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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicLeft Democratic Front

Topic: Left Democratic Front

In poll-bound Kerala, Pinarayi slams Centre for ‘fund discrimination’, takes a swipe at Congress

Weeks after local body polls setback, Kerala CM leads a 'Satyagraha' as LDF steps up attack on Centre, with eye on upcoming assembly elections.

Average Malayali lives 10 yrs more than those in BJP-ruled UP, Bihar—CPI(M)’s Brittas on air pollution

In a candid conversation with ThePrint, CPI (M)’s Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas also talked about the Left’s electoral setbacks in Kerala local body polls.

Congress-led UDF edges ahead in Kerala civic polls, BJP set to clinch Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala local body polls being seen as a precursor to assembly election next year, see ruling Left suffer major setbacks with BJP making breakthrough in state capital.

Polls on horizon, Pinarayi govt makes big moves—hikes in pension & ASHA workers’ honorarium, new schemes

LDF eyes hat-trick win in 2026 assembly elections, with Kerala also set to witness local body polls in December. For the new steps, the govt will incur expenditure of Rs 10,000 cr.

In BJP-led counterbid to ‘protect’ Sabarimala, Annamalai slams Pinarayi, Stalin for ‘focusing on politics’

After LDF govt's Global Ayyappa Conclave in Pampa, which pitched the temple as an inclusive space, another conference was held by Sabarimala Karma Samithi and BJP to 'protect' it.

Local body & assembly polls round the corner, LDF kickstarts month-long anniversary celebrations

From showcasing flagship projects to claims of Centre’s neglect, month-long anniversary events begin as Oppn accuses LDF govt in Kerala of ignoring ground realities ahead of polls.

Why Kerala’s University Bill has the opposition seeing ‘red’

Kerala’s Left Democratic Front govt faces backlash from Congress-led UDF over the bill that seeks to expand powers of university pro-chancellors, pro-vice-chancellors & registrars.

In bill to establish private universities, an ideological shift by Kerala’s ruling LDF

9 yrs ago, a senior Kerala State Higher Education Council official was slapped by a protester when the Oommen Chandy govt was considering allowing private universities in Kerala.

From Davos pavilion to ‘masala bonds’, LDF pulls out all stops to separate ideology from investments

Pinarayi-led administration became first LDF govt to send its delegates to WEF in Davos. This marked Kerala's attendance at the summit for the first time since 2006.

PV Anvar ruffles feathers 2 weeks into Kerala TMC coordinator role. Party unit goes running to Mamata

On 10 January, Anvar was appointed the party coordinator in Kerala. His appointment came after he parted ways with the LDF and could not make any headway in joining the DMK or UDF.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.