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Left without power across India for the first time since 1977

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI File)

Updated 91 days ago

Rebranded Left lost old cadres, minority support

The LDF was seeking a third consecutive term, having, in 2021, broken with Kerala’s tradition of office alternating between the two fronts. (PTI)

Updated 91 days ago

How Kerala mandate impacts the UDF, the LDF and the BJP

The people of Kerala, desiring change, voted the LDF out (reducing its tally from 99 seats in the 2021 assembly polls to just 35 this time). The mandate is for the UDF, which now has 102 seats in the assembly. (PTI)

Published 91 days ago

Kerala Assembly Election 2026 results: Check full list of winners

Kerala Assembly Election 2026 results: Check full list of winners

Updated 91 days ago

Today's Chanakya exit poll: BJP sweep with 192+ seats in WB; edge to DMK in TN

Today's Chanakya has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the NDA, will retain power in Assam

Updated 95 days ago

Kerala's trailblazer Pinarayi Vijayan aiming for historic third term | 5 facts

Even though Pinarayi Vijayan broke the 'alternating power' curse in 2021, repeating the same feat and retaining power for the third consecutive time would be an even bigger challenge.

Published 110 days ago

Kerala voter turnout crosses 78% in high-stakes assembly election

People wait in a queue to cast votes during the Kerala Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Thiruvananthapuram,

Updated 116 days ago

Keralam: Farmer found hanging in front of LDF office in Vaikom

The man was found hanging at the election committee office in Thalayazham in Vaikom in Kottayam district of Keralam on Tuesday, police said.

Published 119 days ago

Left leans on towering Vijayan in uphill battle to keep Kerala

Kozhikode: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses a public meeting ahead of the state Assembly elections, in Kozhikode, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (PTI Photo)

Updated 120 days ago

HT interview: Congress is a feeder organisation of BJP, says CPI(M)’s MA Baby

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary MA Baby addresses a press conference in Kochi, Kerala on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published 124 days ago

5 key constituencies that will define Kerala elections

Kozhikode: A voter holds a placard during the SVEEP (Systematic Voters� Education and Electoral Participation), a voter awareness initiative ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.

Published 129 days ago

In Kerala poll season, party fidelity loses out

former Communist legislators joining the BJP over the denial of seats has almost no precedence in Kerala. Such a dilution of ideological fidelity suggests multiple undercurrents. (PTI)

Published 133 days ago

All three major fronts finalise candidates for 140 Kerala seats

All three major fronts finalise candidates for 140 Kerala seats

Published 134 days ago

Vijayan files nomination papers, declares ₹1.01 cr assets

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan submits his nomination papers as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from the Dharmadam constituency, in Kannur, Kerala, on Thursday. (PTI)

Published 137 days ago

With first Congress list, shape of contests in Kerala firms up

Electoral officer demonstrates the functioning of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Variable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) during a special training of women polling officers.

Published 139 days ago

With first Congress list, shape of contests in Kerala firms up

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has been fielded from Haripad constituency.

Updated 139 days ago

Kerala Congress (M), BDJS announce names of 12 candidates each

Kerala Congress (M), BDJS announce names of 12 candidates each

Published 140 days ago

LDF ally ISJD, UDF ally RSP name candidates for four seats each

LDF ally ISJD, UDF ally RSP name candidates for four seats each

Published 140 days ago

Sahitya Akademi president’s remarks on incumbency spark row in Kerala

K Satchidandan

Published 175 days ago

Kerala recorded positive growth across sectors in FY25: Economic Review

Kerala recorded positive growth across sectors in FY25: Economic Review

Published 187 days ago

BJP loses key bypoll in Thiruvananthapuram corporation, now short of majority

File photo: Union home minister Amit Shah being garlanded during an interaction programme with the newly elected members of the local bodies in Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram.

Updated 202 days ago

Cong rebels-BJP join hands to end Left dominance in local body polls in Thrissur

In the recent local body elections, the LDF won 10 seats, the UDF eight, the NDA four, while two independents were elected.

Published 219 days ago

BJP falls one short of Thiruvananthapuram majority. Who are independent options?

Thiruvananthapuram: BJP workers celebrate their victory during the Kerala local body polls, at a counting station in Thiruvananthapuram, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

Published 234 days ago

Vizhinjam seaport result of current Left govt’s willpower: Kerala CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Kerala governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. (ANI)

Published 458 days ago

LDF, Congress criticise Kerala guv’s remarks on SC judgment

Rajendra Arlekar

Published 478 days ago

Kerala: P Sarin, head of Congress digital media cell, expelled; may join LDF

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee said P Sarin was being expelled due to serious anti-party activities and indiscipline. (X/drsarinp)

Published 656 days ago

CPI leader seeks Kerala ADGP’s removal over ‘secret’ RSS meeting

MR Ajithkumar is a 1995-batch IPS officer (PTI)

Updated 683 days ago

Pinarayi Vijayan faces rare censure within CPI(M) after LS polls drub

Pinarayi Vijayan faces rare censure within CPI(M) after LS polls drub

Updated 774 days ago

LDF members CPI, KC (Mani) set to contest RS seats

LDF members CPI, KC (Mani) set to contest RS seats

Updated 784 days ago

Row in Kerala over liquor policy mirrors 2015 bar bribery scandal

People queue up outside a liquor outlet in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,

Published 792 days ago

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