December 13, 2025
BJP Retains Palakkad Municipality for Third Term, Wins 25 Seats in Tight Contest
BJP keeps control of Palakkad municipality by winning 25 of 53 seats. UDF gets 17, LDF 8, and three independents win. BJP's E. Krishnadas leads key victories.
UDF Sweeps Kochi Corporation with 47 Seats, Nears Historic Win
The UDF scores a huge victory in Kochi Corporation elections, winning 47 out of 76 seats. LDF falls to 22 seats and BJP gains a modest 6 seats.
UDF Sweeps Malappuram Civic Elections, Wins 11 of 12 Municipalities
UDF delivers its best-ever show in Malappuram local elections, winning 11 municipalities, 84 grama panchayats, and most panchayats. LDF suffers major losses.
Anantapur to Clear One Lakh Tonnes of Garbage by December 2025, Bio-mining in Full Swing
Anantapur aims to clear one lakh tonnes of processed garbage by December 2025 and all legacy waste by January 2026. Bio-mining works started in July 2025 to clean the dump yard, which will be turned into a green space and park.
Karnataka Govt Assures Fair Reservation for Nomadic Communities, Protest Suspended
Karnataka government promises equal internal reservation for nomadic communities. Belagavi Chalo protest is paused. Bill to be introduced on December 15, 2025.
Dec 19, 2025