Malappurram, March 25 (IANS) The District Collector of Malappuram, the top election authority in the district, on Wednesday has suo motu sought a report from officials monitoring the Model Code of Conduct on whether a controversial campaign offer by a senior leader of the Indian Union Muslim League amounts to a violation.The move comes amid an intensifying electoral battle in Thavanur, where an unusual mix of high stakes politics and headline grabbing incentives has added a fresh twist to the ca…
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Kochi, March 24 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday approached the Kerala High Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to tantri Kantarar Rajeevar in the second case linked to the alleged Sabarimala gold theft, intensifying legal scrutiny over the high-profile probe.The court has decided to consider both petitions together, including an earlier appeal in the Dwarapalaka plank case.The first appeal pertains to the Dwarapalaka plank case, where bail was granted on the 41st da…
Bhabanipur, March 24 (IANS) As the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections approach, Bhabanipur has emerged as one of the most closely watched constituencies, set for a high-voltage contest between Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief supremo Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, making it a prestige battle that hinges heavily on public sentiment. While the BJP continues its outreach through the ‘Parivartan Yatra’, many residents of Bhabanipur appear largely satisfied with Banerjee’s …
Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 (IANS) An intriguing electoral pattern has emerged ahead of the April 9 Kerala Assembly polls, with as many as 17 constituencies set to witness repeat contests as the same winners and runners‑up from the 2021 elections face off once again. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators, and the principal fight is between the Left and the Congress-led UDF, with the BJP-led NDA fighting a fierce battle in around a dozen seats.These rematches add an …
Kochi Feb, 26 (IANS) In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial film “Kerala Story 2” for 15 days, just a day before its scheduled theatrical debut.The film, which was slated for release on Friday, had already generated intense debate over its theme and portrayal of sensitive issues.Petitioners had approached the High Court, contending that the content could po…
Kochi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Kerala High Court will view the film ‘The Kerala Story 2’ on Wednesday as part of proceedings in a petition raising concerns over its portrayal of events that are claimed to be based on a “true story”.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who is hearing the matter, decided to personally view the film before considering further orders.The petitioners have argued that their concerns cannot be brushed aside, particularly because the film is promoted as being inspired by real inc…
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) Seat-sharing negotiations within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) are set to begin on Sunday, with the ruling DMK indicating that it may broadly adhere to the formula adopted in the 2021 Assembly elections, even as several allies push for a larger share of seats.In the 2021 polls, the DMK contested 188 of the 234 Assembly constituencies, allocating the remaining seats among its partners. The Congress was given 25 seats, while most other allies were restricted…
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Wednesday claimed that the INDIA bloc now stands at a crossroads, needing to move beyond internal debate to decide whether Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, or another figure will lead them through the national crisis. The internal friction and leadership debates within the bloc and the Congress party ahead of significant regional elections threaten to undermine unity.The Thackeray camp in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, clai…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s public persona has long been defined by ideological rigidity and administrative control. But those close to the 80-year-old leader say that the same precision and discipline visible in governance are equally evident in his personal habits.His habits are now being discussed more after a seer fish controversy broke out, which was put on the table by veteran CPI leader and former State Minister C. Divakaran and is now a ra…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 6 (IANS) The state capital district has emerged as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strongest political base in Kerala, a reality underscored by its historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.The party wrested control from the CPI(M)-led Left, which had maintained an uninterrupted hold over the civic body for over four decades.Party strategists now see the district as central to its plans for the upcoming state Assembly elections.In the 101-member corporation, t…