Kochi Water Metro plans to introduce fast electric-hydrogen hybrid vessels for airport connectivity from Aluva, aiming to reduce travel time to 10 minutes and enhance environmental sustainability with zero-emission technology.
Kerala Excise Department arrested a 31-year-old man in Muvattupuzha for possessing 30.7g of MDMA, uncovering an international supply chain from Qatar and Bengaluru using buses and digital payments.
In the Thiruvalla spa gang rape case, police arrested a sixth accused, Prasobh, and took two more into custody. The SIT had previously arrested three others, with the incident involving threats and assault on February 1.
The Kerala cabinet approved key decisions including restructuring the Kuttanad Development Council, developing Kollam and Beypore ports via PPP, and launching a new Women's Policy 2026.
Ernakulam rural police successfully traced and returned 224 lost mobile phones to owners in just 10 days using the CEIR portal, with South Paravur leading recoveries at 27 devices.
BJP national spokesperson Tom Vadakkan announced that Kerala will receive its AIIMS soon, citing site selection delays. He criticized the state government for taking credit on central funds and clarified he won't contest assembly polls.
Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution with coffins draped in American flags bearing names of US and NATO military leaders. President Pezeshkian vowed Iran 'will not bow' to Washington while denying nuclear weapons pursuit.
Sunetra Pawar formally assumed her ministerial roles and visited New Delhi to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, fueling speculation about a potential NCP reunion in Indian politics.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee humorously claimed Lok Sabha Chair Jagdambika Pal calls him 'darling' outside Parliament, causing laughter as his speech time expired during the budget session.
The Kerala state cabinet has granted permission for Kochi Metro Rail Ltd to secure a Rs 1,016.24 crore loan from AIIB to fast-track the 11.2km Pink Line extension from JLN Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad.
Kerala Water Authority has approved multiple initiatives, including a new 190 MLD plant and infrastructure repairs, to resolve the severe potable water shortage affecting Kochi and surrounding areas.
Panic ensued as bomb threat emails hit 16 private schools in Mohali, plus one each in Zirakpur and Kharar. Police evacuated students, conducted searches, and confirmed no explosives. An FIR is filed, with cyber police investigating.
A man claiming to be the designated driver says he was driving the Lamborghini during Kanpur's VIP Road crash, not tobacco baron's son Shivam Mishra. Police maintain evidence points to Mishra as driver amid conflicting statements and legal developments.
A 45-year-old painter was arrested in Trichy for abusing and assaulting his son's school headmaster who asked the boy to change his 'Pullingo' hairstyle to comply with school discipline rules.
Crowds at the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony booed US Vice President JD Vance, with EU's Kaja Kallas citing European pride amid transatlantic tensions over US rhetoric.
The Bombay High Court criticized BMC for inaction on encroachments, warning that unchecked squatting could force Mumbaikars to use bicycles or horses in 25 years due to blocked roads.
Congress leader K C Venugopal compares Modi's trade approach to the rupee's weakness against the dollar, labeling the budget as a 'carefully packaged presentation' that neglects common people.
The Bombay High Court has directed the BMC to deposit Rs 12.66 crore with 5% annual interest to NSCI for using its premises as a Jumbo Covid Centre during the pandemic, citing a huge discrepancy in compensation calculations.
The Union government has approved the Irugur-Podanur railway line doubling project with Rs 277.42 crore funding. This 10.77km project will enhance connectivity, reduce travel time to Kerala by one hour, and boost freight capacity significantly.
In a major embarrassment, the Karnataka Congress government granted Cabinet status to BJP leader BD Bhookanth, only to withdraw it after backlash from party workers and opposition criticism.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the India-US trade agreement as a 'wholesale surrender' in the Lok Sabha, sparking objections from Speaker Jagdambika Pal and Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Newly released files allege jail staff staged a fake body to distract media during Jeffrey Epstein's death, raising fresh doubts about the suicide ruling amid camera failures and missed checks.
Lahar Singh Siroya calls for the establishment of a permanent craft village along the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway to boost local artisans and tourism.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has publicly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that India agreed to halt Russian oil purchases, stating he hasn't heard confirmation from Prime Minister Modi.
Following the Adoshi tunnel accident that paralyzed the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, the Maharashtra government has mandated comprehensive inspections of all heavy vehicles, focusing on transparency in fitness certificates and long-term highway safety measures
The Supreme Court ruled that High Courts cannot dismiss land acquisition appeals based on limitations using a pedantic approach, citing concerns over collusion and lackadaisical conduct by authorities.
Delhi government approves Phase V(A) of the Delhi Metro project, including a key corridor linking Central Vista, with an estimated cost of Rs 12,014.91 crore to boost public transport and reduce congestion.
A 45-year-old painter in Trichy was arrested for abusing and slapping his son's school headmaster after being asked to change the boy's 'Pullingo' hairstyle, violating school discipline rules.
The National Human Rights Commission has served notices to the Meghalaya government and state police chief following a coal mine explosion that killed 18 workers, with reports of others trapped. The incident highlights safety concerns in mining operations
Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari presents a Rs 6.1 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, emphasizing infrastructure, water, and energy to achieve a developed state by 2047.