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State in southwestern India

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Kerala: State in southwestern India
Kerala, is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Travancore. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.

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Shocking Crash in Kerala: Mahindra Scorpio-N Causes Rear Axle and Wheels to Detach from KSRTC Bus [Video]

Shocking Crash in Kerala: Mahindra Scorpio-N Causes Rear Axle and Wheels to Detach from KSRTC Bus

In a shocking incident in Kerala, a Mahindra Scorpio-N crashed into a KSRTC bus, causing the rear axle and wheels of the bus to detach. The accident took place on Thursday morning in Kottarakkara, when..

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VIDEO | Rahul Gandhi Takes Thrill Ride on Kerala's Longest Zipline, Vows to Boost Wayanad Tourism [Video]

VIDEO | Rahul Gandhi Takes Thrill Ride on Kerala's Longest Zipline, Vows to Boost Wayanad Tourism

In a thrilling video that has taken social media by storm, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rides Kerala’s longest zipline in Wayanad, a region he represents in Parliament. Accompanied by his sister..

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