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A 45-year-old man, Robin Thomas, was killed in a drunken brawl in Marykulam, Idukki. His friend, Sojan, allegedly attacked him with a stone following an argument. Sojan has been arrested, and a murder case is under investigation

Kerala police have registered a case against a Congress leader for allegedly sharing an AI-generated image linking Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with a Sabarimala gold loss case accused, terming the image fabricated and misleading

Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Department confirmed avian flu outbreaks in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. Officials are assessing the situation and taking precautionary measures, while no consumption restrictions are imposed yet. Expert teams are monitoring, with potential culling and compensation for affected poultry farmers

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced Rs 5 lakh assistance for the family of a migrant worker lynched in Kerala. Terming the act inhuman, he sought strict action against the accused and assured full support to the bereaved family

K Sunil Goud will captain the Telangana High Court team in the All India Lawyers Cricket Tournament to be held in Cochin, Kerala, from December 23 to 28. The squad includes 16 players with P Balagopendernath as coach

An adult tiger that had been repeatedly attacking livestock near Kumbalathamon in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district was trapped by forest officials using a cage trap. The animal will undergo medical examination before authorities decide on its release or captivity.

Telangana Throwball Association has named its men’s and women’s teams for the 47th Senior National Throwball Championship in Kottayam, Kerala. V Naveen Yadav and officials distributed kits, with Nithin Sagar and Jyoshnavi chosen as captains of the respective squads

Kerala bid farewell to legendary Malayalam actor, director, and screenwriter Sreenivasan, who passed away at 69. Thousands, including film personalities and politicians, attended his cremation with state honours, paying tribute to his wit, humane storytelling, and lasting impact on Indian cinema

Six BJP activists were arrested in Alappuzha for allegedly assaulting a local CPI(M) leader after he visited a BJP-ruled panchayat. Police said the victim sustained serious head injuries and is undergoing treatment, while multiple serious charges have been registered

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 46 people in November for alleged cyber fraud. The accused were linked to 232 cases and Rs 92 crore in bank transactions. Several electronic devices, debit cards and fake ID proofs were seized.

A Thiruvananthapuram court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the second sexual assault case against him, even as investigations continue. The MLA, absconding since late November, has been directed to appear before the investigating officer every Monday

Kerala police are probing the death of 19-year-old Chithrapriya, whose decomposed body was found near her Malayattoor home days after she went missing. Suspects, including her boyfriend, are being questioned as investigators await post-mortem results to determine the cause of death

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan rejected Dileep’s claims of a police conspiracy in the 2017 actress assault case, affirming investigators acted on evidence and reiterating government support for the survivor, following Dileep’s acquittal by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court

After being acquitted in the 2017 sexual assault case, Malayalam actor Dileep alleged a conspiracy by certain police officials and media to implicate him, criticizing his ex-wife and claiming the false narrative against him was ultimately shattered in court

Kerala court acquitted actor Dileep in the 2017 sexual assault case of a South Indian actress in Kochi. Six others, including prime accused Pulsar Suni, were found guilty, while three additional defendants were also acquitted after a lengthy trial

Actor Dileep and other accused appeared in Ernakulam court amid heavy security as the verdict in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case neared. The high-profile trial, alleging Dileep’s conspiracy, has drawn intense public attention and renewed debates on women’s safety

A minor fire broke out near the aazhi at the Sabarimala temple on Sunday after a suspected short circuit in decorative LED lights. Fire personnel quickly extinguished the blaze, prompting only a brief halt in entry. No injuries or damage were reported

Southern Railway has announced special trains and temporary coach augmentations across Tamil Nadu and Kerala to support passengers affected by widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. The measures, part of a nationwide rail initiative, include additional services and over 116 extra coaches deployed on high-demand routes.

Hyderabad and Kerala played out a draw in the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 third-round match at NFC Ground, Hyderabad. Hyderabad secured the crucial first-innings lead, with Wafi Kachchhi scoring 130 and Jobin P Joby hitting 163 for Kerala

Kerala native Anilkumar Raveendran, detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen since July 7, has been released and reached Muscat. India thanked Oman for facilitating his release, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating efforts for his safe return