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Vishnu Varma

Vishnu Varma

Vishnu Varma is Assistant Editor and reports from Kerala for the Hindustan Times. He has 10 years of experience writing for print and digital platforms and has worked at The New York Times, NDTV and The Indian Express in the past. He specialises in longform reportage at the intersections of politics, crime, social commentary and environment.

Articles by Vishnu Varma

Kerala Guv slams partial recital of Vande Mataram; CM says not mandatory

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar arrives to deliver the inaugural policy of the V.D. Satheesan-led government at the Legislative Assembly, in Thiruvananthapuram.

Updated on May 30, 2026 07:47 IST

Violence erupts as ED raids for Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s houses

LDF activists attacked the vehicle carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials after ED conducted a raid at former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence on Wednesday.

Updated on May 28, 2026 02:03 IST

Kerala woman dies day after suicide bid, family alleges abuse by in-laws

Kerala woman dies day after suicide bid, family alleges abuse by in-laws

Updated on May 25, 2026 24:22 IST

Kerala woman dies after drinking toxic cleaning agent; husband held: Police

The woman was rushed to a nearby government hospital. (Representative Image/iStock)

Updated on May 24, 2026 13:18 IST

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected speaker of Kerala Assembly

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected speaker of Kerala Assembly

Updated on May 23, 2026 01:22 IST

Veteran Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Speaker

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan (centre) being congratulated by Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 22, 2026 09:32 IST

Day after swearing-in, portfolios of ministers yet to be notified

The newly appointed UDF council of ministers, led by CM VD Satheesan, with Kerala governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, after their swearing-in at Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on May 20, 2026 01:56 IST

Kerala forms panel to assess state’s finances

VD Satheesan

Updated on May 20, 2026 01:54 IST

VD Satheesan sworn in as CM; takes key decisions

Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and council of ministers after the swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, 18.05.2026.

Updated on May 19, 2026 05:35 IST

UDF govt approves first set of welfare measures for state

Newly sworn-in Kerala CM VD Satheesan in his office in the state secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on May 19, 2026 01:00 IST

Satheesan, 20-member UDF cabinet take oath

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar with chief minister VD Satheesan and the Council of Ministers after the swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on May 19, 2026 24:50 IST

VD Satheesan, 20 ministers to take oath as Kerala gets new CM, cabinet today

VD Satheesan Hugs Rahul Gandhi After Taking Oath As Kerala CM, Chennithala Also Part Of Cabinet

Updated on May 18, 2026 03:01 IST

Congress set to keep 11 ministries in Kerala government, IUML to get 5

VD Satheesan has been chosen as the new Chief Minister of Kerala.

Updated on May 16, 2026 01:54 IST

Student leader to state head: Rise of VD Satheesan

Tell Me Why 14th May MINT

Updated on May 15, 2026 01:28 IST

Congress' VD Satheesan gets chief minister post, ending Kerala suspense

Tell Me Why 14th May MINT

Updated on May 15, 2026 24:03 IST

For new Kerala CM VD Satheesan, political rewards did not come easy

In the run-up to the election campaign, Satheesan was perceived by many to be the ‘natural choice’ for the chief minister’s post if the UDF won

Updated on May 14, 2026 13:16 IST

Will announce pick for LoP after Cong announces CM: LDF

TP Ramakrishnan

Updated on May 13, 2026 01:20 IST

Rahul meets senior Cong leaders from Kerala; decision on CM set to come today

Rahul meets senior Cong leaders from Kerala; decision on CM set to come today

Updated on May 12, 2026 23:06 IST

Congress top brass to meet former Kerala chiefs as CM choice yet to be made

Muraleedharan, who won the recent polls from Vattiyoorkavu constituency, said the decision on the CM’s post is expected within the next 48 hours.

Updated on May 12, 2026 02:13 IST

CPI(M) examines defeat, to take call on Vijayan as LoP

Former Kerala chief minister and senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI)

Updated on May 11, 2026 24:32 IST

Suspense over Congress's Kerala CM pick continues; three contenders in sight

Another leader said that though a large number of part lawmakers and MLAs back Venugopal, Satheesan has a strong backing from the “people in the organisation”.

Updated on May 11, 2026 05:10 IST

Who will be next Kerala CM? Congress set to finalise pick after report submitted

Front runners to be Kerala CM - VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala

Updated on May 9, 2026 01:42 IST

Kerala CM race: Suspense continues as Congress defers decision to high command

UDF candidates Chandy Oommen, left, and Ramesh Pisharody arrive to attend the meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) to decide on the chief ministerial candidate in Kerala.

Updated on May 8, 2026 04:11 IST

Vijayan breaks silence, says election verdict not an end for LDF

Vijayan breaks silence, says election verdict not an end for LDF

Updated on May 8, 2026 24:10 IST

Congress MLAs ask party leadership to decide Kerala CM face, pass resolution

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress leader V D Satheesan being greeted by supporters upon his arrival to attend the meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) to decide on the chief ministerial candidate in Kerala, at the party headquarters, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_07_2026_000128B) (PTI)

Updated on May 7, 2026 10:10 IST

Kerala Cong MLAs to discuss CM pick today as lobbying for leaders intensifies

Kochi: Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly and Congress leader, VD Satheesan, being received by supporters, on his arrival in Paravur constituency.

Updated on May 7, 2026 01:34 IST

IUML’s strong show winning 22 seats fuelled UDF’s sweep

Fathima Thahiliya

Updated on May 6, 2026 24:23 IST

Day after verdict, rival camps in Cong lobby for Kerala chief minister chair

Kochi: Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly and Congress leader, VD Satheesan, receives a portrait by supporters, at DCC office in Kochi, Tuesday, May 5 (PTI)

Updated on May 5, 2026 22:58 IST

Anti-incumbency, minority consolidation boosted UDF

The UDF won 40 of 48 seats in the five Malabar districts, 37 of 53 seats in central Kerala’s five districts.

Updated on May 5, 2026 03:30 IST

Focus now on who Congress picks as CM

Focus now on who Congress picks as CM

Updated on May 5, 2026 01:36 IST

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