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PrabhakarAbout 25 foreign nationals arrested for fraudulent voting in Tamil Nadu Assembly pollPM Modi in Norway: PM Modi emplanes for OsloPalaniswami’s actions show that AIADMK has weakened now, says Finance MinisterSingapore citizen arrested for allegedly voting in Assembly election‘Dowry’ death of former judge’s daughter-in-law: Family members protest outside Madhya Pradesh CM’s residenceBail is the rule is not an empty slogan, even in UAPA and ‘terror’ cases: Supreme CourtPerambur residents urge CM Vijay to shelve waste-to-energy proposal in KodungaiyurA.P. CM Naidu suggests adding shrimp to Indian Army’s menu amid U.S. tariff crisisSummer festival season chokes Doddabetta Peak, conservationists call for curbsNabin holds Odisha BJP core committee meeting, discusses strategies for next year’s rural pollsWatch: Bonhomie at Thiruvananthapuram airport as Congress leaders arrive for swearing-in ceremonyV.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of KeralaSecurity forces launch operations in Manipur to rescue those who are still in captivity of armed groupsSalar Jung museum turns 75: Exhibits that define Hyderabad’s iconic museumAmit Shah flags off 400 emergency response vehicles, 33 mobile forensic vans in ChhattisgarhHeatwave warning in seven Telangana districts on May 18, health department issues advisoryRahul Gandhi to visit Raebareli for two days from May 19A look at the BJP’s playbook in KeralaJana Sena, BJP likely to seek 25 of 62 divisions in Vizianagaram Municipal Corporation pollsPolls to 16 seats in Maharashtra Legislative Council on June 18Senior IPS officer Sibash Kabiraj appointed new police commissioner of GurugramSweden awards PM Modi Royal Order of the Polar StarPeru’s electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoffDrone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed warScott Hastings, Scotland rugby great who played alongside his brother Gavin, dies at age 61Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Congress leader Satheesan takes oath as Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers followElon Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here’s how it worksTamil producer K Rajan passes awayGoogle may dial down free storage for new Gmail users without phone numbersCongress is not putting up an effective Opposition to ECI SIR, says activist Mavalli ShankarHow to disable Instagram InstantsStuttering Starmer: On the Labour leadership crisisTrade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visitFIFA World Cup 2026: Who could be the breakout star?Diversification gains: On India and its export competitivenessIran-Israel war LIVE: ‘Staggering’ Iran toll drives up global executions: AmnestyWHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as ‘low risk’ as ship approaches end of voyageRevisiting India’s entry onto the nuclear stageSatheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and moreKerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath todayIn Bihar, a plate of woeIran-Israel war highlights: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for IranCatch-22: IPL 2026’s stunners and shockersIndia, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic PartnershipMilitary aircrew in ‘stable condition’ following midair collision at Idaho air showIPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘Starc’s work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par’, says BadaniIPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘I don’t think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi,’ says Vikram RathourTrump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National MallIndia, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership | highlightsHundred years ago | African natives’ protestsFulfilled another election promise by starting applications for ration cards: SachdevaLatest militant attacks on schools in Nigeria leave more than 80 children missing, officials sayIsrael PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attackIran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for IranNEET UG leak: CBI conducts searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in LaturDMRC to run 24 additional trips on ‘Metro Mondays’Dwarka set for infra upgrade as CM unveils ₹100-cr. planAAP targets BJP-led MCD over deaths due to open drainsFear, anxiety grip Yamuna Bazar families amid looming evictionGunmen kill 10 people in town in Mexico’s Puebla state, authorities sayWith CM and three Ministers, Ernakulam gets strong representation in CabinetShort circuit triggers fire in Shahdara building; 9 rescuedE-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top officialBengaluru City Police return 692 lost mobile phones worth ₹1.75 crore to ownersRTC employees’ union opposes privatisation moveMan booked for sexually assaulting cowGold jewellery, cash stolen from houses in Ranipet districtIndia, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi holds talks with Swedish counterpartCongress leadership to take a decision on continuing ties with DMK: NarayanasamyGirls’ football team from city wins two awards in MexicoCommuters express concern over reports of nabbing of drunk bus drivers in PuducherryThe Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest NationsForest Department restricts tourist entry at Berijam lake after tiger sightingOne tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirmsEight Ministers from Malabar find place in UDF CabinetVizag observes AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day with rallyIndia, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership | LIVEIlaiyaraaja, the eternal experimenterDoctors at workshop stress early detection of eye cancer in childrenDrunk duo held for attacking architect couple in Bengaluru road rage incidentCongress leader slams Andhra Pradesh CM’s population growth incentiveUnidentified gang hacks to death two college studentsCPCL begins work to establish specialised lube oil base stocksWoman stripped, paraded with slipper garland after temple entry dispute; two women arrestedRwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91Tiruchi city traffic police use speed guns to check overspeeding of vehiclesSecurity forces kill five terrorists in northwest PakistanCaptagon case: NCB arrests factory owner in DehradunKerala Cabinet Formation updates: UDF finalises Kerala Cabinet list, IUML gets five ministerial postsIPL 2026 DC vs RR | Parag, Jurel shine but Starc’s fiery spell swings momentum for DelhiLadakh administration hikes wages of skilled, unskilled workersMehbooba wants Pakistan to respond ‘positively’ after Hosabale calls for talksMalabar region gets eight Ministers in V.D. Satheesan Cabinet
Mon. May 18th, 2026

V.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Satheesan and the Ministers-designate over a one-hour ceremony

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