Fri Dec 27 21:45:32 UTC 2024: ## Kerala Governor, Mumbai Attack Mastermind Death, and Other Key News

**Thiruvananthapuram, [Date]:** Kerala is set to welcome its new Governor, Rajendra Arlekar, who will assume office on January 2nd. This announcement comes amidst a flurry of other significant developments across the state and nation.

In international news, Abdul Rahman Makki, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has reportedly died in Pakistan.

Closer to home, the Kerala High Court has granted permission to burn a “pappani” (a traditional effigy) at Fort Kochi’s Wellington Ground. The Wakf Tribunal has also directed the examination of land records dating back to 1902 in a Munambam land dispute.

Political tensions continue to simmer in Kerala, with VS Sunil Kumar launching a strong attack against Thrissur Mayor MK Varghese. Meanwhile, the High Court has ruled that the government can acquire land for the Vayalnad township, offering compensation to landowners. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses will resume operations, starting with trips from Kozhikode.

IAS officer N Prasanth, who is currently suspended, has sought clarification from the Chief Secretary after receiving a charge memo related to disciplinary violations. This follows allegations by VS Sunil Kumar about a planned exchange of a Christmas cake between the Thrissur Mayor and K Surendran.

In other news, a fatal accident involving a lorry and a traveller in Ernakulam resulted in the death of the traveller’s driver. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai mourned the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Tributes poured in for Dr. Singh, described as a true symbol of the Congress party and the nation by K.C. Venugopal. The government has declared a seven-day mourning period, cancelling all official functions, and restricting traffic on Janpath road near Dr. Singh’s residence. A cabinet meeting is scheduled for today at 11 AM.

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