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The building once housed former president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It was restored in 2012 with support from late Prof Doreswamy, founder of PES educational institutions. However, lack of regular maintenance has once again led to the building being in shambles

Kerala chief minister-designate V. D. Satheesan has announced his new cabinet, set to be sworn in on Monday. Prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and Sunny Joseph will be part of the ministry. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been named Speaker, with Shanimol Usman as Deputy Speaker.

Kerala's new Congress government is set to take shape. CM-designate V D Satheesan will present the cabinet list to the governor on Sunday. Ramesh Chennithala is expected to secure key portfolios. Several other leaders are also likely to be included. Final decisions on portfolios will be made after discussions with allies.

DMK's Anitha R. Radhakrishnan has won against TVK's J Murugan by 5,872 votes. This victory follows previous wins for Radhakrishnan in 2021, 2016, and 2011, though with significantly larger margins. The constituency has a history of close contests between the DMK and AIADMK.

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.

India's space commercial arm, NSIL, is poised for a significant shift as a private sector leader, reportedly from Boeing, is the front-runner for its CMD post. This marks a departure from its history of being led by Isro insiders. The selection process is in its final stages, aiming to bring external expertise to the burgeoning space PSU.

Chelakkara, a Scheduled Caste reserved seat in Kerala's Thrissur district, has been an LDF stronghold, primarily held by CPI(M) since 2011. The constituency, with a significant Dalit population, has consistently seen high voter turnout and comfortable victory margins for the ruling front. Rural development and SC empowerment are key issues shaping the electoral landscape.

Martin Joseph's Malayalam crime thriller 'Dridam', starring Shane Nigam as Sub Inspector Vijay Radhakrishnan, has received a U/A 16+ certificate and is set for release on May 8th. The film follows the young SI's struggle to solve a challenging murder case under immense pressure, with its trailer generating significant fan interest.

The Congress-led UDF in Kerala is struggling to name its chief ministerial candidate over a week after winning the elections. Senior leaders are in Delhi for discussions, with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge expected to make the final decision. Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan, and K C Venugopal are the frontrunners amidst internal tussle and external criticism.

Mammootty and Mohanlal's action thriller 'Patriot' sees a slowdown in its theatrical run, with day 13 collections dropping to Rs 35 lakhs. While the film has garnered Rs 79.29 crore worldwide, including strong overseas performance, domestic momentum is waning. Occupancy rates reflect this dip, with morning shows opening weakly.

Puthuppally, a Kerala constituency, has been a long-standing stronghold of the Indian National Congress. The seat, currently held by Chacko K. Jacob, has seen the UDF dominate for decades, with recent by-election results reinforcing this trend. Key local issues like rubber prices and rural development continue to shape the political landscape.

Chalakudy, a key Kerala constituency in Thrissur district, showcases a close contest between UDF and LDF. The INC recently secured a narrow victory in 2021, reclaiming the seat from CPI(M)'s previous dominance. This urban-rural mix of over 190,000 voters consistently sees high turnouts, highlighting its competitive political landscape.