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

CPI(M) to undertake major organisational reforms at extended State Committee meeting in the shadow of mounting troubles

Extended State Committee meeting, scheduled to begin in Kozhikode on Sunday, may initiate measures to bring in greater transparency and accountability on the part of the leadership, says a party leader. The style of functioning of the party could change from high-voltage events to home visits and neighbourhood gatherings. District committee members are likely to be tasked with overseeing and guiding local and branch committees

Alleged gold fraud: suspect at large arrested from Malappuram

He had been on the run for over a month following the incident

Artillery shell recovered from fishing net off Puthiyappa harbour

Following the alert, bomb squad and Elathur Coastal police reached the harbour and examined the object. It was later moved to the Armed Reserve camp for safety reasons

Youth in Keralam’s Kozhikode held for alleged bid to record visuals from hospital toilet

The man had reportedly arrived at the hospital as an attendant to his father, who was undergoing treatment

SHRC orders NHAI to ready underpass near Edappally in two months

SHRC orders NHAI to ready underpass near Edappally in two months

Chander Kunj Army Towers: apartment owners call for appointment of project officer amid demolition delays

CATAOA seeks the immediate appointment of a dedicated project officer and the setting up of a project office. It also demands that the District Collector’s committee and the subcommittee chaired by the Fort Kochi Revenue Divisional Officer be convened at the earliest to oversee the demolition and reconstruction of the apartments.

Four arrested with 10 kg of suspected MDMA in Kochi

Four arrested with 10 kg of suspected MDMA in Kochi

Keralam CM Satheesan says he stands by his claim on number of personal staff during previous LDF government

Satheesan says that he is willing to publish the entire list of personal staff of Chief Minister and Ministers during the 2021-2026 period, including their addresses and other details

Complete works on priority ahead of Sabarimala pilgrimage season, says Keralam Chief Minister

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan attends review meeting

Kerala High Court affirms tender process for demolition of Chander Kunj Army Towers

High Court dismisses two petitions filed by competitors in the tender process — P.K. Unique Projects Pvt. Ltd. and P. Ponulingam representing Sree Kumaran Demolishers — challenging the award of the bid to Edifice Engineering.

India’s forex reserves jump by a record $44.903 billion

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves increased $11.475 billion to a new all-time high of $740.803 billion

MPC will reassess growth-inflation dynamics at next meeting: RBI Governor

On inflation, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the rising crude oil prices will have an impact but it will depend on how much is passed through

Konkani language activist and author passes away

Konkani language activist and author passes away

Youth held with 305 grams of suspected MDMA in Kochi

Youth held with 305 grams of suspected MDMA in Kochi

Power crisis: Keralam CM chairs emergency meeting, issues directive for immediate measures

KSEB chairperson and managing director says the board will expand the system used to notify consumers in advance about power restrictions. He says State’s peak demand touched a record 5,400 MW on Thursday, whereas it recorded a lower average demand of 4,224 MW in September last year

Inspections in multiplexes in Keralam to continue

Food and Civil Supplies Minister announced ongoing inspections at multiplexes to combat the persistent issue of food overpricing and inaccurate quantities. Following numerous complaints, State authorities have conducted 35 surprise inspections, resulting in 25 cases registered for violations.

PM Modi highlights trade barriers, sea route disruptions at BRICS Business Forum

Also speaking at the forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about the ongoing shift in global economic power, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke about the need to move trade away from a system dominated by a few currencies

Lack of I&B Ministry clearance: Malayalam documentary filmmaker Ramdas Kadavallur’s ‘Sathyapullu’ at Kolkata festival cancelled

The filmmaker told The Hindu that it is deeply concerning that a film which strives to examine both history and the present with close, meticulous attention has met with such a fate

Keralam launches India’s first Elder-Friendly Office Certification

EFOC is aimed at enhancing accessibility for senior citizens in government offices. The initiative will evaluate institutions based on five key domains, awarding Gold, Silver, or Bronze certification. The pilot phase is expected to begin within this financial year.

Keralam Electricity Minister’s speech cut short by power failure

The incident occurred during the KSEB Officers’ Federation meeting, forcing him to abandon his address. A video of the episode has since gone viral

Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike to press for 5-day workweek

Most branches of public sector banks across the country were either completely or partially closed as both employees and officers observed the strike

SNDP Yogam microfinance scam: Kerala HC records ‘extreme displeasure’ at delay by Home dept. in complying with orders

Court criticises Home dept. delay in forwarding the file on sanctioning prosecution in the SNDP Yogam microfinance scam to the Additional Chief Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare department

BRICS nations should link payment systems, trade in local currencies: Piyush Goyal at BRICS Business Forum

Speaking at the inaugural session of the BRICS Business Forum 2026, the Union Commerce Minister highlighted that BRICS cooperation would create jobs, wealth and prosperity for countries that represent half of the global population and 40% of the global GDP

DFCs: The backbone of India’s logistics push

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is now fully operational, giving India a 2,843-km freight backbone and a template for the next phase of its logistics overhaul