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Eleven women secured seats in the state legislative assembly, with six being first-time winners and four returning for a second term. Geetha Gopi, a three-time winner, is the most experienced among them. Notable victories included Usha Vijayan and Vidya Balakrishnan defeating sitting male ministers, and Fathima Tahaliya unseating the LDF convenor.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

Velachery's upcoming election sees a tight race with incumbent Congress MLA facing anti-incumbency and strong challenges from NTK and TVK. AIADMK expresses confidence in its candidate's local connect. Residents demand solutions for perennial issues like flooding and poor infrastructure, with parties promising change amidst internal party friction.

Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died of injuries at the Kovilpatti govt hospital on June 22, 2020, while his father Jeyaraj died on June 23, 2020.

Popular Malayalam star Kunchacko Boban has now penned an adorable post to his wife on their wedding anniversary in which he has thanked her for being the queen of his dreams, heart and life.

Kunchacko Boban and director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval are back together for 'Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil', with the release of its charming first song, 'Njan Alkali'. This heartfelt track celebrates the essence of a chemistry teacher and features mesmerizing choreography with Kunchacko and Sajin Gopu, all set to the vibrant score by Dawn Vincent.

A Tamil Nadu court convicted nine police officers for the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of father and son Jeyaraj and Beniks. The CBI investigation revealed the victims were subjected to brutal torture and evidence was destroyed to conceal the crime. The court's verdict brings a measure of justice for the victims.

A Madurai court convicted nine police personnel for the custodial torture and deaths of father-son duo Jeyaraj and Beniks in 2020. The duo was brutally assaulted by Sathankulam police for allegedly violating lockdown norms. The CBI investigation revealed graphic details of the torture and attempts to destroy evidence. Sentencing is scheduled for March 30.

Ex-CJI J S Verma on Sunday demanded that Balakrishnan quit as NHRC chief and if he did not, the President should intervene to get him removed from the post.

Income Tax authorities rejected an RTI plea to divulge the details of returns filed by former chief justice of India and National Human Rights Commission chairman Justice KG Balakrishnan.

With the I-T dept alleging former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan's kin possess "black money", JS Verma demanded that he should quit as NHRC chief.

President A P J Abdul Kalam administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 37th Chief Justice of India.

K G Balakrishnan took charge of Indian judiciary on Sunday with Prez A P J Abdul Kalam swearing him in as the CJI.

The SC said the competent authority in the government would make a detailed inquiry into complaint of corruption against former CJI Balakrishnan.