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Kerala's political landscape: Kerala is used to a political rivalry between the CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). However, the 2026 Assembly election has also seen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge as a key player in its political landscape. The CPI (M), led by Pinarayi Vijayan, aims to retain power for a third consecutive term, while the UDF seeks to return to power. Meanwhile, the BJP-led NDA is looking to seize a critical opportunity ...Read More >
Such an establishment, whose licence has not been renewed, and its assets can be taken over by the Centre, he contended. Speaking to reporters in Kasaragod, he said that Union minister Suresh Gopi should read the proposed amendments in the Bill. Gopi had recently claimed that the amendment was not targeted at any particular religion or community, but aimed at safeguarding the interests and properties of the people of the country. Satheesan said that the FCRA was enacted by the Congress to pre ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday questioned the sincerity of the Congress party in addressing attacks on nuns and members of the Christian community in Chhattisgarh and other north Indian states. In a social media post, he said that when nuns were attacked in Chhattisgarh, Left national and state leaders rushed to support the victims, and some Congress leaders from Kerala also visited. However, the state unit of Congress, which is the principal opposition party in ...Read More >
Addressing a press conference, divisional railway manager Rajesh Kumar Verma said that works worth around ₹398 crore have been sanctioned, including addition of six new platforms, extension of existing platforms, and development of additional entry and exit points equipped with modern passenger amenities. "The yard re-modelling at Pune station has been planned and initiated in phases to ensure minimal disruption to train operations while significantly enhancing capacity and passenger convenienc ...Read More >
Pune: Acting on rising passenger demand, the Pune Railway Division operated a record number of special trains in the financial year 2025-26, significantly improving connectivity across regions. Divisional Railway Manager Rajesh Kumar Verma said the division ran 1,109 special trains during Diwali and Chhath festivals. This is a massive 197.3% increase compared to the previous year. The move helped manage the heavy festive rush and ensured smoother travel for passengers. The division also operat ...Read More >
Kasaragod: Congress leader V D Satheesan on Saturday accused the BJP of being "wolves in sheepskin" who go with cakes to Bishops' homes and churches on Christmas, but come out with legislations like FCRA amendment bill that affect the Christian community. Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, claimed that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act provide that the central government can decline to renew licences, for any reason, of entities receiving f ...Read More >
Kasaragod(Kerala), Apr 4 (PTI) Congress leader V D Satheesan on Saturday accused the BJP of being "wolves in sheepskin" who go with cakes to Bishops' homes and churches on Christmas, but come out with legislations like FCRA amendment bill that affect the Christian community. Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, claimed that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act provide that the central government can decline to renew licences, for any reason, of ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Sthree Sakthi SS-513 lottery result will be declared today, on Tuesday, March 31. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm. Kerala Lottery Result Today Live, 31-3-2026: The Kerala State Lottery Department will declare the results of the Sthree Sakthi SS-513 lottery on Tuesday, March 31, with the draw set to take place at 3pm at Gorky Bhavan. This popular weekly lottery features substantial rewards, including a top prize of Rs 1 crore, a sec ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Friday (April 3, 2026): One of the most reputable and well-run lottery systems in India, the Kerala State Lottery is renowned for its openness, social impact, and government supervision. Kerala Lottery results announced today, Friday, 3 April, 2026: SUVARNA KERALAM SK-47 - Friday Bumper Draw Results (Top 3 Prize Winners) Draw Date: 03-04-2026 Lottery Name: Suvarna Kerala SK-47 1st Prize: ₹1 Crore - TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT 2nd Prize: ₹30 Lakh - TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT 3rd P ...Read More >
At 4: 30 pm ET, modi is set to speak with party workers and citizens through the "Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvad - Keralam" programme, pairing campaign-style mobilisation with a sweeping manifesto that maps Kerala into sector-specific economic hubs. The messaging is blunt: the BJP-NDA argues that voters have "seen through" the promises of both the LDF and UDF, while a senior party MP intensifies the line that the two fronts are effectively interchangeable. The convergence of outreach, policy pa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Domestic equity markets will remain closed on Friday, i.e., April 3, for Good Friday, marking a scheduled pause in trading activity following a period of volatility. According to the stock market holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), today's closure is one of several upcoming breaks in the mid-year schedule, with the next holiday slated for Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14. Following today's break, the markets will again close on notable holidays for th ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: Domestic equity markets will remain closed on Friday, i.e., April 3, for Good Friday, marking a scheduled pause in trading activity following a period of volatility. According to the stock market holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), today's closure is one of several upcoming breaks in the mid-year schedule, with the next holiday slated for Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14. Following today's break, the markets will again close on notable holidays ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Domestic equity markets will remain closed on Friday, i.e., April 3, for Good Friday, marking a scheduled pause in trading activity following a period of volatility. According to the stock market holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), today's closure is one of several upcoming breaks in the mid-year schedule, with the next holiday slated for Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14. Following today's break, the markets will again close on ...Read More >
FIROZABAD, India, April 2 (Reuters) - Famed as India's "Glass City" with a four-century tradition of glassmaking, Firozabad's furnaces are now burning low, putting thousands of day labourers out of work in what would normally be peak season. The industry has been crippled by the war in the Middle East because of its intense energy needs. Gas-fired heat chambers need to run constantly at above 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit) to keep the glass molten and prevent defects. India's ...Read More >
Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress MP and General Secretary K.C. Venugopal slammed the BJP over the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday, asserting that his party has exposed the BJP's double standards to the common people. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader alleged that while the BJP approaches the Christian community with cakes during the Christmas season, they simultaneously target nuns and introduce FCRA amendment legislation to systematically attack the community. Also ...Read More >
Palakkad (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress MP and General Secretary K.C. Venugopal slammed the BJP over the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday, asserting that his party has exposed the BJP's double standards to the common people. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader alleged that while the BJP approaches the Christian community with cakes during the Christmas season, they simultaneously target nuns and introduce FCRA amendment legislation to systematically attack the community. "Cong ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Keralam are showing strong support for the BJP-NDA, asserting that voters have seen through the empty promises of both LDF and UDF. He will interact with party workers and citizens through the "Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvad - Keralam" programme this evening. In a post on X, "The people of Keralam are enthusiastically supporting BJP-NDA across the state. They have seen through the hollow promises of both LDF an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Keralam are showing strong support for the BJP-NDA, asserting that voters have seen through the empty promises of both LDF and UDF. He will interact with party workers and citizens through the "Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvad - Keralam" programme this evening. In a post on X, "The people of Keralam are enthusiastically supporting BJP-NDA across the state. They have seen through the hollow promise ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Sambad Result Thursday (April 2, 2026): One of the most reputable and well-run lottery systems in India, the Kerala State Lottery is renowned for its openness, social impact, and government supervision. Kerala Lottery results announced today, Thursday, 2 April 2026: Karunya Plus KN-617 - Thursday Bumper Draw Results (Top 3 Prize Winners) Draw Date: 02-04-2026 Lottery Name: Karunya Plus KN-617 1st Prize: ₹1 Crore - TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON 2nd Prize: ₹30 Lakh - TO BE ANNOUNCED SO ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: As billions of people around the world are preparing to observe Good Friday 2026 on April 3, a common social etiquette question resurfaces: is it appropriate to wish someone a "Happy Good Friday"? Unlike other major holidays on the Christian calendar, such as Christmas or Easter, Good Friday is defined by its somber nature, marking the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. For those looking to send greetings to friends, colleagues, or family members, understanding the cultural ...Read More >
A monthly food security card of Rs 2,500 for below poverty line (BPL) families, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY coverage for all Keralites, an AIIMS campus, two free LPG cylinders a year for the poor during Onam and Christmas, a hike in welfare pension to Rs 3,000, and a high-speed corridor are among the highlights of the BJP manifesto ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. The manifesto was released by BJP national president Nitin Nabin in the presence of party state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar ...Read More >
T'puram: BJP-led NDA has come out with a bouquet of promises, from women empowerment to free cooking gas, high-speed rail and AIIMS, if voted to power in Kerala in assembly elections. BJP national president Nitin Nabin released the election manifesto on Tuesday.BJP said women from BPL families will get an arogya suraksha card, with which they can buy groceries and medicines worth Rs 2,500 every month. It also promised two free LPG cylinders a year (one each during Onam and Christmas) to poor fam ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): With the Keralam Assembly polls less than 2 weeks away, political leaders upped the ante with their attacks on Tuesday, alleging collusion between rivals and accusing each other of ignoring the state's issues. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto, outlining a mix of welfare initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and temple-related measures. Unveiled by the BJP leadership in the state, the document has been projected as a l ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): With the Keralam Assembly polls less than 2 weeks away, political leaders upped the ante with their attacks on Tuesday, alleging collusion between rivals and accusing each other of ignoring the state's issues. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto, outlining a mix of welfare initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and temple-related measures. Unveiled by the BJP leadership in the state, the document has been projected as a l ...Read More >
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power. The manifesto was released by BJP national president Nitin Nabin at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram. It promises financial support for women and senior citizens, along with a high-speed rail project and the est ...Read More >
Urging people not to "waste" their votes by supporting either the Congress, the Left Front, or Humayun Kabir's newly formed outfit, the AJUP, TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday said that voting for any of the three parties would mean voting for the BJP. The TMC MP, who is considered number 2 in the party and heir apparent of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was campaigning in the Muslim-dominated Naoda Assembly seat in Murshidabad district. "Voting for the Congress or Adhir Babu, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections with party president Nitin Nabin unveiling a slew of welfare promises, infrastructure projects and temple-related measures in the state.In a major announcement, the NDA party promised to provide a monthly welfare pension of Rs 3,000 to poor women, widows and senior citizens above 70 years of age. It also announced 20,000 liters of free water per month to every household in Kerala. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism desti ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism destination while aiming to develop the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, with party chief Nitin Nabin unveiling a mix of welfare promises, infrastructure projects and temple-related measures for the state.Among the key announcements, the NDA party promised a welfare pension of Rs 3,000 per month for needy women, widows and senior citizens above 70 years. It also announced 20,000 litres of free water per month to every household in Kerala.As part of its welfare outreach, t ...Read More >
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