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

Vizhinjam port sees record cargo growth amid global shipping disruptions

The seaport processed nearly 1.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo during its inaugural financial year. Amid global shipping disruptions sparked by the Hormuz crisis, the port records its highest vessel berthing with 61 vessels and transshipped 1,18,000 TEUs of cargo.

Delayed opening of Thanneermukkom bund deepens environmental strain on backwater villages

Delayed opening of Thanneermukkom bund deepens environmental strain on backwater villages

Teenager killed in firecracker blast

Teenager killed in firecracker blast

MGU secures patent for eco-friendly biopesticide

MGU secures patent for eco-friendly biopesticide

Wild elephant succumbs to injuries in Kozhikode

Wild elephant succumbs to injuries in Kozhikode

Fire breaks out in paddy field in Kozhikode

Fire breaks out in paddy field in Kozhikode

‘Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil’ movie review: Falters after a glorious opening hour

Despite fine performances from Kunchacko Boban and Dileesh Pothan, ‘Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil’ loses rhythm in the last act as the director trades well-written humour and heartfelt moments for shock value

Academics raise concerns over internship component of FYUGP in Calicut University

University has not put in place adequate mechanisms to support students in securing suitable and meaningful internship opportunities, say Senate members of Congress-aligned Kerala Private College Teachers’ Association

Operation Numkhor to figure in Indo-Bhutan Customs meeting

Operation Numkhor has emerged as one of the most extensive crackdowns on vehicle smuggling and forged registrations. Statewide raids were launched in Kerala in Sept. 2025

Ramesh Chennithala says decision on Kerala CM up to high command, urges end to talks after Sudhakaran’s praise for K.C. Venugopal

Senior Congress leader says speculations over who will become the Chief Minister if UDF comes to power will ‘impact the morale’ of party workers

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026 | No women, no vote: movement calls for NOTA revolt

Thulya Prathinidhya Prasthanam urges voters to back women candidates or opt for NOTA, slams fronts for ‘systematic exclusion’

Rupee rises 6 paise to 93.27 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was lower by 0.12% at 97.72

Stock markets climb in early trade amid hopes of U.S.–Iran truce

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 619 points to 78,730.32 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 169.65 points to 24,400.95

CBSE Class 10 results: Thiruvananthapuram region tops again

Shares top spot with Vijayawada. The Thiruvananthapuram region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.79; girls continue to do better than boys

Slight increase in unemployment rate in March

Overall Labour Force Participation Rate among persons aged 15 and above was 55.4% in March, lower than 55.9% in February. The rural LFPR was 58% in March compared to 58.7% in previous month.

Stock markets surge over 1% amid hopes of resumption of U.S.-Iran peace talks

The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 388.65 points or 1.63% to end at 24,231.30

Rupee settles 9 paise lower at 93.44 against U.S. dollar

Wholesale Price Index-based inflation rose sharply to an over 3-year high of 3.88% in March, driven by a sharp spike in rates of fuel, power and manufactured items amid the West Asia crisis

Wholesale price inflation rises 3.88% in March on surge in crude rates

Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 2.13%in the previous month and 2.25% in March last year

KWA’s crucial projects in Kochi still await govt. nod

Kochi’s drinking water crisis continues as approval for a 190-MLD water treatment plant remains pending, while a ₹2,000-crore sewage treatment project aimed at improving the city’s sanitation system is also awaiting clearance

LPG shortage continues to hit hotel industry in Ernakulam

LPG shortage continues to hit hotel industry in Ernakulam

Deadlock over release of multi-starrer Patriot movie resolved

Deadlock over release of multi-starrer Patriot movie resolved

Surveillance stepped up as Ernakulam reports Chikungunya cases

Surveillance stepped up as Ernakulam reports Chikungunya cases

₹1.50 cr. to redevelop bottlenecked Vyttila Junction

Funds cleared after SHRC chief took suo motu action on reports highlighting commuter and pedestrian distress at Vyttila, Kerala’s busiest junction

Vishu fails to bring cheer to hotel and catering industry

Less than half the hotels have arranged to provide Vishu sadya, says KHRA president; the stifling heat is also not helping matters with footfall dropping