Bengaluru's Kempegowda Airport struggles with taxi shortages as daily passenger count soars to 1.3 lakh. Holiday travelers returning post-year-end break face major hassles. Read for details and impact.
Cochin International Airport (CIAL) handled over 1.15 crore passengers in 2025, marking its third consecutive year crossing 10 million. Read about its sustained growth and digital transformation.
Nellore's long-awaited greenfield airport at Dagadarthi gets a major boost as the state cabinet approves land acquisition. The ₹1,000 crore project promises to transform connectivity and the economy. Read more.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation for a new Fire & Safety Science PG centre in Kannur. The Rs 20 crore project will offer India's first MSc in the field, aiming to create globally competitive experts in disaster management.
The first commercial validation flight landed at Bhogapuram's new greenfield airport, marking a key milestone. The airport, built to withstand cyclones, is 97% complete and opens to the public on June 26. Read more.
Cochin University's Applied Chemistry Dept awards endowment fellowships to nine MSc students, providing Rs 90,000 for research internships at national institutes. Read more.
Kochi Water Metro sees record-breaking festive ridership, hitting 17,058 passengers in a single day. Daily averages surge as tourists flock to Fort Kochi for Christmas and New Year events. Read more.
Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) enhances cargo infrastructure, doubling export capacity to 125,000 MT. New facility features cold rooms, X-ray machines & specialized zones for efficient, secure handling. #Kochi #Logistics
Kerala cabinet greenlights 159 new positions for Cochin Cancer Research Centre's Phase I launch this month. The move ensures operational readiness with a mix of permanent and contract staff.
Fort Kochi witnessed a massive turnout for the Cochin Carnival 2024. Thousands celebrated at Parade & Veli Grounds with Pappanji burning, music, and enhanced facilities. Read more about the mega event.
New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and assault charges from a December 2 incident. The NFL's Personal Conduct Policy could impact his season and the Patriots' playoff hopes. Read the full story.
A Catholic priest from Kerala, serving in Toronto, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference. The Archdiocese has removed him from ministry. Read the full details.
Kochi's iconic Cochin Carnival decentralises this New Year with giant Pappanji burnings in Kakkanad, Pallikkara & more. Discover new venues, spiritual retreats & midnight cruises for 2024 celebrations.
India's massive ₹2.3-trillion naval expansion and policy push is creating a multi-year boom for domestic shipbuilders. Discover how Mazagon Dock, GRSE, and Cochin Shipyard are positioned to benefit.
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.
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.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Kempegowda Airport in Bengaluru has increased the free waiting period for taxis to 15 minutes. Drivers will now pay Rs 100 for a 30-minute slot. Read the new rules.
On its inaugural day, Navi Mumbai airport saw low public transport use due to unclear signage and schedule issues. Passengers faced confusion between terminals and bumpy approach roads. Read more.
Indian Railways announces a fare revision effective December 26, 2025. Get the latest updates on new passenger ticket costs, reservation fees, and cancellation charges.
The 42nd Cochin Flower Show, one of South India's largest, is now open at Marine Drive. Explore 50,000 sq ft of floral wonders, including rare orchids, adeniums, and free workshops. Visit until Jan 4!
Ahead of its Dec 25 inauguration, here's your complete guide to reaching Navi Mumbai International Airport via train, bus, and road. Plan your trip with key details on travel time, cost, and connectivity.
Karnataka police arrest three men from UP and Gujarat for sharing sensitive Indian Navy ship details with Pakistani handlers. Case filed under Official Secrets Act.
Soaring domestic airfares push Kochi residents to pick Asian destinations like Vietnam & Thailand for Christmas. Experts cite cost parity and visa ease. Read more.
Passengers at Kempegowda International Airport will continue paying high user fees as AERA defers reduction, citing BIAL's expansion costs. Find out why.
India pays $75 billion yearly to foreign ships, holding just 0.06% of global shipbuilding. Discover the bold Maritime Amrit Kaal Mission to revive its maritime superpower status.
Cochin University's student union election faces delay after High Court intervention on KSU petition alleging constitutional violations. SFI accuses rivals of fearing defeat. Details inside.
Kolkata airport implements a rigorous deep-cleaning regimen to maintain newly renovated toilets. Learn about the new strategy and passenger concerns regarding maintenance.
An Air India Express flight from Jeddah made a successful emergency landing at Kochi airport after a tyre burst. All 160 passengers and crew are safe. Read the full details of the swift response.
Nobel Prize winner Joachim Frank and cell biologist Banu P Jena delivered eminent lectures at Cusat, Kochi. The university also signed an MoU with H2AI LLC for green hydrogen research.