


In normal circumstances, the monsoon can take up to a week to cross into Kerala from Sri Lanka

In April 2026, the Kerala Circle also secured the third position in the country in parcel revenue growth for FY 2026–27.

The case has become politically sensitive because it directly involves the family of Pinarayi Vijayan, who served as chief minister during much of the period under investigation. We explain

Monsoon loses momentum as MJO wave, key tropical pulse carrying clouds, rain and moisture exits Indian Ocean for now
Heightened weather activity is observed across India as storm systems over the Himalayas and the approaching southwest monsoon towards Kerala signal significant changes. The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for Himalayan states due to a strong west…
Bakrid celebrations in India are set for May 28, 2026, with Kerala announcing a two-day holiday. The stock markets will observe a closure on May 28. This date adjustment followed the non-sighting of the crescent moon, impacting the start of Dhul-Hijjah and th…

Indian studio Mindspark Architects has created a house overlooking a cardamom plantation in Kerala, using sliding glass doors to connect its concrete interiors and the surrounding landscape. Named Summer Home, the 360-square-metre dwelling is partially sunken…

Onset over Kerala may happen towards the latter half of IMD’s declared window of May 26 with a margin of plus or minus four days
Kerala is experiencing heavy rains and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Ernakulam district and yellow alerts for 11 other districts. These alerts signify very heavy to heavy rainfall. Strong winds have caused pr…
India News: The Kerala government has declared two days of holiday, on May 27 and 28, 2026, for Bakrid, also known as Id-Ul-Ad'ha, allowing government and public sector employees to celebrate the festival with a long weekend.

The Kochi-based underwater robotics company participated in the India–Norway CEOs Roundtable and High-Level Business and Research Summit held in Oslo

Southern Kerala faces heavy rainfall; orange alert in Alappuzha, yellow alerts in six districts, with potential flooding and landslides.

The vulnerability of Dalit and Adivasi communities has been historically produced through land dispossession and forced settlement on hazard-prone slopes and riverbanks.

State IT and Industries Minister P. K. Kunhalikutty said the twin centres would help create a comprehensive AI ecosystem in Kerala by combining advanced research with industry-oriented applications
Drishyam 3 has recorded nearly Rs 25 crore gross in worldwide advance bookings ahead of its May 21 release, according to trade estimates. Starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, the Malayalam crime thriller has seen strong demand in Kerala as well as…

Bengaluru-based packaged food company Orkla India Ltd reported a growth of 7.5 per cent y-o-y in profit after tax (PAT) of ₹74 crore for Q4 FY26.
Kerala's new UDF government, led by CM VD Satheesan, has formed a special committee to prepare a White Paper on the state's financial condition, headed by ex-cabinet secretary KM Chandrasekhar. This move follows allegations of financial mismanagement by the p…
India's monsoon season is set to begin soon. The India Meteorological Department predicts the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala around May 26. Heavy rainfall with lightning and strong winds are forecast for Kerala and Mahe. This arrival offers much-needed r…
As summer heat intensifies, India faces a surge in deadly snakebite incidents, with states like Karnataka and Kerala reporting significant increases. Experts attribute this rise to snakes seeking cooler temperatures and escaping monsoon floods, leading to mor…
India News: NEW DELHI: What should the Supreme Court rely on – the English or Hindi text of the Constitution - while examining the true meaning of denomination th.
India Post has released the third merit list for the 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment, covering remaining postal circles including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. This list is for the 28,636 vacancies for GDS, BPM, and ABPM positions. Candi…

Kerala is often celebrated for its progressive development model, yet its marriage assistance schemes for marginalised women tell a more complicated story. Drawing on field insights, guest author Dr Ashraf Pulikkamath explores how these programmes, framed as …
India News: NEW DELHI: The ouster of the two term CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front govt in Kerala by the Congress led UDF marks the first time since 1977 that no .
Congress saw a significant number of Muslim candidates win in recent assembly elections across Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. In Assam, 18 out of 19 Congress MLAs are Muslim. Kerala's UDF alliance has 30 Muslim MLAs, with eight from Congress. Wes…
Assembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapathy Vijay's TVK. Kerala's Left government was ousted, with Congress-led UDF emerging victorious. Key factors influencing t…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi analysed the results as a civilisational and ideological turn, pointing to the “purge” of the Left which is not in power in any state in India for the first time in five decades
The INDIA bloc faces significant challenges after key regional leaders Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin lost their home states. The Congress secured a win in Kerala, offering a sole positive outcome. These results highlight deep divisions within the opposition a…