News Capsule for the Month of May 2026
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...