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From CM to Opposition Leader: Pinarayi Vijayan Begins New Chapter in Kerala Politics

Written by on 15 May 2026

In a dramatic reversal of roles in the Kerala Assembly, former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to become the Leader of the Opposition, while former Opposition leader V D Satheesan prepares to take over as Kerala’s new Chief Minister following the UDF’s sweeping electoral victory. The CPM state committee on Thursday unanimously elected Vijayan […]

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Unity Message in Kerala Congress as Chennithala Supports Satheesan

Written by on 15 May 2026

A day after V D Satheesan was appointed Kerala Chief Minister, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Friday made his first public response, welcoming the Congress High Command’s decision and pledging full support to the new leadership. Speaking to the media around 2 am during a visit to the Guruvayur Temple, Chennithala said the Congress […]

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UAE travellers are heading to the Maldives, Greece and Thailand for the Eid Al Adha holiday rush

Written by on 14 May 2026

Eid al-Adha holiday travel demand is witnessing a major surge among UAE residents, with overseas destinations now dominating bookings over local staycations, according to dnata Travel. The Emirates Group-owned travel company said international holidays account for 72 per cent of all bookings for the upcoming Eid break, while UAE staycations make up the remaining 28 […]

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From sea to sky: Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane completes landmark maiden journey successfully

Written by on 14 May 2026

A major milestone in regional connectivity was achieved on Wednesday as the much-awaited seaplane trial service between Kochi and Lakshadweep successfully completed its maiden operation. The first of three scheduled trial sorties for the day was completed successfully, with the seaplane departing from Cochin International Airport and landing in the Arabian Sea near the Lakshadweep […]

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CBSE Class 12 results are out, with 85.20% of students successfully clearing the exams this year.

Written by on 13 May 2026

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage recorded at 85.20 per cent, lower than last year’s 88.39 per cent. According to CBSE data, a total of 1,780,365 students registered for the examinations this year, while 1,768,968 students appeared for the […]

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Free Travel Scheme for Women: KSRTC Completes Data Collection, Removes Gender Option from Ticket Machines

Written by on 13 May 2026

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has completed its data collection exercise for the proposed women’s free travel scheme, with reporting from Gold 101.3 FM, the No. 1 Malayalam radio station in the UAE, officials confirmed. According to the preliminary estimate, women account for around 49 to 52 percent of total KSRTC passengers. With […]

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