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A one-and-a-half-year-old boy in T'puram suffered brutal, prolonged abuse, revealed by a postmortem showing 51 injuries and severe internal bleeding. His mother and her partner are arrested. Neighbours reported hearing the child cry frequently. The child's grandfathers allege burn marks, while the first wife's family reports Ashkar's history of severe domestic violence.

Kerala's new Congress government is set to take shape. CM-designate V D Satheesan will present the cabinet list to the governor on Sunday. Ramesh Chennithala is expected to secure key portfolios. Several other leaders are also likely to be included. Final decisions on portfolios will be made after discussions with allies.

Kerala chief minister-designate V. D. Satheesan has announced his new cabinet, set to be sworn in on Monday. Prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph will be part of the ministry. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been named Speaker, with Shanimol Usman as Deputy Speaker.

In Kerala's Kollam, INC's Adv Bindhu Krishna secured a victory over CPI(M)'s S Jayamohan by 16,830 votes. This urban-coastal constituency faces significant challenges including coastal erosion, flooding, youth unemployment, and infrastructure deficits, impacting its LDF-won economy.

Eleven women secured seats in the state legislative assembly, with six being first-time winners and four returning for a second term. Geetha Gopi, a three-time winner, is the most experienced among them. Notable victories included Usha Vijayan and Vidya Balakrishnan defeating sitting male ministers, and Fathima Tahaliya unseating the LDF convenor.

A significant political shift is unfolding in Kerala as the UDF surges past the 100-seat mark, leading in 102 constituencies. The ruling LDF trails with 37 seats, and the NDA is confined to a single seat. Several ministers are trailing, while some UDF leaders secure substantial leads, indicating a strong comeback for the front.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

Scheduled to launch by March 2027, Digha Ghat will host Bihar's inaugural gas-based crematorium, a collaborative effort between Patna Municipal Corporation and Isha Outreach. This innovative facility will primarily utilize LPG for cremation purposes, while thoughtfully incorporating limited wood usage to honor longstanding traditions.

An actress, her boyfriend, and his associate were arrested for the murder of her live-in partner in Bengaluru. The trio allegedly stabbed 29-year-old Mohan Krishna after an alcohol party, following disagreements over the actress's intention to marry her boyfriend. The accused lured the victim to a desolate spot for the fatal attack.

In a blatantly sexist remark against women which he sought to subsequently dress up as a comment on Congress culture, former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee secretary Cheriyan Philip, currently a CPM fellow traveller, said in a Facebook comment on Sunday that "several women have disrobed themselves in secret and won seats in the Congress in the past.''

She also criticized the BJP supporters who fought against the toll only till they came into power at the Centre.