CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, April 8, 2026: Chennais Amirta International Aviation College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University College of Aviation Malaysia to provide international training opportunities and enhance global exposure for its students. The agreement was formalised in Chennai by R. Boomee Nathan, Chairman of Chennais Amirta Group of Institutions, and Umar Abdillah Anwar, Dean of UniCAM, in the presence of senior representatives from Future Dream Academy Malaysia and the college’s academic leadership. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  As part of the collaboration, a four-day international training programme is being conducted from April 6 to 9, featuring global aviation experts and UniCAM alumni. The sessions focus on emerging trends such as Aviation 4.0, digital transformation, the growing role of artificial intelligence, airport operations, flight management innovations, and new career pathways in the aviation sector. Speaking on the occasion, R. Boomee Nathan ...

Chennai, April 8, 2026: GEM Hospital has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing India’s first dual-console long-distance robotic telesurgery, connecting Chennai and Vapi, nearly 1,500 kilometres apart. The complex procedure was carried out on a 23-year-old patient using the Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic system developed by Meril Life Sciences. The surgery was led remotely by Dr. P. Senthilnathan from Gujarat, while a supporting surgical team operated alongside the patient in Chennai. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  What sets this achievement apart is the use of a dual-console system, enabling two surgeons in different locations to simultaneously control the robotic arms in real time. Unlike earlier telesurgeries that relied on a single remote operator, this collaborative model allows for shared control, enhanced precision and improved safety, marking a first-of-its-kind advancement in India. The patient, who had been suffering from severe Gastro-Esophageal ...

Chennai, April 8, 2026: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched its 5G services in Chennai, marking a significant step in its efforts to expand high-speed connectivity across India. With this rollout, Chennai joins the list of metro cities where Vi 5G is now available, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Kolkata, along with over 50 other cities nationwide. Sai Venkataraman, Circle Business Head – Tamil Nadu, Vi The telecom operator also announced plans to expand its 5G footprint further across Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry by May 2026. Upcoming cities slated for rollout include Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur and Vellore. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The expansion is part of Vi’s broader strategy to extend its 5G network to 133 cities across 17 priority circles in India. The company is focusing on key markets such as industrial hubs, high data consumption centres and emerging urban clusters. Cities like Coimbatore, Salem and Tiruppur are recognis...

Chennai, April 7, 2026: IntrCity SmartBus has expanded its clean-air travel initiative by increasing the deployment of its SmartBus.AQI service on the Chennai–Coimbatore route, strengthening its presence in South India’s intercity mobility sector. The move marks another step in the company’s efforts to make healthier in-cabin air a standard feature of long-distance bus travel, following earlier rollouts on key routes such as Delhi, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, and Nagpur–Mumbai.  IntrCity SmartBus operates as an asset-light intercity bus network, offering standardized and reliable long-distance travel services across more than 630 routes in 15 states.  The launch event held in Chennai witnessed the participation of Ms. Poonam Sabikhi, Senior Transport Planner, and Mr. Albert Raja, Assistant Planner, highlighting the growing emphasis on sustainable and commuter-centric innovations in urban and intercity transport systems. Also present at the event was Dayalan Maran, General Secretary o...

Chennai, April 2026: ICL Fincorp has announced the launch of its latest public issue of Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), which will open for subscription on April 10, 2026, and close on April 24, 2026. (L to R) Madhavan Kutty T, CFO; Adv. K. G. Anilkumar,  Chairman and Managing Director:  Visakh TV, Company Secretary  The issue offers an effective yield of up to 12.25%, presenting an attractive investment opportunity for investors seeking stable and secured returns with flexible tenure options. Each NCD carries a face value of ₹1,000, with a minimum application size of ₹10,000, making it accessible to a wide range of investors. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The offering comprises 10 investment options (ISINs) with tenures of 13, 24, 36, 60, and 72 months. Investors can choose from monthly, annual, or cumulative interest payout options, with interest rates ranging between 10.00% and 12.25%. The issue has been rated ACUITE BBB-/Stable, indicati...