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India Entertainment & Culture 15 Oct 2026, 03:41 PM IST

Arson at Kochi’s Kadavumbhagam Synagogue Raises Alarm Over Heritage Security

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.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 06:28 PM IST

Alternative Payment Rails Gain Ground as Russia Recasts Cross-Border Finance

PSB Bank Chairman Petr Fradkov has outlined how Russia’s alternative payment architecture is evolving in response to restrictions on conventional cross-border finance. In an interview with RBC, he described the A7 international payment system as a mechanism that operates in a global environment where traditional international payments are increasingly constrained.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences3h ago

Ernakulam Remains Kerala's Influenza Hotspot as Doctors Warn of Festive-Season Spread and Next Year's Fever Surge

Ernakulam district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in Kerala, with 969 confirmed cases recorded till September 26, even as doctors urge residents to curb person-to-person transmission through strict preventive habits. Health officials say the district's broader fever burden remains significant, with dengue, leptospirosis and other infections also circulating, while experts warn that El Niño could drive another spike in fever cases next April.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

Kerala Braces for Northeast Monsoon as Southwest Season Ends 28% Short

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.

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Society, Crime & Public Affairs5h ago

Temple Priest Arrested in Kerala Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Sree Narayana Guru

A temple priest in Ernakulam district has been arrested by the Rural Cyber Police for allegedly posting derogatory remarks online against social reformer Sree Narayana Guru and the Ezhava community. Police said the case stems from a YouTube video that allegedly sought to insult and defame the Guru, the community and people associated with the SNDP Yogam.

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RBC(1)PSB Bank(1)Petr Fradkov(1)Pathanamthitta(1)Kottayam(1)Kochi(1)