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...