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Congress high command seeks wider consultations as Kerala CM decision remains elusive

Congress leaders are in Delhi to discuss Kerala's next Chief Minister. The party high command is consulting former state presidents and working presidents. Key contenders include Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal. A decision is expected soon as the party seeks broader consensus.

The Economic Times

Second marriage & dowry harassment: SC quashes FIR against in-laws, keeps 498A case against husband

The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against a husband's in-laws and sister in a dowry harassment case. While the wife alleged they were aware of his second marriage, the court found no evidence of their active participation. The case against the husband, however, proceeds due to specific allegations of torture and…

The Economic Times

What crushed LDF in Kerala?

If you’ve followed Kerala politics over the decades, the state’s 2026 Assembly election results might not shock you.

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Congress workers remove flex boards across Kerala after appeal by CM contenders

Kerala Congress leaders have asked supporters to stop public campaigns and remove flex boards supporting individual leaders for the chief minister's post. This appeal follows discussions with the Congress high command in New Delhi. Party workers across Kerala have begun removing posters and cancelling rallies.

The Economic Times

Beyond anti-incumbency: What Kerala’s verdict says about the LDF

Kerala has a reputation for political predictability. Governments come, governments go, and every five years, voters quietly switch sides. It’s a rhythm the state has followed for decades. So when the Left Democratic Front (LDF) lost in 2026, it could have been dismissed as just that, the system doing what…

Newslaundry

The Red sunset: How India’s Left lost relevance

The fall of the communist government in Kerala marks another low in the overall trend of decay and decline in the Left movement in India. This decline marks a definitive end to the Left's political relevance, driven by a failure to engage the post-1991 workforce and a geriatric leadership that…

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Supreme Court asks Dubai-based Indian to approach embassy over travel ban

The Supreme Court has refused to help an Indian national in Dubai who claimed he was wrongly subjected to a travel ban. The engineer, Asif Azad, appeared via video conference and was told to seek assistance from the Indian Embassy in the UAE. Azad alleged a drug mafia conspiracy and…

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5 Vishnu Temples That Remove Generational Curses

Lord Vishnu, the preserver, is worshipped as the one who restores order where life has become heavy. His temples linked with ancestor rituals feel less like places of fear and more like places of release, where families come not only to pray, but to forgive, remember, and begin again. Vishnupad…

Times Life

‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in.

Newslaundry

UDF ends decade-long break in Kerala, comes back with stupendous win

Giant billboards across the state displayed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's smiling visage. “Who else but the LDF?” read the caption. The Left Democratic Front's progress card claimed 97% delivery. A 'Third coming' was certain, said their leaders. The front ran on the audacity of defying incumbency – it was non-existent,…

Newslaundry

Early trends: BJP surges in Bengal, Vijay’s TVK springs a surprise in Tamil Nadu

Early counting trends from five state and union territory assembly elections point to a possible BJP breakthrough in West Bengal and an unexpected frontrunner in Tamil Nadu in the form of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s new party.

Newslaundry

4 states and a UT: Decoding the verdict from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu

To capture the trends and decode the big picture, Newslaundry and The News Minute came together to bring you the sharpest insights on the 2026 assembly election results from Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

Newslaundry

TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

Newslaundry

How Parashurama Created Kerala- Hidden Truth Revealed

The story of how Lord Parashurama is believed to have created Kerala is one of the most fascinating and widely discussed legends in Hindu mythology. It blends divine symbolism, moral storytelling, and ancient cultural memory into a narrative that continues to capture attention even today. While modern science explains Kerala’s…

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If pollsters are to be believed: Vijay shocker in Tamil Nadu, BJP’s Bengal win

The exit polls are out. And if most pollsters are to be believed, it will be the BJP in Assam and West Bengal, the NDA in Puducherry, the DMK in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.

Times Life

Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026: Date, Time, History & Significance

Adi Shankaracharya’s birth anniversary will be celebrated throughout India on 21st April 2026. Hindu Panchang points out that Adi Guru Shankaracharya was born on Shukla Paksha’s Panchami Tithi in Vishakha month. In fact, this year we are about to celebrate the 1238th birthday anniversary of the great sage and philosopher…

Times Life

5 Krishna Temples Where You Can Feel Closest To Lord Krishna

“वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम्। देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्॥” There are some places in India where Lord Krishna does not feel like a distant deity from ancient stories. Instead, He feels present in every chant, every bell, every flower offered at His feet, and every devotee who arrives with faith in their…

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Sikh Restaurateur’s Malayalam Interview Becomes Symbol of Kerala’s Cultural Harmony

A heartfelt and eloquent interview in flawless Malayalam has transformed a simple award win into a powerful moment of cultural pride in Kerala. Mohinder Singh Sethi, the owner of Sethi Da Dhaba in Kochi’s Kadavanthara area, was honoured with the Manorama Online Golden Clove Award 2026 for Best North Indian…

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LuLu Group flies 3,000 tonnes of Kerala produce to Gulf regions ahead of Malayali New Year of Vishu

The Middle East has been grappling with maintaining a consistent food supply due to the ongoing regional crisis since February 28, 2026. The country has been airlifting fresh produce and food essentials in order to ensure food security and price consistency in the markets.

Times Life

5 Revealing Clothes That Were Not Shameful for Women in Ancient India

If your waist shows, it’s “attention-seeking.” If your back is bare, it’s “too bold.” If your body simply looks feminine - curved, alive, unapologetically itself - it becomes something that needs to be controlled before it can be accepted. So you adjust. Not because you’re uncomfortable. But because you’ve been…

Times Life

2 Must-Visit Ganesha Temples in India Nearly 2000 Years Old

Lord Ganesha is one of the most powerful and revered deities in Hinduism. Being the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi, the Bhagwan has been worshipped for thousands of years. Indeed, paying homage to Lord Vighnaharta before beginning any new venture is a deep rooted cultural and religious practice…

Newslaundry

BJP says Kerala is failing, data says otherwise

Claims about Kerala’s lack of development have become a recurring theme in political speeches, especially during election campaigns. But how much of this is grounded in fact, and how much is political rhetoric? A closer look at key indicators reveals a clear gap between perception and reality.

Newslaundry

Elections 2026: Why parties keep women out of the race

Women are everywhere during elections, at rallies, in campaigns, and at polling booths. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, they even outnumber men as voters.

Newslaundry

Has trust in Kerala’s public health been affected by controversies?

Low infant mortality, high life expectancy, and few maternal deaths during childbirth – these are among the key factors that make Kerala’s public healthcare system a robust model.

Newslaundry

BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern

After senior BJP leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for…

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