Congress struggles to break Kerala CM impasse, tussle continues over top post contenders

More than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Kerala with a decisive mandate, the suspense over the next Chief Minister seems far from over. After a series of marathon meetings in Delhi, the Congress leadership is expected to announce its final decision on Wednesday. Senior leaders from Kerala spent the entire day in consultations with the party high command as the race for the top post entered its final stage.

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Rift in Tamil Nadu government already? Vijay under fire from allies for appointing astrologer as adviser

Hours after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay appointed astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as his Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for political affairs, allies within the ruling bloc have expressed clear discomfort with the move. The decision has triggered criticism from several partner parties, who have questioned why an astrologer has been given a formal advisory role in the government setup.

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PM Modi renews call to cut imports, curb foreign currency spending: ‘Whenever India faced war…’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Sardardham hostel complex in Vadodara. The new facility has been developed to support students with modern residential infrastructure. The hostel project provides accommodation for around 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls. It also includes several common facilities such as a central dining hall, a library, and an auditorium for academic and cultural activities.

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