Nearly there, then not; Congress’ long history of last minute twists in Kerala

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:45 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) In the Congress party, the road to power has often resembled Kerala’s monsoon, one moment bright sunshine, the next moment a sudden downpour. And as the high-stakes race for Kerala’s next Chief Minister shifts to Delhi, old timers in the party are once again reminded that in Congress politics, the cup has frequently slipped just before it touched the lip.

Tata Trusts defers key board meetings to May 16 amid legal challenges

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The board meetings of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), the principal shareholders of Tata Sons, have been deferred to May 16 amid legal issues and ongoing deliberations over governance matters, according to sources.