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  Kerala CM swearing-in: Ramesh Chennithala, others sworn in as ministers in Satheesan-led cabinet

  India | May 18, 2026 11:24 IST

  Kerala CM swearing-in ceremony: The Assembly elections to the 140-member House were held on April 9, with the results declared on May 4. The Congress-led UDF won 102 seats, while the LDF secured 35 and the BJP won three.

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  Kerala new Cabinet: Chennithala, Muraleedharan among Congress ministers, IUML given 5 posts

  India | May 18, 2026 10:19 IST

  Satheesan said the cabinet list was prepared after discussions with alliance leaders and keeping social and regional representation in mind.

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  'Why aren't you sacking Dharmendra Pradhan?': Rahul questions PM Modi again over NEET paper leak

  India | May 17, 2026 17:13 IST

  In a post on X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the NEET paper was also leaked in 2024, and a probe was conducted by the CBI. The same has happened again this year, and despite this, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has not resigned from his position, he said.

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  Himachal Pradesh Civic Poll Results 2026: BJP, Congress claim victories in fractured mandate

  India | May 17, 2026 23:58 IST

  Himachal Pradesh Civic Poll Results 2026: The polling on Sunday was held on 229 wards of 25 Municipal Councils, 156 wards of 22 Nagar Panchayats, and 64 wards of four Municipal Corporations.

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  'Wayanad will become next Amethi': Case registered over posters targeting Rahul, Priyanka

  India | May 17, 2026 15:54 IST

  The posters had appeared on May 13 at the Wayanad DCC office compound wall and nearby areas, while there was a confusion over Kerala's next chief minister. The posters warned that Wayanad could become the next Amethi for the Congress, referring to Rahul Gandhi's loss in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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  Upset Chennithala to be in Kerala Cabinet? UDF to submit list of ministers to Governor tomorrow

  India | May 16, 2026 19:17 IST

  The Congress has named VD Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala. However, this has reportedly left senior leader Ramesh Chennithala upset, as he was eyeing the top post for himself. The party has now reached out to him to pacify him.

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  '22 lakh aspirants cheated': Rahul Gandhi seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's sacking over NEET paper leak

  India | May 16, 2026 18:38 IST

  In a video message on X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has sought the sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak, and alleged that there is a nexus between the BJP and the RSS to make money using India's education system.

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  Grassroot sentiment, Muslim League's backing: Why Congress chose VD Satheesan as Kerala CM

  India | May 14, 2026 17:07 IST

  The Congress leadership chose VD Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister after strong grassroots support and sustained backing from alliance partner IUML tilted the decision in his favour over KC Venugopal.

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  VD Satheesan thanks Congress leadership, says will take Venugopal, Chennithala into confidence

  India | May 14, 2026 14:22 IST

  The Congress on Thursday named VD Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, ending days of suspense and speculation over the matter.

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  BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips and expenses, seeks full breakdown of Rs 60 cr spending

  India | May 14, 2026 11:14 IST

  BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra has questioned Rahul Gandhi's foreign travel expenses, alleging that the Congress leader spent Rs 60 crore on international trips over 22 years despite earning only Rs 11 crore in the past decade.

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  Accept Congress decision appointing VD Satheesan as Kerala CM, says KC Venugopal

  India | May 14, 2026 12:46 IST

  The suspense over the party's pick came to an end after 10 days the results of the assembly elections were declared.

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  Amid Kerala CM impasse, posters in Wayanad target Rahul, Priyanka over Venugopal buzz

  India | May 13, 2026 23:59 IST

  Some of the messages carried sharp political remarks, claiming that “Wayanad will become the next Amethi” if the Congress high command ignores local sentiment while deciding the leadership.

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  Haryana Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Ward and party-wise complete winners list

  Haryana | May 13, 2026 17:24 IST

  The BJP registered a sweeping victory in the Haryana civic body elections, winning 6 out of the 7 municipal bodies that went to polls on Wednesday. Elections were held for 150 wards, including bypolls on 6 wards and main elections on 144 wards.

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  Haryana Municipal Election Results: BJP sweeps Ambala and Sonipat corporations, wins Rewari council

  Haryana | May 13, 2026 14:32 IST

  Haryana Municipal Election Results: In Dharuhera, BJP's Satyanarayan, alias Ajay Jangra, won against Babu Lal, an Independent candidate, by 6,236 votes, while Congress ended up in third place, as per the result declared on Wednesday.

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  Ambala Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Complete list of ward and party-wise winners

  Haryana | May 13, 2026 12:36 IST

  Ambala Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: The polling for the Ambala Municipal Corporation was held on May 10 across all 20 wards. Scroll down to check the complete list of ward and party-wise winners.

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  Sonia Gandhi visits Medanta Hospital for 'routine' check-up

  India | May 13, 2026 12:40 IST

  Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the hospital with a fever on the night of March 24, and spent seven days in the hospital. The 79-year-old Congress leader underwent treatment for a systemic infection and responded well to antibiotics, hospital authorities said.

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  Rift in Congress? Satheesan unlikely to be part of Cabinet if Venugopal named Kerala CM, say sources

  India | May 13, 2026 9:41 IST

  The three main contenders for the post of chief minister are senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, VD Satheesan, and AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal.

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  Ramesh Chennithala, KC Venugopal or VD Satheesan? Uncertainty persists in Cong over Kerala CM choice

  India | May 11, 2026 18:16 IST

  There is a confusion in Congress on selecting between Ramesh Chennithala, KC Venugopal and VD Satheesan for the chief ministerial post. Supporters of all three have now waged a poster war and engaging in arguments on social media, demanding that their leader be made the chief minister.

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  Congress claims Insta blocked Rahul Gandhi's reel, photo featuring Vijay; IT Ministry denies role

  India | May 11, 2026 6:45 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was in Chennai on Sunday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of TVK chief Vijay as the Tamil Nadu chief minister and later shared several pictures with the actor-politician on social media.

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  KC Venugopal, Rahul Gandhi's loyalist, emerges as top contender for Kerala CM's post

  India | May 10, 2026 23:48 IST

  Majority of the 63 Congress MLAs in Kerala want senior MP KC Venugopal to be appointed as the chief minister of the state. Venugopal, who comes from the Nair community, is known for his closeness with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.