April 2026 political temperature, issue swing, and regional heat.

Focus on early intervention at UNICEF workshop on inclusive child development

Experts suggest intervening when the first signs of autism are identified rather than wait for more to appear

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee apologises to CJI for post on ‘X’

KPCC chief Sunny Joseph says post demanding resignation of the Chief Justice was published without prior approval or consultation

Sreedharan tells Keralam govt. to ‘ignore’ technical panel’s objections over high-speed rail project

The technocrat says the panel did not study the proposal properly

The Hindu’s promotional campaign wins seven laurels at Love of Advertising Awards

The Hindu’s promotional campaign titled ‘Written by Journalists’, bagged six honours and its impactful experiential initiative named ‘Kerala for ALL’, created for Kerala Tourism, won another laurel at the LoA Awards

Two arrested in ₹1.35-crore digital arrest fraud case

According to the police, the accused posed as Mumbai Crime Branch officers and contacted the complainant through WhatsApp voice and video calls.

Operation Thelima 2.0: Food Safety department conducts inspections in Kasaragod

The inspections were conducted as part of Operation Thelima 2.0, a Statewide initiative to ensure food safety. Two special squads were formed in the district to carry out the inspections.

Practical hurdles in bringing captive elephants to Keralam from outside, says Forest Minister

Shibu Baby John says that bringing elephants from other States involved several complicated procedures, which were not always easy to comply with

Four cops suspended for mishandling Cheranalloor accident case

Four cops suspended for mishandling Cheranalloor accident case

All Operation Toofan cases being properly investigated: Minister

All Operation Toofan cases being properly investigated: Minister

Keralam Assembly: Academic Election Commission for Keralam campuses under consideration, says Education Minister

Roji M. John said the government supported campus politics but was committed to curbing unhealthy practices while not infringing on students’ democratic right to protest

Keralam Assembly: Govt. has put in place measures to address concerns of expatriates in Saudi, says CM

Satheesan says the government and NORKA were continuously interacting with various associations of expatriates as well as the Indian embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia

Coal India H1 capital expenditure surges 27% to ₹7,966-cr, exceeds target

The capex spend in the first half of the fiscal year surpassing the stipulated target of ₹7,286 crore for the period.

Cheranalloor car crash: ADGP pledges prompt action on ‘genuine demands’ of victim’s family based on probe

ADGP P. Vijayan says team that accompanied him from Thiruvananthapuram, comprising an AIG and Circle Inspectors, will conduct a detailed probe, which includes examination of CCTV footage to verify allegations that officials at Cheranalloor police station misbehaved with the family

Probe on track in PSC exam case, State informs Kerala HC

Probe on track in PSC exam case, State informs Kerala HC

Kadambrayar River pollution: PCB seeks action-taken report from Thrikkakara municipality

The agency had issued a notice to the civic body under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, seeking details of the steps taken to rejuvenate the water body.

Nayara Energy hikes petrol by ₹5, diesel by ₹3

Nayara, which operates 7,108 petrol pumps across the country, raised petrol and diesel prices with effect from early hours of Saturday, October 3, sources said

What the new E100 vehicle rules mean | Explained

The amendments modify Rule 115, which deals with emission standards and related requirements for motor vehicles, and Rule 115E, which contains additional provisions relating to emission testing

India poised to refine for world as global capacity declines: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

India's refining capacity is currently around 290 million tonnes per annum and is expected to expand further, he said

IndusInd Bank posts profit of ₹1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

The bank’s bottom line for Q2FY27 was supported by a rise in net interest income, which stood at ₹4,569 crore as against ₹4,409 crores a year ago

Tribal, Dalit advocacy groups in Keralam allege policy discrimination against SC, ST students in nursing admissions

Controversy centres on sequencing of seat allotments undertaken by LBS Centre for Science and Technology. Advocacy groups approach State govt alleging that lapses have disenfranchised marginalised aspirants from higher-tier seat upgrades

Car crash involving Keralam judge’s minor son: ADGP visits police station to probe alleged lapses in case handling

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had directed ADGP P. Vijayan to visit Cheranalloor police station and examine alleged lapses. Minister has admitted in Assembly the police erred in the case

Two midnight crashes, four deaths in Ernakulam: MVD, police call for more speed cameras, night patrols

Officials say luxury cars driven at over 100 kmph on Ernakulam roads expose gaps in enforcement, from idle patrol vehicles to an underused command centre

Sabarimala gold theft case: Kerala HC directs SIT to expedite prosecution sanction

Sabarimala gold theft case: Kerala HC directs SIT to expedite prosecution sanction

Kochi Corporation eyes flyover funds to fix battered footpaths

Corporation explores moving ₹12 crore earmarked for flyover beautification to footpath renovation; CSML says funds cannot be diverted midway and a fresh proposal would be needed; EDRAAC flags deplorable footpath conditions along several stretches, including Shanmugham Road and M.G. Road.