Proposal approved by Modi government will bring official English name into line with Malayalam language

Union Cabinet approves Kerala’s name change to Keralam, following a unanimous Assembly resolution advocating for the shift.

Explore the process of renaming Indian states, focusing on Kerala's transition to Keralam and the constitutional framework involved.

Union Cabinet approves changing Kerala’s name to Keralam; Rahul Gandhi challenges Modi to scrap U.S. trade deal, and more in The Hindu’s top news of February 24, 2026.

Proposal approved by Modi government will bring official English name into line with Malayalam language