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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.

Malayalam cinema's rich legacy of National Award winners is highlighted, from P. J. Antony's debut to Mammootty and Mohanlal's multiple accolades. The article also touches upon Suraj Venjaramoodu and Salim Kumar's transition to serious roles, Prakash Raj's critique of the awards, and the significant contributions of actresses like Urvashi, Surabhi Lakshmi, Shobana, and Archana.

DYFI activists N P Raneesh and K V Jyothish were arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of RSS worker Choorakkad Biju near Payyannur on May 12.

Biju, an alleged conman, is wanted by the police in the solar panel scam. He told a private TV channel that he was ready to surrender before the law if "ensured of adequate protection".

The chief minister's office suffered yet another 'sun stroke' on Saturday when Biju Radhakrishnan, live-in partner of Saritha S Nair, revealed that he had sought Oommen Chandy's help to talk K B Ganesh Kumar out of an alleged relation between the former minister and Saritha.

A note allegedly recovered on Monday from the body of Kolanchery Veettil Saji (49), who was found hanging at his house at Peechi on Sunday, has blamed local CPM leaders for the suicide. Saji, a headload worker, had recently left CITU and formed an independent union.

The high court on Thursday stayed further proceedings in the bar bribery case at the lokayukta.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 12-day-old agitation by pro-left students' organisations in Kerala, demanding adherence to 50:50 ratio merit-management quota in admissions to private and self-reliant professional colleges, was called off on Sunday night.

Biju Narayanan has sung in the film The Good Boys, the only Malayalam film Bappi Lahiri has composed for

Solar scam main accused Biju Radhakrishnan’s advocate Jacob Mathew claimed he was in possession of videos showing Saritha S Nair, Biju’s estranged wife and co-accused in the scam, had sexual relationships with Union MoS K C Venugopal, state minister A P Anilkumar and former minister K B Ganesh Kumar.

Jacob Mathew, advocate of solar scam accused Biju Radhakrishnan, on Thurday claimed to possess a video tape showing Saritha S Nair, the co-accused in solar scam, in compromising positions with Union MoS K C Venugopal, state minister A P Anilkumar and former minister K B Ganeshkumar.

While confessing to have murdered his wife Reshmi, Biju K Radhakrishnan, the prime accused in the solar panel fraud case, had only one request -- “My Amma is innocent, please spare her from the case.”

Advocate general K P Dandapani on Friday told the Kerala high court that the vigilance probe into bar bribery is getting delayed due to the serial revelations made by Bar Hotel Owners Association working president Biju Ramesh.