{
  "id": 13725911,
  "title": "PM Modi, CM Vijay unveil ₹13,000-crore projects, flag off Chennai Metro stretch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pm-modi-cm-vijay-unveil-13-000-crore-projects-flag-off-chennai-metro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:28:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-cm-vijay-unveil-13-000-crore-projects-flag-off-chennai-metro-stretch-101791725293207.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a series of ₹13,000 crore infrastructure projects in Chennai aimed at boosting connectivity, economic growth, and overall development in Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Governor, Chief Minister, Union Minister, and senior officials, inaugurated metro rail services between Porur Bypass and Poonamallee, as well as several other projects. Modi also visited the Arulmigu Jalakandeswarar Temple at IIT Madras campus to offer prayers. He emphasized that the projects would create jobs and modernize transportation, enhancing the ease of living for citizens. Modi highlighted the government's commitment to promoting manufacturing, with initiatives like Make in India and Vocal for Local, which have already contributed to the growth of Tamil Nadu's manufacturing sector. The Prime Minister also unveiled plans to upgrade the V O Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, aiming to transform it into a world-class mega container and green energy hub.",
  "summary": "Modi said that before assuming office as the CM of Gujarat, he had the opportunity to interact with leaders such as the late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Watch: PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch, rides train with CM Vijay",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/watch-pm-modi-inaugurates-chennai-metro-phase-ii-stretch-rides-train",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:52:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘This is your time, opportunity’: PM Modi tells students in Chennai, says ‘new ideas needed for a developed India’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/this-is-your-time-opportunity-pm-modi-tells-students-in-chennai-says",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:36:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Why Vijay’s temple visit with Narendra Modi goes beyond routine protocol",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/why-vijays-temple-visit-with-narendra-modi-goes-beyond-routine",
        "published": "2026-10-11T13:36:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}