Two people died and one was injured when a two-wheeler carrying three individuals collided with a gravel-laden van in Polavaram district on Monday. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Kerala police are broadening their investigation into an alleged organ trafficking network in Ernakulam, with hospitals and medical procedures now under scrutiny. Five people have been arrested and five cases registered as a Special Investigation Team traces inter-State and international links.

The Supreme Court has placed on hold a recount in the Sringeri Assembly seat and restored T.D. Raje Gowda as MLA pending further hearing on May 21. The order follows a dispute over the scope of a High Court directive on postal ballot verification.

The Kanjirappally Diocese will launch its golden jubilee celebrations on May 12, marking 50 years since its formation in 1977. The year-long celebrations will include an eparchial assembly, parish-level events, and a mega meet on January 26, 2027.
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Thirumavalavan is considering an offer to join the cabinet of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, after extending outside support to the TVK party. The decision has sparked debate within the party, with some members urging Thirumavalavan to accept the offer and others expressing concerns about the potential impact on the party's anti-BJP stance.
Bi-RIDE has issued a work order to the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) for the supply of 153 air-conditioned metro coaches for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. The total value of the work order is ₹1,513.75 crore, with the supply of coaches expected to commence within the next 18 months.
The Telangana State government has decided to revise minimum wages to benefit workers in both organised and unorganised sectors. A Cabinet sub-committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will elicit views from all stakeholders to ensure a scientific and practical revision.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sujit Bose in a case linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam. The arrest was made on Monday, May 11, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

YSRCP MLC Indukuri Raghu Raju has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to do justice for farmers who gave land for the Jindal Alumina project over two decades ago, citing unfulfilled promises. The farmers were paid ₹2 lakh per acre, but the company failed to construct the project, prompting demands for compensation and return of land.

The Karnataka State Election Commission has applied to the Supreme Court for a 3-month extension to hold civic polls in Bengaluru, citing conflicting schedules with the National Census-2024 and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The commission seeks to postpone the polls from June 30 to September 30.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of destroying the dignity of the Prime Minister's post through speeches filled with lies and hatred. Siddaramaiah's counter-attack comes after Modi accused the Congress of betraying the DMK and criticized the Karnataka government.