Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: LDF and UDF in Tight Race as Vote Counting Continues
Dec 13, 2025 01:51 pm CST
The 2025 Kerala local body elections show a close contest between the LDF and UDF coalitions, with early trends indicating competitive races across Grama Panchayats, District Panchayats, municipalities, and corporations. Vote counting began at 8 AM Saturday across 244 centers, with the UDF showing strength in urban areas while the LDF maintains significant presence in rural constituencies. Final results are expected later in the day.
Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Record Voter Turnout and Political Implications
Dec 12, 2025 08:43 pm CST
Kerala's 2025 local body election results will be announced Saturday following record voter participation of 73.69%. The outcome will shape political strategies for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections, with counting beginning at 8 am across 244 centers statewide. Newly elected officials will take their oath on December 21.
Indian Navy Chief Highlights Maritime Role in India's Development Journey Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Dec 04, 2025 03:06 am CST
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized the critical role of maritime security in India's development journey toward becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 during a naval demonstration in Thiruvananthapuram. President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the event commemorating Navy Day, as the Admiral reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to protecting India's maritime interests with a combat-ready and future-oriented force.
Elderly Women Suffer Severe Facial Injuries in Unprovoked Stray Dog Attack in Kerala
Dec 01, 2025 11:40 pm CST
Two elderly women, aged 70 and 80, sustained serious facial injuries when attacked by a stray dog in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The incident has highlighted the growing concern about stray dog attacks in the region, particularly endangering elderly residents who walk alone in the mornings.
Activist Rahul Easwar Arrested for Defamation in Sexual Assault Case Against Congress MLA
Dec 01, 2025 08:25 pm CST
Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police arrested activist Rahul Easwar for allegedly defaming the complainant in a sexual assault case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil. Authorities are investigating his social media accounts and electronic devices after the woman filed a complaint about online defamation and unauthorized circulation of her photographs.
Kerala Congress Leader Defends 'Gana Geetham' as Patriotic Amid RSS Anthem Controversy
Nov 10, 2025 08:51 pm CST
A Congress leader from Kerala has sparked debate by defending "Gana Geetham" as a patriotic song with no exclusive ties to RSS, contradicting his party's position after school children sang it at a Vande Bharat Express inauguration. The incident has united Kerala's ruling CPM and opposition Congress in criticism, with the state government launching an investigation into what they call exploitation of children for political purposes.
President Murmu's Helicopter Causes Helipad Collapse During Historic Sabarimala Temple Visit in Kerala
Oct 22, 2025 01:59 pm CST
During President Droupadi Murmu's historic visit to Sabarimala temple, a newly constructed helipad at Pramadam Stadium collapsed under her helicopter. As the first woman head of state to visit the Lord Ayyappa shrine, her four-day Kerala tour continues with various ceremonial engagements despite this unexpected incident that required emergency personnel to free the Indian Air Force Mi-17 aircraft.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Air India Over Reported Flight Cancellations in Kerala
Sep 30, 2025 12:48 am CST
Congressman Shashi Tharoor has publicly challenged Air India regarding reports of substantial flight reductions across Kerala airports in the upcoming winter schedule. The Thiruvananthapuram MP warns these service cuts will harm migrant workers, students, tourism, and trade in the region, expressing concern that Kerala is being treated as an "afterthought" by the Tata-owned airline. Air India has not yet responded to these allegations.
Opinion | India's New Maritime Laws Deliver Ease Of Business Only For A Few
Sep 22, 2025 03:27 pm CST
The legislative trifecta - the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 - was passed in a session marred by disruption, without meaningful debate or scrutiny.
"Ship Has Already Sunk": Kerala Assembly Sees Clash Over Amoebic Brain Fever Issue
Sep 18, 2025 02:14 am CST
The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday witnessed stormy scenes for the second day in a row as an Opposition adjournment motion on amoebic meningoencephalitis (brain fever) led to a fierce exchange between treasury and Opposition benches.