Follow The Times of India - Chennai, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/timesofindiadiatimes20 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:54:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAyfy554zo8CpVjH6qdYdAk ]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:18:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAyfy554zo8CpVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmDIHqVGtpYhRyejEQ2Mq9rY The AIADMK has decided to end its alliance with the BJP, which has raised doubts about the sustainability of this separation. The dissolution of the alliance has been attributed to BJP state president K Annamalai. There have been various incidents and exchanges between the two parties, with AIADMK leaders condemning Annamalai's remarks and BJP leaders denying their current alliance with AIADMK.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:37:27 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmDIHqVGtpYhRyejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAa_Z-L2mVoh8b1naedg1wr ]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:35:29 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAa_Z-L2mVoh8b1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--F1cWWor9YPv Three people, including an elderly man and a college student, were killed in separate road accidents in Koyambedu, Chennai. In one incident, a truck hit a motorcycle carrying two friends, resulting in the death of one and leaving the other injured. In another accident, a truck collided with a load auto, killing the driver and injuring the cleaner. Lastly, an elderly man was killed by an electric bus while crossing the road. Complaints have been made about speeding private buses and trucks in the area.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 02:44:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--F1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--Hn9ye8UNv30 A man from Chennai has been sentenced to a two-year jail term for stealing a half-a-foot Vinayakar idol from a park. The theft was captured on CCTV, which led to the arrest of the man and the recovery of the stolen idol from his home. The court rejected the defense's argument that the theft charge could only be applied if the idol was stolen from a place of worship, ruling that stealing from a park still constituted theft. The court also ordered the police to return the idol to the park.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:49:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--Hn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--KCY3L745TL_ A fire broke out at Taiwanese electronics major Pegatron's facility in Chennai, India, causing a temporary halt in iPhone assembly. The fire, suspected to be due to a short circuit, occurred on the first floor of the building. No injuries or casualties were reported, and the incident is currently under investigation. Pegatron did not specify when operations would resume. The facility has a capacity of around 30,000 units per day, and Pegatron is reportedly considering expanding its Chennai facility. This is the second production disruption at an Apple supplier in the state.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:49:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--KCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--ClmFkX7M1Jw Meenambakkam in Chennai has recorded its highest rainfall for the June-September season since 1943, with a total of 877.5mm. The rainfall is expected to increase further in the coming days, with the Indian Meteorological Department forecasting light to moderate rainfall. The observatory has recorded 74% of the annual average rainfall so far this year. There are predictions of widespread and sustained rainfall in the city and suburbs for the next four days due to opposing winds and atmospheric circulation.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:48:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB7kxS8ifz--ClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmDV59v0aCRl0nn9ye8UNv30 ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:03:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmDV59v0aCRl0nn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmCuRh0V2vaxMOT5HJgy6HUf ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:37:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmCuRh0V2vaxMOT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBqDzluo75jOKCY3L745TL_ ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:49:04 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBqDzluo75jOKCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmABSFEl2f4C8sb1naedg1wr The AIADMK led by Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday announced its decision to break its alliance with the BJP.A meeting of party headquarters office-bearers and district secretaries chaired by Palaniswami adopted a unanimous resolution to this effect.Former minister and senior leader K P Munusamy read out the resolution amid scores of former ministers, functionaries and cadres swarming the party headquarters.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:11:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmABSFEl2f4C8sb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAjboFKOpWouClmFkX7M1Jw ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:49:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAjboFKOpWouClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAeI593OYA1aF1cWWor9YPv ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:03:05 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmAeI593OYA1aF1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBgGMhhMm6dWps0ohxaO6Yr ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:22:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBgGMhhMm6dWps0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBa8i5xaFo5nV1cWWor9YPv Chennai-based VFX studio Basilic Fly Studio went public on the SME stock exchange and saw its IPO subscribed 286 times its issue size, raising over ₹14,160 crore. The company's shares debuted at a premium of 179% on the NSE Emerge exchange. Basilic Fly, which has worked on projects for clients like Warner Bros, Marvel, Apple TV, and Netflix, plans to establish new studios and facilities in Salem and Hyderabad. The pandemic has driven growth in the VFX industry due to the boom in OTT platforms and content consumption.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:54:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBa8i5xaFo5nV1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBa8i5xaFo5neT5HJgy6HUf ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:32:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBa8i5xaFo5neT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBa8i5xaFo5nSejEQ2Mq9rY ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:44:43 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmBa8i5xaFo5nSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB4ehsXD-wWg3n9ye8UNv30 Thirteen people, including seven children, fell ill after consuming lemon juice mixed with silica gel in Tiruvallur district. The incident occurred when someone mistakenly added silica gel from an ice pack, thinking it was ice, due to a shortage of ice cubes. The victims were treated for food poisoning and have since been discharged from the hospital. The health minister acknowledged various shortcomings, including the lack of advertising for medical facilities and delays in opening health centers. He also promised to address issues regarding health insurance and compensation for healthcare workers.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:19:28 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB4ehsXD-wWg3n9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB4ehsXD-wWg6CY3L745TL_ Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused the BJP and AIADMK of deceiving the public by maintaining a clandestine alliance while publicly feuding. Stalin claimed that the BJP had intimidated the AIADMK into staying in the alliance to protect themselves from corruption cases. He also questioned why AIADMK leaders visited Delhi to meet BJP leaders after declaring that their alliance was called off. Additionally, Stalin criticized the BJP for the economic downturn faced by industrial units in Coimbatore and Tirupur. He blamed the BJP's flawed economic policies for ruining the booming industrial sector in those areas.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:18:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB4ehsXD-wWg6CY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB4ehsXD-wWgylmFkX7M1Jw Residents of Madipakkam in Chennai continue to face difficulties due to the poor condition of roads, despite the approaching northeast monsoon. Cars are getting stuck in pits and slush, causing damage to vehicles. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has re-laid some of the roads in the area but residents claim that more work needs to be done, especially on arterial roads and in other neighborhoods. The GCC commissioner has attributed the sink-ins to residents illegally digging roads to connect to the sewage network.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:17:54 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/LZzAiT80WmB4ehsXD-wWgylmFkX7M1Jw