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Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping into a multi-cornered battle, with 20 key constituencies defining the real contest. These seats, marked by urban change, coastal pressures, and high-profile candidates, will be decisive in determining the state's political direction.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam’s FIELD incubation hub has partnered with the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission to launch the Sampannakari initiative in Andhra Pradesh. The programme will incubate 150 women-led SHG enterprises over two years, offering mentorship, financial support, and capacity building. It aims to boost rural entrepreneurship beyond agriculture, enabling scalable growth, improved livelihoods, and sustainable economic development across districts statewide.

KH Veera Reddy scored a century (144; 97b, 4x18 6x5) as Anantapur scored a huge 356-run win over Kalyandurgam in the Ananta Premier League (seniors) tournament match on Saturday.Brief scores: GMCA 119 in 21 overs (Riyaz 35; C Venkatnath 5/48, B Vinay 5/52) bt Tadipatri 90 in 23.

The awards will be conferred at the valedictory function of the four-day Alva's Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat to be held here on December 22.

Supreme Star Sarath Kumar will be the president of South India Film Artistes Association.

Deepesh Narredu-trained Bertha is judiciously prepared to bag the Vikram Greenlands Million, the feature event of the races to be held here on Friday.Selections: 1) The Amalfi Coast Handicap (1100M), Rtd.(0-25) 1-30pm. (9) Rajputana (4) Epistoiary (3) Icy River.

The election will be held at A.K.R. Kalyana Mandapam

Book lovers in Dharwad will be treated to a variety of literary activities in the third week of January. 'Dharwad Sahitya Sambhrama', the three-day literary festival, will provide them an opportunity to see and interact with leading literary personalities from across the country.

The Railway Board on Friday appointed additional member (mechanical) Sanjeev Handa as new GM of East Central Railway. Handa is likely to join his new assignment at ECR headquarters on Saturday.

M Sunil Kumar will lead Karnataka in the South Zone qualifiers of the 75th Hero National Football Championships beginning at the Bangalore Football Stadium here next week.The Group A matches, which Karnataka will host, will also see Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana in action.

The Andhra Pradesh cricket team lost to Uttarakhand in the semifinals of the BCCI U19 Women's Onedayers Tournament at the Siechem Stadium in Puducherry on Wednesday. Brief scores show Uttarakhand 1669 in 50 overs Shagun 33, Nandini Kashyap 28, Thanmayi 325, Shagun 336, Andhra 165 in 50 overs P Ranga Lakshmi 36, Nr Shree Charani 32, Pooja Raj 426, Shanuk slams ton Shanuk Ram scored an unbeaten century 102 not out 81 not out, as Rnca beat Green Sports Academy by 50 runs in the FVF Cup Cricket Tournament. Brief scores show Rnca 1794 in 25 overs Shanuk Ram 102 not out, Green Sports Academy 129 in 202 overs Sai Sudarshan 53, Hardik 314, Hutt Hawks 1227 in 20 overs Joey Treacy 47 not out, Yash Girish 34, Dm Sameer 323, lost to Anantapur 1262 in 142 overs Jayanth 57, Kiran to lead Andhra Medical College Team in the Dr Ysr University of Health Sciences Intercollege Cricket Tournament to be held at Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada from December 15 to