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D.K. Shivakumar's bid for the Chief Minister post gained traction after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra intervened, persuading Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Siddaramaiah reportedly conveyed his decision to resign, though he is hesitant about a national role. A press conference is expected before his resignation, with Shivakumar attending a breakfast meeting.

Kumaragurubaran replaces Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, who has now been posted as commissioner of labour. Dr S Swarna has been redesignated as principal secretary, tourism, culture and special initiatives department.

All Eyes on New CM: Tunnel Roads, Skydecks, Smooth Traffic...Dream Sold, Delivery Due

A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan's motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala's "most cruel" home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that Youth Congress protesters were beaten up for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.

Domestic brand Unix has launched its new Airbuds Z1 RUZO true wireless stereo earbuds in India, priced at Rs 899. These budget-friendly earbuds feature Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), Bluetooth V6.0, and Type-C fast charging, offering up to 52 hours of total playtime. They are available in Black and White, targeting users seeking clear calls and media consumption in noisy environments.

The Bench held that the wife’s refusal to cohabit with a husband who had openly taken another woman as wife and fathered children with her could not be treated as cruelty or desertion.

World Hypertension Day (May 17)

Indian parents are increasingly opting for bottle-feeding, but the containers themselves pose a growing concern. Recent scientific findings and a Supreme Court endorsement highlight the risks of microplastics and chemicals leaching from plastic bottles into infant formula. Experts now advocate for glass bottles as a safer alternative, emphasizing their inert nature and lack of health risks compared to plastic.

With the LDF's victory in Kerala, the race for Chief Minister heats up. A leaked list, shared by the BJP, suggests K C Venugopal might be favored by a majority of Congress MLAs. However, one MLA claims his preference was omitted, raising questions about the consultation process. V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala are also contenders.