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Tamil Nadu Launches Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

Chennai, July 19: The Tambaram Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Tamil Nadu has initiated the first phase of Indias 2027 Census. This phase includes the launch of an online self-enumeration process, allowing residents to provide their information digitally. A comprehensive house-listing survey is also set to begin on August 1. Residents can complete the self-enumeration process ... Read more Tamil Nadu Launches Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

Morningstar 19 Jul 2026 4:03 am

Arjun Erigaisi Secures Second Place at Chennai Grandmasters 2026 by Defeating Hans Niemann

Chennai, July 19: Grandmaster (GM) Arjun Erigaisi has made history by becoming the first Indian player to win a game in the fourth edition of Indias prestigious classical chess tournament, the Chennai Grandmasters 2026. He achieved this remarkable feat by defeating American GM Hans Niemann at the Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on Friday. Arjun maintained ... Read more Arjun Erigaisi Secures Second Place at Chennai Grandmasters 2026 by Defeating Hans Niemann

Morningstar 19 Jul 2026 3:03 am

Quicksand in Chennais Pallikaranai marshland

The first expansion of the city of Chennai in modern times happened along its southern stretch. As the government in its wisdom decided to locate the IT corridor in south Chennai, breathless development happened over a couple of decades, right around a rich natural reserve, the Pallikaranai marshland. Today, two decades later, theres a conflict that pits development against preservation. This report attempts to pull together the several threads that have brought this particular tapestry to the fore today

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 1:44 am

Police expand probe in TVK MLA poaching case; conspiracy allegedly targeted 15 legislators

The prime accused had formulated the plan under the code name Meghalaya Project, police say; proprietors of a finance firm arrested for handling money given by the accused in the case

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 1:10 am

Collective Kindness: when families are committed to saving lives through blood donation

A leitmotif among blood donation organisations is the increasing difficulty in finding people with generous veins; and the solution could strangely be found in the living rooms of households, as illustrated by these two accounts from Chennai of parents inspiring their children to join the cause

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 12:51 am

Anbumani seeks white paper on CMDA crisis

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 12:38 am

Woman, infant die as truck hits motorcycle in Chennai

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 12:31 am

Govt to suspend Uthandi elevated corridor project

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 12:31 am

Seven GCC officials suspended following DVAC raid

GCC issues strict warnings to all officials in accordance with the instructions of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, directing all zonal officers and assistant engineers to prominently display boards containing the DVAC contact numbers in all Corporation offices to facilitate the reporting of complaints

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 12:15 am

CBSE Class 10 second board exam results announced after two months

Of the 5,13,955 students who appeared for improvement, 59.95% of candidates improved their scores

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 12:14 am

Silent, preventable cholesterol burden: Nine in ten Indian adults have abnormal blood lipids

High Glycemic Status, Obesity, Hypertension Key Triggers

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 12:08 am

Doctor honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 12:05 am

TVK MLA bribery bid case: Chennai police arrest two more

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 11:46 pm

T.N. government implements e-Zero FIR system for faster action against cyber financial scams

Cyberfraud complaints on 1930 helpline involving a loss of more than 1 lakh will be integrate dwith the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System for the registration of an e-Zero FIR

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 11:14 pm

Chennai needs expanded airport, has limited direct flights to Europe: NITI Aayog

Passengers and industry representatives stress need for a modern second airport to attract airlines;Chennai trails behind Bengaluru in international flight connectivity; bigger airport will serve citys rising population, business needs, says report

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 11:10 pm

TVK govt will also celebrate Nov 1 as Tamil Nadu Day: Vijay

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 9:47 pm

OMR residents seek TNPCB probe into recurring chemical odour

Residents urge the TNPCB to conduct surprise late-night inspections and continuous emission monitoring at industrial units in the Alathur pharmaceutical cluster

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 7:35 pm

Three-day Broadcast, Media, Cinema Expo inaugurated in Chennai

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the latest innovations in the fields through live demonstrations, conference sessions, exhibitor presentations, and dedicated networking opportunities

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 7:13 pm

Dementia awareness rally held in Chennai

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 6:54 pm

Pleato help wilting plants at Kalakshetra Colony

Some sprinklers do not work, and those that do, function ineffectively at this park in Ward 179 of Thiruvanmiyur

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 6:19 pm

A marathon free lunch programmeinTeynampetset to cross a milestone

On July 22, the charity run byTeynampetresidentD.M.Prakashwith the support of his brother based in the United States will complete 750 days on the trot. Thousand LightsMLAJ.C.D.Prabhakarwill be chief guest at the event commemorating the sustained effort

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 6:08 pm

Tamil Nadu is seeing golden era under CM Vijay, minister Sengottaiyan claims

Sengottaiyan reiterated the govts commitment to implement a complete liquor ban.

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 6:08 pm

The conservancy worker from Chennai captivating Instagram

Here is how N.Senbagavalli, aBOVoperator withUrbaserSumeetin the morning and anautodriverin the evening, became the face of the algorithm

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 5:53 pm

DMK functioning resembles monarchy and capitalism: Coimbatore corporation councillor Kovai Babu Selvakumar resigns from party, alleges pressure to pay party fund

Selvakumar, councillor of ward 22 and DMK Coimbatore North district organiser for the NRI wing, submitted his resignation to the district secretary Senthamil Selvan stating that he was cutting ties as a primary member.

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 5:12 pm

Chennai hospital gets non-invasive ventilator, pulse oximeters

According to a release, these essential tools will strengthen the hospitals Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 4:53 pm

Chennais mini Brazil has a World Cup dream

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Vyasarpadi residents share their hopes and dreams for football in India

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 3:43 pm

Hema Malini reveals Rekha was a mischievous child at dance classes

On Indian Idol, Hema Malini fondly recalled meeting Rekha during dance training in Chennai. She described Rekha as a mischievous child who often ran away from rehearsals and remembered her charming Narad Muni performance years before she became a Bollywood superstar

Mid Day 18 Jul 2026 3:13 pm

Tambaram launches self-enumeration for Census 2027; door-to-door survey from August 1

Tambaram Municipal Corporation has initiated the self-enumeration process for the upcoming Census of India 2027. Residents can submit household details online through the Census portal from July 17 to July 31. After online submission, citizens will receive a unique SE ID for the door-to-door survey. The corporation has deployed enumerators and supervisors for the house-listing exercise across all areas. Cooperation is requested, as providing false information is punishable by law.

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 1:29 pm

Chennai-Madurai sleeper bus catches fire on highway, no injuries reported

A private sleeper bus traveling from Chennai to Madurai caught fire on the highway. All twenty-three passengers evacuated the vehicle safely before flames engulfed it. The driver spotted smoke and immediately stopped the bus, alerting sleeping passengers. Firefighters arrived and controlled the blaze, which completely destroyed the bus. Authorities arranged alternative transport for passengers and cleared the highway.

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 11:52 am

Moderate Rain Expected in Chennai, Heavy Showers Forecasted in Western Ghats Until July 23

Chennai, July 18: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall in Chennai this evening. Meanwhile, heavy rains are expected in the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu throughout the week, accompanied by strong winds. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), a low-pressure system stretching from the southwest Bay of Bengal to the ... Read more Moderate Rain Expected in Chennai, Heavy Showers Forecasted in Western Ghats Until July 23

Morningstar 18 Jul 2026 10:03 am

Firouzja stuns world champion Gukesh

CHENNAI, July 17: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja inflicted a shock defeat on reigning world champion D Gukesh to emerge as the sole leader after the second round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026 here on Friday. Firouzja, who had beaten Indian GM M Pranesh with the black pieces in the opening round, outlasted Gukesh in []

The Shillong Times 18 Jul 2026 8:41 am

Alireza Firouzja Triumphs Over World Champion Gukesh at Chennai Grandmasters 2026

Chennai, July 18: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued his impressive performance at the Chennai Grandmasters 2026, securing his second consecutive victory. On Friday, during the second round held at the Westin Hotel in Chennai, he defeated the reigning World Champion, Indias Dommaraju Gukesh (D. Gukesh), after 69 moves, taking the lead in the tournament with ... Read more Alireza Firouzja Triumphs Over World Champion Gukesh at Chennai Grandmasters 2026

Morningstar 18 Jul 2026 7:22 am

Textile sector to sew loose ends as FTAs kick in

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 4:00 am

Sudden Showers Surprise Chennai And Vijay, Too

Vijay, according to sources, enquired with the students about the facilities in the government-run hostel that was renovated recently through the raising of a 10-storey modern building, and assured to look into their grievances.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jul 2026 1:50 am

CCB arrests absconding accused after 17 years

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 12:30 am

July 23 deadline for MBBS, BDS applications

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 12:11 am

Nine students from TN crack NEET top 100

MBBS cut-off may increase by up to 40 marks

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 12:11 am

Malaysia-based agent held in cyber slavery case

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 12:04 am

French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja Stuns World Champion D Gukesh At Chennai Grand Masters 2026

French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja inflicted a shock defeat on reigning world champion D Gukesh to emerge as the sole leader after the second round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026 in Chennai on Friday.

NDTV 18 Jul 2026 12:03 am

T.N. government launches public grievance portal for 5 Audit Departments

The portal will facilitate registration of complaints online by local residents who want to know about audit of civic infrastructure projects by local bodies such as the GCC

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 12:01 am

NTK legal wing secretary joins TVK

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 11:59 pm

DVAC recovers 82L during surprise checks at 35 taluk offices

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 11:42 pm

Tamil Nadu shines on industrial strengths, ranks No 3 in NITI Aayogs investment index

The states performance was driven by strong scores in infrastructure and business climate, while financial health emerged as a key area requiring improvement.

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 10:56 pm

Nalam TN gets donations to tune of 2.8 crore: Arunraj

The Health Minister says the initiative will be 100% transparent, and every rupee contributed will be spent for the purpose for which it was given

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 10:53 pm

Headsets help clear teacher-throats in schools

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 10:39 pm

Derogatory remarks: HC refuses to quash FIRs against Ponraj

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 10:08 pm

Horse-trading row: HC refuses to transfer probe to CBI

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 10:06 pm

City sees evening rain as IMD forecasts more showers this weekend

But Water Levels In Reservoirs See Decline

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 9:52 pm