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Airfares set to surge as IndiGo announces fuel charge

IndiGo announces fuel surcharge of ₹300-₹1,000 on domestic flights from Thursday. Due to rising ATF prices. Amount varies by flight distance; Delhi-Mumbai flight will incur ₹550, Delhi-Bengaluru/Chennai ₹650. Fuel costs account for 40% of airline operational costs.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

I-T Dept searches MP's premises; TN CM alleges BJP's "vindictive politics"; part-time teachers arrested; HC dismisses bail petition of biker; HC directs TN govt to file affidavit on illegal flex boards.

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Vintage cars, iconic bikes to be on display at Gedee Car Museum in Coimbatore on Friday

Vintage cars & iconic bikes to be displayed at Gedee Car Museum in Coimbatore. Grand Heritage Car Drive 2023 convoy from Chennai to Ooty. 10 cars from Karnataka join convoy. Public exhibition in Ooty on Oct 7-8. Flag off by DGP (retired) K. Vijay Kumar. Return to Chennai & Bengaluru…

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World Cup travel guide: What to see, where to eat & how to reach venues

Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the World Cup in India on Oct 5. With Team India’s recent wins, expectations are high. The tournament will be held across 10 venues, with each city offering unique attractions, culinary delights and transport options.

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Pat Cummins on World Cup 2023: Australians get a lot of love when we play in India

Pat Cummins, captain of the Australian cricket team, hopes to display some aggression in the ODI World Cup 2023. His first match is against India in Chennai. When he’s not watching sports documentaries, Pat Cummins loves spending time with his baby boy.

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Virat Kohli seen rejoining India World Cup squad after ‘family emergency’ in Mumbai

Kohli has a cheeky message for his friends and acquaintances on his Instagram account

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T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates Hitachi Energy’s biggest Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated Hitachi Energy's largest Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Chennai. The Centre will house over 2,500 energy transition technologists and is equipped to execute over 1,000 projects a year. Mr. Stalin said the State is creating sector-specific parks and policies to attract investments…

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Reality show star Shiyas Kareem detained at Chennai airport in connection with rape and cheating case

Reality show star Shiyas Kareem detained at Chennai airport in rape and cheating case. He was wanted by Kerala Police in connection with a rape and cheating case registered against him in Kasaragod. He was detained by security personnel upon his arrival from Dubai. A team of officials will take…

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Income Tax Dept searches house of DMK MP, other premises linked to him, in Chennai

I-T Dept conducting searches at former Union Minister Jagathrakshakan's Chennai residence & other premises linked to him. Simultaneous searches at relatives' houses, medical college in Poonamallee, hotel in T. Nagar & firm in Nungambakkam.

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Over 1,000 protesting teachers arrested; political leaders condemn govt.’s action

Police arrested 1K+ teachers, incl. part-time, protesting on DPI campus for permanent employment & equal pay. Protestors released in afternoon, some decided to continue. Govt. announced measures to pacify incl. increasing consolidated pay & medical insurance coverage.

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As the Academy of Modern Danse in Chennai turns 25, we take a look at the years gone by

From tap, salsa and hip hop to Bharatnatyam, the Academy of Modern Danse has introduced Chennai to the synergy of modern dance forms

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Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics

Nones, or those unaffiliated with religion in India, account for less than 1% in a nation of 1.4 billion

The Independent UK

Closed door practice for Team India as question remains on 3rd pacer or Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, after a brief hiatus, returned to the grind with an extended net session, which took center stage during Team India's inaugural training session in Chennai. This practice session was in preparation for their World Cup opener against Australia scheduled for Sunday.

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Southern Railway plans to deploy single crew in Vande Bharat, Tejas

Southern Railway plans single crew for high-speed trains, raising safety concerns among loco pilots due to long working hours without breaks. Familiarisation issues and fatigue increase risk of human error, but final decision yet to be taken.

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Street Child World Cup 2023: Through the eyes of photographer Vicky Roy

The Street Child World Cup 2023 in Chennai was home to some fond moments celebrating community. We take a look at the tournament through the eyes of award-winning documentary photographer Vicky Roy

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Bored? Head to Chennai’s board game lounges that are packed with people and games

Board game cafes first opened in Chennai in 2016. But unlike most trends that fade away after a glorious year or two, these are thriving, with new businesses cropping up across the city. Here’s what makes them tick

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Virat Kohli seen rejoining India World Cup squad after ‘family emergency’ in Mumbai

Kohli has a cheeky message for his friends and acquaintances on his Instagram account

The Hindu

Chennai toddler abducted from Tirupati bus station rescued in ten hours

Tirupati police rescue a two-year-old boy from Chennai who was abducted from APSRTC bus station. SP Parameswara Reddy handed him to his parents and appealed to public to alert police if suspicious persons were seen in public places.

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Safety issues at retail petroleum outlets in focus in Chennai

Last week’s collapse of the canopy at a petrol bunk on East Jones Road in Saidapet in Chennai that left one dead and several injured has turned the focus on the stability of structures at petroleum retail outlets in the city

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Juggling medicine and skates, Aarathy on podium after a 'roller-coaster' ride

CHENNAI: Aarathy Kasturi Raj is a certified doctor by the day and a flamboyant roller skater by the night. The Chennai-born glided into the limelight after clinching a bronze medal in the women's 3000m relay team event in the Asian Games on Monday.

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Life convict found dead in Chennai prison, police suspect suicide

Life convict Gajendran found dead in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. Arrested in 2007 for murder of 1st wife, sentenced to life in 2009. Madras High Court declined to grant relief. Found dead in toilet near his cell; police suspect suicide. Assistance available on State's health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416 &…

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Central railway station awarded platinum shield by IGBC for energy conservation measures

.Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station awarded Platinum certificate by IGBC for becoming net zero energy building. SR GM R.N. Singh received IGBC shield from Ajith Kumar Chordia. Station retro-fitted with LED bulbs, BLDC fans, water recycling plant, saving ₹10.75 crore annually, preventing 3,24,400 kg carbon emission. SR celebrated Gandhi…

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to hold agitation in delta districts on Oct 6

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced that the party would hold agitation against the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the delta districts on October 6. Former AIADMK ministers R Kamaraj, O S Manian, C Vijayabaskar, R B Udayakumar and S Semmalai would lead the…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Australia’s bowling is not as well settled as it would like it to be

Australia to face India in Chennai in 2023 ODI World Cup. Agar's injury leaves Australia with one frontline spinner, Zampa, and all-rounder Maxwell as second spinner. Labuschagne, Green, Stoinis trio to choose two players. Warner's left-handedness an advantage against leg spin and left-arm spin. Cummins' limited game-time and inconsistent form…

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