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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

In Ernakulam’s Kadathy, a 68-year-old man, Ravi, died and another, James, suffered serious burns after a firecracker explosion at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church during festive preparations. Police registered a case against the priest and church officials

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

The NIA is investigating an international organ trafficking network led by Madhu Jayakumar, who allegedly trafficked people to Iran for forced kidney removal. A Kochi-based health club and linked bank accounts were used to channel funds, with transactions traced across multiple states

Flipkart detected a major fraud at its Ernakulam delivery hubs, where staff allegedly ordered 332 mobile phones using fake details and reported them missing. Phones worth Rs 1.61 crore disappeared, leading police to register a case and launch an investigation

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi commissioned INS Ikshak in Kochi, the Indian Navy’s third indigenously designed Survey Vessel (Large). Built by GRSE, the ship features advanced hydrographic systems, women’s accommodation, and dual roles for survey and humanitarian missions, showcasing India’s Atmanirbhar defence capability

Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ has added Hyderabad after the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed Kerala match. The tour will now cover Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, featuring matches, concerts, and fan events across four cities

A Class VIII student at a Church-run school in Kochi involved in a hijab-related row will be transferred by her parents due to stress. While the school welcomed her return under its rules, the family cited lack of support

Mohanlal began shooting for Drishyam 3 with a puja in Kochi, a day before receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the much-awaited film releases in March 2026.

After receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, veteran actor Mohanlal returned to Kerala to seek blessings from his mother, dedicating the honour to Malayalam cinema and its loyal audience.

Kerala police have sought U.S. assistance via Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) to investigate a Facebook post allegedly from BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s account, linked to the 2023 Kalamassery blasts. The post allegedly incited communal tension and mentioned Hamas

Hyderabad’s Akshaya Reddy Varakantham won gold in set two and overall silver at the CISCE Archery Nationals in Kochi. The Future Kids School archer has consistently finished on the podium since childhood

A CPI(M) branch committee in Eloor, Kochi, mistakenly hoisted the Congress party’s flag instead of the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. The mix-up by an elderly leader lasted about 10 minutes before being corrected, but images went viral online

Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas (51) was found dead in a Kochi hotel on Friday. He was in town for a film shoot. Police suspect cardiac arrest. CM Pinarayi Vijayan condoled his sudden demise

The Liberia-flagged vessel sank on May 25, approximately 38 nautical miles off the coast between Vizhinjam and Kochi. It was carrying 640 containers, including 13 classified as hazardous, along with substantial quantities of diesel and furnace oil

The ship, en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, had been scheduled to arrive by Saturday evening. However, tragedy struck when the vessel began to take in water due to flooding in one of its holds.

Young Odisha sprinter Animesh Kujur stole the spotlight on the final day of the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition as he shattered the men’s 200m national record, clocking an impressive 20.40 seconds to clinch the gold medal.

Police officials had served a notice at Chacko’s residence on Friday, directing him to appear before them at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday. The actor however arrived half an hour early.

A CCTV footage, which shows a man believed to be Chacko, running down a flight of stairs from the third floor of a hotel in Ernakulam of Kerala.

The report by jobs platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), showed that the healthcare sector has also seen a 7 per cent increase in hiring over the past three months, underscoring its rapid expansion and evolving workforce dynamics