How Coimbatore went from city of textile mills to IT powerhouse in just 10 years
Swanky IT parks, improved infrastructure and a wealth of talent are drawing IT start-ups & tech giants to Coimbatore. Number of startups has shot up to 1,350 from 271 in 2020. Key Points
ThePrintTerrorist outfit ISKP claims hand in Coimbatore, Mangaluru blasts
Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP), a UN-designated terrorist organisation, made the claims in the latest issue of its propaganda magazine ‘Voice of Khurasan’. The 68-page issue of the magazine was released by ISKP’s Al-Azaim Media Foundation on Saturday. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCoimbatore top cop shoots self with pistol, dies
Vijayakumar IPS shot himself dead with a pistol in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Friday morning. The reason for the suicide is not yet known. Key Points
India Today4 labourers killed as wall of private college collapses during excavation work in Coimbatore
Four migrant workers were killed when a wall collapsed at Sri Krishna Arts and Science College in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred during excavation for a new adjacent wall, potentially destabilised by incessant rains in the area. Key Points
India TodayAnnamalai is special for BJP, so is Coimbatore
Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP President, is making his poll debut from Coimbatore. The Coimbatore seat has a special significance for the BJP, which is looking to make good gains in the Lok Sabha 2024 election in the state. Key Points
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Heavy rain continues in Tamil Nadu, trains cancelled, schools shut in 2 regions
Heavy rain and landslides have hit various parts of Tamil Nadu, leading to widespread flooding. Schools in Thiruvarur and Karaikkal in Puducherry have been closed and train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway have been canceled. Key Points
India TodayEnsure armed forces have ‘proper’ Internal Complaints Committee: Madras HC
The flight lieutenant was arrested by the Coimbatore Police on 26 September, following the rape survivor’s complaint on 20 September. Police said that the woman had approached them as she was not satisfied with the way the action was taken internally. | Latest News India Key Points
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