Chennai gets respite from searing heat as cloud cover, sea breeze cool city
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The mercury level in the city was around 32 degree Celsius at 10 a.m. on Saturday, much lower than its average temperature of 37 degree Celsius recorded in June
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedSaturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities Mission
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsUrban ResidentsMunicipal CorporationsReal Estate Developers
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