CM VD Satheesan, 20 ministers to take oath today, portfolio talks on

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister-designate V D Satheesan on Sunday evening unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony. Of the 21 ministers, 14 — including Satheesan himself — are first-timers. The ministry also includes two women and two members from the Scheduled Caste community.Announcing the cabinet after submitting the list of ministers to Governor…

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Daily astrological predictions for May 18, 2026

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 18, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…

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Gripen fighter jets escort PM Modi’s plane as it enters Swedish airspace

Swedish fighter jets escorting PM Modi’s aircraft (Picutre courtesy: ANI via MEA) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft on Sunday received a ceremonial escort from Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets as it entered Swedish airspace en route to Gothenburg, the country’s second-largest city.His plane had earlier received a ceremonial escort from an F-16 fighter jet…

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‘Once supply is monopolised …’

Mistral AI co-founder Arthur Mensch has warned Europe about its dependency on American technology. The CEO of the French artificial intelligence (AI) startup has predicted that Europe has a two-year window to build its own infrastructure or risk long-term dependence on US technology companies. Speaking during a hearing on digital sovereignty and AI at France’s…

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Colbert exit sparks fears for political satire in America

Stephen Colbert (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on cue, is preparing for a funeral. After 33 years, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its eponymous host taking his final bow…

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10 killed in armed attack in Mexico’s Puebla state

At least ten people were killed in an armed attack in Puebla, Mexico, Reuters reported citing the state’s public security ministry. The victims include six men, ‌three ⁠women, and a minor. They were targeted by armed ⁠individuals in the municipality of ⁠Tehuitzingo, the state ministry ⁠added. The state public security ministry vowed there would be…

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