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Kerala Assembly: LDF boycotts proceedings over Finance Bill's Subject Committee bypass

Kerala's Assembly witnessed a boycott by the LDF opposition after the Speaker disallowed their objection to the Finance Bill. The opposition argued the bill, proposing significant liquor tax cuts, bypassed crucial committee scrutiny. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the move, stating all procedures were followed and referencing a Business Advisory…

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LDF walks out of Kerala Assembly, accuses CM Satheesan of 'misleading' House on fund cuts

Kerala Assembly saw a heated debate as the opposition LDF walked out, accusing Chief Minister V D Satheesan of misleading the House regarding reduced plan fund allocations to local bodies. Satheesan cited financial constraints and the previous LDF government's budgeting as reasons for the cuts, while the opposition blamed the…

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Kerala may lose over Rs 2,000 crore if it exits PM SHRI scheme: Education Minister Samsudheen

Kerala faces a potential loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore by withdrawing from the Centre's PM SHRI scheme, as the prior LDF government's agreement restricts unilateral exit. The state could forfeit Rs 1,000 crore for schools and risk other education funds. The current government is working to resolve issues stemming from…

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Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regime

Kerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He stated that minutes from a Subject Committee meeting incorrectly recorded his assent to amendments by the LDF government. Radhakrishnan asserted he had voiced dissent in writing and opposed related proposals, maintaining his consistent…

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PM SHRI protest turns tense as police use water cannons on CPI activists near Kerala Assembly

Police deployed water cannons on CPI student and youth activists protesting the PM SHRI scheme outside the Kerala Assembly. Former minister K Rajan was addressing the gathering when the incident occurred. The CPI-affiliated groups demand the state government withdraw from the scheme, which the previous LDF government had agreed to.

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UDF govt attempting to implement PM SHRI scheme, alleges CPI(M) leader Sivankutty

Senior CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty alleged the Kerala government is spreading misinformation about the PM SHRI scheme. He stated the previous LDF government froze the agreement due to concerns over the National Education Policy. The current UDF government faces accusations of adopting contradictory stances, having opposed the scheme earlier. Discussions…

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Brother-in-law resigned to avoid nepotism controversy: Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph

Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph confirmed his brother-in-law Benny Thomas resigned as personal staff. Thomas stepped down following opposition claims of nepotism. Joseph stated Thomas's public standing was strong and his colleagues supported his continuation. Thomas resigned due to the controversy. Joseph needed a trusted aide for his key portfolios.

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LDF accuses Congress-led UDF of politically motivated staff transfers; government rejects it

The Kerala government has dismissed Left Democratic Front (opposition) accusations of politically motivated employee transfers. Minister Sunny Joseph stated transfers are routine for administrative needs and efficiency. Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan alleged transfers serve vested interests and increase corruption. The Speaker denied the opposition's request to adjourn the House for…

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BJP to contest Kerala Speaker election for first time, fields newly elected MLA Gopakumar

The Bharatiya Janata Party is stepping into uncharted territory by nominating B B Gopakumar, an MLA from Chathannoor, for the Speaker's chair in Kerala's assembly election, which takes place this Friday. This nomination represents a pivotal moment for the BJP in the state.

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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan meets Ramesh Chennithala

Newly appointed Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, emphasizing their brotherly bond. Satheesan sought Chennithala's blessings for his new role, stating he has always been his leader. Chennithala welcomed the high command's decision and pledged support for the mission to unseat the LDF government.

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Kerala Congress govt to take oath on May 18, says CM-designate Satheesan

Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan on Thursday announced that the new Congress-led government in Kerala will be sworn in on May 18. The announcement comes days after the alliance registered a decisive victory in the Assembly elections, paving the way for a change in leadership and formation of a new…

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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,…

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Congress names veteran VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister pick in Kerala

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has selected VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister candidate for Kerala. This decision follows a significant victory over the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The UDF secured a substantial majority in the Assembly elections.

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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.

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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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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

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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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