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The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has demanded a ban on pre-poll surveys for the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. A case has also been filed against Tamil Nadu leader Vijay for alleged election code violations.

A decision by the national leadership regarding a political party in the Indian state of Kerala has been made. The specific nature of the leader's decision was not detailed.

Vote counting is underway at 40,771 polling stations for 140 seats in Kerala. The Congress party secured 26 seats in the recent elections, while the Marxist Communist Party won 22 seats. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) also won 22 seats and the Communist Party of India (CPI) won 9 seats. Sasi of the Marxist Communist Party was declared victorious in Alathur. Results in Puducherry indicate that the AINRC is likely to retain power. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a dominant victory in the Kerala state elections. In Puducherry, the National Democratic Alliance is expected to form the next government after securing a majority of 18 seats in the 30-member house. Actor-turned-politician Vijay led the Amaragha Vetri Karagam party during the election cycle. In Assam, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) won six seats and the Bodo Land People's Front secured eight seats.

Elections for 140 seats in Kerala and 30 seats in Puducherry are set to take place. The announcement was made via the AIR Urdu Service. No specific dates for the voting were provided in the broadcast. The announcement was made regarding the upcoming electoral process in these regions.

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Kerala government to ensure VIP duties are stress-free for doctors.

Kerala's healthcare system is facing a critical shortage of antivenom for the Hump-nosed Pit Viper and the King Cobra. Experts are concerned as cases involving these venomous snakes are increasing in plantations and forest areas.