Kerala Current Affairs Today — Full notes
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Kerala Current Affairs Today — 19 Oct – 25 October 2026
At a glance
the top events
The most important events of this page, and how many news items each topic holds.
Latest: Nothing new for today yet. The newest news is from 25 Oct; this page fills up through the day.
Top events
Latest · 25 Oct
- 25 Oct — The Kerala government exempted sections of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) from the RTI Act, 2005, a decision that drew criticism on transparency grounds, according to reports of 24-25 October 2026.
- 25 Oct — The Kerala School Sports Meet opened in Kozhikode on 25 October 2026, with 9,309 athletes competing across 10 venues.
- 25 Oct — WAPCOS Ltd has been given time until March 2027 to prepare the feasibility report (FSR) and detailed project report (DPR) for Keralam's 800 MW Idukki Extension Scheme.
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 23 Oct – 24 Oct
- 24 Oct — The Union Home Ministry plans a civil defence network with Army support, and Kerala is one of the first two States or UTs where it will start.
- 24 Oct — The Satheesan Cabinet reinstated the RTI Act exemption for sensitive vigilance units (T1 and T2) of Kerala, which an earlier order had withdrawn.
- 24 Oct — Kerala Blasters FC were allotted the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, for their 2026-27 ISL home matches at Rs 3.5 lakh per game after the government stepped in to reduce the rent.
- 24 Oct — Officials of Tamil Nadu and Keralam met to finalise the route plan and safety measures for the Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
- 23 Oct — Keralam plans strict action against bars that serve alcohol to people below 23 years, which is the state's legal drinking age.
News by topic
- Government & States
- 6 one-liners
- International & Agreements
- 1 one-liners
- Economy & Banking
- 3 one-liners
- Science, Defence & Environment
- 2 one-liners
- Sports, Days & Culture
- 3 one-liners
- Awards, Appointments & Books
- 1 one-liners
Government & States
6 one-liners
Policy · laws · schemes · states.
National
Latest · 25 Oct
- 25 Oct — The Kerala government exempted sections of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) from the RTI Act, 2005, a decision that drew criticism on transparency grounds, according to reports of 24-25 October 2026.
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 23 Oct – 24 Oct
- 23 Oct — Keralam plans a six-month paid apprenticeship in the final semester of the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP). Kerala University plans to offer it to its students.
- 23 Oct — Keralam plans strict action against bars that serve alcohol to people below 23 years, which is the state's legal drinking age.
- 24 Oct — Keralam will distribute pensions of the social security and welfare fund boards from 26 October, according to a report of 24 October 2026.
- 24 Oct — The Satheesan Cabinet reinstated the RTI Act exemption for sensitive vigilance units (T1 and T2) of Kerala, which an earlier order had withdrawn.
- 24 Oct — The Union Home Ministry plans a civil defence network with Army support, and Kerala is one of the first two States or UTs where it will start.
International & Agreements
1 one-liners
World · summits · MoUs · exercises.
Summits, Agreements & Exercises
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 19 Oct
- 19 Oct — The 5th India-Australia exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 began at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (19 October to 1 November). Around 240 personnel take part.
Economy & Banking
3 one-liners
RBI · markets · trade · reports.
Economy & Banking
Latest · 25 Oct
- 25 Oct — WAPCOS Ltd has been given time until March 2027 to prepare the feasibility report (FSR) and detailed project report (DPR) for Keralam's 800 MW Idukki Extension Scheme.
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 23 Oct – 24 Oct
- 23 Oct — Keralam is seeking central funds for three industrial parks in the Kannur and Ernakulam districts, according to a report of 23 October 2026.
- 24 Oct — The Centre sanctioned Rs 27 crore for the Bairakkuppa bridge, which links Keralam and Karnataka, after a wait of about 30 years.
Science, Defence & Environment
2 one-liners
Space · tech · forces · ecology.
Science & Technology
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 24 Oct
- 24 Oct — Keralam introduced a generic medicine for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic muscle disease. The health minister said there is no cause for concern and will clarify in the Assembly on 26 October.
Defence & Security
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 19 Oct
- 19 Oct — New Zealand sent observers for the first time to AUSTRAHIND 2026, the 5th India-Australia exercise at Thiruvananthapuram.
Sports, Days & Culture
3 one-liners
Results · important days · heritage.
Sports
Latest · 25 Oct
- 25 Oct — The Kerala School Sports Meet opened in Kozhikode on 25 October 2026, with 9,309 athletes competing across 10 venues.
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 24 Oct
- 24 Oct — Kerala Blasters FC were allotted the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, for their 2026-27 ISL home matches at Rs 3.5 lakh per game after the government stepped in to reduce the rent.
Art, Culture & Tourism
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 24 Oct
- 24 Oct — Officials of Tamil Nadu and Keralam met to finalise the route plan and safety measures for the Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
Awards, Appointments & Books
1 one-liners
Honours · new posts · books · obituaries.
Obituaries
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 19 Oct
- 19 Oct — Raghavan Nambiar, who lit the torch at Kozhikode in 1956 to start the relay marking the formation of Kerala, died on 19 October 2026. The relay ended in Thiruvananthapuram.