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Durgesh Pitches AP As Emerging Hub For Entertainment Tourism
Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as one of India’s most attractive destinations for entertainment and tourism investments, tourism, culture and cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh said on Tuesday. Speaking as the chief guest at the 24th Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) Expo at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, the minister invited national and international investors to explore opportunities in the state’s fast-growing tourism sector.
Business
Sriperumbudur emerges as manufacturing engine behind Tamil Nadu’s growth
Sriperumbudur has transformed from its tranquil rural roots into a bustling economic powerhouse for Tamil Nadu. With industry giants like Samsung and Foxconn setting up shop, the area has generated over 70,000 jobs, uplifting local communities and boosting income levels.
Union Cabinet approves proposal to declare Madurai Airport as an International airport
The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved a proposal to declare Madurai airport as an International Airport. Madurai airport director P Muthu Kumar told reporters that declaring the airport here as an international one would pave the way for Madurai to become a major hub in Tamil Nadu for air travel.
Geopolitics
West Asia war disrupts TN coir exports, Rs 200 crore worth coir piths and fibres stagnated in Pollachi
The West Asia war involving Israel, the US and Iran has dealt a major blow to coir pith and coir fibre exports from Tamil Nadu with manufacturers in Pollachi and nearby areas of Coimbatore district facing severe shipping delays and mounting losses.