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Chennai deploys 600 workers, 350 vehicles for firecracker waste collection

The GCC has announced special arrangements for the separate collection and safe disposal of firecracker waste across the city during Deepavali to ensure a clean and safe festive season. Under the direction of Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran, the Solid Waste Management Department has launched a citywide drive to clear public spaces, roads and stormwater drains of firecracker debris, Corporation sources said on Sunday. As part of the initiative, the civic body has deployed 600 personnel and 350 vehicles and distributed 30,000 designated collection bags, each with a capacity of 50 kg, to conservancy workers. Residents and administrators of residential complexes, classified as bulk waste generators, have been urged to segregate firecracker waste from regular household garbage, including biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, and hand it over separately to conservancy workers. The Corporation has also intensified cleaning operations, deploying mechanical sweepe

TASE Global to raise ₹300 crore from ValueQuest's Tristar Fund for growth

The investment will help Chennai-based TASE Global expand manufacturing capacity, integrate its US operations and pursue larger OEM programmes across advanced manufacturing sectors.

India Game Developer Conference returns to Chennai for its 18th edition

The four-day event, beginning October 28, will bring together over 10,000 attendees and 90 speakers, with a focus on indie game development, investment and innovation

Agilisium shifts Asia HQ to Hyderabad; eyes $500 mn revenue in 5-7 yrs

The life sciences technology company plans to move its Asia headquarters from Chennai as it targets about 5,000 specialised professionals and $500 million in revenue over five to seven years

Flat buyers shouldn't be made to suffer for lapses of govt authorities: SC

SC ruled that flat buyers who relied on official records cannot be made to suffer for authorities' lapses, directing Tamil Nadu to provide an alternative site to 20 flat owners before demolition

Country can grab large data centre mkt: Equinix India MD Manoj Paul

Equinix India MD Manoj Paul says AI adoption could drive data centre growth beyond traditional hubs, with the company aiming to expand its India capacity from 20 MW to 70 MW in 2-3 years

Cognizant leases 645,000 sq ft in Chennai at ₹4.77 crore monthly rent

Cognizant has leased 645,172 sq ft at Embassy Splendid TechZone in Chennai for five years at a monthly rent of ₹4.77 crore, with a 15% rent escalation every three years

CapitaLand unveils Chennai data centre as Tamil Nadu deepens digital push

The Ambattur facility marks a further expansion of CapitaLand's Tamil Nadu presence as the state seeks investments in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure

PM Modi unveils ₹13K cr projects in TN, vows to work for state's growth

Prime Minister inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch and other infrastructure projects, while CM Joseph Vijay seeks approval for new metro routes and railway corridors

Vayona Energy unveils next-generation 5 MW wind turbine platform in Chennai

Developed with Germany's Aerovide, the Vayona 5.0/193 features a 193-metre rotor and is designed for India's wind and climate conditions, with local manufacturing and service

JM Frictech invests ₹50 crore in fourth manufacturing plant in Chandigarh

The Chandigarh facility is being commissioned in phases, starting with warehousing and logistics, and is expected to become fully operational over the next six to eight months.

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India should focus on expanding the GCC ecosystem

35 years of liberalisation: From Detroit of Asia to Chennai for the World

Three decades after liberalisation transformed its auto industry, Chennai has built a deep manufacturing and talent ecosystem and is emerging as a global hub for vehicles, components and EVs

Eicher Motors leases 4 lakh sq ft industrial space in Chennai for ₹74 crore

The seven-year lease at Casagrand Industrial Park comes as India's logistics and industrial real estate sector records its strongest first-half leasing performance

Tamil Nadu bags Chubb, Nordex GCC projects, first foreign university campus

Tamil Nadu signed agreements with Chubb, Nordex, UWA and MotiveLink for projects spanning GCCs, research, higher education and manufacturing, creating 2,920 jobs

From Nicobar to Dharavi: India's mega infra projects hit by protests

From airports to housing projects, several mega infrastructure plans have faced protests over land, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. Here's a look at five such projects

Godrej Properties acquires 47-acre land parcel off OMR in South Chennai

The developer will build plotted residential units on the site off Old Mahabalipuram Road, with the project expected to generate an estimated ₹500 crore in revenue

Flexible workspace firm IndiQube takes 150,000 sq ft on lease in Chennai

The flexible workspace operator has leased 150,000 sq ft in Chennai's Perungudi area, with total rental commitments estimated at ₹235 crore over 15 years

Cricket Australia eyes Chennai to host upcoming Big Bash League matches

Cricket Australia is exploring Chennai as a venue for Big Bash League matches to expand its global audience and strengthen advertising revenue prospects

Chennai-Abu Dhabi Etihad flight returns due to 'technical issue'

A flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborted its journey on Monday following a "fire" on its left wing, airport officials here said. The Etihad flight was preparing for take-off when the pilots noticed the fire. Subsequently, all the passengers were safely disembarked and there were no injuries to anyone, officials added. The fire was immediately put out by Fire Service personnel and the flight was cancelled. Etihad Airways could not be reached immediately for a comment.