Top news developments in Kerala today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Kerala on June 27, Monday
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today:
1. The Kerala Assembly session is set to begin today. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is expected to answer questions on UAE gold smuggling case and allied scandals. Congress- led UDF will give notice for adjournment motion to discuss the alleged police compliance in the SFI attack on Rahul Gandhi, MP’s, office in Wayanad. Meanwhile, cooperation minister VN Vasavan to reply to the discussion on the motion to send the Kerala Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 to the subject committee.
2. CPI(M) Polit Bureau member MA Baby to open debate at Kozhikode on the RSS and its media agenda for Kerala.
3. LDF convener EP Jayarajan to attend LDF rally at Kozhikode against alleged attempts to destabilise the State government.
4. Kerala High Court to consider an appeal by the govt against a single judge's directive to pay a compensation of Rs.1.5 lakh to an eight-year-old girl who was insulted by a Pink Police officer in public at Attingal in Thiruvananthapuram.
5. Artists and writers across the State will come together to join the protest called by Kerala Chitrakala Parishad before the Kannur collectorate demanding action against the construction work that threatens to mar the work of renowned sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman at Payyambalam beach. They had earlier petitioned the District Collectot and other authorities.
Perundurai's industrial growth faces challenges of pollution, water scarcity, and healthcare, impacting residents ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Travancore Devaswom Board asserts that courts should respect community beliefs in its Supreme Court submission on Sabarimala's entry issue.
Karnataka cancels Deendayal Upadhyay event at KSOU due to protocol violations, citing inconsistency with university objectives.
Illegal pickle unit busted in Hyderabad, one arrested; unhygienic stock worth ₹3 lakh seized
Karnataka has entered a state of demographic transition where a large working-age population will no longer be enough to drive economic growth, and future gains will depend on how productively people are employed, the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report said.
Key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency include reviving the powerloom sector, addressing farmers' needs, and protecting River Noyyal.
Kodihalli urges Karnataka CM to allocate ₹10,000 crore revolving fund for seamless procurement of farm products under MSP scheme.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.
China is extensively mapping ocean floors to enhance submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies across key oceans.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
The vehicle towing drive will soon resume in the city to ease traffic congestion. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), in coordination with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is set to relaunch the vehicle towing drive across the city shortly to tackle traffic congestion and illegal parking.
Panic buying, not shortage, is leading to long queues at Hyderabad petrol pumps.