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Topic: Thiruvananthapuram

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.

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.

The one thing Mamata & Yogi agree on, and for Mohan Yadav, the ultimate compliment from Amit Shah

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty, and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

With strong showing sans Tharoor, why Congress in Kerala is indifferent to his praise for BJP

Having wrested power in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP-led NDA ended decades of Left rule in the urban civic body. The party won 50 of 101 wards, up from 35 in 2020.

Congress expels Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as anticipatory bail plea in rape case rejected

36-year-old faces allegations of sexual abuse from multiple women. Party had suspended him in August, & says latest development will have no impact on its prospects in local polls.

Why BJP is confident of big gains in Thiruvananthapuram civic polls

District has been Sangh bastion since 1980s & it is here BJP secured its assembly election win in 2016. Moreover, Thiruvananthapuram stands out for its cadre base unlike Thrissur.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

Kerala’s ‘CSR party’ Twenty20 is eyeing expansion, plans to contest 55 civic bodies

Started as a CSR initiative of company in 2013, Twenty20 made a surprise entry in politics 2 years later with local body polls & won Kizhakkambalam Grama Panchayat in Ernakulam.

A student asked Shashi Tharoor the ‘inevitable’ Congress question. How the MP responded

Tharoor's relations with Congress have been on a downswing for a while now. He also led one of the government's delegations to world capitals to present India's stance on terror.

Day before her execution, a ray of hope for Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen

Priya was scheduled to be executed Wednesday. Postponement gives Save Nimisha Priya campaign time to negotiate ‘blood money’ & mount renewed efforts.

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History of Indians in the Arab world—port builders, Jat governor, translators, and slaves

From the buffalo herders who built one of the world’s greatest medieval ports to academics translating Sanskrit works, here is one part of the history of Indians in the Arab world.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.