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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,…

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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.

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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…

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South Central 68: The electoral mood in Kerala, trans bill horror

South Central turns to Kerala this week: will Pinarayi Vijayan make a comeback, or can the United Democratic Front cash in on anti-incumbency? Hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by senior journalists MG Radhakrishnan and Sreejan Balakrishnan, along with TNM’s Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, to unpack the…

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The supreme court may further gut the Voting Rights Act. Mississippi is trying to create its own

Lawmakers are working to create a state-level version of the act as the US high court decides on latest voting rights case

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PM Modi Promises Probe into Alleged Sabarimala Gold Theft if BJP Comes to Power in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday promised a thorough investigation into the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) forms the government in Kerala after the upcoming state assembly elections, asserting that those responsible would be sent to jail.

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London Design Festival Is Coming — Here's a Preview of This Year's Coolest Showcases to Help You Navigate It Like a Design Insider

As London Design Festival returns to the capital September 13-21, we've curated some of the top highlights to look out for around town

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‘Ghost voters’ in high-rises: Behind electoral fraud allegations in Thrissur

Opposition parties in Kerala have alleged electoral roll manipulation in Thrissur a year after the Bharatiya Janata Party's historic first Lok Sabha victory in the state, though evidence for the claims of large-scale manipulation remains limited. The accusations emerged amid broader national allegations by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about electoral…

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Consent decrees force schools to desegregate. The Trump administration is striking them down

Plaquemines parish, Louisiana, will not be forced to follow the law for the first time since the 1960s

The Guardian - US

Legal Defense Fund exits Meta civil rights advisory group over DEI changes

Meta ending DEI programs, getting rid of factcheckers and changing content moderation policies led to LDF’s decision

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What Our Favorite 7 Projects From London Design Festival Reveal About Makers' "Next Big Thing"

The British capital's design marathon might have just come to a close, but what do the myriad installations unveiled throughout it teach us about the aspirations currently redefining the future of this field? Here are some predictions

Livingetc

What to see and do at London Design Festival 2024, according to design insider Hollie Bowden

Skip the endless listings for this year’s London Design Festival – here’s Hollie’s cheat sheet schedule for the week

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‘If kids grew up going to London Design Festival they would learn so much’: architect Shawn Adams

In the first of our interviews with key figures lighting up the London Design Festival 2024, Shawn Adams, founder of POoR Collective, discusses the power of such events to encourage social change

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Kerala assembly passes resolution urging Centre to conduct comprehensive investigation into NEET irregularities

The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the central government on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana Peasants Armed Struggle as inspiring mass movement against feudal oppression, says former health minister of Kerala KK Shailaja

K. K. Shailaja promotes communist ideology, criticizes BJP, and highlights Kerala's achievements in health and education.

The Hindu

Kerala’s coalition politics heats up as Rajya Sabha seats come into play

CPI(M) and Congress, which helm ruling LDF and Opposition UDF respectively in Kerala, face a crucial test of coalition management skills on allocation of three Rajya Sabha seats that turn vacant a month after Lok Sabha election results are declared

The Hindu

Solar scam emerges from the shadows to dog LDF, UDF again

The solar scam resurfaces, revealing political intrigue and compromise between Kerala's ruling front and the Opposition in 2013.

The Hindu

KC(M) cold to Cong. attempts to woo Mani back to UDF

Congress attempts to sway KC(M) leader from LDF to UDF, met with skepticism and resistance from allies.

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Support grows for all-party meet to discuss Vadakara situation

Leaders support all-party meeting in Vadakara to address election-related controversies, emphasizing the need for peace and harmony.

The Hindu

Ramankary panchayat president ousted in no-confidence motion

The president of Left Democratic Front (LDF)-ruled Ramankary grama panchayat in Kuttanad, Alappuzha was voted out of office through a no-confidence motion on Tuesday.

The Hindu

LDF set for a season of hard bargaining as Rajya Sabha seats become vacant in July

LDF faces tough negotiations for Rajya Sabha seats with key constituents vying, setting stage for political maneuvering.

The Hindu

Kerala Congress (M) eyes Rajya Sabha seat

Kerala Rajya Sabha election dynamics analyzed as parties vie for seats, with KC(M) facing potential challenge.

The Hindu

RMP leader’s misogynistic remarks about Shailaja snowball into a controversy

Controversy erupts as RMP leader makes misogynistic remarks against prominent women, sparking complaints and calls for legal action.

The Hindu

LDF resorting to communal tactics in Vadakara eyeing Assembly polls: Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has claimed that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is resorting to communal tactics in Vadakara eyeing the next Assembly elections.

The Hindu

LDF and UDF hail SC’s interim bail for Kejriwal

Supreme Court grants interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, seen as setback to BJP's authoritarian agenda by opposition leaders.

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