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Police in Kerala have booked a woman social media influencer after a complaint accused her of sexually harassing a minor boy. Officials said a detailed investigation is underway and the boy’s statement has already been recorded, with authorities treating the matter as a serious allegation involving a child victim.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and other countries on the sidelines of official engagements, underscoring New Delhi’s push to deepen economic ties and attract long-term capital. The discussions come as Switzerland signals strong interest in India as a destination for portfolio diversification and investment, according to the Swiss ambassador.
India is preparing to introduce a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions from October 15, but officials say the charge will be tightly controlled to prevent merchants from passing the cost on to consumers. The finance ministry will monitor compliance daily as the government seeks to balance payment-system sustainability with continued expansion of digital payments, especially among small merchants.
Kerala Home Minister Chennithala said the state’s use of intrusive surveillance tools must be firmly anchored in law, framing cyber oversight as a question of both security and civil liberties. Speaking at c0c0n-2026, he also announced plans to revitalise Cyberdome, the Kerala Police’s public-private cybersecurity partnership, as the state seeks to sharpen its digital defences.
The CPI(M) has directed its leaders in Kottayam, Kerala, to settle outstanding cooperative bank loans, warning that default will invite strict disciplinary action. The move underscores the party’s effort to enforce financial discipline within its ranks while protecting its long-standing credibility among cooperative institutions and local supporters.
The Kerala High Court has suspended the sentence of former Director General of Police Tomin J. Thachankary and granted him bail while his appeal against conviction is heard. In his challenge, Thachankary has argued that the prosecution relied on a flawed sanction order and miscalculated key income and asset components, including rental receipts, property income, family payments and assets linked to his wife.
A fire was deliberately set at Blossom Nursery, directly opposite the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Ernakulam, around 2.40 a.m. on October 12, 2026, triggering concern over the safety of one of Kochi’s most significant heritage structures. While the blaze appears to have been confined to the nursery premises, the incident has renewed scrutiny of security arrangements around the over 800-year-old synagogue and the broader protection of vulnerable religious heritage sites.
The Kerala High Court has directed that photographs and videos showing modification details of vehicles involved in accidents must be uploaded to a designated portal, tightening the evidentiary trail in road crash investigations. The move is aimed at improving accountability in cases where altered vehicles, especially those with structural or mechanical changes, may have contributed to collisions or fatalities.
Kerala is preparing for the northeast monsoon after the southwest monsoon closed with a 28% rainfall deficit, raising concerns for agriculture, water storage and local flood management. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam for October 15, signalling the likelihood of intense rain in parts of the state.
The Left Democratic Front staged a walkout from the Kerala Assembly after Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan disallowed its notice for an adjournment motion over the alleged attack on the University Youth Hostel on September 30 and the subsequent police action. The protest sharpened political tensions in the House, with the opposition accusing the government of shielding the police response and the ruling side resisting demands to suspend business for an immediate debate.
Police have arrested two more college students in connection with the Nedumbassery accident, widening a case that has drawn scrutiny over underage drinking and reckless travel after the crash. Excise officials have also booked three bars for allegedly serving alcohol to underage customers, adding a regulatory dimension to a probe that now spans road safety, student conduct, and liquor-law enforcement.
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