Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the state has eradicated extreme poverty, making it the first in India to achieve this milestone. The announcement follows the four-year-long Extreme Poverty Alleviation Project, which identified and assisted 64,006 families across the state.
Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated visit to Kerala this November has been postponed, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed. Argentina, led by coach Lionel Scaloni, was scheduled to play Australia in Kochi on 17 November. However, citing delays in FIFA clearance and logistical readiness, AFA announced that the team will instead travel to Spain and Angola for training and a friendly match. The fixture in Kerala is now expected to be rescheduled for March 2026.
Defying age barriers, 71-year-old Leela Jose from Idukki has become the oldest woman from Kerala to dive from 13,000 feet. With skydiving off her list, she now dreams of reaching space.
Onam, Kerala’s most revered harvest festival, spans ten vibrant days culminating in Thiruvonam. Rooted in the myth of King Mahabali’s annual homecoming, the festival carries strong cultural, communal, and agrarian significance. It pulsates with rituals—from elaborate floral Pookalams and snake boat races to the sumptuous vegetarian Onam Sadya—bringing together people of all faiths, across generations and geographies.
Kerala becomes the first Indian state to launch its own broadband service, K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network), with a ₹1,500 crore investment to bridge the digital divide. The initiative aims to provide affordable, high-speed internet to over 20 lakh people, especially in underserved and remote areas, marking a major leap toward digital inclusion and a knowledge-driven economy.
