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China Eastern Airlines Resumes Direct Flights Between Kolkata and Kunming
By Chennaivision on April 21, 2026

Strengthening aviation links between India and China, China Eastern Airlines resumed its direct flights between Kolkata and Kunming on 19 April 2026. Following the successful relaunch of its Delhi–Shanghai service last year, this strategic resumption delivers on the airline’s commitment to strengthen the air connectivity between the two nations. The flights on this new route will operate six times weekly, featuring both Business and Economy… Continue reading "China Eastern Airlines Resumes Direct Flights Between Kolkata and Kunming"
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ECI transfers Tamil Nadu IG – intelligence, appoints Avinash Kumar
By Chennaivision on April 20, 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an order on Sunday transferring the Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), K.A. Senthilvelan, from his post. The Commission has appointed A. Avinash Kumar, the current IG of Technical Services, as his successor. As part of the directive, the ECI has instructed Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar to ensure that Mr. Senthilvelan is not… Continue reading "ECI transfers Tamil Nadu IG – intelligence, appoints Avinash Kumar"
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23 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in Virudhunagar
By Chennaivision on April 20, 2026

The death toll increased to 23 in a fatal accident at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, officials confirmed. Speaking to ANI, District Collector NO Sukhaputra said that a second blast during rescue operations injured 13 personnel, adding that of the 23 dead, 19 bodies have been identified, 16 women and 3 men. Six injured… Continue reading "23 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in Virudhunagar"
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PM Modi and Rahul to campaign in Tamil Nadu today
By Chennaivision on April 18, 2026

As the campaigning for the high voltage four cornered April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections reached the business end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for AICC President and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha will campaign in the State on Saturday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold road shows at Sivagiri in Coimbatore and at Mylapore in Chennai… Continue reading "PM Modi and Rahul to campaign in Tamil Nadu today"
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DMK feared SIR as it exposed ghost vote bank in Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami
By Chennaivision on April 18, 2026

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of relying on “bogus voter rolls” to secure electoral victories, alleging that recent revisions had exposed a “fraudulent vote bank”. Addressing a rally at Omalur in Salem district while campaigning for AIADMK candidate R Mani, Palaniswami claimed that the Special Intensive… Continue reading "DMK feared SIR as it exposed ghost vote bank in Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami"
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Tamil Nadu polls: TASMAC shops will be closed for 4 days
By Chennaivision on April 17, 2026

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has announced the closure of TASMAC liquor shops for four days across the state. With polling scheduled on April 23, TASMAC outlets and bars will remain closed on April 21, 22, and 23. In addition, liquor shops will also be shut on the vote counting day in… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu polls: TASMAC shops will be closed for 4 days"
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TVK manifesto promises Rs 2,500 aid for women, gold ring for newborns
By Chennaivision on April 17, 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Thursday released the party’s manifesto, promising Rs 2,500 financial assistance for women heads of households and a gold ring for newborns as part of a set of key guarantees. In the 10 key guarantees, he promised Rs 2,500 for women heads of households, six free cooking gas cylinders a year, one sovereign gold… Continue reading "TVK manifesto promises Rs 2,500 aid for women, gold ring for newborns"
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Sundeep Kishan, Krishna Chaitanya, Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devireddy, 70mm Entertainments, Power Peta Announced With A Powerful Poster
By Chennaivision on April 16, 2026

The prestigious banner 70mm Entertainments, headed by producers Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devireddy, has earned a strong reputation for backing content-driven, impactful cinema. Now they are gearing up for another ambitious venture. Hero Sundeep Kishan, known for consistently choosing meaningful and powerful scripts, marks a significant milestone—completing 16 years in the film industry. To commemorate the occasion, the team has… Continue reading "Sundeep Kishan, Krishna Chaitanya, Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devireddy, 70mm Entertainments, Power Peta Announced With A Powerful Poster"
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Stalin wears black attire, hoists black flag and burns copy of delimitation bill
By Chennaivision on April 16, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin wore black attire, hoisted a black flag, and burnt a copy of the delimitation bill to protest against the proposed law. He termed the Centre’s proposed law on delimitation a ‘black law’. The Parliament is holding a special three-day sitting to introduce a set of legislation in the Lok Sabha, including… Continue reading "Stalin wears black attire, hoists black flag and burns copy of delimitation bill"
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American Center Chennai to Host Free Summer Activities for Students
By Chennaivision on April 16, 2026

The American Center at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai invites school students to explore 250 years of American excellence by attending free summer activities from April 20 to May 27. The “Freedom 250: American Excellence in STEM and Space” initiative will be open for students aged 13 to 17 (grades 8-12) and aims to engage young minds through interactive Science… Continue reading "American Center Chennai to Host Free Summer Activities for Students"

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