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  Exit Poll Results: BJP tipped to win Bengal, Assam; DMK ahead in TN, UDF in Kerala, predicts Matrize

  India | April 29, 2026 23:44 IST

  Matrize Exit Poll predicted 146-161 seats for the BJP in West Bengal and projected 125-140 seats for the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the state. The magic mark for scoring a majority is 148. Mamata's TMC may win 125 to 140 seats, added the exit poll.

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  Kerala Exit Polls 2026 Highlights: Matrize projects UDF 70-75, LDF 60-65

  India | April 29, 2026 22:24 IST

  Kerala Exit Polls 2026 Highlights: Matrize projects UDF ahead with 70–75 seats, LDF at 60–65, and BJP-led NDA at 3–5 in the 140-member Assembly. Voting was held on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4.

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  Kerala elections: KC Venugopal writes to CM Vijayan, poses 10 questions; alleges 'deals' with BJP

  India | April 07, 2026 16:42 IST

  Kerala elections 2026: Congress general secretary KC Venugopal posed 10 questions to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging "secret deals" with BJP leaders and the Centre on multiple matters.

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  Kerala Elections Opinion Poll: Matrize predicts close fight with UDF edge, BJP can be kingmaker

  India | April 20, 2026 16:55 IST

  Kerala Assembly Elections Opinion Poll: The upcoming Kerala Assembly elections will primarily witness a contest between the incumbent LDF and the UDF, while the BJP is aiming to improve its prospects in the state Assembly polls.

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  Kerala's electoral history in numbers: How governments have changed every five years barring 2021?

  India | March 18, 2026 13:30 IST

  Kerala’s electoral history is defined by a distinct, long-standing trend of alternating between two primary coalitions—the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF)—every five years, the pattern that remained unbroken for over four decades until the 2021 Assembly election.

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  Kerala to become Keralam: Union Cabinet approves decision to rename state ahead of polls

  India | February 24, 2026 23:50 IST

  The Kerala Assembly on June 24, 2024, had unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to officially change the state's name to Keralam. Following the assembly resolution, the Union cabinet, in a meeting on Tuesday, is believed to have approved the state's name change from Kerala to Keralam.

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  Major setback for Vijayan govt as Kerala HC strikes down 'Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme'

  India | February 17, 2026 22:55 IST

  The Kerala High Court has struck down the state government's order approving the Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme, calling out financial irregularities in the Rs 20 crore project.

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  Mani Shankar Aiyar pitches Vijayan for next CM in Kerala; Congress cites remark as 'irrelevant'

  India | February 16, 2026 11:26 IST

  During his address, Aiyar hailed Vijayan and suggested that amendments should be made to strengthen Kerala’s position in the Panchayati Raj system. He offered recommendations on how the state could legally secure its leading role in local governance.

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  Kerala CM writes to Sitharaman seeking judicial probe into 'unnatural death' of industrialist CJ Roy

  India | February 02, 2026 11:43 IST

  CJ Roy death case: Industrialist CJ Roy reportedly shot himself at his office in Bengaluru on January 30 during two-three days of IT raids involving Karnataka and Kerala teams. The dramatic events occurred within the jurisdiction of the Ashok Nagar police station.

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  Kerala Budget: State announces 12th pay revision commission for welfare of govt employees

  Budget | January 29, 2026 13:21 IST

  Kerala Budget: The 12th Pay Revision Commission is expected to submit its report within three months for timely action. The budget also confirmed that all pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) arrears for employees and pensioners will be cleared.

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  Kerala Budget: State hikes pay of pre-primary teachers by Rs 1,000; honorariums of ASHAs hiked

  Budget | January 29, 2026 10:13 IST

  The Finance Minister also allocated Rs 14,500 crore for social security pensions for financial year 2026–27. He also announced Rs 3,700 crore for CM's Stree Suraksha scheme in Budget 2026-27.

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  PM Modi launches welfare projects in Kerala: 'Centre's efforts for development receive new impetus'

  India | January 23, 2026 12:31 IST

  PM Modi in Kerala: Addressing the gathering after launching the projects and flagging off the trains, PM Modi said the day marks a new momentum in the development of Kerala, driven by the efforts of the central government.

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  Kerala Governor skipped key portions of cabinet-approved policy address in the House: CM Vijayan

  India | January 20, 2026 12:47 IST

  The 16th session will meet for 32 days from January 20 to March 26, as per the legislative Assembly calendar. The discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor's address will be held on January 22 and 27. Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal will present the Budget on January 29.

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  Amit Shah targets Vijayan-led govt over Sabarimala gold loss, launches BJP's poll push in Kerala

  India | January 11, 2026 16:44 IST

  Shah said the Assembly elections in Kerala and West Bengal would be held at the same time. He expressed confidence that the BJP would form governments in both states.

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  DK Shivakumar hits back at Kerala CM Vijayan over Bengaluru demolition drive: 'Don't interfere’

  India | December 27, 2025 23:42 IST

  DK Shivakumar said the area in question was an encroached waste dumpsite and alleged that land mafia interests were behind attempts to turn it into a slum."We have humanity. We gave people an opportunity to move to new places. Only a few of them are locals," he said.

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  Kerala local body poll results: LDF faces setback as UDF surges, lotus blooms in Thiruvananthapuram

  India | December 14, 2025 0:04 IST

  Kerala local body election results: BJP’s notable gains in Thiruvananthapuram have fueled speculation about a wider political realignment in Kerala. State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that the party secured over 20 per cent of the votes statewide.

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  ED issues notice to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Rs 2000-crore KIIFB Masala Bond case

  India | December 01, 2025 10:18 IST

  The probe is related to the end-use of Rs 2,000 crore raised by KIIFB through masala bonds, and its compliance with the FEMA norms.

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  Kerala nun issues death threat to CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Facebook post: 'Throw a bomb…'

  India | November 19, 2025 16:27 IST

  The Congregation of the Mother of Carmel stated that D’souza’s membership had been officially terminated in 2009 following proper canonical procedures and therefore she is not legally permitted to wear the congregation’s religious habit.

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  Kerala becomes India's first poverty-free state, sets model for inclusive growth and social justice

  India | November 01, 2025 9:13 IST

  Kerala's declaration as India's first poverty-free state is a historic milestone built on decades of decentralised governance, women empowerment through Kudumbashree and strong social infrastructure. The state's inclusive model offers a blueprint for equitable growth and sustainable development.

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  Sabarimala Temple's sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti wanted to use gold for a wedding: Shocking details

  India | January 09, 2026 17:43 IST

  Sabarimala Temple gold plating row: The dispute revolves around the gold-plated copper coverings on the Dwarapalaka idols situated outside the sanctum sanctorum, with allegations of tampering and misappropriation of gold sparking widespread outrage.