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UDF’s white paper flags rising debt and low capital spending

The white paper, branded as a status report on Kerala’s finances based on real data, was laid on the table of the House by chief minister VD Satheesan
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 04:21 pm IST

Senior Cong leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Assembly Speaker

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan was on Friday elected as the Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Published on May 22, 2026 11:14 am IST

VD Satheesan, 20 ministers to take oath as Kerala gets new CM, cabinet today

VD Satheesan Hugs Rahul Gandhi After Taking Oath As Kerala CM, Chennithala Also Part Of Cabinet
Updated on May 18, 2026 01:43 pm IST

Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan visits VM Sudheeran to ‘seek blessings’

Congress leader VD Satheesan being offered sweets by party workers during a press conference after the announcment of the next Kerala Chief Minister.
Published on May 14, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Congress top brass to meet former Kerala chiefs as CM choice yet to be made

Muraleedharan, who won the recent polls from Vattiyoorkavu constituency, said the decision on the CM’s post is expected within the next 48 hours.
Updated on May 12, 2026 07:43 am IST

VD Satheesan, Cong's Kerala CM frontrunner, reaches Delhi ahead of key decision

Keralam Congress leader VD Satheesan arrived at the Delhi airport on Friday night.
Published on May 09, 2026 04:24 am IST

Kerala Cong MLAs to discuss CM pick today as lobbying for leaders intensifies

Kochi: Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly and Congress leader, VD Satheesan, being received by supporters, on his arrival in Paravur constituency.
Updated on May 07, 2026 07:04 am IST

Three in the fray, one to lead Kerala: Who will be the next chief minister?

Front runners to be Kerala CM - VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala
Updated on May 06, 2026 03:50 pm IST

UDF’s big gains came in minority dominated districts

UDF candidate from Paravur constituency, VD Satheesan, with supporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Monday. (PTI)
Published on May 05, 2026 09:53 am IST

Not just a swing: Scale sets Kerala poll verdict apart

(Shutterstock file)
Published on May 05, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Focus now on who Congress picks as CM

Focus now on who Congress picks as CM
Published on May 05, 2026 07:06 am IST

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 on May 04, 2026 11:25 pm IST

‘Keralam has talent, potential’: Rahul hails ‘decisive mandate’ for UDF

Rahul said a government formed by the UDF can harness Kerala's “talent” and “potential”
Updated on May 04, 2026 07:30 pm IST

Who will be Kerala CM if UDF storms back to power after 10 years

Kancheepuram: Congress MP KC Venugopal during a voter outreach for party Tamil Nadu President and candidate from Sriperumbudur constituency, K. Selvaperunthagai, ahead of the state Assembly elections, at Manimangalam in Kancheepuram district.
Updated on May 04, 2026 07:58 pm IST

LDF, UDF confident of poll win, verdict on Monday

LDF, UDF confident of poll win, verdict on Monday
Published on May 04, 2026 07:30 pm IST

Tharoor as Kerala CM? Congress MP dodges key question ahead of counting | Watch

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor after casting vote during the Kerala Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Updated on May 04, 2026 09:00 am IST

5 battlegrounds, 823 seats: All set for counting of votes for assembly elections

Howrah: Security personnel patrol on the eve of counting and results of the West Bengal Assembly polls, in Howrah, West Bengal, Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Updated on May 04, 2026 07:57 am IST

As Kerala exit polls hint UDF win, Congress faces 'Venugopal as CM' question

File photo of Congress MP KC Venugopal during a voter outreach for party Tamil Nadu President and candidate from Sriperumbudur constituency K. Selvaperunthagai.
Updated on May 02, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Kerala assembly elections: How accurate were predictions in 2021 exit polls

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, one of the veterans of CPI(M), is seeking a historic third consecutive term in the 2026 Assembly polls.
Published on Apr 30, 2026 02:28 am IST

LDF, UDF, NDA in a triangular battle in Vattiyoorkavu in Kerala assembly polls

In Vattiyurkavu, Left Democratic Front's VK Prasanth is in a three-way contest against K Muraleedharan of the Congress and NDA's R Sreelekha.
Published on Apr 21, 2026 11:39 am IST

Kerala:LDF files complaint against Kuttanad UDF candidate alleging cash-for-vote

The LDF is aiming for a third term, the UDF is seeking a comeback, and the NDA hopes to open its account in the state.
Updated on Apr 12, 2026 04:45 pm IST

Congress battles a war of narratives in Kerala

Senior Congress leaders VD Satheesan and Shashi Tharoor during an election campaign in Thiruvananthapuram. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:39 am IST

2 arrested for allegedly abusing Shashi Tharoor during campaign in Kerala

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor encountered a hostile group while campaigning in Wandoor, leading to two arrests ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.
Published on Apr 04, 2026 10:21 pm IST

Interview | We are the Nehruvian Left today and LDF on extreme Right: VD Satheesan

The outgoing Leader of Opposition in Kerala and one of the key contenders for the chief minister’s post if the Congress-led UDF comes to power, VD Satheesan, in an interview with HT, speaks about the alliance’s prospects, campaign strategy and more. (vdsatheesan/X)
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 04:19 pm IST

Assembly polls 2026: Kerala CPI(M) faces challenge from top rebels in key seats

Kerala chief minister and senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI)
Published on Mar 25, 2026 11:44 am IST

All three major fronts finalise candidates for 140 Kerala seats

All three major fronts finalise candidates for 140 Kerala seats
Published on Mar 23, 2026 06:18 am IST

Shashi Tharoor clarifies on CM aspirations ahead of Kerala elections

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Congress-led UDF disrupts Kerala assembly for third day on Sabarimala gold issue

United Democratic Front MLAs walkout from the Kerala Legislative Assemby, demanding the resignation of state Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan over the Sabarimala gold theft controversy.
Published on Feb 05, 2026 02:50 pm IST

Nilambur ex-MLA to fight Kerala assembly polls as UDF candidate

PV Anvar
Published on Feb 03, 2026 08:12 am IST

Kerala Congress (M) reaffirms ties with LDF after key meet

Kerala Congress (M) reaffirms ties with LDF after key meet
Published on Jan 17, 2026 07:16 am IST