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S Jaishankar Urged To Discuss Baby Ariha Shah Case With German Chancellor

John Brittas, CPI(M) MP from Kerala, has written a letter to S Jaishankar, urging urgent high-level diplomatic intervention during the forthcoming visit of the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to secure the repatriation of Baby Ariha Shah.

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 5:22 pm

SmartCity Kochi exit row between Kerala government and Dubai-based Tecom Investment drags on

While Tecom insists that any exit shall be treated under provisions of the Indo-UAE treaty, the State government has objected, arguing that the project falls under the Original Framework Agreement signed between the parties

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

Kerala SIR: 2.18 lakh enrolment applications filed after draft electoral roll publication

This includes 1,77,718 applications filed through Form 6, and 40,383 applications through Form 6A

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

Sabarimala gold case: M.B. Rajesh dares Satheesan to refute Kerala HC observation of no govt interference in probe

Minister says High Court observation is a rejection of Satheesans misleading narrative that Kerala government inserted two politically partisan officers into SIT to protect CPI(M) interests

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 4:19 pm

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind says will vote for winnable LDF, UDF candidates in Kerala Assembly polls to keep BJP at bay

Admitting that the same stance was taken in recent local body polls, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Kerala amir P. Mujeeb Rahman says the main agenda of the organisation is to keep BJP away from power in Kerala

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 3:50 pm

Senior Photojournalist K Gopakumar Killed In Road Accident In Kerala

KSRTC bus reportedly hit the motorcycle on which Gopakumar was travelling

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jan 2026 2:06 pm

V.D. Satheesan says CPI(M) leader A.K. Balans Jamaat-e-Islami remarks echo Hindu majoritarian narrative

Kerala Opposition Leader says CPI(M) is increasingly speaking in the same bigoted voice of Sangh Parivar

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 12:43 pm

Maduro capture shows arrogance of American imperialism: Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan warned that the US targeting of countries not aligned with its interests could extend beyond Venezuela, citing remarks by President Donald Trump on Cuba and Greenland.

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2026 12:09 pm

Rape case: Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

High Court lists matter for hearing on January 21 and extends till then interim relief given to Palakkad MLA, who had challenged Thiruvananthapuram Principal District and Sessions Court's order denying him anticipatory bail

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 11:46 am

Kerala Lover, Friend Stage Road Accident To Win Over Woman, Arrested

What looked like a road accident on a busy evening in this district has now been exposed as a carefully planned crime, driven by obsession and deceit.

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 10:58 am

Kerala Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Kerala) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2026 10:53 am

Kalamassery municipality seeks easing of curbs on construction works

Restrictions under green zone regulation will impact setting up of buildings on land proposed for judicial city, says municipal chairperson

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 12:38 am

One more held for Walayar lynching

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 9:36 pm

School Health Programme to be launched

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 9:32 pm

Actor Mohanlal to be goodwill ambassador of KSRTC

KSRTCs ticket collection sets a new record, with the corporation netting a total of 12.18 crore as collection from ticket revenue

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 9:13 pm

Owner of a two-wheeler with fuel leakage in railway parking area arrested

The leak was detected during safety monitoring of the Wadackanchery railway station

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 9:05 pm

Elections to standing committees in progress in Kozhikode Corporation

Mandatory female members were elected first to each standing committee on Tuesday, except the finance committee, which does not require an election. Polls were held to the development, health, works and welfare standing committees on the first day.

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 9:04 pm

In a gear shift, EV registration crosses 1 lakh in 2025 in Kerala

Among the 8.78 lakh vehicles registered in 2025, electric vehicle registrations were 1,06,993. The electric vehicle registration in 2024 was 83,268 and 75,812 in 2023

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:54 pm

Vijay Hazare Trophy | Clinical Karnataka crushes Rajasthan to book a spot in the knockouts

Ton-up Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal make merry before Prasidh excels with a five-for; Vishnu Vinods big blistering century keeps Kerala in the hunt

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:41 pm

JD(S) to be relaunched as ISJD on January 17

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

Fake health cards: action against six doctors

Registration of all six doctors would be suspended for 21 days, Health Minister Veena George said

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:35 pm

IWL 2025-26 | Five out of five for East Bengal; Sethu pips Nita FA

In the other two matches of the day, Sribhumi FC returned to winning ways by downing debutant Garhwal United FC 3-0, while three-time champion Gokulam Kerala FC was held goalless by the other debutant Sesa Football Academy

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:23 pm

Celebrating Anands literary universe: two-day seminar in his birthplace as biennale outreach programme

KochiMuziris Biennale to host a comprehensive seminar and sculpture exhibition in Irinjalakuda, revisiting the philosophy, modernism, and vision of Malayalam writer Anand

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:13 pm

Sandalwood theft inside Kerala Police Academy triggers security alert

Valuable decades-old trees felled on high-security campus; police suspect forest access route, investigation under way

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

Crop failure in Guatemala boosts Indias Cardamom exports

Drop in production of the crop in the Central American nation has become a boon for exporters from India; Kerala has seen an increase in yield of the spice this year

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 7:46 pm

Thrissur ready to host 64th State School Arts Festival from January 14

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate five-day cultural extravaganza featuring 249 events across 25 venues

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 7:35 pm

Former Kerala Minister V K Ebrahim Kunju Passes Away

Ebrahim Kunju died while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, kidney issues, and heart ailments at a private hospital in Kochi: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

Kanjirappally gears up for a political showdown

The UDF aims at reclaiming the seat lost to the LDF in the last election and is considering candidates like former legislator Joseph Vazhackan. Incumbent MLA N. Jayaraj of the LDF seeks to retain his seat, while the NDA also emerges as a strong contender.

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 7:18 pm

Iyer steps up as stand-in skipper, Dube holds nerve as Mumbai win last-over thriller

Mumbai clinched a thrilling seven-run win against Himachal Pradesh in a rain-shortened Vijay Hazare Trophy game. Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant 82, and Shivam Dube took four wickets to seal the victory. Other matches saw Hyderabad, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, and Delhi register wins. Aman Rao scored a double hundred for Hyderabad.

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 7:12 pm

Scent of history:Kerala launches a new spice route network to connect cultures

Muziris Heritage Project launched 33 immersive trails during the debut three-day International Spice Routes Conference

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Vigilance probe launched into missing ghee packets at Sabarimala

As many as 16,000 packets of ghee, valued at around 16 lakh, which were handed over to the distribution counter, are reported to be missing

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 7:08 pm

KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell sets new monthly revenue record

With strong response from travellers, the initiative scaled a revenue of 5.51 crore in December.

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 6:58 pm

Presidents Trophy Boat Race on January 10

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 6:48 pm

CMs mega quiz competition for students

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 6:13 pm

Keralas garment market offers major investment potential: Minister Rajeeve

Pointing to Keralas consumption strength, the Minister said the States people spend among the highest amounts on garments and lifestyle products in the country

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 5:13 pm

How a small typo by an SBI clerk cost Kerala University Rs 16.5 lakh

A clerical error at SBI Tejaswini branch led to Kerala University mistakenly transferring $20,000 instead of 20,000 to a Brazil-based journalist's wife. The university lost 16.5 lakh, and recovery hopes have diminished following the guest lecturer's death, despite SBI admitting the mistake.

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 4:08 pm

V.K. Ebrahim Kunju, IUML leader and former Kerala Minister, passes away

A four-time member of Kerala Assembly, Ebrahim Kunju represented Kalamassery constituency in Ernakulam from 2011 to 2021. He was MLA of then Mattancherry constituency from 2001 to 2011

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 4:03 pm

Dubai-bound SpiceJet flight delay strands 180 passengers at Calicut airport in Kerala

The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 11:50 p.m. on Monday, was postponed until Tuesday morning. After the passengers were relocated to a hotel for the night, the flight was further delayed to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Airline officials attributed the disruption to a technical issue

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 3:51 pm

T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi flags off fleet of 61 new buses for SETC

The new buses will join the fleet of services being operated by the SETC from Chennai to various parts of Tamil Nadu, as well as to major cities in neighbouring States such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 3:47 pm

Tampering With Evidence: How Resizing An Undergarment Led To Disqualification Of A Kerala MLA

On January 2, a magistrate court in Nedumangad, found Antony Raju guilty of tampering with the size of the underwear in which 61.5 grams of hashish had been concealed.

News18 6 Jan 2026 2:45 pm

Twelve country-made bombs seized in Keralas Kannur

Kannur: As many as 12 country-made explosive devices, including four steel ones, were seized from two separate locations in this north Kerala district, police said on Wednesday. Eight crude devices were found on a school ground at Thangal Peedika in Mokeri, under the limits of the Panoor police station, they said. The explosives were recovered Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 2:41 pm

UAE: Four Indian siblings and maid killed in Abu Dhabi road accident

A tragic road accident on the Abu DhabiDubai motorway claimed the lives of four siblings from KeralaAshaz (14), Ammar (12), Azam (8), and Ayash (5)and their 48-year-old domestic worker. The parents and 10-year-old sister, Izza, remain hospitalized. The children will be buried in the UAE, while the maid will be returned to Kerala. Welfare groups are supporting the grieving family.

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 2:12 pm

12 country-made bombs seized in Keralas Kannur

Seizure from two separate locations. Investigation on to determine any connection between the two recoveries

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

Kerala Water Metro Vs Ferry: What Is The Difference Between The Two | Explained

A debate on X over calling a river transport project a water metro led to a clear explanation from a Kerala user.

News18 6 Jan 2026 12:58 pm

INICIO 2026 expo to bring Irelands universities closer to Indian students

To be held virtually on January 9 and 10, the event is designed to provide students with first-hand insights into higher education opportunities in Ireland. The Hindu is the official media partner

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 12:30 pm

Kerala plans plastic recycling industrial park in Kochi

Brahmapuram near Koch has been identified as a potential site for the plastic recycling industrial park

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 12:13 pm

Kerala MLA Antony Raju disqualified after conviction in 1990 drug case

An official notification published in the Kerala Gazette said Raju was disqualified under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, after being sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 9:19 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Sthree Sakthi SS-501 Winning Numbers For January 6, 2026

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 06-01-2026: Heres Guessing Numbers for Sthree Sakthi SS-501 for Tuesday, January 6. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

News18 6 Jan 2026 9:00 am

Butter chicken by Keralas kinaare

Is it economics that nudges regional restaurants in tourist hubs to play safe, and curate generic, uninspiring menus? Arent they destroying their own local culinary heritage in the process?

Mid Day 6 Jan 2026 7:44 am

$20,000 instead of Rs 20,000: Bank clerk's typo leaves university poorer by Rs 16 lakh

A costly bank error at Kerala University's Centre for Latin American Studies resulted in a Rs 16.5 lakh loss. A typo swapped Rupees for Dollars during a payment to a guest lecturer's wife, sending $20,000 instead of Rs 20,000.

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 3:23 am

Congress Is United, We Will Address Needs, Aspirations Of People And Return To Power In Kerala: Tharoor

Kerala needs to welcome more investments to create jobs. The states finance and health sectors are in crisis, and the Kerala model has turned into a debt model. Debt servicing is consuming more of our budget than development, and we cannot continue like this, he said.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 10:13 pm

EC officials hold meeting with CEOs of poll-bound states

Senior Election Commission officials met with chief electoral officers from Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to discuss poll preparedness for upcoming assembly elections. The meeting addressed the need for Central Armed Police Forces and polling personnel, as well as the rationalization of polling stations, capping voters per station at 1,200 to reduce queues.

The Economic Times 5 Jan 2026 10:13 pm

AQI levels moderate in Kochi, claims PCB

PCB officials in the district attribute the spike in AQI levels to temperature inversion

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 10:12 pm

Bank in Kochi receives hoax bomb threat

The threat messages reportedly claimed that ammonium nitrate had been planted at multiple locations inside the bank

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 10:05 pm

Syro-Malabar Church synod from Jan. 6

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 9:57 pm

Applications invited for admissions to UG programmes including engineering and medical courses

Apply for admission to engineering, architecture, pharmacy, medical and medical allied courses in Kerala

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 9:53 pm

Three Kerala siblings, maid killed in Abu Dhabi road accident

Abu Dhabi: In a tragic incident, four people, three young brothers and a domestic helper, lost their lives in a car accident in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The family of parents and five children, and their help were returning home in Dubai after attending the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 5 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

Congress Sets Boid 'Century' Target: Vows 100 Plus Seats To Storm Back To Power In Kerala

Opposition Leader VD Satheesan delivered a fiery closing speech at the Lakshya conclave, expressing confidence that the UDF would secure more than 100 seats.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 9:00 pm

Gastroenterology department to be set up in Ernakulam GH

This will be the first such facility in a public-sector hospital in Ernakulam

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:57 pm

Congress to finalise candidates for Kerala Assembly polls soon

The proposals of the District Congress Committees alone will be considered for party nominees in the Assembly polls, as per an action plan conceived at the State leadership camp that concluded on Monday

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:37 pm