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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Kerala

Poll season on horizon, Sabarimala gold ‘theft’ stirs the pot in Kerala. UDF takes on ruling LDF

UDF has been raising the matter in the assembly with banners reading 'temple thieves'. Experts say it could be an opportunity for UDF to gain support LDF got after its Sabarimala conclave.

Malayalam Bill 2.0: Kerala revives push for language law, addresses lapses after President denied assent

New bill tabled in assembly to make Malayalam the state's official language & put it at core of governance & education. Previous bill passed in 2015, but returned by President this year.

3 IPS officers in Kerala joined BJP & RSS after retirement. They all have one thing in common

Ex-DGP’s presence at RSS event grabbed attention. Political watchers say ex-civil servants’ involvement may not directly improve BJP’s position in Kerala but can alter perceptions around it.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Kerala cops book BJP worker for ‘Rahul would be shot’ remark, Congress wants immediate arrest

During TV news debate, Kerala BJP functionary Printu Mahadev said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ‘would be shot’ if he tried to encourage ‘Nepal-like Gen Z protests’ in India.

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against SIR. Politics of exclusion visible in Bihar, says Pinarayi

CM Pinarayi Vijayan said there is concern if this is Centre's backdoor attempt to implement NRC. Attempt to turn citizenship into religion-based concept challenges democracy, said the CM.

Days after Priyanka’s departure, Congress jumps into action to put its house in order in Wayanad

Internal strife and two deaths by suicide have pushed the Congress Kerala to change the leadership and settle debts after Priyanka Gandhi’s visit.

Fractured ranks? BJP walks a tightrope from Yogi’s biopic buzz to Kerala’s AIIMS location battle

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Congress in Kerala sees ground shifting as Nair Service Society endorses LDF’s stand on Sabarimala

Opposition calls it issue-based support, analysts say one decision not enough to move the electorally significant Nair Service Society towards the LDF.

Amid tussle, Kerala govt includes chapter on governor’s duties in Class 10 Social Science textbook

The four-page section that appears in the second part of the Social Science textbook under the chapter Democracy: An Indian Experience, describes the governor not as an elected authority, but a 'nominal figure'.

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.