Chennai

In maiden Independence Day speech, Vijay calls for 'zero tolerance towards corruption'

August 15, 2026 7:04 pm

Declaring that “the people are the rulers”, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister called upon his supporters to help “defeat the forces working against our government”

A state that ‘works’ -- TVK government marks 100 days with Rs 67,542-crore investment push

August 14, 2026 2:59 am

As it completes its first 100 days in office, the Vijay-led government presents investment not just as a numbers game but as a test of whether factories can be built, approvals secured and businesses expanded without the state becoming an obstacle.

Tamil Nadu Speaker joins Catholic anti-abortion rally -- ‘Life begins at conception’

August 11, 2026 2:38 am

JCD Prabhakar’s appearance at the National March for Life brings an explicitly Catholic anti-abortion argument into Tamil Nadu’s political arena, where reproductive rights have rarely been organised along religious lines

Why Vijay tested Cauvery waters with Karnataka: ‘Even hostile nations try to resolve issues’

August 08, 2026 4:18 am

“It was I who first thought of and proposed the Bengaluru visit,” the chief minister said, acknowledging that the idea had generated sharply divided opinions even before it was shelved.

Doctor quits McKinsey, returns India after 13 years in the US: ‘Always knew I’d come home’

August 05, 2026 5:37 pm

Dr Neeraja Nagarajan said she told her now-husband on their first date that returning to India was non-negotiable if they were to build a future.

Supreme Court stay on Balaji arrest puts Vijay’s anti-corruption drive to its first legal test

August 01, 2026 4:00 am

As the TVK government pursues corruption allegations that it claims accumulated under the DMK regime, the Supreme Court’s stay of former DMK minister V Senthil Balaji’s arrest has come as a reminder that investigations must satisfy legal standards.

Chennai Egmore railway station redevelopment: Train services changed from August 5, check full list

July 31, 2026 2:09 pm

Chennai Egmore station redevelopment will change train services from August 5; check the full list of affected trains and revised schedule.

NCB seizes 11 kg Ephedrine worth Rs 5 crore, Chennai man held in international drug racket

July 26, 2026 12:58 pm

With the latest seizure, the total quantity of Ephedrine recovered in the operation stands at 10.99 kg, valued at around Rs 5 crore in the illicit market.

S Ramadoss quits politics, ending era that reshaped Tamil Nadu’s reservation debate

July 26, 2026 1:26 pm

With S Ramadoss stepping away from active politics after nearly five decades in public life, Tamil Nadu is witnessing the close of one of its most consequential -- and controversial -- political chapters

Delhi-Chennai train operations to ease as Railways opens Kazipet-Balharshah third line

July 23, 2026 4:42 pm

Indian Railways has opened the Kazipet-Balharshah third line to improve train speeds, increase capacity and ease congestion on the busy Delhi-Chennai route.

In Pics: Chennai locals patrol beaches at night to safeguard endangered sea turtles

April 09, 2025 3:04 pm

The residents have collected and helped to protect more than 260,000 turtle eggs this year in Tamil Nadu.

Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc: Flights cancelled, roads submerged

December 04, 2023 7:41 pm

IMD issues orange alert for Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts as Cyclone Michaung nears south Andhra Pradesh.

Silent processions to floral tributes: Tamil Nadu remembers victims of 2004 tsunami

December 27, 2022 2:39 pm

Cyclone Mandous: Heavy showers, trees uprooted as cyclone makes landfall in Tamil Nadu

December 10, 2022 12:02 pm

As rains, waterlogging bring Tamil Nadu to a halt, CM Stalin takes stock

November 14, 2022 2:25 pm

Heavy rainfall over the past few days battered Chennai and neighboring districts leading to inundation of various areas. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Monday reached Cuddalore to inspect damages caused by the rain and provide relief measures to people.

Chennai hit by incessant rains, several areas waterlogged

November 11, 2022 2:30 pm

Severe flooding in Chennai as heavy showers continue

November 02, 2022 2:30 pm

AIADMK cadre led by EPS detained for staging protest as rival faction attends assembly

October 19, 2022 10:41 pm

Chennai Photo Biennale 2022: Exploring the various facets of home amid the pandemic

March 01, 2022 9:10 am

Chennai Photo Biennale’s third edition has launched a photographic series titled, ‘This is Home’, that reflects on the notion of home through five perspectives

Chennai votes for the first time in over 10 years in TN local body elections

February 19, 2022 2:28 pm

After a gap of over 10 years, the Tamil Nadu urban local body polls are being held Saturday in a single phase.

28-year-old arrested for shouting “fascist BJP government”

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

Lois Sofia, on her way home from Canada, was with her parents who joined her at Chennai for the IndiGo flight to Tuticorin. The incident took place after the flight landed at the Tuticorin airport.

DMK supporters react to Karunanidhi's death

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

The mood outside Kauvery hospital after news broke of the death of Kalaignar Karunanidhi.

India sends 44 tonnes of relief material to help Fiji

February 25, 2016 4:07 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): The Government of India (GoI) is sending relief material to help cyclone hit Fiji. Relief material, which is being airlifted from New Delhi and Chennai, is being sent to Fiji's capital Suva. The relief material includes basic food supplies, medicines, tents and kitchen sets. The relief material is being sent in consultation with Officiating Ambassador of India in the Fiji capital Suva. The island nation of Fiji was hit by category five Cyclone Winston, with wind speed 325 km/hr and waves up to 12m high. The cyclone has caused widespread damage to the housing stock and power disruption in the island nation.

Rajiv Gandhi assassin gets parole to attend father's last rites

February 24, 2016 6:33 am

Chennai, Feb 24 (ANI): Nalini Sriharan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, left the Vellore jail on Wednesday to attend her father's last rites in Chennai. She was escorted by ten cops. Nalini was granted parole on Tuesday for 12 hours to attend her father's funeral, who died in Tirunelvelli. According to the parole condition, Nalini will have to report back in Vellore prison before 8 p.m. today. Nalini and three others, including her husband Murugan, were originally awarded the death sentence after they were convicted for their role in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and have been behind the bars for the last 25 years.

AAI to make airport facilities as commercially viable

January 23, 2016 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India will enhance its marketing strategy to make airports more operationally and commercially viable. At the Airport Marketing Conference held recently in New Delhi, the officials and experts chalked out a strategy to make commercial use of airport infrastructure in the country. Formed in April 1995, the Airports Authority of India manages 125 destinations, including 77 domestic and 21 international airports in the country. The Authority is also looking at focusing on the cargo segment to boost its revenues. It has been undertaking the International Cargo handling operations at international airports including Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Guwahati. Similarly, the Authority has identified 24 domestic airports across five regions, including three civil enclaves to develop such integrated facilities. They include Port Blair, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Raipur, Ahmedabad and others. The Airports Authority of India, which has developed infrastructure at many of its airports, is looking forward to make its commercial use.

Chennai witnesses 109th dog show

January 11, 2016 3:32 am

Chennai, Jan 11 (ANI): Around 400 dogs participated in Madras Canine Club’s All Breeds Championship Dog Show in Chennai. Breeds like Rajapalayam, Chippiparai, German shepherd, Great Danes, little hound, Doberman Pinscher and bull dogs among others showed off their skills and won the heart of the audience. Making a case for promoting Indian breeds, Mr. Sudarsan said that the Madras Canine Club and the Kennel Club of India has been creating awareness about Rajapalayam, Chippiparai and Mudhol Hound. Many people attended the show to see various breeds

Visuals Of Chennai Rains: Saidapet Slum On The Bank Of Adyar River

November 18, 2015 3:43 pm