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Kerala: Satheesan announces 20-member cabinet; 14 new faces, allies accommodated

Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan has announced his ministerial team, including senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, K Muraleedharan, and Sunny Joseph. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan will be the Speaker and Shanimol Usman the Deputy Speaker. Satheesan emphasized that decisions considered social and regional balance within the coalition.

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Heavy rain alert issued for Kerala

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in Kerala. Heavy rainfall is expected in these areas. Other districts are under a yellow alert. Authorities have urged residents in flood and landslide-prone regions to stay alert.

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Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to attend V D Satheesan's swearing-in ceremony on Monday

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Kerala chief minister-designate V D Satheesan on May 18. Chief ministers from Congress-ruled states Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh are also expected to be present. The ceremony will take place at the Central Stadium…

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Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-55 result out today (17-05-2026); Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala lottery results today: The official results for the Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-55 are out, offering participants a chance to win prizes ranging from a ₹1 crore jackpot to smaller consolations. The weekly draw features multiple prize tiers, with details on how to check winning numbers and claim prizes available…

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Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan calls IUML force behind UDF’s secular stand

V D Satheesan described the IUML as a vital 'brother party' for Kerala's secularism. He met IUML leaders, emphasizing their crucial role in the UDF's success. Satheesan highlighted the IUML's consistent secular stance, even during sensitive periods. He stated that the IUML's strength is essential for Kerala's stability. Discussions on…

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Kerala Lottery Karunya KR-754 result out today (16-05-2026); Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

The Karunya KR-754 lottery results are announced today at 3 PM. Ticket holders can check their numbers for a chance to win prizes. The top prize is a ₹1 crore jackpot. Other prizes include ₹25 lakh and ₹10 lakh. Smaller prizes are also available. Winners can claim their prizes from…

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Climate Change crisis: IMD to change parameters to declare heatwaves

The India Meteorological Department will soon update its heatwave warning criteria. Current parameters do not suit India's geography, causing issues in states like Kerala. This revision aims to improve the accuracy of heatwave declarations. New criteria will be finalized after consulting the Disaster Management Authority. This change comes as Kerala…

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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan meets Ramesh Chennithala

Newly appointed Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, emphasizing their brotherly bond. Satheesan sought Chennithala's blessings for his new role, stating he has always been his leader. Chennithala welcomed the high command's decision and pledged support for the mission to unseat the LDF government.

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UDF says full Cabinet to take oath on May 18, ministerial list to be finalised shortly

The new Kerala government cabinet is set for a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Minister lists are expected to be finalised soon. UDF allies held a formal meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Preparations for the Monday ceremony are underway. The full cabinet aims to take the oath on the same day. Details of…

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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan: Assessing impact of fuel price hike on people

V D Satheesan, CM-designate, is exploring ways to lessen the burden on the public while former CM Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticizes the central government's decision. He calls for an immediate withdrawal of the increase, stating it unfairly impacts citizens already facing rising costs and shortages.

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Kerala SSLC Class 10th 2026 Toppers list: Check all names of top scorers from this year and last year, and how to download results from keralaresults.nic.in

Kerala SSLC 2026 Toppers list: The Kerala SSLC Result 2026 will be released today at 3 pm. Students can check their results and download marksheets from official websites. The board will share the overall pass percentage and other important statistics. The Kerala Board of Public Examinations will not publish a…

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Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26. The India Meteorological Department announced this on Friday. Favorable climate conditions are developing for the monsoon's onset over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This marks the beginning of the…

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Are Petrol Pumps Really Closing Every Sunday?

Imagine driving to a petrol pump on a Sunday morning Only to find the gates locked. That exact fear spread rapidly across social media after a viral message claimed petrol pumps would remain closed every Sunday in several Indian states following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal. Within hours,…

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SSLC Result 2026: Kerala Class 10 result 2026 today at keralaresults.nic.in and sslcexam.kerala.gov.in; check steps to download marksheet

Kerala SSLC Result 2026 : The Kerala Board Class 10 Result is set to be released today at 3 pm. Students can check their marksheets on results.kite.kerala.gov.in and keralaresults.nic.in, as well as via DigiLocker and SMS. Check steps below to download Kerala SSLC Result 2026 marksheet from Official, alternative websites…

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Kerala Congress govt to take oath on May 18, says CM-designate Satheesan

Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan on Thursday announced that the new Congress-led government in Kerala will be sworn in on May 18. The announcement comes days after the alliance registered a decisive victory in the Assembly elections, paving the way for a change in leadership and formation of a new…

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Pinarayi Vijayan elected CPI(M) legislature party leader

Pinarayi Vijayan has been elected as the CPI(M) legislature party leader in Thiruvananthapuram. This move positions the former Chief Minister to become the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. The LDF's recent election defeat, securing only 35 seats, contrasts sharply with the Congress-led UDF's victory of 102 seats,…

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Kerala Lottery Karunya Plus KN-623 Result Out Today (14-05-2026); ₹1 Crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala lottery results today: Kerala State Lottery Karunya Plus KN-623 results for Thursday, 14 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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Congress Kerala government will be run by ' remote control' from Delhi: BJP

The BJP has criticized the Congress's selection of V D Satheesan as the next Kerala chief minister. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated the decision was imposed from Delhi, indicating a remote-controlled government. He alleged internal family disputes influenced the choice, with Priyanka Gandhi opposing Rahul Gandhi's preferred candidate.

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VD Satheesan will be Kerala’s next Chief Minister, Congress leadership decides

Days of uncertainty over Kerala’s next Chief Minister finally ended on Thursday, May 14, after mounting public support for VD Satheesan and pressure from UDF allies helped tilt the Congress leadership battle in his favour. The Congress high command picked Satheesan to lead the new government despite reports that a…

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Who is VD Satheesan? The man who led Congress’s Kerala comeback and won the CM race; Check his net worth here

Who is VD Satheesan: After days of suspense, Congress leader VD Satheesan has finally been named Kerala Chief Minister following the UDF’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly election. Once seen as a second-rung leader, Satheesan transformed himself into the face of the Congress comeback in Kerala through aggressive opposition…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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