The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host a spectacular air show at Marina Beach on October 6, offering a rare display of India’s aerial prowess to residents and visitors of Chennai. The event, organized as part of the IAF’s initiative to inspire the youth and showcase its operational capabilities, promises a thrilling spectacle of acrobatic maneuvers, formation flying, and high-speed aircraft demonstrations.
Huge haul of gold at Chennai airport
Chennai, October 5: Customs officials at Chennai International Airport seized 4 kg of gold valued at Rs 4.2 crore in two separate incidents and arrested four passengers. The operations were initiated following a tip-off from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) about a large quantity of gold being smuggled into Chennai from Dubai and Malaysia.
Tomato prices skyrocket in Koyambedu market
The price of tomatoes has surged dramatically at Chennai’s Koyambedu wholesale market due to a severe supply shortage. The cost of a kilogram of tomatoes, which was Rs 35 just a week ago, has nearly doubled, now ranging between Rs 65 and Rs 75 in the wholesale market. Retail prices have followed suit, with tomatoes reaching up to Rs 80 to Rs 90 per kilogram, a sharp increase from the previous week’s Rs 50.
Restrictions on open vehicles for Guru Puja in Pasumpon
Authorities have imposed a ban on rental and open vehicles from participating in the Muthuramalinga Thevar Guru Puja festival, which is set to take place near Kamuthi in Pasumpon, Ramanathapuram district, on October 29 and 30.
H Raja criticises DMK
Senior BJP leader and Coordination Committee Chairman H. Raja stated that when the BJP-led alliance comes to power in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the corrupt practices of the DMK will be exposed. He also criticized the state government’s stance on prohibition, calling it a “drama” aimed at blaming the central government.
TN: Destination for green energy investments
Tamil Nadu has emerged as a prime location for setting up wind and solar power plants, owing to its favorable environmental conditions compared to other Indian states. This has sparked keen interest among several companies to establish their renewable energy projects in the state.
Heavy rains expected in TN due to winds from North
Chennai Meteorological Center has issued a report stating that a low-pressure area has developed over the Bay of Bengal, particularly near West Bengal and Bangladesh. Fortunately, this low-pressure zone is not expected to have a direct impact on Tamil Nadu or its neighboring states.
Iran vows harsh retaliation if Israel strikes
Iran’s foreign minister warned Israel on Friday that if it carries out an attack on Iran, Tehran will retaliate in a harsh way.
Kim threatens to destroy S Korea with nuclear strikes
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provoked, state media reported on Friday, after the South’s leader warned that Kim’s regime would collapse if he attempts to use nuclear arms.
Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights
Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights on Thursday, ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, exposing a stark contrast with her husband, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on the crucial election issue.
