Thoothukudi
Coverage of Thoothukudi in the Nexus archive.
- Indian seafarer dies after days without medical help aboard oil tanker
Nishanth Uirthanathan, a 35-year-old Indian seafarer from Thoothukudi, died aboard the MT Celestial Sea after days of illness and delayed medical assistance. His death has sparked concerns about maritime safety, crew welfare, and emergency response systems for seafarers in high-risk waters.
- HD KSOE executives meet T.N. CM Vijay on proposed ₹38,000-crore shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi
HD KSOE executives met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to discuss a proposed ₹38,000-crore shipbuilding project in Thoothukudi. The Chief Minister assured the government would provide necessary support for the project's execution.
- Young woman’s suspicious death in Thoothukudi turns out to be murder; brother, mother arrested
An 18-year-old woman in Thoothukudi was initially reported to have died by suicide, but an investigation revealed she was murdered by her family due to her relationship with a man from Salem. Police have ruled out caste as a motive in the case.
- India Earnings Revival Under Threat as Commodity Prices Surge
VinFast Auto Ltd., a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, is investing $500 million to establish a new factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The move aims to position India as a gateway for expanding into South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, as stated by CEO Pham Sanh Chau.