The 2026 Kerala Assembly polls have set the stage for a high-stakes triangular contest between the ruling LDF, the main opposition UDF, and the national BJP. With voter enthusiasm high, all three fronts have concluded their intensifying poll campaigns, promising a fiercely competitive battle for control of the Keralam state legislature.
AP CM Chandrababu has approved key reforms in the Andhra Pradesh revenue system, including the printing and distribution of 1.12 crore pattadar passbooks to secure landownership. Officials have been tasked with completing the initiative by March 2027. Also, around 1.37 lakh acres of land will be removed from the prohibited 22A list, enhancing farmers’ rights.
AP CM Chandrababu is set to visit Bapatla’s Surepalli today to distribute error-free land title passbooks under ‘Your Land-Your Right’ initiative. The AP govt, correcting past survey mistakes, has already issued 22.79 lakh passbooks this year, with 3,658 more for local farmers today. He will also hold a meeting to engage directly with the farming […]
Rajampet YSRCP MP Peddireddy Mithun Reddy received significant relief from the Vijayawada ACB court in connection with the liquor scam case. He is no longer required to report to the SIT office every Friday and has been permitted to apply for a passport by depositing Rs. 1 lakh. The court’s ruling relaxed several restrictions previously […]
The by-poll for the Ponda Assembly constituency seat has been officially cancelled after a ruling by the Bombay High Court. Petitioners argued that the election notification was invalid since the Goa Legislative Assembly’s term is under one year. The court also upheld the claim, quashing the EC notification and halting the planned by-poll today.
VD Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in Keralam and candidate from Paravur Assembly constituency, cast his vote at Kesari Govt Arts and Science College in Ernakulam. He urged citizens to exercise their fundamental right to vote, emphasizing active participation. Satheesan expressed confidence that the UDF could win over 100 seats, surpassing their 2001 margin.
Amid the key Assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, LoP Rahul Gandhi urged citizens via X to support the Congress party and exercise their voting rights. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) has encouraged maximum voter participation as polling began at 7 am and is set to continue until 6 pm IST across all three […]
As Kerala heads into the 2026 Assembly elections, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is aiming for a rare third consecutive term under CM Pinarayi Vijayan. While the LDF banks on welfare schemes and development, the opposition UDF hopes to capitalise on anti-incumbency, making the contest tight and unpredictable.
Puducherry goes to polls tomorrow across all 30 Assembly constituencies, including Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. A total of 294 candidates are contesting as the NDA and I.N.D.I.A. blocs battle for supremacy. Campaigning ended today, with rallies and door-to-door outreach. Election authorities launched awareness drives to boost voter turnout.
After the US‑Iran ceasefire was announced, both sides laid claim to control operations in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The temporary truce hinges on reopening the vital shipping route, but Tehran and Washington differ on authority and oversight, raising tensions over navigation rights and influence even as fighting pauses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the US decision on a two-week ceasefire with Iran but clarified it does not apply to Lebanon or Hezbollah. His statement contradicted Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that the truce covered all regions, highlighting ongoing tensions and uncertainty in the broader conflict.
Videos circulating on X, show alleged distribution of cash, mobile phones, and watches bearing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam logo and M. K. Stalin’s image to attract voters. The viral clips have sparked political controversy and raised questions about electoral practices and model code of conduct compliance. Opposition parties demanded action.
Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer is scheduled to visit East Godavari district on April 10, as per the E.G Collector Kirti Chekuri. The Governor will depart Vijayawada at 10 AM and land at the helipad of Godavari Global University in Rajahmundry. He is set to attend the joint convocation ceremonies of the XVI and XVII […]
DMK candidate KS Ravinchandran called the TVK a “toddler party” during his campaign in Pulinthope, noting its young age compared to DMK’s 75-year history. Supported by alliance partners, he expressed confidence in a win. Meanwhile, CM Stalin warned that only the DMK can protect state rights against BJP policies ahead of the April 23 elections.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan criticized YSRCP leaders, stating their style of using offensive language has not changed even after losing power. He emphasized that criticism is a natural part of politics, but it should be handled through legal means rather than personal attacks. He also remarked that people still remember past comments made […]