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The state of Kerala has approved additional land for the Defence Research and Development Organisation's BrahMos project, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan noting that 180 acres were required, double the initial allotment.
A video has gone viral showing a man humorously interacting with Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan as he appears on television.
The Indian National Congress party announced VD Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, ending a 10-day period of suspense and internal deliberations. His selection, which involved overcoming other contenders, has drawn both support and criticism from political rivals.
Prominent Nigerian figures, including the Ooni of Ife and Governor Aiyedatiwa, celebrated Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti on his 100th birthday, recognizing him as a symbol of wisdom and moral leadership.
V D Satheesan, a prominent Congress leader in Kerala, has transitioned from Leader of Opposition to a central figure within the United Democratic Front (UDF).
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan is reportedly facing the first signs of discontent just two months into his tenure, according to local reports.
Kerala's new Congress government is taking shape, with CM-designate V D Satheesan set to present the cabinet list to the governor, and Ramesh Chennithala expected to secure key portfolios.
V D Satheesan was selected to lead the Congress in Kerala, a decision that went beyond traditional caste and charisma considerations, opting for a new guard.
The selection of Kerala's next chief minister remains undecided as the Congress high command deliberates between K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala, with lobbying intensifying for the top political post.
A man identified as Sony Thomas has been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for allegedly making threatening phone calls. He reportedly threatened to kill Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan and his family, making two calls to the police command center.
Congress leaders are intensifying discussions on cabinet formation ahead of the new UDF government's swearing-in in Kerala, with chief minister-designate V D Satheesan meeting Ramesh Chennithala and K C Venugopal to finalize ministerial berths.
KC Venugopal, a confidant of Rahul Gandhi and veteran of student politics, is reportedly a frontrunner in the race for Kerala's Chief Minister. Other senior leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and V D Satheesan are also contenders for the position.
The Indian National Congress party is in the process of selecting the next Chief Minister of Kerala, with three senior leaders — V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal — currently in the running and engaging in political discussions in Delhi.