Official recognition of ‘Keralam’ reflects Malayali cultural identity, says Modi

Kerala's Minister announced the state's goal to become India's first dumpsite-free state within two years, with waste already cleared from 25 of 59 dumpsites and biomining underway at the remaining sites.

An opinion piece discusses the symbolic renaming of Kerala to Keralam, arguing that the change is an empty performance that will not address the state's real challenges.

The Indian state of Kerala is set to be officially renamed 'Keralam' to align with its local pronunciation in the Malayalam language, a proposal approved by the Modi government.

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A BJP MP has proposed renaming Delhi to Indraprastha. He believes this name connects the capital to its ancient past. The MP cited historical evidence linking Delhi to the Mahabharata. He also suggested renaming key transport hubs. This move aims to reconnect with India's roots and foster cultural revival. The proposal follows the recent approval to rename Kerala as Keralam.

Shashi Tharoor, in a separate post on X, had a "small linguistic question" - what happens now to the terms "Keralite" and "Keralan" for the "denizens" of the new "Keralam".

The Centre's move to rename Kerala has had ripples in distant West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the government of being anti-Bengal.

An article discusses why India is changing names of cities and states, from Bombay to Mumbai and Kerala to Keralam.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised a 'linguistic question' regarding the terms 'Keralite' and 'Keralan' after the Centre approved Kerala's name change to 'Keralam'.

An article explains the constitutional process for changing the name of a state in India, citing historical examples like 'Orissa' to 'Odisha' and 'Uttaranchal' to 'Uttarakhand', amidst discussions about changing 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'.

The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved renaming Kerala to 'Keralam', following a state assembly resolution. This move, aimed at reflecting the name in Malayalam, has sparked a linguistic debate. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor humorously questioned the new terms for residents, asking how people from the state now would be referred to, and what happens to terms like “Keralite and Keralan”.

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The renaming of "Kerala" to "Keralam" is not just a "trivial" issue to focus on when key issues are going unattended, it also jettison's a name with far more antiquity, senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has told NDTV.

The tourism and industry sectors have expressed a positive reception for 'Keralam', indicating a new initiative or development in the region.

For many, the name change may be much ado about nothing, but for the likes of MN Karassery, who have been using Keralam instead of Kerala over the years, it is a moment to celebrate.

The Indian Cabinet has approved a proposal to rename the state of Kerala to Keralam.

The Malayali community in the UAE shares its reactions to the proposed renaming of the Indian state of Kerala to 'Keralam'.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Centre of being 'anti-Bengal' for not allowing a name change for her state, despite her efforts, while congratulating Kerala on its name change.

The Indian Cabinet has cleared a move to rename the state of Kerala as Keralam, with the Prime Minister stating it reflects the will of the people of the state.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, will be sent to the State Legislative Assembly of Kerala to facilitate the state's renaming to 'Keralam'.

Key news headlines for February 25, 2026, include the proposed renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam' and the government's plan to launch an HPV vaccination drive.

The Kerala Assembly on June 24, 2024, had unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to officially change the State’s name to Keralam

The Indian state of Kerala is reportedly considering a proposal to change its name to Keralam, with the Union Cabinet expected to approve the change soon.

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An article from Indian Express titled 'Delhi Confidential: Mission Keralam' suggests political activity or a specific mission related to Kerala.

The name Kerala will have to be replaced with Keralam in all the official entries. The humongous process of changing the name boards of government institutions, departments and vehicles, letterheads, official seals and stamp papers awaits the State

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Union Government of ignoring repeated proposals to rename West Bengal as ‘Bangla’, hours after the Union Cabinet approved Kerala’s renaming as ‘Keralam’.

In a recent development, after the state officially adopted the name Kerala as "Keralam" in official usage, a BJP MP from Delhi has now urged the Centre to consider renaming the national capital as "Indraprastha".

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The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala as Keralam, fulfilling a long-standing popular demand. This decision aligns with the state assembly's resolutions and reflects the will of the people. The process will involve the President referring the matter to the state assembly for its views before parliamentary action.

The Union Cabinet approved Kerala's name change to Keralam. This sparked a political row. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned why her state's proposal to be renamed Bangla is pending. She accused the Centre of discrimination. The Centre's decision comes ahead of assembly elections in both states.

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India's Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to rename the state of Kerala to 'Keralam', initiating a constitutional process involving the President and Parliament.

Shashi Tharoor has raised questions about the implications for terms like 'Keralite' and 'Keralan' following the Union Cabinet's approval to change the name of Kerala to Keralam.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Kerala government's resolution to rename the state from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam' under Article 3 of the Constitution of India.

The Kerala assembly has passed a resolution to officially change the state's name to 'Keralam', a significant decision expected before the state polls.