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Kerala Congress (J) to seek two ministerial berths in UDF govt: P J Joseph

Kerala Congress (J) chairman P J Joseph has stated his party will seek two ministerial positions in the next UDF government. He was speaking before a UDF meeting in Thiruvananthapuram to discuss government formation. The UDF secured a majority in the recent elections. Joseph also conveyed his party's view that…

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Congress names veteran VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister pick in Kerala

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has selected VD Satheesan as its Chief Minister candidate for Kerala. This decision follows a significant victory over the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The UDF secured a substantial majority in the Assembly elections.

The Economic Times

Congress high command followed clear process in selecting Kerala CM: Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan lauded the party's High Command for its transparent selection process for Kerala's next Chief Minister. He stated Rahul Gandhi was directly involved. Radhakrishnan expressed happiness with the democratic procedure. He affirmed his support for the High Command's final decision, emphasizing his duty as a party…

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Congress to announce Kerala chief ministerial pick on Thursday

The Congress party will reveal its choice for Kerala's next chief minister on Thursday. This decision follows days of intense discussions and lobbying. The announcement comes after a meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The suspense ends ten days after the UDF secured a significant victory in…

The Economic Times

Rahul Gandhi meets Mallikarjun Kharge for final discussion to pick Kerala's next chief minister

Congress leaders are finalizing the next Kerala chief minister. Rahul Gandhi met with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The United Democratic Front secured a significant victory. Several leaders are vying for the top post. The decision is expected soon. Sonia Gandhi's health is also a factor in the delay.

The Economic Times

‘Kerala won't forgive, Wayanad will be next Amethi': Posters against Rahul, Priyanka appear in Congress bastion

Wayanad posters: Congress-led UDF may have swept the Kerala elections, but the party’s delay in naming the next chief minister is now triggering visible cracks within the organisation. Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra surfaced outside the Congress office in Wayanad, warning the Gandhi siblings to “forget Wayanad”.

The Economic Times

Kerala Lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-52 result out today (13-05-2026); Check ₹1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala Lottey Results Today: Kerala Lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-52 results for Wednesday, 13 May 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket holders can now check their numbers for the ₹1 crore first prize and other attractive cash rewards.

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Kerala Lottery Sthree-Sakthi SS-519 result out today (12-05-2026); Check ₹1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala Lottery Results Today: Kerala State Lottery Sthree-Sakthi SS-519 results for Tuesday, 12 May 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket holders can now check their numbers for the ₹1 crore first prize and other attractive cash rewards.

The Economic Times

Congress high command seeks wider consultations as Kerala CM decision remains elusive

Congress leaders are in Delhi to discuss Kerala's next Chief Minister. The party high command is consulting former state presidents and working presidents. Key contenders include Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal. A decision is expected soon as the party seeks broader consensus.

The Economic Times

Second marriage & dowry harassment: SC quashes FIR against in-laws, keeps 498A case against husband

The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against a husband's in-laws and sister in a dowry harassment case. While the wife alleged they were aware of his second marriage, the court found no evidence of their active participation. The case against the husband, however, proceeds due to specific allegations of torture and…

The Economic Times

What crushed LDF in Kerala?

If you’ve followed Kerala politics over the decades, the state’s 2026 Assembly election results might not shock you.

Newslaundry

Congress workers remove flex boards across Kerala after appeal by CM contenders

Kerala Congress leaders have asked supporters to stop public campaigns and remove flex boards supporting individual leaders for the chief minister's post. This appeal follows discussions with the Congress high command in New Delhi. Party workers across Kerala have begun removing posters and cancelling rallies.

The Economic Times

Beyond anti-incumbency: What Kerala’s verdict says about the LDF

Kerala has a reputation for political predictability. Governments come, governments go, and every five years, voters quietly switch sides. It’s a rhythm the state has followed for decades. So when the Left Democratic Front (LDF) lost in 2026, it could have been dismissed as just that, the system doing what…

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The Red sunset: How India’s Left lost relevance

The fall of the communist government in Kerala marks another low in the overall trend of decay and decline in the Left movement in India. This decline marks a definitive end to the Left's political relevance, driven by a failure to engage the post-1991 workforce and a geriatric leadership that…

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Supreme Court asks Dubai-based Indian to approach embassy over travel ban

The Supreme Court has refused to help an Indian national in Dubai who claimed he was wrongly subjected to a travel ban. The engineer, Asif Azad, appeared via video conference and was told to seek assistance from the Indian Embassy in the UAE. Azad alleged a drug mafia conspiracy and…

Times Life

5 Vishnu Temples That Remove Generational Curses

Lord Vishnu, the preserver, is worshipped as the one who restores order where life has become heavy. His temples linked with ancestor rituals feel less like places of fear and more like places of release, where families come not only to pray, but to forgive, remember, and begin again. Vishnupad…

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‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in.

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UDF ends decade-long break in Kerala, comes back with stupendous win

Giant billboards across the state displayed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's smiling visage. “Who else but the LDF?” read the caption. The Left Democratic Front's progress card claimed 97% delivery. A 'Third coming' was certain, said their leaders. The front ran on the audacity of defying incumbency – it was non-existent,…

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Early trends: BJP surges in Bengal, Vijay’s TVK springs a surprise in Tamil Nadu

Early counting trends from five state and union territory assembly elections point to a possible BJP breakthrough in West Bengal and an unexpected frontrunner in Tamil Nadu in the form of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s new party.

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4 states and a UT: Decoding the verdict from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu

To capture the trends and decode the big picture, Newslaundry and The News Minute came together to bring you the sharpest insights on the 2026 assembly election results from Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

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TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

Times Life

How Parashurama Created Kerala- Hidden Truth Revealed

The story of how Lord Parashurama is believed to have created Kerala is one of the most fascinating and widely discussed legends in Hindu mythology. It blends divine symbolism, moral storytelling, and ancient cultural memory into a narrative that continues to capture attention even today. While modern science explains Kerala’s…

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If pollsters are to be believed: Vijay shocker in Tamil Nadu, BJP’s Bengal win

The exit polls are out. And if most pollsters are to be believed, it will be the BJP in Assam and West Bengal, the NDA in Puducherry, the DMK in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.

Times Life

Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026: Date, Time, History & Significance

Adi Shankaracharya’s birth anniversary will be celebrated throughout India on 21st April 2026. Hindu Panchang points out that Adi Guru Shankaracharya was born on Shukla Paksha’s Panchami Tithi in Vishakha month. In fact, this year we are about to celebrate the 1238th birthday anniversary of the great sage and philosopher…

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5 Krishna Temples Where You Can Feel Closest To Lord Krishna

“वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम्। देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्॥” There are some places in India where Lord Krishna does not feel like a distant deity from ancient stories. Instead, He feels present in every chant, every bell, every flower offered at His feet, and every devotee who arrives with faith in their…

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