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News Capsule for the Month of May 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  News Capsule of the month Kerala  Suspended IAS Officer B Ashok opposed the LDF.  Kerala hotels and restaurants remained closed on May 6 in protest against Gas Price hikes.   Congress poll strategist Kanugolu projects 80-plus seats for UDF.  Malayalam star Santhosh Nair dies in a Kerala road accident, his wife critically injured.  KIIFB CEO K M Abraham resigns after the LDF loses the election.  BJP improves performance in 12 of the 13 constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram.  A Cusat student was found dead at a rented house in Kochi.  Kerala CM's choice remains uncertain as Congress high command delays decision.  NSS says people had no option but to back Congress; it flags issues with Satheesan.  Congress faces Kerala Chief Minister headache as worke...

Your Ultimate Guide to Kerala Elections 2026

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Kerala Elections 2026 are now at the doorstep. It is important to discuss what has happened in the tenure of LDF 2.0, the developments, as well as the controversies. This is perhaps the most important article in this series. We are here to discuss some real issues affecting you and how you can vote in this election.  Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government is taking on a new challenge of seeking a third term. Starting from its stellar victory last time, LDF 2.0 had a massive challenge of uplifting the state from the various waves of COVID-19. Throughout the tenure, the government remained in the limelight, marred by controversies. We will also cover various issues, and how the opposition also raised them in keeping the govt. in check. The LDF government now plans to make development its main plank for the elections. For that, it needs to highlight various projects that it has completed, and we will discuss them in brief as well. LDF always comes to the forefront by issuing a progr...

Understanding Kerala Elections 2026- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Kerala Elections 2026 are now at the doorstep. It is eminent to discuss the elections-LDF 2.0, the opposition UDF, BJP, and NDA, debates on the developments, as well as the controversies. The last elections were a game-changer in Kerala politics when the ruling LDF came back to power with even a bigger mandate in 2021.  The last five years were marked by political developments, controversies, and much more. Now we have three strong alliances, UDF, LDF, and NDA, with more parties than ever before. Most polls show a very tight race, a neck-and-neck fight, making social coalitions, candidates, and other issues that make or break this election. In order to understand this election, we need a strong foundation, which makes the current podcast episode more relevant than ever.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Alan Bince is a Neuroscience PhD candidate working at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Growing up in ...

News Capsule for the Month of March 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Chilavanoor bund road bridge to be opened by May.  Wayanad landslide survivors get new homes as Kerala CM inaugurates township.  Veteran Congress leader KP Unnikrishnan passes away at 90 in Kozhikode.  Construction of the septage treatment plant commences at Brahmapuram.  Free bus rides, ₹1,000 student aid: Rahul Gandhi announces five UDF guarantees for Kerala.  Five held for smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan; DTO among the accused.  CM apologises to Mamooty over Wayanad issue.  PM launched the NDA campaign in Kochi and attended multiple events.  Kochi corporation facility to house 1,000 stray dogs coming up in Brahmapuram.  Environmentalists move HC to cancel clearance for Kozhikode–Wayanad twin tunnel.  Kerala...