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TopicKerala assembly elections

Topic: Kerala assembly elections

In Kerala’s Kasargod, BJP bets on ‘Mangaluru model’ of development

Residents in Kerala's northernmost district often cross the state border for hospitals, colleges and flights. Ahead of April 9 polls, the BJP is trying to turn that into votes.

BJP is blocking UDF from a landslide. How did Hindutva gain ground in Kerala?

It is curious to note that a section of the Hindu vote has seamlessly transferred between the BJP in the 2019 & 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the Left in the 2020 & 2025 local body polls.

No walkover for CPI(M) in Kerala strongholds. Rebels putting party on back foot in Kannur & beyond

Even if the party faces no electoral impact due to its strong organisational machinery, the presence of rebels reflects a deeper problem in how it currently handles internal issues.

LDF’s push for continuity to NDA playing the long game, the strategies at play for Kerala polls

The Left hit the ground running with early candidate announcement, with UDF having to play catch-up. From BJP’s perspective, this election is a quarter-final or semi-final.

Ramesh Pisharody to Anjali Nair—8 celebrities in Kerala’s 2026 election battle

The surge of celebrities in elections has given rise to blame games. The UDF is alleging a covert deal between CPI(M) and BJP.

Kerala: CPI(M) facing novel issues but no crisis, says KK Shailaja on rebels. ‘Party not sidelining me’

In interview with ThePrint, Kerala’s ex-health minister, who is contesting assembly polls from Peravoor, speaks about her party, ‘brave’ CM Vijayan & Congress’s ‘cheap propaganda’.

In poll-bound Kerala, Pinarayi’s ‘no basic awareness’ jibe at Rahul as LDF-UDF trade ‘BJP B team’ barbs

The war of words started Wednesday when the Congress leader talked about a ‘secret understanding’ between BJP & CPI(M) while virtually addressing a rally in Kozhikode.

Kerala: IUML leader suspended over ‘sexist’ remark targeting woman CPI(M) MLA, lands UDF in soup

The leader targeted incumbent legislator U. Prathibha in Alappuzha’s Kayamkulam constituency for her 'incompetence' as an MLA, saying she was using her 'beauty & eloquence' for re-election.

Don’t be fooled by Congress’ low-profile campaign in Kerala. It has its best shot since 2001

The BJP’s emergence as a potent third force has altered many equations. Kerala’s politics is no longer bipolar, even if the UDF and the LDF may still claim it is.

Kerala heads to crucial assembly polls with Pinarayi’s LDF chasing history & rivals sensing opportunity

With polling on April 9, Kerala’s election battle centres on whether ruling LDF can secure an unprecedented 3rd consecutive mandate as UDF hopes for a comeback & NDA looks to widen its limited base.

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Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.