How was VD Satheesan picked as Kerala CM? Why Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge sidelined KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala
Congress will now proceed to form the government in the state, sidelining Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala who were the other leaders in the fray for the state’s top post.
Bulldozer in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari’s government cracks down on ‘illegal’ construction in Kolkata, targets Muslim-dominated areas
The model resembles the “bulldozer” actions seen in UP and other BJP-ruled states, often used against structures occupied by Muslims.
India condemns attack on Indian-flagged vessel near Oman, says targeting commercial shipping ‘unacceptable’
India condemned a recent attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, calling the incident “unacceptable”.
V. D. Satheesan pledges ‘new era, new Kerala’ after becoming Chief Minister; Inside his rise as Congress’ powerful strategist
Kerala’s new Chief Minister has been announced after over 10 days of speculation. VD Satheesan became Kerala Chief Minister after Congress announced his name. In his first response after the announcement, Satheesan vowed for “new era, a new Kerala.”
Election Commission launches Phase 3 of SIR exercise across 16 states and 3 Union Territories; Check state-wise full list here
ECI announced the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-III of electoral rolls across 16 States and three Union Territories, covering over 36 crore electors in a phased manner. In Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, where the schedule will be announced separately.
Delhi Govt announces measures to cut down fuel: Work from home for 2 days every week, online meetings
The Delhi government on Thursday announced work from home for two days, along with a series of measures to cut down fuel consumption and ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves, alligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for “wise spending” and fuel conservation.
Massive storm in UP: Bareilly man blown away 40 feet into air with tin roof; horrifying visual emerges; WATCH
A man from Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly was blown away into 30-40 feet into air after a deadly storm hit several parts of the state. The visuals of the incident is going viral on social media, where a man was thrown away into the air along with a tin roof due to powerful storm and heavy winds.
V. D. Satheesan’s swearing-in as Kerala CM scheduled for May 18
The swearing-in ceremony of V. D. Satheesan and the new Congress-UDF government in Kerala will take place on May 18.
SIR aftermath: West Bengal, Bihar likely to deny social benefits to those deleted from voters’ list | Explained
The ECI announced the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-III of electoral rolls across 16 States and three Union Territories, covering over 36 crore electors in a phased manner. The SIR has now been linked with welfare schemes in West Bengal and Bihar.
“I won’t be silent’: Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiates criminal contempt against Arvind Kejriwal, others
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi HC started criminal contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal, senior party leaders Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak over alleged defamatory and contemptuous remarks and social media posts linked with liquor policy case.