According to the minister, the timing for the two-hours air show (from 11 am to 1 pm) was decided by the IAF based on weather conditions and the IAF had advised people to bring umbrellas, wear caps and cooling glasses and also bring water bottles with them.
Chennai air show: The Lighthouse metro station nearby and Chennai MRTS railway station at Velachery, which serves as the closest junction connecting Chintadripet near the Marina, were swarmed by several hundreds of people and many found it difficult to even get a foothold to stand on the platform.
Chennai Air Show: The IAF conducted a full dress rehearsal at the airshow on Friday in coordination with the Tambaram unit of the IAF. It is the third time the IAF conducted its airshow outside the national capital and the first time in South India.
As per the airport authorities, the return journey of the aircraft has been cancelled and all the passengers have been accommodated in various hotels across the city.
Chennai Metro phase 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier on September 27 and sought early release of pending funds for Chennai metro project.
Tamil Nadu news: The institutions that received the bomb threat are St Joseph's College, Holy Cross College, Manapparai Campion School, Sammath School, Arcot School, Acharya School, Kampan School, St Anne's School and Rajam Public School.
The Isha Foundation, led by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, has filed a Supreme Court challenge against a Madras High Court order for a report on criminal cases related to the foundation amid allegations of brainwashing and captivity.
17 fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were venturing off the Rameswaram coast on Sunday. The protesting fishermen demanded urgent measures for the safe return of their fellow community members.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has called on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take swift diplomatic action following the arrest of 17 Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Tamil Nadu news: They were sworn-in in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi, who had already been designated as Deputy Chief Minister.
Udhayanidhi Stalin is currently the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet. He will also get the portfolio of Planning and Development.
Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd said the employees were safe and officials are currently engaged in identifying the cause of the incident.
The incident took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory located near Sattur area of Virudhunagar district on Saturday. More details awaited.
Tamil Nadu police arrested six suspects and killed one during a major operation to capture a gang involved in ATM heists in Kerala's Thrissur district. The gang, from Haryana, was intercepted after a police chase, ending in a brief shootout.
According to preliminary investigation, it is suspected that all five of the businessman's family committed suicide by consuming poison. Police also suspect that the businessman was under financial burden.
Senthil Balaji was arrested by ED on June 14, 2023 on charges of money laundering in cash-for-jobs scam.
On the fourth death anniversary of SP Balasubrahmanyam, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin renamed a street in Chennai to honor the legendary playback singer's lasting impact on Indian music and culture.
The accident resulted in a traffic pile-up on the highway for a while, as authorities cleared the wreckage. All six victims were male occupants of the van, as per police.
The smoke was noticed on Tuesday night just before the departure, due to which the plane started fluttering. The officials were alerted by the flight crew and technical experts inspected the aeroplane.
Citing the Constituent Assembly discussions, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said it was deliberated there that Bharat is a country of dharma.
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