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AICC observers have consulted Kerala Congress MLAs regarding the Chief Minister post following a UDF victory, with VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal emerging as top contenders.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu are engaged in intense discussions regarding the formation of a government by actor Vijay's TVK party. The Congress party has offered conditional support, requiring no communal forces in the alliance, while AIADMK has ruled out backing TVK.
Following the Congress-led UDF's historic victory in Kerala, discussions are underway regarding the next Chief Minister, with VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal emerging as key contenders.
The Thrissur constituency in Kerala is witnessing a heated three-cornered electoral battle, featuring prominent candidates such as Padmaja Venugopal, who recently switched from Congress to BJP, and Congress's Rajan J Pallan. The race is drawing significant attention as the election approaches.
Siddharth Venugopal, a Malayalam television actor, has passed away at the age of 41 after a prolonged illness.
The Indian Parliament is actively debating the Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. Prime Minister Modi has strongly advocated for its passage, addressing concerns about delimitation and OBC representation raised by opposition parties.
The Union Government’s top law officer orally submitted that the expert panel will work with J. Aniruddha Bose of the National Judicial Academy to finalise the curriculum for Class 8 and above
“This election date has been announced with the objective of cutting short the campaigning of the candidates and limiting the Congress leaders who lead the campaign," Mr. Venugopal alleged
Says the former Attorney General talks about himself in the book as to how he was an “accidental lawyer”.
Former Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao has visited his native Peddapalli in Telangana, India, after more than forty years.
A meeting between Stalin and KC Venugopal addressed power-sharing demands, which are currently off the table, and the Congress party's push for a Rajya Sabha berth for Pawan Khera.
Congress leader K.C. Venugopal met with M.K. Stalin to discuss strategies and expectations regarding the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
The Indian Congress party is reportedly in a difficult position as most of its MLAs are backing K.C. Venugopal for the Chief Minister position in Kerala, creating an internal party dilemma.
Political observers are speculating on who will be the next Chief Minister of Kerala, with names like VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala being discussed.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.
Tariq Anwar stated that the 'high command' will make the decision regarding the choice for Kerala's Chief Minister, adding that Venugopal must 'undergo a process'.
Malayalam television actor Sidharth Venugopal, also known as Vinish, has passed away at the age of 41 after a two-year battle with illness, prompting tributes from his co-stars.
Indian politician Venugopal has alleged a 'deal' between Chief Minister Vijayan and the BJP, raising questions about a breakfast meeting involving Finance Minister Sitharaman.
Breaking from expectations of retaining most of its 15 sitting MLAs, whose average age is above 63, the party introduced 11 new faces, including six young leaders, two women and one non-Muslim…
AICC general secretary says CPI(M)’s ‘anti-faith’ approach triggered unrest
Former Attorney General of India and senior advocate K.K. Venugopal has released his autobiography titled 'The Accidental Lawyer', reflecting on his long legal career.
BJP district-level leaders have neither confirmed nor dismissed the possibility
The ruling DMK party has initiated seat-sharing negotiations with its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with Congress leader KC Venugopal meeting Chief Minister MK Stalin.
The DMK has commenced seat-sharing negotiations with its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with initial talks held with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
The AICC is assessing options for the Kerala Chief Minister post, with many MLAs supporting Venugopal and party workers backing Satheesan.
The competition for the top leadership position within the Congress party in Kerala is intensifying among Satheesan, Venugopal, and Chennithala, following a significant electoral victory.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
The recent exit polls predict that the Congress-led UDF will win in the Assembly polls and the CPI(M)-headed LDF would come second.
Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief K Sudhakaran's vocal praise for party general secretary KC Venugopal, suggesting he lead the party in the state, has ignited a new controversy within the Congress party.
The Chief Minister and the TPCC chief held a meeting with Kharge and K.C. Venugopal.
K.C. Venugopal, a political figure, has accused the Indian government of circumventing established norms to appoint bodybuilders to police officer positions.
In a candid conversation with The Hindu, K.K. Venugopal discusses the “command from political masters” that triggered the anti-Sikh riots in the 1980s, his sense of betrayal when he realised then-UP CM Kalyan Singh had told him an “utter lie” that the Babri Masjid would not be demolished in the 1990s.
A rights panel directs focus on agriculture for a rural job scheme, while a political party prioritizes controlling price rises if elected. Separately, the government faces the daunting task of raising funds for a Metro phase takeover.
“We believe it reflects hostility toward the Tantri. Otherwise, why would the minister criticise a court verdict” Mr. Venugopal said
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