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Vijay Flags Off, Joins Anti-Drug Awareness Run At Chennai's Marina Beach

Dressed in tracks, sneakers and sunglasses, the Chief Minister drew loud cheers from participants, many of them youngsters, as he ran alongside them wearing a Start Run, Stop Drugs T-shirt.

NDTV 26 Jun 2026 8:05 am

Bank holiday today: Are bank operations shut for Muharram on 26 June in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai? Check RBI calendar here

Bank holiday today: Banks are closed across cities in India today on account of Muharram. In addition to the common national and gazetted holidays, banks in India could have local holidays and festivals off, as required.

Livemint 26 Jun 2026 7:11 am

T.N. Finance Minister reviews development works, stresses inter-departmental coordination

With the Northeast monsoon approaching, he asked officials to expedite stormwater drain construction, canal desilting and other flood-mitigation measures.

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 3:01 am

Khairatabad Ganesh to be 69-ft Panchamukha Form

Around 150 people will work on the idol. Artisans and workers will come from Chennai and Kolkata, and the team will work during the day and night to complete it within 80 days, Sandeep Raj said.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Jun 2026 2:55 am

Consumers fret as rice prices shoot up

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 1:59 am

Tamil Nadu Power Sector Faces 2.47 Lakh Crore Debt, No Rate Hike This Year: Minister

Chennai, June 26: Tamil Nadus Electricity Minister, C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, released a white paper on Thursday detailing the financial status of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB). The report reveals that the states power sector is burdened with a staggering debt of 2.47 lakh crore. Despite this growing financial strain, the minister assured consumers that ... Read more Tamil Nadu Power Sector Faces 2.47 Lakh Crore Debt, No Rate Hike This Year: Minister

Morningstar 26 Jun 2026 1:57 am

TN opposes Centres NLC stake sale

The Times of India 26 Jun 2026 1:00 am

Smart traffic system set to be launched by August, says official

Chennai will get 50 red-light violation detection cameras, 10 speed-violation systems and 58 traffic incident detection systems as a part of this.

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 12:51 am

Kauvery Hospital launches mobile mammogram unit

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 12:48 am

Death toll in Poonamallee accident rises to 2

The Times of India 26 Jun 2026 12:12 am

Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes TVKs stand on administrative cooperation with Centre

Nothing wrong in borrowing funds, its usage matters, says finance minister

The Times of India 26 Jun 2026 12:07 am

GCC unearth 284cr footpath scam; cancels tenders

The Times of India 26 Jun 2026 12:06 am

Two men killed in separate assaults in T Nagar; two arrested

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 11:59 pm

Kollywood Weighs OTT Impact as Streaming Reshapes Tamil Cinema

Too big for OTT, too small for box office: Caught between screen & stream, Kollywoods mid-budget filmmaker has nowhere to go

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 11:39 pm

How Tamil Nadu Forest Officials Restored Ennore Creek

Mangroves were planted in the area to act as a natural bio-shield

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 11:04 pm

No hike in power tariffs in TN this year: Minister

The minister blamed the previous DMK govt for introducing the multi-year tariff formula, under which the power tariffs were revised every year affecting domestic consumers and MSME sector industries.

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 10:51 pm

Unidentified man dies by suicide near SIDCO

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 10:02 pm

TRB releases assistant professor recruitment exam results

As many as 42,064 candidates appeared for the written exam, which was conducted on Dec 27 last year, to fill 2,708 vacancies. The board has already released the results of five subjects, and the remaining 43 subjects were released on Thursday.

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 9:53 pm

DMK planned to split VCK- Aadhav

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 9:28 pm

Chengalpet bus terminus to open in a month

Will Feature 46 bus bays, Serve Over 600 Daily Bus Routes

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 9:25 pm

Ahead of joining TVK, Vijayabaskar distributes gift hamper to voters in Viralimalai

Preparations are under way at a private hall in Chennai for Vijayabaskars induction into TVK. His team has been working overtime to make the event a grand one and to exhibit his political prowess. If the move goes through, Vijayabaskar will become the fifth AIADMK MLA to resign and join TVK.

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 8:42 pm

Amid row over his conduct, Higher Education Minister expresses regret

Viswanathan insists his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai had been misrepresented

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 6:25 pm

White Paper on T.N. electricity department puts debt at 2.47 lakh crore: Minister Nirmalkumar

The Electricity Minister said the White Paper was presented to show that the tariff revision implemented by the previous government in 2022, which led to a spike in electricity charges for all categories of consumers, benefited neither the electricity department nor the consumers, as substantial expenditure was incurred on power purchase agreements

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 4:22 pm

Jawahirullah urges TVK government to reconsider gold ring scheme

Questioning the government's priorities, he said spending crores of rupees on gold rings for newborns raises concerns when critical healthcare needs remain unmet

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 3:37 pm

ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu Over Teacher Recruitment Scam

Chennai, June 25: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation, conducting searches at 21 locations across Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore. This action is part of an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, linked to a scam involving the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) during the lecturer recruitment examination for ... Read more ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu Over Teacher Recruitment Scam

Morningstar 25 Jun 2026 3:32 pm

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu from June 28 Due to Active Southwest Monsoon

Chennai, June 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu in the coming days. Due to the active southwest monsoon, heavy rain is expected in over a dozen districts starting June 28. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai, a change in the speed of western winds may ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu from June 28 Due to Active Southwest Monsoon

Morningstar 25 Jun 2026 2:37 pm

2 men killed in separate drunken brawl incidents in Chennai's T. Nagar; 2 arrested

Two men lost their lives in separate drunken assaults in T. Nagar within hours of each other. The first victim, Rajendran, was attacked by an auto-rickshaw driver following an argument. The second, Ravi Kumar, a supervisor, was fatally assaulted by a cleaner at a wedding hall after being reprimanded. Police have arrested both suspects.

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 1:48 pm

CM Vijay Flags Off 300 New Govt Buses, Takes Bus Ride in Chennai

An official release here said that operating through 26 regions and 317 depots, a fleet of around 21,527 buses serves approximately 2.05 crore commuters daily

Deccan Chronicle 25 Jun 2026 1:34 pm

Centre approves Rs 530 cr for intelligent transport system in Chennai

Chennai is set to revolutionize its traffic management with a Rs 500 crore intelligent transport system. Funded by a loan from Japan, the project will enhance efficiency and handle growing demands. Key features include advanced traffic control at numerous junctions, incident detection, and real-time information systems. The Greater Chennai Corporation anticipates full operation by August 2026, promising a smoother commute for residents.

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 1:21 pm

One more dies in Tiruvallur ammonia leak, death toll reaches 11

An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing facility in Tiruvallur has led to another fatality, with the total number of deaths now at 11. Among the 67 workers hospitalized, 16 remain on ventilators, many hailing from Odisha and Assam. The local authorities are coordinating the repatriation of those who lost their lives, shedding light on the dire repercussions of industrial disasters.

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 12:42 pm

Tamil Nadu Government Launches QR Code-Based E-Petition System for Public Grievances

Chennai, June 25: The Tamil Nadu government has taken a significant step towards digitizing government services and reducing paperwork. School Education Minister Raj Mohan inaugurated an electronic petition (e-petition) system at the state secretariat. This initiative allows citizens to register their complaints through an easy-to-use QR code-based platform. The aim of this initiative is to ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Launches QR Code-Based E-Petition System for Public Grievances

Morningstar 25 Jun 2026 12:41 pm

India may approve $370 million Chinese-linked auto investment, first in nearly a decade

India is poised to approve a significant $370 million investment from Horse Powertrain Ltd., a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Geely and France's Renault. This move, one of the largest Chinese-linked manufacturing investments in years, will see advanced hybrid powertrains built in India, potentially at Renault's Chennai plant. The investment aligns with India's recent policy shifts to boost local manufacturing and highlights the growing demand for hybrid vehicles.

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 12:37 pm

Tamil Nadu Launches 300 New Buses

Chennai, June 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the services of 300 new buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation in Chennai. This marks a significant enhancement to the public transport fleet. During a ceremony held at the Secretariat, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay flagged off the 300 new diesel and ... Read more Tamil Nadu Launches 300 New Buses

Udaipur Kiran 25 Jun 2026 11:59 am

Tamil Nadu Unveils 300 New Buses to Enhance Public Transport

Chennai, June 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated 300 new buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation in Chennai. This marks a significant expansion of the public transport fleet. During a ceremony held at the Secretariat, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay flagged off the new diesel and CNG buses. Following the ... Read more Tamil Nadu Unveils 300 New Buses to Enhance Public Transport

Morningstar 25 Jun 2026 11:57 am

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches Heritage Book in Tamil Nadu and Inaugurates Restored Lighthouse in Puducherry

Chennai, June 25: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will begin her two-day official visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursday. During this visit, she will launch a heritage book in Tamil Nadu and inaugurate a restored lighthouse in Puducherry. Sitharaman arrived in Chennai from New Delhi on Wednesday evening, where she was welcomed by ... Read more Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches Heritage Book in Tamil Nadu and Inaugurates Restored Lighthouse in Puducherry

Morningstar 25 Jun 2026 11:52 am

Man arrested for duping Chennai resident of 23 lakh with fake MTC job promise

The complainant alleged that the accused Ilanchezhiyan claimed to have close connections with former Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar and assured him that he could secure an Assistant Engineer post for his son in the MTC

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 11:48 am

Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Woman from Odisha dies, taking toll to 11

Currently, 67 persons 64 women and three men are undergoing treatment. Of them, 16 patients are on ventilator support, 21 are receiving nasal oxygen, and 30 patients are stable

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 11:26 am

Office leasing down 2% in Apr-Jun across top 7 cities; new supply falls 28%: Colliers

Office space leasing across seven major Indian cities saw a slight dip of 2% to 17.4 million sq ft in April-June, primarily due to reduced new supply. While Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad experienced growth, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata reported declines. Despite global economic uncertainties, the office market demonstrated resilience, with Grade A space uptake remaining largely stable.

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 11:25 am

DVAC conducts searches at 14 locations linked to former minister EV Velu in highways corruption case; FIR registered

Former Tamil Nadu minister E.V. Velu and 10 others are under investigation following DVAC searches at 14 locations. A corruption case alleges misappropriation of public funds in Highways Department road works from 2022. Investigators claim contracts were awarded and payments made without work execution, leading to wrongful loss to the state exchequer.

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 11:22 am

Major Reshuffle in Tamil Nadu Police Department: 15 IPS Officers Transferred and Promoted

Chennai, June 25: The Tamil Nadu government has ordered a significant reshuffle in the police department, transferring, promoting, and assigning new posts to 15 IPS officers across the state. This decision was made by the Home Department as part of an administrative process aimed at strengthening policing and filling critical vacancies in various commissionerates and ... Read more Major Reshuffle in Tamil Nadu Police Department: 15 IPS Officers Transferred and Promoted

Morningstar 25 Jun 2026 1:28 am

WRD plans community-led effort to rejuvenate upper reaches of the Cooum river

The WRD held joint inspection with various stakeholders in a portion of the river on Wednesday

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 12:41 am

15policeofficers transferred, given new postings

Five of them were promoted from the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to SPs

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 12:40 am

Rotary Club gifts blood donation van worth 35 lakh

The state-of-the-art van will take blood donation services directly to apartments, educational institutions, corporates, associations, and community groups across Chennai at no cost

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 12:31 am

Symbolism or substance? T.N.s public health professionals question gold ring scheme

The gold ring may be intended as a celebration of birth, but for many within the public health sector, the more pressing need is investment in the workforce and infrastructure that makes safe deliveries possible, say health officials and doctors

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 12:30 am

Health Department to roll out Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets on pilot basis

Health Minister said they have come up with the initiative to ensure that food served by street food vendors is of quality and hygiene

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 12:26 am

DMK, CPM continue war of words

The Times of India 25 Jun 2026 12:01 am

DMK files complaint higher education minister

The Times of India 24 Jun 2026 11:40 pm

Vitiligo Awareness Grows in Tamil Nadu, But Stigma and Myths Persist

Three decades of activism has helped challenge myths around the auto-immune condition, but the fight for equal opportunities is far from over

The Times of India 24 Jun 2026 11:13 pm

Equitas Small Finance Bank to raise 1,750cr

The Times of India 24 Jun 2026 11:00 pm

Runoffs from fish shops leave Ayya Mudali Street in Chintadripet waterlogged

Many shops on Ayya Mudali Street are switching to the fish trade; the traders sell fish on the street and not inside the shops, which leads to water stagnation

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 9:38 pm

Thirumavalavan says Vijays gesture is unbecoming of CM, urges him to uphold tradition of TN assembly

Referring to the parables and his sarcastic remarks, targeting leader of the opposition and DMK chief Stalin, the VCK leader said such comments should be avoided even on party platforms.

The Times of India 24 Jun 2026 9:37 pm

Move to transfer 152 super-specialty seats to all India quota: How can deserving candidates afford private hospitals, wonders Supreme Court

The observations were made on a plea challenging the proposal to transfer 152 vacant super-specialty seats earmarked for in-service govt doctors in Tamil Nadu to the all-India quota.

The Times of India 24 Jun 2026 9:19 pm

Anbumani meets father Ramadoss after months, falls at his feet, reconciles with him with tears and deep embrace

Upon their arrival, household staff performed traditional Aarthi rituals and smashed a sacrificial coconut to ward off evil eyes. When father and son stood face-to-face after 18 months, emotions completely overwhelmed Ramadoss, who instantly hugged Anbumani tightly and wept uncontrollably.

The Times of India 24 Jun 2026 9:10 pm

Tensions Rise in Chennai Corporation Council Meeting Amid DMK-AIADMK Clash

Chennai, June 24: The first meeting of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) council after the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu witnessed chaotic scenes on Wednesday. A heated debate between DMK and AIADMK councillors led to a confrontation, temporarily disrupting the proceedings at the Ripon Building. The meeting, presided over by Mayor R. ... Read more Tensions Rise in Chennai Corporation Council Meeting Amid DMK-AIADMK Clash

Morningstar 24 Jun 2026 8:38 pm

Chennai: For All FTA Talks, There Should Be A Model Pharma Chapter: Niti Aayog

The Mission Biopharma SHAKTI scheme, launched in 2026-27, marks an important step in promoting biologics and biosimilars manufacturing: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 7:31 pm