Satheesh

Kattakkada, a Thiruvananthapuram constituency shaped by plantations and hill agriculture, is currently represented by CPI(M)'s I.B. satheesh. The LDF stronghold faces significant challenges including landslides, poor rural connectivity, youth unemployment, and erratic water supply, impacting its rural economy despite a high voter turnout in the last election.

Actor Subeesh Sudhi, known for 'Classmates', faces severe financial distress after his co-produced film 'Oru Sarkar Ulpannam' flopped commercially. The film's failure led to mounting debts, house seizure, and legal cases, resulting in an arrest warrant. Sudhi revealed he attempted suicide twice and is now seeking help, appealing to Kerala for support.

Tragedy struck as three young men died and one was seriously injured in a head-on collision between a car and a bus near Hosur. The group was travelling from Bengaluru to their village to vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

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.

Authorities across India are taking action against songs and content deemed vulgar and glorifying crime, leading to takedowns and FIRs. This crackdown, involving police, courts, and regulatory bodies, sparks debate on balancing creative freedom with social responsibility, particularly concerning youth influence.

Rathna Kumar's upcoming film, '29 The Film,' starring Vidhu and Preethi Asrani, is set for a May 8 release. The movie explores the life of a 29-year-old, promising a relatable, youthful narrative with strong technical backing and music by Sean Roldan. An announcement video featuring Lokesh Kanagaraj has generated significant buzz.

Actress Paprigosh joins the popular Tamil daily soap Karthigai Deepam 2, set to portray the character of Priya. Her arrival is expected to introduce significant developments and emotional layers to the ongoing storyline, particularly in the aftermath of Deepa's death and Karthik's efforts to reunite his family.

Police said Chauhan is a key member of the Bhuppi Rana, Davinder Bambiha, and Kaushal Chaudhary gangs, and has been active in organised crime

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.

Private hospitals have been granted a final extension until April 30, 2026, to complete mandatory empanelment formalities for the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). This move follows technical hurdles on the new digital portal, with non-compliance leading to de-empanelment from May 1.

With nominations closing Monday, a flurry of candidates, including ministers and senior leaders from LDF, UDF, and NDA, submitted their papers across Kerala on Saturday. Notable filings included P A Mohamed Riyas, Roshi Augustine, Ramesh Chennithala, K Surendran, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Over 500 nominations were received by Saturday evening.

Congress unveiled its second list of 37 candidates, completing a 92-member lineup for upcoming elections. Notably, no sitting MPs were included, and three seats were left open, hinting at support for CPM rebels. The party navigated internal disagreements to finalize its nominees, setting the stage for an intensified campaign.

Senior Congress leader K Sudhakaran has pledged loyalty to the party, ruling out an independent contest from Kannur and stating he will only contest if directed by the leadership. His assurance follows intervention from party president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader A K Antony, who urged restraint and confirmed Sudhakaran would not act against the party's interests.

Judge V Sundararaj (in charge) of the Coimbatore mahila court convicted T Karuppusamy alias satheesh, 30, and his brother T Kaleeswaran alias Karthik, 21, both from Singampunari in Sivaganga district, and M Guna alias Thavasi, 20, from Madurai district.

Former MLA P K Sasi was expelled from the CPM party. This action followed his strong criticism of the Palakkad district leadership at a convention. Sasi had recently resigned from his position. He alleged corruption and illegal activities involving party leaders. The expulsion came swiftly after his speech at the dissident convention.

The trial was completed in less than two months.

Millet Man PV satheesh , founder and executive director of Deccan Development Society (DDS), died at a city hospital on Sunday after prolonged illness. He was 77.