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Chief minister-designate VD Satheesan unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony in Kerala. Fourteen ministers, including Satheesan, are first-timers. The ministry includes two women and two Scheduled Caste members. Congress secured 11 berths, while IUML received five. Satheesan said the entire cabinet would take oath together for the first time in nearly six decades.

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.

Indian volleyball faces a player revolt as senior internationals walk out of national camp protesting the removal of coach Dragan Mihailovic. Players cite declining preparation standards and administrative lapses within the interim VFI, impacting readiness for upcoming AVC Cup and Asian Games.

In Thodupuzha, UDF candidate Apu John Joseph is following his father's unique campaign strategy: singing. Even when the sound system failed, Apu continued a cappella, delighting crowds. This musical approach, a legacy from veteran politician P J Joseph, aims to connect with voters beyond typical political outreach, fostering a warm reception and easing election tensions.

Kerala Congress (Joseph) unveiled its eight candidates for the upcoming assembly polls. Party chairman P J Joseph steps aside from electoral politics, with his son Apu John Joseph now vying for the Thodupuzha seat. Monce Joseph will again contest from Kaduthuruthy, while other key nominations include Varghese Mammen and Reji Cherian.

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government to conduct inquiry regarding allegations of corruption levelled against John Joseph, a member of the National Minorities Commission.

Burglars decamped with valuables worth Rs1.55 lakh, including cash Rs15,000, from the residence of Tanmgudda family at Mohan Nagar locality in Sadar.

A 3-year-old bank transaction helped the Malabar Hill police track down a domestic help who had fled with jewellery worth Rs 34 lakh from a former employer's flat.

The actor, who has donned such roles in movies including Neena and Akashvani, will essay the character again in the upcoming movie Tham Thakam Pathakam, directed by John Joseph. '

The 175th year celebrations of the first Catholic Church in Ooty and one of the oldest in the district, St Mary's, has just got underway.

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and State Government on a petition asking not to re-appoint John Joseph as member of the National Minority Commission as he was facing a CBI inquiry.

he government museum at Egmore, one of the city's most popular tourist destinations with high footfalls, remains inaccessible for one section of visitors: the differently abled. This, despite the PWD spending 2 crore last year to make it accessible and promote it under the accessible India campaign.

A man who joined a gang to print fake currency notes after suffering losses in his business has been arrested with other gang members by the Manali New Town police. Police have recovered fake notes of Rs 200 denomination to the tune of Rs 16 lakh.

The former deputy director of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and former head of CBI, Kerala, are likely to be probed for their links with gold smuggler T K Faiz, top sources told TOI.

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A woman on 'Solvathellam Unmai' had spoken ill about fathers, nuns and the bishop.