Kochi: Quick Facts

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Flights to Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Kochi, Kannur planned under revised UDAN scheme, says Puducherry CM • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

Kerala Police book social media influencer Darren for ‘communally divisive hate speech’ on Instagram • Oct. 24, 2026, 9:05 AM ET (The Hindu)

Kochi synagogue fire: Who is the accused, probe into 'extremist links' and history of over 800-year-old structure • Oct. 15, 2026, 4:03 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of India and surrounding countries with a bold label marking the location of Kochi on the southwest coast along the Arabian Sea. Neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are also shown. The map includes a small inset globe highlighting the region within Asia.

Large cantilevered fishing net suspended over the water, with people operating the traditional wooden structure at a fishery in Kochi, India.

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