The Latest Breaking News from Kochi

Dubai flight disruptions hit India-bound services, multiple flights cancelled

Significant delays and cancellations struck SpiceJet flights on September 23, impacting routes between India and the UAE. Passengers on flights from Dubai to Kochi and Kozhikode faced waits that stretched for hours. Meanwhile, inbound flights from various Indian cities were late arriving in Dubai. Additionally, flights to Tehran, Muscat, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Indian Oil approves Rs 2,449 crore for Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi natural gas pipeline development

Indian Oil's board approved a significant investment for a new natural gas pipeline. This 424.65-km project will connect Kochi and Thoothukudi in southern India. The pipeline will enhance natural gas transmission infrastructure across the region. It will support city gas networks and industrial consumers. This development strengthens existing gas supply…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Women's Premier League 2027 dates locked in from January 14 to February 7

The Women's Premier Leaguefifth edition is scheduled for January 14 to February 7, 2027. This tournament will precede the Women's Champions Trophy, which is now hosted in India. The player auction for the upcoming WPL season will take place on October 28. Kochi will host this important player acquisition event…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Onion prices rise nearly 50%: Govt to run Kanda Express from today

Onion Price Today: Onion prices have risen sharply across India, with the average retail price reaching Rs 42 per kg. To increase supplies and control prices, the Centre will start operating Kanda Express trains from Nashik to Delhi, Chennai, Kochi and Guwahati from Monday. The government will release buffer stock…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

CIAL accuses SpiceJet of misinformation over Kochi flight disruptions

Cochin International Airport Limited stated no adverse weather affected Kochi flights. SpiceJet spread misinformation by blaming weather for service disruptions. The airport operator noted ongoing operational issues with SpiceJet flights. These problems have caused considerable passenger inconvenience and uncertainty. CIAL advised passengers to recheck their flight status with the airline.

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Fashion Rental Is Growing in These Indian Cities, Here Is Why It Is Actually Working

The Cities Where Rental Has Critical MassMumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi account for the bulk of active fashion rental transactions in India, and the reasons are structural rather than cultural. Mumbai has the highest concentration of destination weddings, film-adjacent events, and corporate parties that demand one-time outfits. Bengaluru's large salaried tech…

Times Life · Aug 20

5 Monsoon Productivity Habits Indian Professionals in High-Rainfall Cities Swear By

1. Front-load the day before the rain peaksIn cities like Mumbai and Kochi, the heaviest rainfall typically arrives between noon and 4 PM during peak monsoon months. Professionals who have figured this out treat the early morning window, roughly 6 AM to 10 AM, as protected time. Deep work, client…

Times Life · Aug 17

What Lakme Fashion Week Actually Means for How Everyday Indian Women Are Dressing

The runway is not a wardrobeYou watch the models walk. The silhouettes are architectural, the fabrics are things you'd need to Google, and the styling involves a kind of studied dishevelment that takes a team of people to achieve. Lakme Fashion Week is, in this sense, a performance. A very…

Times Life · Aug 17

IndiGo launches new flight services from Vijayawada to Varanasi and Kolkata

In an exciting development, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu unveiled new IndiGo flight services that link Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata. The flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, generating considerable enthusiasm among passengers. Local MP Vallabhaneni Balashowry expressed interest in having direct international flights to Dubai and…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

AI hardware finds new ground in Kochi through SFO Technologies and Smart IOPs

In a groundbreaking partnership, SFO Technologies and Smart IOPS are set to revolutionize AI data storage solutions through specialized hardware manufacturing. By embedding state-of-the-art controller technology into high-performance SSDs, this collaboration exemplifies India's growing tech prowess. The initiative not only enhances the semiconductor industry domestically but also fortifies India's role…

The Economic Times · Aug 13