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V.D. Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister, marking the return of a Congress-led UDF government after 10 years. The grand ceremony at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium saw top national leaders and state ministers attend the high-profile event.
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Gold and silver prices remained volatile on Monday as rising tensions in West Asia, stronger US Treasury yields and persistent inflation concerns impacted global markets. While gold edged higher on MCX, silver stayed under pressure amid weaker investment demand and global uncertainty
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Bank of India has increased interest rates on medium- and long-term fixed deposits below Rs 3 crore with effect from today. The revised rates offer up to 6.70 per cent annually, while senior and super senior citizens will continue to receive additional benefits
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Domestic equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions between the US and Iran weighed on investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent, while most sectoral indices traded in the red
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Norway to attend the 3rd India-Nordic Summit and hold bilateral talks with Norwegian leaders. The visit will focus on strengthening trade, investment, green technology, blue economy and strategic cooperation between India and Nordic countries
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The Congress-led UDF government headed by V.D. Satheesan will take oath in Kerala on Monday at Thiruvananthapuram. Senior Congress leaders are expected to attend the ceremony as the UDF returns to power after a decade with a 21-member cabinet
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Canada's Public Health Agency confirmed a hantavirus case in a cruise passenger in British Columbia linked to the MV Hondius outbreak, which has caused three deaths. Health authorities said high-risk contacts are in isolation, while the overall public risk in Canada remains low
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Rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict are creating political pressure on US President Donald Trump and Republicans before the midterm elections. Democrats blamed the administration for economic pain, while Republicans defended the White House, saying the impact would be temporary
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Mitchell Starc’s fiery 4/40 triggered a Rajasthan Royals collapse before Delhi Capitals chased 194 with a five-wicket win. KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel’s 105-run stand set the tone, keeping Delhi’s IPL playoffs hopes alive ahead of their final league clash
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Gautam Adani met Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary to discuss investment plans and reaffirmed the Adani Group’s commitment to Bihar’s development through infrastructure, energy and social service initiatives. He also announced major eye care and healthcare training projects in the state
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The rapidly shrinking Parsi population presents a serious demographic and socio-economic challenge, requiring urgent and collective attention from government, policymakers, community institutions and civil society
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Unlike many celebrities entering politics, Vijay does not appear psychologically trapped within the bubble of celebrity worship, a trait that could become his biggest political strength
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their IPL playoffs berth with a 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Venkatesh Iyer’s unbeaten 73 and Kohli’s fluent 58 powered RCB to 222, while disciplined bowling thwarted PBKS despite Shashank Singh’s valiant 56
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati Quantum Valley is advancing efforts to build a world-class quantum ecosystem, with SRM University-AP and partner institutions set to establish a quantum-secure communications test bed for research, cybersecurity and advanced technology development
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The Railway Protection Force of Central Railway rescued and reunited 584 vulnerable children and adults with their families and saved 25 passengers from fatal accidents between January and April 2026 through various humanitarian and passenger safety initiatives across railway stations and trains
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd will launch the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Indian Navy on May 20. The warship, with high indigenous content, is designed for surveillance, anti-piracy, disaster relief, special operations and maritime security missions
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Parents and educationists have raised concerns over CBSE’s sudden implementation of the three-language policy for Class 9 from July 1, citing academic disruption, limited preparedness, teacher shortages, reduced language choice, and increased stress on students midway through the school session
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A man in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district was arrested for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife with extreme brutality after a violent assault. Police said the accused attempted to disguise the crime as a road accident before fleeing following her death at hospital
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Authorities conducted major anti-encroachment drives at Howrah and Sealdah railway stations in Kolkata, removing hundreds of hawkers and illegal stalls. Bulldozers cleared structures near station premises as officials said the operation aimed to improve passenger movement and reduce congestion in busy railway terminals
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a new Bengaluru-Mumbai train service and announced a future Vande Bharat sleeper route. He highlighted major railway infrastructure expansion in Karnataka, including station redevelopment, suburban rail progress, electrification, and proposed bullet train corridors
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Kerala Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan announced his Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, naming senior Congress leaders including Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan. The UDF also finalised the Speaker and Deputy Speaker posts after alliance discussions on social and regional balance
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An Indian worker was killed and three others injured in a drone attack in Russia’s Moscow region amid escalating Russia-Ukraine hostilities. The Indian Embassy confirmed the incident, extended condolences, and said officials are coordinating assistance with local authorities and company management
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend Kerala chief minister-designate V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. Chief ministers of Congress-ruled states are also expected to attend the event at Central Stadium
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West Bengal minister Ashok Kirtania said the state government would hand over land to the BSF within 45 days for border fencing along Bangladesh. He said land acquisition was progressing well, though resistance continued in parts of Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district
