The CPI(M)'s internal elections, which saw the election of Kerala veteran MA Baby to the general secretary's post, reveals not just a decades-old fault line, but the dominance of the Kerala lobby over the Bengal bloc. This is critical as the party tries to take Baby steps towards revival ahead of crucial elections in its strongholds.
Newly elected CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby defended Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter T Veena in the SFIO case, calling it politically motivated. He claimed it was an attack on the CPI(M) leadership.
The Kerala High Court stayed a single judge's order that had quashed the state's judicial commission probing the Munambam land dispute, where nearly 600 families face eviction after the land was classified as waqf.
SNDP yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan sparked controversy by calling Kerala's Muslim-majority district Malappuram "a different country". This drew sharp reactions from IUML and others, even as he defended his remarks and accused critics of misrepresenting his intent.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged that the "Sangh Parivar" was proclaiming itself as a censor board amid a row over some of its sequences in the L2: Empuraan film, which appeared to depict the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, on Sunday claimed that the Sangh (right-wing) forces are attacking the Christian community and churches.
The CPI(M) got its new party chief today, with the Party Congress in Madurai naming veteran leader MA Baby as the General Secretary.
A video showing a man being tied with a leash around his neck and forced to walk on his knees by a man who did not fulfill his targets at a private marketing firm went viral. The Kerala Labour Department ordered a probe into the matter.
Suprabhatam, a Malayalam mouthpiece of an influential Muslim organisation in Kerala, criticised Congress leaders Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi for their silence on the Waqf amendment bill. The editorial called Priyanka's absence a black mark and urged legal resistance.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill would benefit Kerala's Munambam residents protesting land claims. He accused the Opposition of spreading misinformation and remaining silent in Parliament debates.
In a major setback for the Left Democratic Front in Kerala, the Union government has sanctioned prosecution of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in the Cochin Minerals case.
The Kerala High Court scheduled the hearing for actor Dileep's petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in the 2017 actor assault case, questioning whether an accused can demand such an inquiry.
Unlike its usual hardline stance on rows involving right-wing sentiments or the 2002 Gujarat riots, the BJP in Kerala has taken a surprisingly measured stance in the L2: Empuraan row. This is what makes Kerala different and why the BJP is taking an unusual approach.
Two individuals, a man and a woman, were arrested and drugs worth Rs 1.5 crore were seized by the Excise commission.
An OBC employee at Koodalmanikyam temple in Thrissur, Kerala, resigned following reassignment from temple to office duties after priests objected to his appointment. His reassignment sparked protests and a human rights commission investigation into alleged caste discrimination.
BJP suspended Thrissur district member Vijeesh Vettath after he approached the Kerala High Court against Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam film, Empuraan. He accepted the decision, claiming his legal action was personal.
An 18-year old native from Ambalavayal region of Wayanad district was arrested by the local police in nearby district of Kozhikode in Kerala after being found with a minor girl who was reported missing. He was later found hanging inside the washroom of Kelpetta Police station.
A Catholic Church-run Malayalam daily in Kerala called the Waqf amendment bill a test of secularism and warned MPs against opposing it. The editorial urged Congress and CPI(M) to support amendments preventing land encroachments.
A Kerala temple festival in Kannur triggered outrage after a procession featured flags with images of CPI(M) activists convicted in the BJP worker Sooraj murder case.
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Mohanlal-starrer 'L2: Empuraan', Kerala BJP leader B Gopalakrishnan labelled Prithviraj Sukumaran's wife an 'Urban Naxal' and criticised his mother.
ASHA workers in Kerala have been protesting for 50 days. On Monday, some shaved their heads while others cut their hair, marching down MG Road in Thiruvananthapuram with their chopped hair in hand. But why are they protesting? Read on to learn about their demands and the government's response.
Eight months after the devastating landslide in Wayanad's Mundakkai and Chooralmala, the region remains an abandoned ghost town. Survivors struggle with grief, while locals urge authorities to prevent the site from becoming a potential dark tourism site.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a think tank to curb drug use and youth violence. A web portal will enable anonymous reporting, and stricter enforcement will continue. Schools and colleges will implement anti-drug measures and support programs.
A YouTuber was arrested in Kerala's Thrissur district for allegedly blocking the convoy of Wayanad Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The police seized his vehicle and registered a case against him for endangering lives.
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council urged MPs to amend the Waqf Act, citing unconstitutional provisions. The appeal focused on the Munambam Waqf dispute, highlighting concerns over property rights in the existing Act.
The Kerala High Court dismissed Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan's plea seeking a probe into alleged financial transactions between the IT firm owned by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter and a private mining company.
Kerala BJP leader B Gopalakrishnan publicly apologised to CPI(M) leader PK Sreemathi for his defamatory remarks made during a 2018 TV debate. The apology was part of a legal settlement following her defamation complaint. However, he later criticised CPI(M) for misrepresenting his apology online.
Mohanlal-starrer Empuraan sparked discussions on social media after indirectly portraying incidents in connection with the Gujarat riots.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, during her Wayanad visit, inaugurated a cultural centre and shared her efforts to learn Malayalam.
Ten people have tested positive for HIV in two months in Kerala's Malappuram district. Health officials attributed the spread to shared syringes among drug users and warned of a potential surge.
Kerala Assembly passed a Bill allowing private universities in the state. While the government defended it as a step towards an education hub, critics warned of commercialisation and threats to public universities.
The Kerala government has revoked a controversial order imposing a 20-metre buffer zone around reservoirs. The decision has come following public outcry and opposition pressure, as there were concerns that it would severely impact residents near dams.
Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan in a Facebook post, slammed a remark comparing her leadership to her husband's that was linked with her skin colour. Through her post, she called out deep-rooted bias against dark skin.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged the Centre to regulate high airfares for Haj pilgrims and expatriates, citing excessive charges during festivals. He said the state had raised the issue with the Union Aviation Minister and MPs.
Kerala government will launch a large-scale anti-drug campaign from April, integrating existing initiatives. A high-level meeting was held to plan awareness, enforcement, and preventive measures. Authorities will tighten inspections and curb online drug trade.
Chandrasekhar was the sole nominee for the top post and had submitted two sets of nomination papers at the BJP headquarters on Sunday.
A Kerala man staged a robbery to cover up the misuse of Rs 40 lakh given by his father-in-law for business transactions. The police uncovered the scam through CCTV footage and arrested three suspects.
The Kerala police arrested two men for buying and selling medicines meant to treat mental health conditions by forging a prescription.
A third-year nursing student from Kerala's Kasaragod died after three months in a coma following a suicide attempt in her hostel room on December 7 last year. Protesters alleged that the hotel warden had harassed the victim, who was forced to take the extreme step.
Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is the only candidate who has filed his papers for the position of Kerala BJP chief and could be elected unopposed to lead the unit. However, an official announcement would be made on Monday.
