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Bolstering micro enterprises, women entrepreneurs get top focus at ET Make in India SME Summit in Chennai
The Chennai event saw a full house, bringing together a range of entrepreneurs, industrialists, policymakers and experts to discuss ways to strengthen the might of the industrial ecosystem in the region.
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We don’t need to just Make in India, we also need to Think in India: Kalanidhi Veeraswamy at ET Make in India SME Summit
Talking about how India can achieve rapid growth with proper direction, the MP said that the country can make huge strides in areas such as artificial intelligence.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu wows fans with exceptional pickleball skills. Watch video
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently shared her enthusiasm for pickleball on Instagram, marking her new role as the owner of the Chennai franchise in the World Pickleball League. This venture signifies her commitment to promoting sports in India. She also connects this choice to her personal journey and advocates for empowering women in sports and entrepreneurship.
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Sameera Warehouster signs 2.6 lakh sq ft warehousing facility with automotive firm
Sameera Warehouster is developing a 2.6 lakh sq. ft. warehousing facility on the Bangalore-Chennai highway, starting with a 1.01 lakh sq. ft. built-to-suit (BTS) warehouse in Ennathur for an automobile component manufacturer. The project aims to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.
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Bijili Ramesh death: Tamil actor passes away due to alcohol-induced liver issues
Bijili Ramesh, Tamil actor recognized for his humor, died on August 27 in Chennai owing to liver issues. Known for viral prank videos and roles in films including Natpe Thunai and Comali, he was also a participant on Cooku With Comali. His demise is a substantial loss to Tamil cinema, leaving fans and colleagues in grief.
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High-level Indian delegation at Eastern Economic Forum to expand presence in resource-rich Russian Far East
India intended to participate with a high-level delegation at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, occurring between September 3-6. The Modi administration expected to deploy a Cabinet Minister, focusing on maritime transport corridors. India and Russia had signed agreements to boost trade, investment, and shipbuilding projects. Modi and Putin aimed to enhance cooperation in the Far East and Arctic regions.
Tamil Nadu-based space startup successfully launches first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI
Space Zone India successfully launched its reusable hybrid rocket, Mission RHUMI-2024, from Chennai, focusing on research related to global warming and climate change. The rocket, which carried multiple satellites for atmospheric data collection, exemplifies India's growing prominence and commitment to sustainable space missions. The project was supported by Martin Group through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu fans marvel at her weight loss as she embarks on an exciting ‘new journey’
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has finally joined the sports ownership bandwagon! The 'Yeh Maaya Chesave' actress has joined the World Pickleball League as the owner of Team Chennai. The actress announced the news to her fans and penned an emotional post about how she was discouraged from sports when she was younger and made to focus more on academics.
Manu Bhaker praises Vijay Thalapathy as 'he is a darling' in viral video. Megastar's fans go crazy
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker recently created a stir by calling Vijay Thalapathy 'my darling' at a Chennai event. She also participated in the launch of Velammal's sports initiative and danced with schoolchildren. Vijay Thalapathy, who recently founded his own political party, is set to release his latest film 'GOAT' on September 5.
Tamil Nadu: Actor Vijay unveils Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam flag, symbol
Actor-turned-politician Vijay officially unveiled the flag and symbol of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Chennai on Thursday. Vijay aims to contest in the state elections scheduled for 2026.
World Pickleball League ropes in Samantha Ruth Prabhu as owner of Chennai franchise
Samantha Ruth Prabhu became the owner of Chennai's World Pickleball League franchise, marking her entry into sports entrepreneurship. Focused on enhancing women's sports participation, the league is supported by SETVI and promises a mix of pop culture and athleticism. It features six franchises and a mix of international and Indian players.
Hiranandani’s Greenbase to develop industrial, logistics parks on 391 acres in Chennai
Greenbase Industrial and Logistics Parks, a collaboration between Hiranandani Group and Blackstone Group, planned to acquire 211 acres in Chennai, enhancing their total land holding to 391 acres. They intended to invest Rs 700 crore to develop industrial parks on these parcels, boosting their Chennai portfolio to 11 million sq ft. The company aimed to deliver 20 million sq ft over five years across various markets. The expansion would generate around 1,000 new jobs, further promoting the local economy. The growing demand and favorable policies contributed to this development.
Hyundai Motor India to establish Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT-M Thaiyur campus
Hyundai Motor invested Rs 180 crore to establish the Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT Madras' Thaiyur campus. The centre aimed to advance hydrogen technology research, promoting hydrogen mobility adoption. The foundation stone was laid by Chief Minister M K Stalin, with the facility expected to become operational by 2026.
Foxconn commences trial assembly of Apple's iPhone 16 Pro, Pro Max in Chennai
Foxconn has begun trial production of Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models at its Chennai facility, with the aim to start mass production by the end of the fiscal year. This shift comes as Apple seeks to diversify its manufacturing away from China due to geopolitical tensions. Components for the Pro models have been imported in small batches, indicating an ongoing pilot phase.
Assam Police apprehends 4 Bangladesh nationals, sends them back
Four Bangladeshi nationals were caught by Assam Police and sent back. One had an Aadhaar card and planned to work in Chennai. Another Bangladeshi woman was apprehended at Dhubri. The BSF in Tripura also detained seven Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman with a toddler, and recovered cash from them, before repatriating them.
CG Power and Industrial completes acquisition of G G Tronics
Last month, the company entered into definitive agreements for acquisition of 55 per cent stake of GG Tronics through a combination of purchase of equity shares from GGT promoters and by way of subscription to compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares for an aggregate consideration of Rs 319.38 crore.
Former Indian Army chief General S Padmanabhan passes away at 83
Former Indian Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan has passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, according to a statement by the Indian Army on Monday. General Padmanabhan, who was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery, became the 20th Chief of Army Staff on September 30, 2000.
Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal passes away due to heart attack in Chennai
Rakesh Pal, the Director General of Indian Coast Guard, died in Chennai after suffering a heart attack. He was discussing preparations for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit when he was taken to the hospital but did not survive. Pal, who was appointed last year, had an illustrious career of over 35 years in the service.
Ashiana Housing enters into a joint venture to develop a senior living project in Chennai
Ashiana Housing Limited and Arihant Foundations have teamed up for a Rs 225 crore senior living project in Chennai. Planned to be finished by September 2027, this development aims to provide luxury housing options for the elderly, with expected revenue of Rs 450 crore, meeting Chennai's growing demand for senior communities.
Would have been good had PM Modi visited landslides-hit Wayanad earlier: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting the landslide-hit Wayanad region earlier. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, stated that while Modi's visit was welcome, it would have been more beneficial if it had occurred sooner. He emphasized the need for the central government to declare the disaster a national calamity and provide necessary funds for relief and rehabilitation.
Chennai conclave of ET Make in India SME Regional Summit to focus on Tamil Nadu’s export and manufacturing might
The programme will see discussions on the export and manufacturing competitiveness in the state and the ways to strengthen this ecosystem.
Tamil Nadu ministers Ramachandran and Thenarasu to face trial in wealth case: HC
The Madras High Court has ordered charges to be framed against Tamil Nadu ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thenarasu in disproportionate assets cases. Disregarding lower court decisions, Justice N Anand Venkatesh mandated the Special Court to proceed with the trials. Both ministers are scheduled to appear in court on September 9 and 11, respectively. The trials are to be expedited. The allegations stem from their terms as ministers for Health, Backward Classes, and School Education between 2006 and 2011, accusing them of accumulating wealth beyond their known sources of income.
Chennai weather update: Rains to continue this week. Check IMD's forecast for next one week for Tamil Nadu
Chennai's recent weather, marked by cloudy skies and rain, sparked interest on social media. India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, expecting heavy rainfall in certain districts. Chennai's 48-hour forecast indicated partly cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms, keeping residents alert.
Dixon Technologies to open factory in Chennai, will manufacture laptops
Dixon Technologies is preparing to open a new factory in Chennai to manufacture laptops for top notebook brands in India, with plans for operations to begin within 8-10 months. The company's chairman, Atul B Lall, revealed that the facility will target growth in the IT products sector. The focus is on expanding production for global brands and capturing a significant share of the Indian IT market valued at nearly $10 billion.
Chennai Airport's new pickup system: Passengers struggle with new arrangement
Chennai airport shifted the taxi pickup point to the multi-level car park in Aerohub West, causing longer walks for passengers. Battery-operated vehicles have been added. Officials aim to reduce congestion.
Armstrong murder: Three more arrested
Police arrested three more suspects in the murder case of BSP leader K Armstrong, totaling 20 arrests. N Vijayakumar, V Mukilan, and N Vignesh were remanded to custody. Previously, a key accused, K Thiruvengadam, was killed by police. The high-profile murder sparked political outcry, prompting demands for a CBI investigation.
Minister during AIADMK regime, M R Vijayabhaskar held in Rs 100 crore land scam
Former Transport Minister M R Vijayabhaskar of the AIADMK was arrested by CBCID in Kerala on Tuesday over allegations of land grabbing worth Rs 100 crore. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami condemned the arrest, calling it a 'civil' dispute driven by 'political vendetta'. Police allege Vijayabhaskar forged documents to seize 22 acres of land. His arrest followed complaints from a Karur businessman and a sub-registrar, and a rejected anticipatory bail petition. CBCID recently conducted searches at properties linked to Vijayabhaskar in Chennai and Karur.
BSP leader murder: Supporters stage protest, demand CBI probe, eights suspects held over killing
Several suspects have been detained in connection with the murder of BSP state president K Armstrong, but doubts persist among political leaders and supporters regarding their involvement. Armstrong was brutally killed by a gang near his home in Perambur, prompting calls for a CBI investigation from his supporters who allege a planned murder and intelligence failure. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and ordered swift police action, but opposition leaders criticized the DMK government for failing to maintain law and order, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence under its tenure.
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