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A prisoner arrested in a mobile phone theft case escaped from Aluva Sub Jail in Kerala on Monday, prompting police to launch a search operation. Madhur Jya Sonowal, 28, was reported missing after prisoners were allowed out of their cells

US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Michael Boulos arrived in Kochi on Saturday for a private visit, accompanied by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Kerala government sources denied reports of a meeting with Chief Minister V D Satheesan

A Batik Air passenger was arrested after allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight, damaging its window panel and threatening passengers and crew. Police registered a case under the BNS, Aircraft Act and Kerala Police Act

The CBI registered a case against five directors of Furnace Fabrica (India) Ltd and unknown public servants over an alleged ₹133.52 crore SBI fraud. The agency conducted searches in Mumbai and Kochi, alleging fund diversion and submission of false financial information

Kerala Labour Minister Bindu Krishna directed CorroHealth to submit proposals by July 20 to continue operations in the state, warning of action under labour laws. The government is seeking to protect jobs after the company's decision affecting around 850 employees

Around 900 medical coding professionals employed by a US-based healthcare analytics firm were allegedly terminated without prior notice in Kochi and Kozhikode. Following employee protests, the Kerala Labour Department intervened, putting the layoff process on hold pending further discussions

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at five locations in Kerala, including Kochi hospitals and suspected intermediaries’ homes, as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged international organ trafficking network. Investigators are examining financial records, documents, and possible illegal commissions  

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has sought postponement of her ED questioning in the CMRL money laundering case, citing health issues. The probe concerns alleged payments and loans linked to her firm, Exalogic Solutions, under PMLA investigation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leading figures of Malayalam cinema paid tribute to veteran actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at 56 in Kochi. A National Award winner, he was celebrated for his versatility, comic brilliance and emotionally powerful performances

An ammonia leak at an ice plant in Munambam near Kochi led to at least 11 people being hospitalised with breathing difficulties. Fire department personnel quickly contained the leak, while affected residents received treatment at a nearby health centre and are reported stable

The Kochi City Police arrested a fourth accused linked to an alleged international sex racket posing as modelling and makeup job offers. The network reportedly recruited women for exploitation abroad, with investigations ongoing to trace absconding suspects

Kerala announced two AI Centres of Excellence worth Rs 40 crore in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, supported by the IndiaAI Mission. The centres will focus on bio-AI, research, startups, and commercial innovation, positioning Kerala as a national AI hub

In Kochi, a one-year-old child was rescued by CWC and police from an intoxicated couple in a hotel. The child was placed under protection due to neglect concerns and later transferred to Palakkad CWC for further care

Kerala police arrested Rincy Mumtaz and three associates in Kochi for supplying MDMA linked to a suspected narcotics network involving film industry contacts. The operation uncovered drug concealment methods and renewed concerns over organised trafficking in the region

Two US tourists were booked for illegally flying a drone near Coast Guard Headquarters in Fort Kochi, a restricted zone. Police seized equipment and released them on notice under laws governing drone use and aviation safety violations

Union Minister Suresh Gopi said participation on the dais at the Prime Minister’s event follows the Blue Book and Special Protection Group protocols. He responded to the absence of Pinarayi Vijayan’s government from Narendra Modi’s Kochi programme over an invitation dispute

A cat stranded atop a pillar near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station in Kochi was rescued after multiple attempts by Fire and Rescue Services and SPCA with support from Kochi Metro Rail Limited. The feline, nicknamed Subash, was shifted to rehabilitation

Five years after fibroid surgery at Alappuzha Medical College, a Kochi woman was found with a surgical forceps in her abdomen. Veena George ordered a detailed probe, suspensions, and legal action amid allegations of medical negligence and system failure

The National Investigation Agency arrested Moitheenkutty, a Malappuram resident, at Nedumbassery airport for alleged arms training linked to the banned Popular Front of India, ending his four-year absconding and advancing the ongoing probe

Kerala High Court extended interim protection from arrest for expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault and forced abortion case until January 21. He has challenged denial of anticipatory bail, claiming the relationship was consensual