting?
Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are going to the ballot on April 9, 2026. Tamil Nadu is going on April 23. While West Bengal is holding polls in two phases to be held on April 23 and April 29, 2026.
Watch: Peoples problems have increased under LDF: Priyanka Gandhi in Kerala
Voters will be eligible to purchase 1 kg of Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation brands puttu powder for 1 on the two days following the polls, but offer applicable to customers who make purchases worth more than 1,000 on non-subsidised items at Supplyco outlets. Voters must present proof by showing indelible ink mark on finger
Center Defends Religious Practices in Supreme Court Ahead of Sabari Mala Hearing
New Delhi, April 7: The central government has supported petitions for reconsideration regarding the 2018 decision allowing women of all ages to enter the Sabari Mala temple in Keralas Pathanamthitta district. Ahead of todays hearing in the Supreme Court, the government clarified that this issue extends beyond gender equality; it encompasses religious faith and tradition. ... Read more Center Defends Religious Practices in Supreme Court Ahead of Sabari Mala Hearing
Shashi Tharoor speaks on Kerala Elections 2026 | Press conference | BJP vs Congress
Kerala CM Taking Modi as Role Model: Revanth Reddy
Pinarayi Vijayan is following Narendra Modi as his role model, and this is not acceptable to people of Keralam, says Revanth Reddy
Pinarayi Vijayans political career timeline
As Kerala gears up for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan finds himself at a pivotal crossroads in his political career
Kerala cyber police book social media activist in Kasaragod over alleged riot call
Eight years ago, a majority judgment of September 2018 had rejected Ayyappans as a religious denomination and dismissed prohibition on women aged between 10 and 50 years from entering the Sabarimala temple as an essential religious practice
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Health sector achievements and frailties on focus
While the Left hails the achievements of the health sector over the past decade as unprecedented, high out of pocket expenditure, lack of adequate human resources despite improvements in infrastructure, and issues with Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati implementation contest the claim
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Comeback, continuity or change? Poonjar faces a three-way test
P.C. George, the seven-time MLA now representing the NDA, is hopeful of putting behind him the backlash he got from the Muslim community in 2021; incumbent MLA Sebastian Kulathungal of the LDF is pitching stability and steady governance; UDFs M.J. Sebastian is betting big on anti-incumbency
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: From rallies to reels: high-stakes digital face-off for polls
Podcasts seem to be the most sought out tool for campaigning thistime. From bigwigs likePinarayiVijayan toV.D. Satheesan, manycandidates have given podcast interviewsahead of the polls, most of which haveearnedlakhs of views
Kerala polls: Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan slams LDF governments progress report
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Decoding the electoral maze in Malabar
The 73 segments in north Kerala spread across Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts constitute a political mosaic where every constituency tells a different electoral story
UDF to win 100+ seats in Kerala: Congress state chief Sunny Joseph
Kerala Congress chief Sunny Joseph said the UDF expects a comfortable win in the April 9 assembly elections, targeting over 100 seats and building on its local body poll performance. He dismissed the BJPs aggressive campaign, saying it would not influence voters.
From myths to language: examining the renaming of Kerala
The Union Governments recent approval of the proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam prompts a re-examination of the terms historicity, including its founding legend, the context of the United Kerala Movement, and arguments for the linguistic purity of Keralam
Assembly elections LIVE: Campaigning ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry today
Single-phase polling will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Keralam and 30 seats in Puducherry
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Calls for Change in Kerala Amidst Allegations of Collusion Between LDF and BJP
Kozhikode, April 7: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, campaigning for the Kerala elections, stated that a change is on the horizon. She criticized both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging collusion between the two parties. While addressing the media in Kozhikode, Priyanka emphasized that the public has become ... Read more Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Calls for Change in Kerala Amidst Allegations of Collusion Between LDF and BJP
Rahul Gandhi Intensifies Attack on Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Ahead of Elections
Palakkad, April 6: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday. With elections approaching, he targeted the Chief Minister twice in one day. During his first address in Thrissur and the second in Palakkad, Gandhi accused the ruling CPI(M) and BJP of having an unspoken understanding. He ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Intensifies Attack on Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Ahead of Elections
Kerala Enforces Strict Campaign Ban Ahead of Elections
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7: As the election day approaches, Kerala will enter a 48-hour silent period starting this evening, aimed at ensuring a free and fair electoral process. The state will hold elections for 140 new legislators on Thursday, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Ratan U. Kelkar announced on Monday ... Read more Kerala Enforces Strict Campaign Ban Ahead of Elections
Telangana CM Rebuts Kerala Counterparts Claims on Social Media
Hyderabad, April 7: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has responded point-by-point to social media posts made by his Kerala counterpart, Pinarayi Vijayan. In his reply, Reddy highlighted several inaccuracies, selective quotes, and clear omissions in Vijayans seven posts. He expressed his concerns in a six-page letter addressed to the Kerala Chief Minister, emphasizing that ... Read more Telangana CM Rebuts Kerala Counterparts Claims on Social Media
CM Revanth to Campaign in Keralam Today
Polling for the Kerala Assembly elections is scheduled to be held on April 9 in a single phase across all 140 constituencies, with campaigning set to conclude on April 7.
April 9 Kerala polls: 48-hour campaign ban from Tuesday evening; CEC launches 'Gen Z Vote' song
Kerala will observe a 48-hour silence period from Tuesday evening ahead of the April 9 polls, with strict restrictions on campaigning, advertisements, and public events to ensure free and fair elections. Authorities have also asked non-local political workers to leave constituencies to prevent undue influence.
Right To Religion Not Absolute: Kerala Switches Side On Sabarimala Review
Hours before the scheduled hearing, the Kerala government requested to be heard alongside those seeking to uphold Sabarimala traditions. The state has requested for an hour to present its position.
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF ramps up challenge in Palakkad, targets LDF strongholds
At least six constituencies -- Palakkad, Thrithala, Pattambi, Ottapalam, Kongad and Malampuzha -- are witnessing keenly contested battles, with Palakkad emerging as the fiercest
Majority of Kerala votersareinamood for change: Shashi Tharoor in Kerala
Speaking of on-the-ground support for the UDF, the Congress leader says what matters is securing a comfortable majority to run an effective government
Modi pays tribute to BJP workers battling hostile environments in States like Bengal and Kerala
While effectively addressing current challenges, we are preparing the country for the future, such as demographic shifts, PM tells workers at the BJP Foundation Day event
Man held for revealing rape survivors identity
Call for safety measures, insurance cover for wildlife veterinarians
UDFs Thekkumpuram leads high-decibel roadshows, LDFs Antony John highlights development record, while NDAs Aji Narayanan flags local civic issues in the final push
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Open campaigning to end at 6 p.m. today
The Congress does not have an MLA in the district for over two decades. The LDF believes it has an edge in at least eight of the 13 constituencies
Opposition Leader Satheeshan Launches Scathing Attack on Kerala Chief Minister
Idduki, April 6: In a fierce critique of the ruling government in Kerala, opposition leader V.D. Satheeshan labeled the governments progress report as a bundle of lies. He accused the administration of exaggerating its achievements while concealing significant failures ahead of the assembly elections on April 9. Satheeshan pointed out that the governments report shrank ... Read more Opposition Leader Satheeshan Launches Scathing Attack on Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala HC issues directives to TDB to improve pilgrim management at Sabarimala
High Court initiates suo motu proceedings in light of the difficulties encountered in crowd management during the 2025-26 season. Daily cap of pilgrims put at 75,000. A standalone Sabarimala festival budget recommended within the overall TDB budget
Lok Poll survey signals strong UDF surge in Kerala
Kerala to Witness Major UDF Comeback While Left Citadels Are Set to Crumble, Predicts Survey Report
Trekking misadventures should not be celebrated, say forest officials
As per Section 27 of the Kerala Forest Department Act, trespass into the forest, which also involves deviating from the trekking path, can elicit punishment of up to five years imprisonment
Though fortunes have shifted among the key fronts, the UDF has enjoyed an edge in the electoral race over the past five-and-a-half decades
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: All arrangements in place for safe election, says Collector
CUEO calls for B. Ashoks removal as KAU V-C
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Rahul says both Modi and Pinarayi share the same arrogance of power
Congress leader frames Kerala battle as fight against power without humility, alleges BJPLDF nexus, pitches UDF as shield against economic and political crises
War of words: Telangana CM disputes Pinarayi Vijayans claims on Keralam growth
Hyderabad: Responding to Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans scathing remarks on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddys election campaign in support of the United Democratic Front (UDF) last week, the latter stated that he would be visiting Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, April 7, for a positive and fact-based discussion on the formers developmental claims on Keralam Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kerala Assembly Election 2026: Online collective launches portal on Assembly polls
Open Data Kerala presents interesting poll-related data in an easily navigable format
He argued that both Pinarayi Vijayan and Modi were driven by a similar conviction that they alone should govern
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: In Kunnathunadu, motorcycle rallies and promises raise the poll pitch
Constituency witnesses a keenly fought three-cornered contest among LDF, UDF and Twenty20
The UDF candidate in Manalur has initiated legal action over allegations that he accepted 8 crore to divert votes in favour of BJP candidate Suresh Gopi during the Lok Sabha election
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Close contest likely across Wayanads three constituencies
Ahead of polls, Kerala parties wage poster war
The battle for visibility has found space in every nook and cranny of the State
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Idukki election heats up over land issues
Both high-profile and local leaders have highlighted land issues, title deeds, and human-animal conflict during their campaigns
Harshina, who endured five years of carrying a surgical instrument in her abdomen following a surgery at the Government Medical College, Kozhikode, addressed a rally for UDF candidate Abin Varkey on April 6
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Flying squads seize 80.27 lakh of unaccounted cash
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Parties go all out in Kottayam
Campaign teams, party vans and loudspeakers are now criss-crossing all nine constituencies in the district in the final lap of campaigning
Crackdown on illegal firecracker manufacturing units intensified
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Pathanamthitta gears up for Assembly polls
Voting will take place across 1,207 polling stations, including 25 women-friendly booths
Kerala Assembly polls: Twenty20 loses Poothrikka panchayat as president quits over NDA entry
Pooja Jomon accused Twenty20 president Sabu M. Jacob of issuing her a veiled death threat, a claim Jacob refuted as unfounded, suggesting she had struck a deal with the Congress to clear her debts.
Faint cry in Tadiandamols wilderness leads rescuers to missing trekker from Kerala
A five-member team from the Adiya tribal community had joined the search operation for the first time on April 5.
Criticising the ruling front, the Wayanad MP alleges that the past decade has been marked by greed and corruption; she warns that a failure to bring change could result in five more years of difficulty and struggle
Kerala Elections: Kunjikrishnan Files Complaint Over Voter List Irregularities
Payyannur, April 6: The upcoming Kerala Assembly elections have turned the Payyannur constituency in Kannur district into a politically charged battleground. Allegations of electoral fraud and fierce competition among former allies are heating up the race. Independent candidate V. Kunjikrishnan has formally lodged a complaint with the district election officer, claiming significant irregularities in the ... Read more Kerala Elections: Kunjikrishnan Files Complaint Over Voter List Irregularities
Rahul Gandhi Critiques Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans Leadership Style
Thrissur, April 6: Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, stated on Monday that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is not a divine figure capable of ruling Kerala alone. He emphasized that the state is home to many capable leaders who embody humility and empathy. Gandhi criticized the notion of ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Critiques Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans Leadership Style
Amit Shah holds roadshow in Alappuzha as BJP marks foundation day in Kerala
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Alappuzha and attended BJPs foundation day event in Thiruvananthapuram, signalling the partys focus on Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections
In Thiruvananthapuram for Congress poll campaign, Shivakumar challenges Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) to explain what LDF government has given to the State
Controversy Erupts Over Kharges Illiterate Gujarati Comment as BJP Leaders Respond
New Delhi, April 6: A political storm has erupted following comments made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during a rally in Idukki, Kerala. Central Sports Minister and Porbandar MP Mansukh Mandaviya accused the Congress party of harboring a negative mindset towards Gujarat. Kharge stated that the people of Kerala cannot be misled, as they are ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Kharges Illiterate Gujarati Comment as BJP Leaders Respond
Embracing in Delhi, strangling each other in Kerala: Naqvis dig at Congress, Left
RAMPUR (UP), Apr 6: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday took a swipe at the Congress and the Left, saying those who embrace each other in Delhi are busy strangling one another in poll-bound Kerala. Addressing a BJP Foundation Day programme here, Naqvi expressed confidence that the BJP would emerge victorious in the West Bengal Assembly polls and said that the state has put up a No Entry board on the re-entry of the TMC misrule. The TMCs [] The post Embracing in Delhi, strangling each other in Kerala: Naqvis dig at Congress, Left appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CPI(M) in deal with BJP for Apr 9 polls in Kerala, alleges Priyanka
KANNUR (Kerala), Apr 6: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led front has struck a deal with the BJP for April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala. She also accused the ruling LDF of compromising on ideology, accountability, and responsibility in order to remain in power for 10 years. The Wayanad MP was addressing a corner meeting in Peravoor in this northern district as part of the campaign for the Assembly polls. The LDF chose to make [] The post CPI(M) in deal with BJP for Apr 9 polls in Kerala, alleges Priyanka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Priyanka Alleges CPI(M) Struck 'Deal' With BJP Ahead of April 9 Kerala Polls
She also accused the ruling LDF of compromising on ideology, accountability, and responsibility in order to remain in power for 10 years.
