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.
Greater Chennai Police destroys over 1,339 kg of ganja
Census 2027 self-enumeration process begins in Chennai
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.
Metrowater seizes eight more motor pumps used for illegal drinking water drawal in Taramani
Aadhav Arjuna orders agencies to finish civic works before NEM
Chennai Grand Masters | Firouzja beats Gukesh, takes lead
Temporary appointments to posts of govt advocates appears to be fair: HC
DMK, AIADMK STEP UP PRESSURE ON TVK GOVT OVER PALANI MUTT LAND ROW
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.
AIADMK, PMK and BJP oppose TVK govt's purported move to permit resto-bars
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
TN appoints district-level facilitation officers to help students avail of education loans
Derogatory remarks: HC refuses to quash FIRs against Ponraj
Horse-trading row: HC refuses to transfer probe to CBI
Tambaram clears 45% of legacy waste at Appur landfill, to finish biomining next year
City sees evening rain as IMD forecasts more showers this weekend
But Water Levels In Reservoirs See Decline
Chennai Corporation forms monitoring committees to crack down on unauthorised buildings
Daily diners at Amma Unavagams in city cross one lakh
The GCC said revenue from the subsidised eateries had also increased from 87.6 lakh in April to 1.36 crore following the improvements.
Dream runners half marathon to kick off on Sunday
Eight college students arrested in Coimbatore for dacoity
Madras High Court dismisses plea for CBI probe into the alleged bid to bribe TVK MLA
A Bench of Chief JusticeSushrutArvindDharmadhikariand Justice G.ArulMuruganhas said a court of law will not transfer a statutory investigation from one agency to another solely on the basis of newspaper headlines or viral video/audio clips circulating on digital platforms regarding the alleged horse trading complaints
30 illegal pumps seized in Taramani as Metrowater cracks down on water theft
PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped Park railway station
Man from Bihar nabbed while trying to flee by train after murdering co-worker in Selaiyur
The police arrested him in Central railway station; the victim was also a native of Bihar
CM Vijay inspects adi dravidar hostel in Chennai; students tell him they find bugs and worms in food
Several students preparing for TNPSC and UPSC examinations said the hostel gates were shut by 9.30pm, forcing those returning late from work or coaching classes to sleep outside, including in nearby parks.
Citizens, NGOs join hands to clear seemai karuvelam at Korattur lake
Korattur Aeri Pathukappu Makkal Iyakkam made a representation to Ambattur MLA G. Balamurugan, who inaugurated the initiative, to declare the Korattur lake as a bird sanctuary
Wet spell likely to ease unusual July heat across Tamil Nadu
Moderate rainfall may occur at isolated places in Western Ghats districts and the north coastal region on Saturday; Chennai likely to get light to moderate evening or night showers, says RMC
How Bengalurus next growth story is taking shape
The BengaluruChennai Industrial Corridor is driving integrated neighbourhoods where jobs, homes and infrastructure grow together
From Old Friend to SoundGarden: Shakthisree Gopalan on music, mental health and creativity
How Old Friend helped singer-songwriter Shakthisree Gopalan embrace herself
How musicians are reinventing the centuries-old abhang
Through multimedia presentations, fusion bands and digital platforms, musicians are finding new ways to take the works of saint poets to contemporary audiences.
No suicides in 3 years: How IIT-Madras put students first
IIT Madras has enhanced student psychological wellbeing through a collective responsibility approach. Faculty members now mentor small groups of students, identifying those needing support. Professional counselors are available 24/7, and stigma is reduced through diverse session locations. Academic programs offer more flexibility, including reduced classroom hours and early exit options. These changes have led to no reported suicides at the institute since April 2023.
Gold and silver prices witnessed changes in the retail market on July 17, Mumbai recorded the highest 24K gold price among the listed cities at 1,41,260 per 10 grams.followed by Chennai at 1,41,380. Silver prices also differed across cities, ranging from 2,15,180 per kg in Delhi to 2,19,100 per kg in Bengaluru.
Chennais House of Venu Krishna serves Andhra meals in a restored 120-year-old George Town landmark
House of Venu Krishna, housed in a 120-year-old choultry in Chennais George Town, offers Andhra meals and tiffin in a setting steeped in history.
Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the day. Hyderabad's forecast shows a gradual temperature increase over the coming week. Pune and Kolkata will experience their own distinct city-specific weather patterns. Chennai and Ahmedabad also face varied temperature forecasts for the upcoming days.
Indias garment exports could jump to $23 bn from ecosystem coordination
Indian Bank eyes life insurance and AMC businesses
Chennai fishing boats detained in Andhra Pradesh: State government steps in for their release
Study explores potential of abandoned quarries in city to augment water sources
Researchers, including those from IIT-M, are assessing nearly 25 quarriesin citys southern fringes; the study focuses on evaluating the feasibility of linking them to the nearest water supply network
Southern Railway announces safety drive for loco pilots
School bus catches fire in Velachery; no staff, students on board
2 held for abduction, assault of man over 15-lakh loan dispute
Oil marketing companies yet to issue new LPG connections to domestic consumers
Many say they have been waiting since March, when the conflict began in West Asia. They complain that cooking with induction stoves is not always convenient for them
No meetings held since forming new panel for children in conflict with law
Chennai Corporation identifies 115 missing links in citys drain network
Auto drivers body found in well in Tiruvallur
Pocso accused who escaped from police custody at Stanley hospital caught
Two arrested for assault and abduction of debtor
Two men held for beating friend to death
Man arrested for setting wife ablaze
Who Will Become New CSK Head Coach? India Legend Picked As 'Best Candidate'
Former Indian cricket team opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes that there are many good options to replace Stephen Fleming as the Chennai Super Kings head coach.
Anbumani urges CM to send an all party delegation to Delhi against Mekedatu project
CM Vijay warns against corruption, reels in schools
Directs Ministers To Deliver Clean Governance
El Nino conditions likely to persist through next March
The latest outlook assumes significance for Chennai and Tamil Nadu, where a weak southwest monsoon has coincided with prolonged heatwave conditions over the interior regions and hot, humid weather along the coast. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has attributed the recent spell of above-normal temperatures to subdued southwest monsoon activity over the west coast.
Prehistoric rock shelter with petroglyphs, stone tools found near Chennai
Magic of how illegal mushroom peddlers escape harsh punishment
The question before the courts now is: Should they consider the quantity of the mushrooms or that of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound, in it? In the absence of a system to ascertain the active ingredient, peddlers are getting away with a rap on the knuckles.
EPS urges CM Vijay to implement Nadanthai Vazhi Cauvery project
Chennai-Bengaluru e-way stuck in litigation
Micro dramas are reshaping Tamil digital entertainment by catering to the shorter attention spans of today's audiences. These binge-worthy, serialized stories create a fresh platform for emerging talent and new job prospects. With producers leaning towards high-quality content and regional narratives, this trend not only enhances viewer engagement but also complements traditional entertainment formats, driving the industry's future direction.
Chennai-Bengaluru bullet train project chugs forward
Union govt begins pre-construction activity; revised alignment puts Parandur station in doubt
Plea in HC to quash FIR over social media post against minister
ED detects 50 cr illegal forex transactions by Chennai hair export firms
Medical colleges collected MBBS internship fees illegally; TN health minister orders probe
UNICEF, CII organise conference on investing in childrens development
Speakers stress the importance of children to enable sustained growth and how private sector can assist in childrens development through corporate social responsibility
CM Vijay warns T.N. Cabinet colleagues against corruption and irregularities in depts.
Sources said the Chief Minister, chairing a Cabinet meeting, made it clear that he would not hesitate to take action against anyone found guilty and that no one could later fault him for doing so
Kin protest outside Selaiyur police station after undertrial dies in Puzhal prison
Man beaten to death in Padappai, two persons surrender before police
They told the police that they had killed him in a fit of rage after he allegedly made obscene remarks while intoxicated
Tourism Minister inaugurates 3-day travel mart exhibition in Chennai
Over 400 exhibitors from various parts of the country and also from Bhutan and Nepal showcase nearly 28 national andinternational destinations
Tamil Nadu govt forms three-member panel to probe Palani mutt land registration irregularities
The committee has been tasked with examining the allegations in detail and establishing the facts behind the controversial registration.
Passport Seva Kendra opened at post office in Periyar Nagar
It will initially cater to about 40 applicants daily before gradually scaling up to 90
2024 Nellai Express cash seizure case: T.N. BJP president Nainar Nagenthran appears before court
In April 2024, 3.99 crore was seized from three men aboard Nellai Express, at Tambaram.The cash was allegedly being taken for distribution to voters in Tirunelveli following the instruction of Mr. Nagenthran who was contesting in Lok Sabha election
Palaniswami blamed the previous DMK govt for shelving the AIADMK govt's flagship project despite the state securing environmental clearance and the Union govt's approval.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay warns ministers of dismissal if they are found involved in corruption
Vijay made it clear that strict action would be taken against anyone found guilty, irrespective of their position, and asked ministers to enforce the govt's anti-corruption stand without exception.
More than 10 injured, traffic affected in road accident near Krishnagiri
The accident happened when the TNSTC bus was heading towards Hosur from Tindivanam. The bus rammed a truck that was trying to cross the highway.
Padur residents seek retrieval of temple land from private college
Panchayat president Thara Sudhakar said petitions had been submitted over the years by various panchayat presidents and residents to retrieve the lands measuring around six acres.
'RR was ready without me': Samson reveals why he walked away from Royals
Sanju Samson discussed his difficult departure from Rajasthan Royals after many years. He felt both he and the franchise were ready for a change. The opportunity to join Chennai Super Kings and reunite with friends influenced his decision. He admired MS Dhoni since childhood and dreamed of playing alongside him. Samson's IPL career began with Rajasthan Royals in 2013.
CSK felt like the right franchise despite emotional RR exit: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson found leaving Rajasthan Royals after a decade a very difficult career decision. His strong connections with MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad eased his transition to Chennai Super Kings. Samson felt the Chennai franchise was a perfect fit for his playing style and aspirations. He idolized Dhoni growing up and dreamed of playing alongside him for India. Samson's IPL debut came unexpectedly after a teammate's injury for Rajasthan Royals.
Former ISRO Chief Somanath S Joins Chennai Based Space Start-up
Somanath, who served as ISRO chairman till January 2025, oversaw several landmark missions, including the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing near the Moon's south pole and the launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar observatory
After The End Of IPL 2025, Told Myself That Boys And RR Ready To Play Without Me, Says Samson
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about his blockbuster trade from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings before IPL 2026 began, stating that he felt his long-standing franchise was finally ready to transition into a new phase without him. Samson spent 11 years with RR and captained them for five seasons, before moving to CSK through a high-profile trade ahead of IPL 2026. Moving on from RR was a very big decision for me. I believe that after playing for a team for some time, you start to feel like this is your team and nobody can remove you. But I always had the awareness that there is a limited time for everyone at one place. You do your part, and you move out and after the end of IPL 2025, a point came when I felt that I should move on. I told myself that the boys are ready, and RR is ready to play without Sanju Samson. That is when I thought of leaving, Samson said on JioStar's 'Superstars. Explaining his choice to join CSK, Samson highlighted the influence of MS Dhoni and current skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. And when you think of moving out, you wonder where to go and which team to join. There were two or three options at that time. But honestly, CSK, Mahi bhai's influence, the franchise itself, and my friends there, especially Ruturaj, meant I had great connections. Based on what I had heard about CSK from other players, I felt that this franchise was my type. If I go there, it will be very good for me. I had wished for that, but a trade is a tricky thing. I want to go there, but do they want me? And the original team needs to get what they want in return. Everyone has to agree. It was a major turning point. Luckily, I ended up in CSK. It was a great feeling, he added. While his move to CSK was fueled by a desire to share the field with his childhood idol, Dhoni's fitness issues meant he didnt play in IPL 2026. In turn, it has temporarily delayed Samsons dream of sharing a partnership with him in CSK colours. When I was in school, Mahi bhai had just gotten into the Indian team. The way he carried himself and his aggressive batting style really attracted me. I started following him closely. He used to appear in the ads, and I would cut out his picture and stick it in my diary. Every kid has an idol, and Mahi bhai was mine. As a child, I used to watch India play every day. Mahi bhai would be captaining and winning matches. I would go to sleep thinking, 'I have to play one day too.' I used to dream of batting with him, building a partnership, and fielding alongside him. Now, I have joined CSK. I felt like destiny had brought me here, and I would finally get to play with him. But unfortunately, he wasn't fit this time. He had a calf injury towards the end. But the dream is still alive. Let's see what happens next year, he remarked. Recalling his early days in the IPL, Samson credited former India pacer S Sreesanth for forcefully pushing his case during the RR trials when he was just a teenager. Sreesanth bhai is a very generous person. In the Kerala dressing room, when I was young, I used to see him take five or six players every year to the Rajasthan Royals trials. At that time, I was dropped from the Kerala team because I wasn't scoring runs. Sree bhai came down to play a crucial Ranji Trophy match. He called our secretary, TC Mathew sir, and said, 'I want Sanju in the team.' Mathew sir replied, 'He is not performing, why should we take him?' But Sree bhai insisted, 'No, bring him. I'll make him perform.' I was about 16 years-old then. I scored 122 in the first innings and 51 in the second. After the match, Sree bhai took me to the trial in Jaipur. Rahul Dravid sir came to meet me for the first time. Right in front of him, Sree bhai started hyping me up. He said, 'Rahul bhai, look at this boy. He has hit me for a lot of runs. He hit sixes, did this, did that.' I was already under pressure, and he made up a lot of stories there for me. But somehow, I managed to hit a few sixes after that, he recalled. Though Dravid promised him an opportunity, Samson had to bide his time on the bench during the 2013 season, which he used as a massive learning curve by maintaining a personal diary of advice from legends. Rahul sir was impressed with my performance in the trials, and he brought me into the Rajasthan Royals setup. He told me, 'I will make you play. In this team, I can promise you that you will get a chance. In other teams, I am not sure, but here I will give you an opportunity.' I did well in the trials and also performed for Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the first practice match before the IPL, Rahul sir gave me a game, but I didn't do well. Still, he had promised me a chance. But when the playing XI was announced for the first match, my name was not there. However, that turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I sat out for about five or six games. I used to go and talk to Rahul sir every day for about half an hour. I asked him how to handle pressure. I was picking the brains of all the big players in those first six games. Shane Watson was there, Rahul sir, Ajinkya Rahane, Brad Hodge, all big names. I was just an 18-year-old kid asking them questions. I had a small diary. I would ask them questions, go back to my room, and write down their answers. I noted down how I should try and play if I got a match, he said. Samsons big IPL break eventually came due to an unfortunate injury to regular keeper Dishant Yagnik, though it ended with a quick reality check. After the first six games, I finally gathered the courage to ask Rahul bhai why I wasn't playing when he had promised me. He calmly explained that I needed to be patient and that my time would come. I sat out for about five or six games. I used to go and talk to Rahul sir every day for about half an hour. I asked him how to handle pressure. I was picking the brains of all the big players in those first six games. Shane Watson was there, Rahul sir, Ajinkya Rahane, Brad Hodge, all big names. I was just an 18-year-old kid asking them questions. I had a small diary. I would ask them questions, go back to my room, and write down their answers. I noted down how I should try and play if I got a match, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So, they played me against Punjab, which was my debut in the IPL in 2013, and I won that game for the team. It was my first match. I scored 27 not out batting at number 6. I also got three-four dismissals while keeping the wickets. But in the next match, Dishant bhai was fit again, and I was dropped, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru airport widens air cargo lead over Chennai as international volumes surge
The shift marks a reversal from a year ago when Chennai was marginally ahead in international cargo. Industry sources attributed better infrastructure connectivity to Bengalurus all round performance
'No better person': Ashwin backs MS Dhoni as CSK head coach
Ravichandran Ashwin discussed Chennai Super Kings' new chapter after Stephen Fleming's departure. He believes MS Dhoni would be the ideal choice to lead the team. Ashwin noted the exceptional Fleming-Dhoni partnership that brought significant success. He also highlighted the challenges for any new coach due to Dhoni's influence. The franchise faces a crucial decision shaping its future direction.
Sanju Samson Opens Up on RR Exit, CSK Move and MS Dhoni Dream
The India wicketkeeper-batter recalls his journey with Rajasthan Royals, credits S Sreesanth for his IPL break and says joining Chennai Super Kings fulfils a childhood dream.
Man arrested for spreading false information about Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister on social media
On July 13, 2026, several social media posts claimed, without evidence, that temple land worth around 100 crore had been illegally transferred to one of the Ministers relatives.
TN political parties condemn custodial death of differently-abled inmate
Water shortage shrinks kuruvai coverage by nearly 1 lakh acres
Undertrial prisoner dies in Puzhal jail
