Sat Oct 12 07:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Train Derailment in Chennai, Boeing Job Cuts, and More: News Roundup
**Chennai:** A speeding express train collided with a stationary goods train near Chennai on Friday night, derailing 13 coaches and causing a parcel van to burst into flames. The accident, attributed to signal failure, highlights ongoing safety concerns in India’s railway system.
**Global:** Boeing announced plans to cut 17,000 jobs and delay the first delivery of its 777X jet by a year, citing financial struggles exacerbated by a month-long strike. The news comes amidst a period of turbulence for the aviation industry.
**International:** Israeli forces killed two Lebanese soldiers and injured two UN peacekeepers in separate strikes on Friday. Climate change was cited as a factor in the intensity of Hurricane Milton, which recently hit Florida.
**India:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos. The meeting comes almost a year after Trudeau accused India of involvement in the death of a Canadian Khalistani separatist.
**Domestic:** The PM Internship Scheme pilot project opened for applications on Saturday. Unemployed youth can apply for a range of opportunities, with over 90,000 already posted on the portal.
**Sports:** Jasprit Bumrah was named vice-captain for India’s upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand. The Triveni Continental Kings qualified for the final of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, edging out the Alpine SG Pipers.
**Aviation:** An Air India Express flight from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah returned to the airport after encountering a mid-air glitch shortly after take-off. The DGCA is investigating the incident.
**Infrastructure:** Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) announced the inaugural landing of an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-295 aircraft on its South runway. The greenfield international airport is scheduled to be operational in early 2025.
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