Kerala

Addressing a campaign rally in Palakkad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Gulf nations are giving top priority to the safety of Indians amid the West Asia conflict. He accused Congress of wishing danger on Indian workers there for political gain. He stated that people of Kerala are showing trust in BJP and NDA.

18. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Kerala's Pala constituency is preparing for a three-way electoral contest in the 2026 Assembly elections involving sitting MLA Mani C. Kappan, Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K. Mani, and NDA candidate Shone George. The race follows political shifts since the death of K.M. Mani, turning Pala from a KC(M) stronghold into a contested battleground. Local alliances and issues like development and community concerns will influence the outcome.

The Kerala High Court has directed the Chief Vigilance Officer at Sabarimala to secure records related to Padi Pooja bookings amid suspicions of irregularities. A vigilance inquiry revealed unauthorized transfers of bookings made with false addresses. The court emphasized the need for transparency in the highly sought-after ritual.

24. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Union Cabinet approved the proposal to rename the southern state of Kerala as Keralam on Tuesday. This decision comes ahead of the state's assembly elections and will now pave the way for a constitutional amendment in Parliament. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has questioned the move, noting that her government's repeated proposals to rename the state have been stalled.