Kochi witnesses a 2-3% rise in hotel bookings this Christmas-New Year season, driven by the Biennale and Cochin Carnival. Fort Kochi emerges as the top spot, despite traffic and IndiGo impact. Read more.
Kochi police arrested two 19-year-olds for assaulting a man and stealing his iPhone worth Rs 75,000 near Mattancherry. The accused have previous narcotics cases. Read the full story.
A 37-year-old man stabbed his wife at Muttom Metro station in Kochi. Police apprehended him on the spot. Separately, Customs seized hybrid ganja worth Rs 4.3 crore at Kochi airport.
Get the latest updates from Kochi on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 27, 2025.
A Seabird Tourist driver was arrested for drunk driving in Bengaluru, just days after a fatal bus fire in Chitradurga. Police intensify checks on private buses.
A 78-year-old Florida man was saved by observant restaurant staff after he missed his daily gumbo routine. Chef Donell Stallworth found him injured at home, highlighting the power of community care.
Forty-five passengers had a miraculous escape after their bus caught fire near Chitradurga. Survivors credit the non-AC design for their survival. Read their harrowing story.
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Eyewitnesses recount the terrifying moments as a bus caught fire in Karnataka after an accident. Read about the heroic rescue attempts and the tragic loss of life.
A horrific accident in Karnataka's Chitradurga claimed 5 lives after a container truck jumped a divider. Bus driver Rafiq shares his terrifying account. PM Modi, CM Siddaramaiah announce ex-gratia.
The driver of the Karnataka bus involved in the fatal Haveri crash reveals he tried to avoid a speeding truck. Read the full investigation details and official statements here.
Kochi traders report a 10% sales surge this festive season. LED lights, gifts, and plum cakes lead demand, while garments lag. Discover the key trends driving Kochi's holiday economy.
A quick-thinking bus driver and conductor in Kochi turned their vehicle into an ambulance to rush a 75-year-old collapsed passenger to hospital. Read their heroic story.
Congress resolves Kochi mayor impasse: V K Minimol (I Group) gets first term, Shiny Mathew (A Group) the second. Deputy mayor post also shared. Election on Dec 26.
A mother in Ludhiana's GTB Nagar sacrificed her life to save her daughter from an armed assault by her son-in-law. Read the full story of bravery and tragedy.
The Kochi Biennale Foundation's Island Mural Project is turning Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into vibrant public art spaces. Featuring works by Aravani Art Project, Osheen Siva, and more, it runs until March 31, 2026. Explore the stories!
A tragic bus accident on Java's toll road claims 15 lives. The vehicle, traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, lost control and overturned. Details on the cause and injured passengers' conditions are awaited.
A private bus travelling from Bengaluru to Kerala caught fire near Nanjangud. All 40 passengers evacuated safely. Police and fire services responded swiftly to the incident.
A vigilant KSRTC driver evacuated passengers from a burning bus near Nanjangud. No injuries reported. The fire, suspected from a short circuit, gutted the vehicle. Read the full story of the midnight rescue.
Kochi's crucial sewage treatment project faces further delays as costs escalate from Rs 1,300 crore to Rs 1,700 crore. Read about the reasons and impact on the city's urban regeneration.
A truck driver survived 72 hours pinned in a 200-foot gorge in Madhya Pradesh. His rescue was triggered only when the vehicle's GPS tracker came back online, revealing his location. Read the incredible survival story.
Simranjit Singh Sekhon, a 35-year-old rideshare driver, has been arrested and charged with raping an unconscious, intoxicated passenger in California. Police fear more victims exist. Read the full report.
A Tamil Nadu bus driver's quick thinking prevented a disaster after a front tyre burst near Dindigul. All 40 passengers are safe. Read the full story of the heroic save.
A DTC bus driver was dragged out and fatally assaulted by wedding guests in Aman Vihar. Police arrest one suspect. Union demands ₹1 crore compensation and justice.
A private bus accident in Karnataka's Mandya district leaves 25 injured. Read about the rescue efforts, police investigation, and the current condition of passengers.
Twelve passengers were injured after a private bus overturned on NH-9 in Ghaziabad's Wave City. Police cite driver fatigue as the cause. Read about the accident and alarming city road safety data.
After a horrific bus accident in Sivaganga killed 11, Transport Minister S S Sivasankar pledges intensified driver training and workload investigation. Read the latest updates.
A 63-year-old man in Pilibhit's Bautha village rescued his 6-year-old grandson from a kidnapper with quick thinking. The alleged kidnapper, Chhote Tiwari, was caught and handed to police. Read the full story of bravery.
Tragic head-on collision between two government buses in Sivaganga district leaves 11 dead and over 20 injured. Rescue operations ongoing. Read for latest updates.
A private bus accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Kota resulted in two deaths and twelve injuries. The unidentified vehicle involved fled the scene. Read for details.