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National Governance & Policy 09 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM IST

Kochi Corporation, BPCL-KR Clash Over Brahmapuram Biogas Plant Performance

More than seven months after commissioning, the 150-tonne compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram remains at the centre of a dispute between Kochi Corporation and BPCL-KR over its operational performance. The disagreement underscores wider questions about accountability, waste-processing capacity, and the pace of municipal clean-energy infrastructure delivery in Kerala.

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India Entertainment & Culture08 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM IST

Champions Boat League 2026 Set for Kochi on October 10, Spotlighting Kerala’s Tourism-Driven Sporting Push

Kochi will host the Champions Boat League 2026 on October 10, underscoring Kerala’s continued use of sport as a platform for tourism promotion and regional branding. The event is expected to draw attention to the state’s backwater heritage while reinforcing the policy value of cultural-sporting spectacles in India’s domestic tourism economy.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

CIAL’s User Fee Draws Scrutiny as Kochi Airport Expansion Needs Come Into Focus

The user fee at Kochi’s airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd., is facing renewed scrutiny amid questions over whether passengers are paying for routine operations rather than long-term capacity expansion. Critics argue the levy would be easier to justify if it were clearly tied to a second runway, a project that could strengthen the airport’s future growth case. The debate highlights a broader policy tension in Indian aviation: how airports balance user charges, infrastructure financing and public acceptance.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Kerala Travel Mart 2026 Ends in Kochi With 58,000 B2B Meetings, Signaling Stronger Push for Tourism Growth

Kerala Travel Mart 2026 concluded in Kochi after four days of intensive business networking, with organisers reporting about 58,000 B2B meetings and a sharp focus on emerging tourism opportunities. The scale of engagement underscores Kerala’s effort to deepen its position in India’s travel economy while courting new markets, products and partnerships.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 01:00 PM IST

Kerala Government Order to Drop Six Water Metro Terminals Draws Sharp Criticism

A government order that removes six proposed Water Metro terminals in Kochi has triggered criticism from local observers and transport advocates, who say the move could weaken the project’s wider connectivity goals. The dropped terminals — Thevara, Aster, Amrita, Kothad, Cheriyamthuruth and Mulavukad — were seen as important links for commuters living beyond the immediate city core.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

CIAL User Fee Faces Renewed Scrutiny as Critics Question Airport Priorities

The user fee collected at Kochi’s Cochin International Airport Ltd. is drawing fresh scrutiny amid questions over whether passengers should continue paying without a clearer long-term infrastructure payoff. Critics argue the levy would be easier to justify if the airport authority were using it to finance a second runway, a project seen as central to future capacity and operational resilience.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 04:31 AM IST

Kozhikode Corporation Revises Annual Plan, Clears Escalator Near Mofussil Bus Stand

Kozhikode Corporation has revised its annual Plan after receiving an additional ₹40.92 crore for spillover projects, reshaping spending priorities across urban services and civic welfare. The updated allocation includes higher outlays for day-care homes and City of Literature activities, while ₹45 lakh has been sanctioned for the Samanwaya project and an escalator is set to come up near the mofussil bus stand.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

BJP Escalates Demand for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Councillor’s Resignation Over Bribery Allegations

The BJP has intensified pressure on a CPI(M) councillor in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after a purported video began circulating two days ago, allegedly showing the councillor demanding ₹10 lakh from a resident to resolve a plot-related issue. The opposition party has framed the episode as a test of the ruling Left’s commitment to public accountability, while the CPI(M) faces mounting scrutiny over whether it will act against the councillor.

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Global Markets & EquitiesSept 26, 2026

Federal Reserve Approves BancFirst Corporation's Expansion Application

In a significant move for the U.S. banking sector, the Federal Reserve Board has approved BancFirst Corporation's application, paving the way for its strategic expansion. This decision underscores the Fed's confidence in regional banks amid a shifting financial landscape.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 11:58 AM IST

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on 0.4% UPI MDR, Issues Notice in Challenge to New Levy

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant an interim stay on the government’s new merchant discount rate framework for certain Unified Payments Interface transactions above Rs 2,000, allowing the policy to remain on track for an October 15 rollout. The court issued notices to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and other respondents in a public interest litigation questioning the legality of the charge.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 12:10 AM IST

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on 0.4% UPI MDR, Sends Notices to Centre, RBI and NPCI

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant an interim stay on the government’s new merchant discount rate framework that imposes a 0.4% charge on certain Unified Payments Interface transactions above Rs 2,000. The court’s refusal keeps the policy on track for an October 15 rollout, while issuing notices to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and other respondents in a public interest challenge to the levy.

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