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The Rajya Sabha cleared the name change legislation for Kerala via voice vote on August 12, 2026.
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What happened
The Rajya Sabha cleared the name change legislation for Kerala via voice vote on August 12, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Presidential assent turned the name change bill for Kerala into law.1 source
The bill to rename Kerala was reviewed by the Rajya Sabha and subsequently assented to by the President.1 source
The Rajya Sabha passed the bill regarding the state's name change.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kerala
Indian state
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Rajya Sabha
Upper house of Indian Legislature
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