The last match of the 5-match T20 series between India and New Zealand will be played today at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Earlier 4 T20 International matches have been played here. Sanju Samson would like to play a big innings in front of his home crowd today, he has so far flopped in all four matches of this series. His cutouts have been installed outside the stadium. The video of MS Dhoni’s cutout is also going viral on social media.

A 50 feet high cutout of former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been installed outside the Greenfield International Stadium, the video of which is going viral on social media. Although Dhoni has fans everywhere in the country, but the craze for him in the South is of a different level.

Scenes of a Giant Cutout being made for Real OG MS Dhoni & Sanju Samson at Kerala!! pic.twitter.com/sQHCl8L50v

— Suhii7 (@Suhii7__) January 31, 2026

How is the T20 record in Greenfield Stadium?

A total of 4 T2 International matches have been played so far in the Greenfield International Stadium. The first T20 here took place between India and New Zealand on November 7, 2017, in which India won by 6 runs. After this, in the second match played here, West Indies defeated India by 8 wickets. In the third match, India defeated South Africa by 8 wickets and in the fourth match, Australia defeated Australia by 44 runs. That means out of total 4 matches here, India has won 3 and lost 1.

What time will IND vs NZ 5th T20 start?

India vs New Zealand fifth T20 will start today (January 31) at 7 pm. The toss will take place at 6:30 pm. Team India is maintaining an unassailable lead in the series. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the team defeated New Zealand in the first 3 matches, New Zealand won the fourth match. India is ahead 3-1.

Where to watch live cricket match

India vs New Zealand fifth T20 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website.

A unique and shocking survey has come out regarding Kerala. Here, in the last two Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has emerged as the biggest force in the state. India Today and C-Voter’s survey Mood of National (MOTN) has predicted that if elections are held today, UDF will once again be at the forefront.

According to the survey, ‘If Lok Sabha elections are held today, UDF will be in a strong position on 18 seats in Kerala. There is no hope of any kind of change here. Earlier, in the previous edition of the survey published in August 2025, the number of seats of UDF was given as 18.

Why is this survey shocking?

In fact, among the shocking figures that have come out in this entire survey, the number of seats of the ruling alliance LDF has been shown as 0. At the same time, the matter of BJP getting seats has come to light. BJP had got one seat in the last Lok Sabha elections.

What kind of changes in vote share figures?

Surprising figures have also emerged in the survey regarding vote share figures. According to MOTN, UDF’s vote share has shown a decline of 3% compared to 2024. Here BJP’s vote share is expected to increase from 17% to 25%.

However, a clear lead of UDF is not visible in the recent assembly elections. People here have voted for UDF in the last two Lok Sabha elections. Also, LDF was elected in the assembly elections.

Elections will be held in these 5 states of the country this year

This year i.e. 2026 is being considered a very important year for India. Because assembly elections are to be held in many states this year. These include important states like West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.

Congress also had great success in the recently held municipal elections in Kerala. Whereas the Left alliance had to face a big defeat. Apart from this, Bharatiya Janata Party was successful in capturing big municipal corporations like Thiruvananthapuram.

Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor has given a big statement on the ongoing speculations regarding his absence in an important Congress meeting held in Delhi on Saturday (January 24, 2026). He clearly refused to say anything publicly on these speculations and said that this matter has already been discussed a lot. If there is any further issue then it will be placed directly before the party leadership.

I have to raise these issues with the party leadership: Tharoor

Speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) held in Kozhikode, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor made it clear that he will not discuss the internal matters of the party on any public platform. He said, ‘I have not come here to make any political announcement. It is a literary festival. These are issues that I have to raise with the leadership of my party and not on any public platform.

He said he will go to Delhi for the Parliament session, where he hopes to get a chance to have proper and systematic talks with the party leadership. He said, ‘I have been in the Congress party for the last 17 years. Whatever has happened wrong needs to be talked about and that will be done on the right platform only.

Party leadership was already informed about his absence: Tharoor

Reiterating this, Tharoor said that he has already made his stand clear about not attending the meeting and now will not give any further clarification in this matter publicly. He said, ‘This issue has been adequately covered in the media. Some reports may be true and some may not. I will not explain my reasons publicly. He emphasized that he had already informed the party leadership about his absence.

Shashi Tharoor speaks about his stance on Operation Sindoor

Apart from this, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor clarified that there has been no change in his stand on Operation Sindoor. While denying any remorse for expressing his opinion in Parliament, he also denied that he had taken any step against the party line. He said that in his entire parliamentary career he never took any position contrary to the official stand of the Congress. However, he also clarified that their difference of opinion regarding Operation Sindoor was a matter of principle, which he described as a matter of national security and not party politics.

Tharoor said that decisions on issues related to national security should be taken with clarity, responsibility and a sense of national interest. Referring to one of his articles written after the Pahalgam terror attack, Tharoor reiterated that such attacks should not be left unanswered and India has the right to take strict measures.

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The BJP, which made a dent in the Left stronghold of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation in Kerala for the first time, has suffered a major setback when the party lost an important by-election. Due to this, the party has missed the majority mark required to grab the chair of Municipal Corporation.

By-elections held after the death of an independent candidate

The matter is related to the by-election of Vizhinjam ward here. Here an independent candidate died before the elections, hence re-elections were held. In this, United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate KH Sudhir Khan defeated Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate N Naushad by 83 votes.

If we get support from independents then things will be resolved.

UDF got 2,902 votes. Whereas the LDF candidate got 2819 votes. At the same time, BJP’s Sarvashaktipuram Binu could get only 2437 votes and remained at the third position. Voting was held in Vizhinjam on Monday. Now BJP will have to depend on the support of independent councilors to get majority in the corporation. The magic figure of majority here is 51. BJP currently has 50 members in the 101-member council.

UDF has increased its number of seats in the municipal body from 19 to 20. This is double the number of seats won in 2015. Another ward slipped from CPI’s hands. The number of LDF seats in the municipal body remains 29.

Home Minister Amit Shah had claimed victory

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win the upcoming assembly elections in Kerala. He said in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (January 11, 2026) that the support of BJP in Kerala is continuously increasing. He expressed confidence that the party will form the government in the upcoming state elections to be held this year. He also thanked the workers for the increasing public support in urban and rural areas.

In the results of local body elections in Kerala, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a historic victory in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. BJP has hoisted saffron in Thiruvananthapuram, which was the stronghold of Left Democratic Front (LDF) for four decades. This performance of BJP before the assembly elections in Kerala has created a stir in the politics of the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated BJP on this historic victory.

PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 13, 2025) shared a post on social media platform X and thanked the people of Thiruvananthapuram for their victory in the elections. He said, “I express my gratitude to all the people of the state who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body elections held in Kerala. Kerala is now fed up with the UDF and LDF. The people of the state now consider NDA as the only option which can provide good governance and create a developed Kerala full of opportunities for all.”

My gratitude to the people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body polls in the state. Kerala is fed up of UDF and LDF. They see NDA as the only option that can deliver on good governance and build a #VikasitaKeralam with opportunities for all.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2025

PM Modi said in another post, “Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate given to BJP-NDA in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation is a historic turning point in the politics of Kerala. People have full faith that only our party can fulfill the development aspirations of the state. Our party will work hard for the development of this vibrant city and improve the ease of living for the people.”

PM Modi congratulated BJP workers

My gratitude to all hardworking BJP Karyakartas who have worked among the people, which has ensured a spectacular result in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. Today is a day to recall the work and struggles of generations of Karyakartas in Kerala, who worked at the grassroots,…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2025

Along with this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I express my gratitude and congratulations to all the hardworking BJP workers who worked among the public to ensure a spectacular election result in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. Today is a day to remember the hard work and struggle of those workers who have been working at the grassroots level in Kerala for many generations, due to which this result has been possible today.” He said that our workers are our strength and we are proud of them.

Left got a big blow in Kerala

The victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and NDA candidates in the civic elections of Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram is being considered a big political blow for the Left parties, because the Left has been in control here for more than four decades. Apart from this, it is also a blow for Congress because Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been elected MP from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat for four consecutive times.

Of the five municipal corporations in Kerala, four have been won by the Congress-led UDF, while one each has gone to the LDF and NDA. Talking about Municipal Council, UDF has won 54, LDF 28 and NDA has won one. In District Panchayat, LDF has won 7 and UDF has won 7.

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The situation in the local municipal body elections in Kerala has now become quite clear. UDF has gained lead in this election. BJP has captured Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. BJP has snatched the chair from LDF which was in power here for four decades. Now on this, Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed happiness and congratulated UDF Kerala.

He posted on X and wrote – What wonderful results there have been in the Kerala local body elections! The mandate is clear. The democratic spirit of the state is clearly visible in this. Congratulations to UDF Kerala for this impressive victory. The party has received considerable support. There are powerful signals ahead of the assembly elections in the state. Hard work, a strong message and an anti-incumbency wave, all together have given much better results than in 2020.

Congratulations to BJP on Thiruvananthapuram victory

‘I also want to acknowledge the historic performance of BJP in Thiruvananthapuram. I humbly congratulate him on his important victory in the City Municipal Corporation. It’s a strong performance, reflecting a remarkable change in the capital’s political landscape. I had campaigned for a change from 45 years of LDF misgovernance, but voters have rewarded another party.

This is the beauty of democracy. People’s decision should be respected. Be it for UDF or BJP in my constituency.

He said, we will continue to work for the betterment of Kerala. Will continue to advocate for the needs of the people. Will maintain the principles of good governance. Keep moving forward.

Which party won how many seats?

Of the 5 municipal corporations in Kerala, 4 have been won by the Congress-led UDF, while one each has gone to the LDF and NDA. Talking about Municipal Council, UDF has won 54, LDF 28 and NDA has won one. In District Panchayat, LDF has won 7 and UDF has won 7.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is going to conduct a special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list in 12 states of the country, regarding which the Congress Party called a meeting on Tuesday (November 18, 2025). In this meeting, senior Congress leaders including AICC general secretaries and AICC incharges of all those states and union territories where the Election Commission is going to conduct SIR participated. However, senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor remained missing from this very important meeting of Congress.

On behalf of the Congress high command, MP Shashi Tharoor was also invited to participate in this important meeting. However, Shashi Tharoor’s office cited health reasons behind his absence from the meeting. His office said that Shashi Tharoor is not well, hence he did not participate in the party meeting.

Organization General Secretary KC Venugopal gave information after the meeting

Congress Party Organization General Secretary KC Venugopal said that a comprehensive review was conducted with the General Secretaries, In-charges, PCC, CLP and Secretaries of All India Congress Committee (AICC) to formulate a comprehensive strategy on the SIR to be held in 12 states and union territories on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) at Indira Bhawan, the Congress headquarters in Delhi.

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is working at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Election Commission is destroying the democracy of the country. Votes of some sections are being deliberately deducted from the voter list of the states, this is completely undemocratic. He said that in the first week of December, a mega rally will be organized in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan against SIR.

Congress committed to protect the purity of voter list- Kharge

At the same time, National President of Congress Party Mallikarjun Kharge has shared a post regarding this meeting on social media platform X. He said that the Congress Party is fully committed to protecting the purity of the voter list. He said that the Election Commission should immediately provide proof that it is not working under the patronage of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and that it remembers its constitutional oath and its loyalty to the people of the country.

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A shocking incident has come to light from Thrikkanpuram area of ​​Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, where 32-year-old RSS worker Anand Thampi committed suicide on Saturday (15 November 2025) evening. Such a big step was taken due to not getting BJP ticket for the upcoming local body elections and alleged mental harassment.

According to ANI report, family members said that Thampi was found hanging in his house at around 5:20 pm on Saturday evening. Shortly before this, he sent a suicide note to his friends through WhatsApp, in which he made serious allegations against local BJP and RSS leaders.

Tension increased due to not getting tickets

Thampi wanted to contest elections from Thrikkannapuram ward. When BJP did not give him the ticket, he decided to contest as an independent candidate. After that, tension increased between him and local officials. He wrote in his suicide note that there was constant pressure on him from local leaders. He was threatened. An attempt was made to stop him from contesting elections independently and an attempt was made to break him mentally.

Many serious allegations including soil mafia in suicide note

Thampi clearly wrote some names in his suicide note. He wrote the names of Thrikkannapuram ward BJP candidate Vinod Kumar, area secretary Udayakumar, constituency committee member Krishna Kumar and city caretaker Rajesh. In the note, he alleged that these people were associated with the soil mafia in the area and were stopping him from contesting elections for financial and political gains. Such allegations are a big blow to the local unit of BJP before the elections. This incident has brought a sensitive turning point for the party not only at the political but also at the organizational level.

Being an RSS member was my biggest mistake.

In his note, Thampi expressed the pain of his long association with RSS and wrote that I do not want any BJP or RSS member to see my body. I made the biggest mistake of my life by becoming an RSS worker. The identity with which I lived brought me to this brink.

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A special POCSO court in Kerala has sentenced a woman and her male partner to 180 years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 11.7 lakh for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The court convicted both of them under several provisions of the POCSO Act, Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Juvenile Justice Act.

What is the whole matter?

The 33-year-old man was accused of repeatedly raping his girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter, while the woman, who is the girl’s mother, was accused of aiding him in the heinous crime and also forcing her daughter to commit the crime. According to the prosecution, the woman forced her own daughter to watch her having physical relations with the accused, which left the child mentally and emotionally broken.

Where and how did the crime occur?

According to the report of Times of India, the woman earlier lived in Thiruvananthapuram with her husband and daughter. At the same time, he was identified with the accused through phone conversation. Gradually the relationship deepened and the woman ran away with him. Both of them started living together in Palakkad and Malappuram and during this time the minor girl was also with them.

Special Public Prosecutor Somasundaran A. Told in the court that the accused sexually abused the girl several times between December 2019 and November 2020. This harassment continued from December 2020 to October 2021. The court found the woman guilty on the grounds that she encouraged the crime, exerted mental pressure on the child and tried to hide the crime.

other serious allegations

The prosecution also said that the woman showed the girl obscene videos, gave her beer and threatened her by saying that a CCTV camera had been installed in her brain, so that if she told anything to anyone, it would be immediately known.

How did the matter come to light?

The matter came to light when the woman reached Malappuram police station and accused her parents of not giving her Aadhar card and other documents. When the police asked the woman’s parents to provide the certificate and they reached her house, they expressed their desire to see their granddaughter, but the woman refused. Later the neighbors told that the condition of the girl was bad and she was not even being given proper food. After this the family contacted Childline and the girl was sent to Snehita Centre. At the same time, the girl narrated the entire incident that happened to her.

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Social media has become such a platform where something or the other goes viral every day. Many times such stories come to light, which win people’s hearts. One such story is going viral on social media. This incident took place near Thiruvananthapuram Kallar Golden Valley Forest check-post, which won the hearts of the people.

Here, three tribal women of the forest staff saved the life of a baby monkey who had become unconscious after getting an electric shock by giving him CPR. After this, this incident went viral on social media and people are praising the three tribal women.

Fainted after being electrocuted

Actually, two small monkeys came in contact with high tension power lines in Thiruvananthapuram. One of the monkeys fell on a branch of a tree, while the other monkey fell on the road and became unconscious and also got injured on his forehead. After this, tribal women members of the local forest staff immediately reached the spot and without any delay gave CPR to the baby monkey. Within some time the baby monkey regained consciousness and his life was saved. After this, the three women treated the wound on the baby monkey’s body and released it back into the forest.

Flood of praises on social media

After this incident of tribal women forest staff of Thiruvananthapuram went viral on social media, the forest department and common people are praising the three women and calling them symbols of courage. After this incident went viral on social media, one of the forest staff said that we have suffered losses many times from forest animals, but we never turn our backs on these small creatures. We always live with the forest and its creatures. After the video of this incident went viral on social media, a user wrote that 100% dedication is not enough, hence women gave 200%. One user said that the moment the mother monkey picked up the child, it felt very good. Another user said that tribal people are close to nature, they know how to save it. One user even tagged the forest staff women as lifetime heroines.

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