Kerala: Who are likely to be the ministers in V.D. Satheesan cabinet?
K.C. Venugopal, who lost the CM post to Satheesan, has ensured ministerial berths for his followers
By The Week News Desk May 14, 2026
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Land-grabbing and extortion case: ED arrests Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas after questioning
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas, a former officer-in-charge of Kalighat Police Station, is considered close to former chief minister Mamata Banerjee
By The Week News Desk May 14, 2026
How a 1950 animal slaughter law could disrupt Eid celebrations in West Bengal
The West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, was introduced to prevent the indiscriminate slaughter of useful animals
By Prema Rajaram May 14, 2026
Justice Swarana Sharma recuses herself from excise policy case after initiating contempt action against Kejriwal, other AAP leaders
Justice Sharma clarified that she was not recusing herself but was only transferring the case to another bench as she has initiated the contempt proceedings
By The Week News Desk May 14, 2026
POCSO case against Bandi Sanjay's son Bhageerath: Telangana High Court orders victim's age verification
Representing Bandi Bhageerath, senior advocate S. Niranjan Reddy argued that the victim was no minor and the POCSO provisions were not applicable in this case
By K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy May 14, 2026-
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‘Will give up that too...’: K.C. Venugopal’s sarcastic reply over question on quitting AICC post sparks debate
The Congress high command chose V.D. Satheesan as Kerala's chief minister over AICC general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal, ending days of specualtion and suspense
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After Bihar and Bengal, BJP turns focus to UP; what 2027 assembly elections mean for major parties
The BJP’s victories in Bihar and Bengal have given the party renewed confidence ahead of the UP elections despite a setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
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It's V.D. Satheesan vs Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala assembly: Here's why CPI(M) picked ex-CM as Opposition leader
This is the first time that Pinarayi Vijayan will take over as Opposition leader. In 2011-16, the LDF opposition was led by late V.S. Achuthanandan
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UP storm updates: At least 100 dead as rescue ops underway; Bareilly man badly injured after being thrown into the air
A viral video of a man from Bareilly being flung into the air by powerful storm winds has become the most recognisable visual from the unrelenting storm
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From Rajasthan to Kerala: How does the Congress choose its chief ministers
Rahul Gandhi’s formula of choosing chief ministers has largely been based on a democratic process
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Mamata Banerjee dons lawyer's gown again to seek protection for TMC workers; BJP calls it 'hypocrisy'
Mamata Banerjee made an unexpected appearance at the Calcutta High Court in her lawyer's gown to highlight alleged atrocities against Trinamool Congress workers by BJP supporters
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Will Tamil Nadu CM Vijay attend V.D. Satheesan government's swearing-in ceremony?
UDF constituents Congress and IUML are TVK's alliance partners, helping Vijay reach a simple majority
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Red Fort blast accused linked to AQIS-AGuH ideology: NIA
The agency has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet in a Delhi court against the accused
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Sudden trip to capital, Venugopal-Rahul Gandhi meet: Tell-tale signs which hinted V.D. Satheesan would be Kerala CM
V. D. Satheesan appointed as the new Kerala Chief Minister leading the Congress-led UDF Government, following a decisive mandate
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SIR phase-3 from May 30: Delhi, Maharashtra among 16 states set for electoral roll revision
The comprehensive exercise, starting May 30th, aims to update voter lists nationwide, with over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers conducting house-to-house visits
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Vijay fans mobilise ‘TVK District Committees’ in Kerala: WhatsApp groups, Instagram pages, and more
Online communities hailing TVK are gaining traction in Kerala, potentially capitalising on a political vacuum and mounting interest in actor-turned-politician Vijay
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil May 14, 2026 -
Delhi shocker: Woman allegedly gang-raped inside private sleeper bus in Nangloi
The investigation was launched after the woman filed a complaint, leading to the arrests
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Telangana: Police fail to arrest Bandi Sanjay’s son Bhageerath in POCSO case
The issue reportedly came to light in January after the girl allegedly attempted suicide
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After days of uncertainty, V.D. Satheesan picked as Kerala CM by Congress high command
The race for the top post was between three senior Congress leaders: Ramesh Chennithala, V.D. Satheesan and K.C. Venugopal
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Why Congress picked V.D. Satheesan over K.C. Venugopal as Kerala CM
After days of uncertainty and discussions, V.D. Satheesan was chosen as Kerala's chief minister over AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal, reflecting a decision that prioritised public sentiment and the election mandate over internal party calculations
By Nirmal Jovial May 14, 2026 -
Prateek Yadav left ICU against warnings; doctors called decision ‘suicidal’: Report
Prateek Yadav, step-brother of SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, died after leaving the hospital against medical advice, according to new details. His death was caused by massive pulmonary thromboembolism, as confirmed by the postmortem report
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Nashik: Why Bhadrakali Police filed second case worth Rs 4 crore against AI firm director Abhishek Sanjay Zare
Abhishek Sanjay Zare, the director of the AI automation firm, had already been arrested by the Nashik Road Police in a related case worth Rs 35 crore
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Three Kuki church leaders killed in an ambush in Manipur after attending peace meetings; civilians held hostage
Reports also say that about 10 to 15 civilians are being held hostage by militants in the area following the attack
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Kerala: What makes the Malappuram explosives seizure a high-priority NIA case
The central agency has taken over the probe into seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 non-electric shock tube detonators from a lorry in Malappuram
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Vijay demands abolition of NEET, calls for medical admissions through Class 12 marks
The Tamil Nadu CM’s demand comes amid the ongoing row after the NTA cancelled the NEET-UG exam following allegations of a question paper leak
By The Week News Desk May 14, 2026
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