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At least five people die from suspected heat stroke at IAF event in Chennai

The air show to celebrate air force's 92nd anniversary was organised at iconic Marina Beach - among world's longest beaches - on a day when maximum temperature touched 35 degrees Celsius

IAF's aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, five spectators die

A spectacular aerial display of the Indian Air Force aircraft over the skies of Marina Beach was a big draw here on Sunday, but at least five persons, who were among thousands of spectators, died due to causes including extreme exhaustion. A senior city police official said that one person died on the beachfront and four others in the vicinity and all the five were among the thousands who had gathered along the several kilometer long shoreline to witness the air show. Leader of Opposition and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami condemned the DMK government for the incident and alleged it failed to properly make arrangements for such a significant event and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved. To witness the event, thousands of people stood in the scorching sun for atleast 2 to 3 hours and a lot of them held umbrellas to shield themselves. Though the air show was held between 11 am to 1 pm, most people gathered at the venue at least an hour before. Several persons fainted and .

Indian Air Force paint Chennai sky blue during 92nd-anniversary celebration

The Chief Guest for the event was MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, along with senior officers from the Defence Forces

Samsung India workers observe one-day token fast near Chennai factory

Workers of Samsung India Electronics Ltd on Wednesday observed a token fast near the factory here on Wednesday, as part of intensifying their ongoing protest which entered the fourth week. Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) which is spearheading the protest by the employees said they would be meeting the Director of Factories in a day or two, alleging that the Korean electronic giant has roped in temporary workers to work in the shop floors in view of the strike. About 1,100 employees of Samsung India Electronics Ltd are on strike since September 9 pressing for various demands including wage revision and better work conditions. While several rounds of talks held in the presence of the labour department and company officials failed, another tripartite meeting has been planned for next week, CITU sources said. "We are observing a token fast today. We want the state government to come forward and resolve the issue fast. Our most important demand is to recognise the Samsung India ...

Women entrepreneurs prefer gold as collateral to secure loans: Survey

The survey found that gold and property are the two most favoured assets when women entrepreneurs seek loans. The trend is most prevalent in Chennai, followed by Mumbai and Delhi

Superstar Rajinikanth admitted to Chennai Hospital; condition 'stable'

Chennai's Apollo Hospital has accepted superstar Rajinikanth. The 73-year-old actor is in "stable" condition right now. Rajinikanth was last seen in Nelson Dilipkumar's 'Jailer'

Royal Enfield initiates global recall over safety issue with reflectors

Although there have been no major incidents reported, Royal Enfield is recalling these motorcycles as a precautionary measure to maintain high safety standards

Cisco inaugurates manufacturing facility in Chennai; to create 1,200 jobs

The facility was launched by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. Other key dignitaries included Cisco India President Daisy Chittilapilly and other

Heavy rain lashes Chennai, leaving many parts of city waterlogged

The regional meteorological centre here has forecasted light to moderate rains in north Tamil Nadu till the weekend

Smoke emanates from Dubai-bound flight at Chennai airport

Foxconn eyes $1 bn investment for smartphone display assembly in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn has acquired around 500,000 sq ft at the ESR Oragadam Industrial & Logistics Park, located next to its smartphone assembly plant near Chennai

Samsung India, unions hold out amid output cut as strike enters Day 12

According to CITU, around 90 per cent of the total 1723 workers of the Sriperumbudur plant are participating in the strike

Samsung workers consider legal action as protests continue at Chennai plant

Workers at Samsung's Chennai manufacturing facility have now entered their ninth day of strike as they push for better wages, working conditions, and union recognition

Samsung employees' protest enters ninth day after 2 rounds of talks fail

Earlier on Monday, the protestors were detained when they entered Kanchipuram. They were later released in the late evening. A case was filed against more than 100 employees

New-look Chennai town to welcome Ford on its India comeback trail

The Chennai unit of Ford, spread across an area of 350 acres, had an annual production capacity of around 200,000 vehicles and 340,000 engines

Chennai faces power outages, EB reroutes supply to restore electricity

Several parts of Chennai reeled under a sudden power outage due to a fire incident which caused sequential faults on both feeders at the Manali substation, here. Power supply was, however, restored by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), which responded promptly, by rerouting supply through alternate pathways, an official said on Friday. The cascading fault on the second redundant feeder Alamatty of Manali Substation caused damage to the switch structure, he said. The affected substation has been repaired on a war-footing and regular power supply has been restored, an official release here said. The Manali substation is an important power hub of Chennai supplying electricity to major parts of the city. There are two charger sources namely Alamatty and NCTPS II exclusively to supply power to this substation. These were designed to provide 100 per cent power to the sub-station. On September 12, at around 9.58 pm, a massive fire broke out at the Almatty ...

Tamil Nadu labour minister to meet Samsung officials to resolve strike

Appliances such as televisions, refrigerators and washing machines are made at the plant, which contributes 20% to 30% of Samsung's annual revenue of $12 billion in India

Restart car manufacturing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu CM urges Ford Motor

Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is on a US tour, called on officials of Ford Motor in Chicago and deliberated on the possibility of renewing the company's ties with Tamil Nadu, the state government said on Wednesday. Stalin visited Ford officials including President, International Markets Group, Kay Hart on September 10, 2024, and urged them to revive car manufacturing and expand their global (technology/business) centre in Chennai, an official release said. Ford stopped production at its plant here a few years ago. The CM said in a post on 'X': "Had a very engaging discussion with the team from @Ford Motors! Explored the feasibility of renewing Ford's three decade partnership with Tamil Nadu, to again make in Tamil Nadu for the world!" Also, the government said the chief minister met top officials, including national president, Jagadeesh Mosali of IT Serve Alliance, the voice of IT companies functioning across the United States and urged them to make investments in Tamil Nadu. On

Samsung India workers ramp up wage protests as strike enters Day 3

Many workers wearing Samsung's blue-colour uniform shirt were seen sitting inside a makeshift tent outside the factory

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin holds talks with Ford Motor to renew partnership

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin discussed reviving Ford's partnership with the state to produce vehicles for exports. Ford Motor exited India in 2021 after failing to turn profitable amid stiff competition