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Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Assembly Speaker

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been elected Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. He secured 101 votes. A C Moideen received 35 votes and B B Gopakumar got 3 votes. The Congress-led UDF holds a majority in the 140-seat Assembly. The opposition fronts announced their nominees earlier.

The Economic Times

No place for personal enmity in politics: G Sudhakaran on swearing-in Vijayan as MLA

Pro tem Speaker G Sudhakaran will administer the oath to MLAs including former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Sudhakaran emphasized no personal enmity with Vijayan, stating politics has no room for grudges. He explained his role is to initiate the oath-taking process. Sudhakaran also commented on his departure from the CPI(M)…

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Congress’ comeback face in Kerala: Inside V D Satheesan’s rise to Chief Minister

V D Satheesan has become the new Chief Minister of Kerala. He led the Congress-led UDF to power after a decade. Satheesan is a lawyer-turned-politician known for his sharp speeches. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition. His leadership revived the Congress in Kerala. He focused on corruption and…

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Wayanad landslide survivors begin moving into Kalpetta township; Pinarayi Vijayan speaks to them

Survivors of the 2024 Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide disaster have begun moving into new government-built homes in Kalpetta, Wayanad. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan spoke with some families, sensing their joy at a new beginning. The township, described as a 'city of love', offers 327 houses for those affected by the devastating landslides…

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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan: Assessing impact of fuel price hike on people

V D Satheesan, CM-designate, is exploring ways to lessen the burden on the public while former CM Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticizes the central government's decision. He calls for an immediate withdrawal of the increase, stating it unfairly impacts citizens already facing rising costs and shortages.

The Economic Times

Pinarayi Vijayan elected CPI(M) legislature party leader

Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected as the CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram. This move positions the former Chief Minister to become the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. The LDF's recent election defeat, securing only 35 seats, contrasts sharply with the Congress-led UDF's victory of 102 seats,…

The Economic Times

Who is VD Satheesan? The man who led Congress’s Kerala comeback and won the CM race; Check his net worth here

Who is VD Satheesan: After days of suspense, Congress leader VD Satheesan has finally been named Kerala Chief Minister following the UDF’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly election. Once seen as a second-rung leader, Satheesan transformed himself into the face of the Congress comeback in Kerala through aggressive opposition…

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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.

Newslaundry

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…

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A new saffron geography: BJP’s Bengal breakthrough extends its eastern dominance

The BJP has swept West Bengal and cemented Assam. The trends now point to something larger: a continuous saffron arc running from the northeast to Gujarat’s coast.

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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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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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Kerala election and five questions

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Pinarayi Vijayan: The man, the party, and the third-term challenge

Kerala’s politics has long followed a predictable cycle. One term for the Left, the next for the Congress-led alliance. But that pattern broke in 2021.

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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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Kerala Lives in Harmony: High Court Challenges Kerala Story Sequel Over Truth and Tension

Kerala is often called God’s Own Country. It is a land where festivals of all religions are celebrated with equal joy. From the lamps of temples to the bells of churches and the call of mosques, life flows peacefully. Recently, the Kerala High Court questioned the makers of Kerala Story:…

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8 years of twists: The full timeline of the Kerala actor assault case

Eight years ago, a top female actor was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in a moving car in Kerala’s Kochi. A couple of months later, Dileep, a superstar in the Malayalam industry, was arrested, accused of masterminding the crime.

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Family suspended 125ft up in air after ‘sky restaurant’ crane error

A family were trapped in the air for hours at a sky dining restaurant in India.

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The last Left titan: Why VS Achuthanandan was unique

‘End of an era’ could be a cliché as far as obits go. Yet, for Velikkakath Sankaran Achuthanandan, nothing could be more apt. Not just because the former Chief Minister of Kerala was the last survivor among the 32 founders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) who walked out…

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Why religious groups are up in arms over Zumba classes in Indian schools

The classes were introduced in Kerala schools to improve physical fitness and deter drug use

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Union Government denies AIIMS to Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala is denied an All India Institute of Medical Science (AIMS) by the Union Government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said while inaugurating the fully completed building of Sri Sarada College of Nursing at Nettayam in this City

The Independent UK

MT Vasudevan Nair: Celebrated Indian author and screenwriter dies at 91

Malayalam writer leaves lasting impact on Indian cultural landscape

The Independent UK

Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73

Tributes pour in for tabla virtuoso and global cultural icon

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Kerala CM’s interview controversy: The Hindu points to ‘inclusion by PR agency’ as row deepens

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s interview in The Hindu has kicked up a storm over his alleged remarks portraying the Muslim-majority Malappuram district as a hub of anti-national activities.

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Hema Committee: Arundhati Roy, Vrinda Grover write to CM Pinarayi to bring law to address key issues

Following the release of the Hema Committee report, which revealed the abysmal working conditions and rampant sexual harassment faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, prominent personalities from across the country have written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan demanding a “360-degree approach” to fulfil the purpose of the committee.

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