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  Row over VCs' participation at RSS event in Kerala, CM calls it 'communal act'; BJP hits back

  India | June 15, 2026 8:23 IST

  Kerala CM VD Satheesan and LoP Pinarayi Vijayan have criticised the VCs for attending an RSS event in Thiruvananthapuram. However, BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar has defended the officials and slammed the CM and the LoP for appeasement politics.

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  Kerala Exit Polls 2026: Matrize projects 3-5 seats for BJP-led NDA with vote share of 13.40%

  India | April 30, 2026 14:59 IST

  Matrize exit poll projects BJP-led NDA at 13.40% vote share in Kerala, up from 12.41% in 2021. The alliance may win 3–5 seats after drawing a blank last time, while UDF and LDF continue to dominate the contest.

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  Matrize Exit Poll predicts clear majority for Congress-led UDF in Kerala in tough fight with LDF

  India | April 29, 2026 22:23 IST

  The Matrize Exit Poll for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 projects a win for the United Democratic Front with 70–75 seats, ahead of the Left Democratic Front at 60–65. The National Democratic Alliance may get 3–5 seats, indicating a UDF edge in a close contest.

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  AIIMS hospital, Rs 3,000 for poor and free LPG: BJP's slew of promises for Kerala in poll manifesto

  India | March 31, 2026 16:52 IST

  The document was released by BJP President Nitin Nabin at an NDA event in Thiruvananthapuram. He was joined by BJP Kerala unit chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar and other key leaders of the party.

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  West Bengal polls: BJP releases third list; RG Kar victim's mother gets ticket from Panihati

  Kolkata | April 20, 2026 17:07 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its third list of 19 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The key highlight is the nomination of Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, from Panihati.

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  Kerala Assembly Polls: BJP releases first list of 47; fields Rajeev Chandrasekhar, R Sreelekha

  India | March 16, 2026 17:55 IST

  The announcement reflects the party’s strategy to balance seasoned leaders with new faces in its bid to strengthen its presence in Kerala’s political landscape.

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  Kerala Election: BJP strengthens poll push as Twenty20 party joins NDA ahead of PM Modi's visit

  India | January 23, 2026 17:39 IST

  Besides, the Thamarakshan-led faction of the Janadhipathya Samrakshana Samithi (JSS), headed by former MLA AV Thamarakshan also joined the NDA.

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  BJP leader VV Rajesh likely to be named as mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

  India | December 24, 2025 22:11 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday started the final round of intra-party discussions to select its mayoral candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.

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  Vande Bharat train from Ernakulam to Bengaluru approved: Check launch date, other details

  India | October 08, 2025 20:32 IST

  The Central Government has sanctioned a new Vande Bharat train from Ernakulam to Bengaluru via Thrissur and Palakkad. The service will provide relief to Keralites, especially during festive seasons and marks the third Vande Bharat train for Kerala.

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  Rajeev Chandrasekhar takes charge as BJP Kerala chief, promises to bring NDA govt to power in state

  India | March 24, 2025 17:29 IST

  Reflecting on the BJP's growing influence in Kerala, Chandrasekhar highlighted the party's performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

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  Delhi court dismisses defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

  India | February 04, 2025 19:03 IST

  A criminal complaint was filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor accusing him of defamation.

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  Shashi Tharoor's controversial post on UP draws strong remarks from BJP, calls it 'crass politics'

  India | June 24, 2024 7:36 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor shared a post on X mocking Uttar Pradesh amid the paper leak row which sparked controversy. The BJP took it as derogatory for the state and its people.

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  Lok Sabha Election Results: From Irani to Omar to Adhir Ranjan, biggies who concede defeat | DETAILS

  India | June 05, 2024 7:24 IST

  Lok Sabha election results: The results of general elections came as a shocker for some bigwigs as they suffered defeat, the list includes Union Minister Smriti Irani, NC leader Omar Abdullah and others.

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  Thiruvananthapuram Election Results 2024: Shashi Tharoor wins against BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar

  India | June 04, 2024 19:29 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram Election Results 2023: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Communist Party of India's (CPI) Pannian Ravindran and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar were the main candidates in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency of Kerala.

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  Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore borrowing limit for Kerala amid economic crisis

  India | May 26, 2024 19:20 IST

  As Kerala faces economic crisis, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Chandrasekhar announced a sanctioned borrowing limit of Rs. 21,253. He also announced a Rs 200 crore project under the Urban Flood Mitigation Programme for Thiruvananthapuram.

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  Lok Sabha polls 2024 Phase 2: Stage set for high-octane battle in Kerala, BJP keen to open account

  India | April 25, 2024 20:59 IST

  Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls will be held on April 26 for 88 seats in 13 states with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking a second-straight term from Wayanad in Kerala.

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  Lok Sabha elections 2024: Shashi Tharoor booked for false campaign against Rajeev Chandrasekhar

  India | April 21, 2024 17:57 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: The 20 seats in Kerala will go to the polls on April 26 in second phase of voting.

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  Rajeev Chandrasekhar sends legal notice to Shashi Tharoor over 'false allegations' of bribing voters

  India | April 10, 2024 17:12 IST

  Earlier, the Congress lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, claiming a mismatch in actual and declared assets in the affidavit filed by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is in the fray against former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor.

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  After Congress complaint, EC asks CBDT to verify Rajeev Chandrasekhar's poll affidavit details

  India | April 09, 2024 16:05 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram has been a Congress stronghold, represented by Shashi Tharoor for the past three terms. The Congress leader won this seat in 2009, 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In the upcoming polls, BJP has fielded Rajeev Chandrasekhar against the sitting Congress MP.

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  Apple produces over Rs. 1 lakh crore worth of iPhones under PLI scheme: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

  Technology | March 22, 2024 15:25 IST

  Apple has manufactured iPhones worth over Rs 1 lakh crore in the first 11 months of FY 24 through the PLI scheme. Furthermore, companies like Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron have generated a significant number of new job opportunities for young people in iPhone factories.