The Throne Of Thiruvananthapuram: Inside The Three-Way Battle In Congress For Kerala’s CM Post

The Throne Of Thiruvananthapuram: Inside The Three-Way Battle In Congress For Kerala’s CM Post

Last Updated:May 08, 2026, 06:00 IST The primary contenders are VD Satheesan, the outgoing Leader of the Opposition, and KC Venugopal, the AICC General Secretary. A third veteran, Ramesh Chennithala, remains a factor KPCC president Sunny Joseph speaks during a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) to decide on the chief ministerial candidate in…

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Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan Resigns After Congress-Led UDF’s Poll Victory

Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan Resigns After Congress-Led UDF’s Poll Victory

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Monday accepted the resignation of incumbent Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan following the Congress-led UDF’s victory in the assembly elections. According to Raj Bhavan, the Governor has requested Vijayan to continue in his post until a new government is sworn in and alternate arrangements are made. Vijayan’s resignation came after…

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Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Amit Shah To Address Rallies, Lead Roadshows In Bengal Today

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Amit Shah To Address Rallies, Lead Roadshows In Bengal Today

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: The 2026 Assembly elections are being conducted in multiple phases, starting with the first round on April 9 and continuing through the month, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. Polling is taking place in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengaleach witnessing its own unique political contest and electoral dynamics. The…

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Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Polls Over In Kerala, Puducherry, Assam; All Eyes Now On Tamil Nadu, Bengal

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Polls Over In Kerala, Puducherry, Assam; All Eyes Now On Tamil Nadu, Bengal

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: The first phase of the 2026 Assembly election cycle has successfully concluded, with voting wrapping up in Kerala, Puducherry and Assam. Now, the political momentum has shifted toward the upcoming high-stakes elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38 per cent and…

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Video | “Real Kerala Story Written In Our Communal Harmony”: Pinarayi Vijayan

Video | “Real Kerala Story Written In Our Communal Harmony”: Pinarayi Vijayan

As Kerala’s political conversation intensifies ahead of the elections, NDTV PowerPlay Keralam brings together the leaders and ideas shaping the state’s political future, with some of the state’s sharpest voices debating its future. The day-long event is being held today in Thiruvananthapuram, featuring senior political leaders, policymakers, and analysts from across the political spectrum. Chief…

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CM Siddaramaiah Writes To Pinarayi Vijayan Over Proposed Malayalam Language Bill

CM Siddaramaiah Writes To Pinarayi Vijayan Over Proposed Malayalam Language Bill

Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 11:02 pm IST Siddaramaiah urged Kerala CM to reconsider the Malayalam Language Bill, warning Karnataka will defend linguistic minorities if Malayalam is imposed in Kannada-medium schools. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urged his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan to immediately withdraw the bill. (Image: PTI/File) Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday wrote to his Kerala…

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‘We Don’t Want Italians’: DK Shivakumar’s ‘We Don’t Want Keralites’ Remark Draws BJP’s Ire

‘We Don’t Want Italians’: DK Shivakumar’s ‘We Don’t Want Keralites’ Remark Draws BJP’s Ire

Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 11:56 IST BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticised Shivakumar, accusing the Congress of divisive politics. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar A political row has erupted after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made remarks about Keralites while responding to questions on the Kogilu demolition drive in Bengaluru. The controversy began when a…

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Kerala CM Vows To Screen All Banned Films At IFFK 2025, Calls Union Govt Decision ‘Unacceptable’

Kerala CM Vows To Screen All Banned Films At IFFK 2025, Calls Union Govt Decision ‘Unacceptable’

Thiruvanathapuram: After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, said that all films that were denied screening permission will be screened at the festival. On his Facebook page, Kerala CM called the Union Government’s decision to…

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