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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Topic: Kerala

‘Communist ideology, not communist country’—Kerala industry minister P Rajeev defends LDF investment push

As LDF seeks third consecutive term, minister P Rajeev, in an interview with ThePrint, calls UDF rule a ‘dark period’. Kerala votes on 9 April, counting on 4 May.

Two days before Kerala votes, nine-judge Supreme Court bench to begin hearing Sabarimala Temple case

Political hot potato issue over entry of women into the temple will bring more clarity on fundamental rights to equality and freedom of religion.

Book a coconut tree climber on your phone in Kerala now—‘AI can’t take his job’

Anand Mahindra said how this simple idea reflects India’s growing ability to blend tradition with technology, bringing dignity and structure to even the most local forms of work.

In LDF’s Kerala manifesto, jobs, poverty eradication & pledge to address human-wildlife conflict

The manifesto outlined a 60-point programme with 950 proposals that aim to lift 5 lakh families out of poverty, expand infrastructure and increase jobs in the state.

Pitted against KPCC chief in Kerala’s Peravoor, Shailaja is CPI(M)’s gamble in a Congress fortress

Shailaja and the CPI(M) are hoping that anti-incumbency will bring them a victory. Shailaja also pointed out that the sitting Congress MLA did not have a vision.

BJP vs CPI(M) in Nemom is litmus test for Rajeev Chandrasekhar. But Congress could decide outcome

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar is up against incumbent CPI(M) MLA and minister V. Sivankutty in Nemom, one of 7 assembly segments under Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat.

Sabarimala temple board defends women’s entry ban citing celibate deity, says courts shouldn’t interfere

With top court set to review the case, Travancore Devaswom Board defends ban as an essential religious practice, challenging courts’ authority to test faith-based customs.

UDF’s unlikely coalition for Kerala polls—CPI(M) rebels, communist splinters, local TMC heavyweight

Broad alliance cobbled together by Cong-led UDF underscores high stakes for party in next month’s polls, as it seeks to wrest back one of its strongest bastions.

‘No error, it’s a warning’: Furore in Kerala over EC letter with BJP seal even as CEO suspends official

Letter, dated 19 March 2019, had guidelines on candidate disclosure rules, was sent to all parties in Kerala. EC said it was a ‘clerical error’ & that the letter had already been withdrawn.

Kannur row puts CPI(M) in spotlight: How immune is the Left to the dynasty bug?

Announcement of P.K. Shyamala as candidate for Thalipparambu constituency in Kannur reopens old bag of nepotism allegations in Kerala.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.