Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: Indian fuel prices remained unchanged on Monday, July 21, despite global crude oil falling below ninety dollars. Retail fuel costs are influenced by taxes, freight, and exchange rates, not just crude prices. Oil marketing companies review prices daily, but revisions do not always occur immediately. Consumers can check prices via SMS or official websites for their specific city.
Three Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, July 21: The Q Branch police in Tamil Nadu have arrested three Bangladeshi nationals. They were found living and working illegally at a scrap yard near Guduvancheri in Chengalpattu district without valid travel documents. The arrests followed a tip-off received by the Chengalpattu Q Branch, indicating that some workers at a scrap yard in ... Read more Three Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Dairy Farmers Demand Increase in Aavin Milk Purchase Prices
Chennai, July 21: Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu are urging the state government to revise the purchase prices set by Aavin for milk. They argue that rising production costs have made it increasingly difficult to sustain their dairy businesses at current rates. Farmers have expressed concern over the widening gap between the prices offered by ... Read more Tamil Nadu Dairy Farmers Demand Increase in Aavin Milk Purchase Prices
Elgi unveils FY31 roadmap, targets 6,615cr revenue
Pegs Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) At 11%
KVB reports 45% growth in Q1 profit
Hyundai readies ecosystem ahead of mass-market EV launch
WRD moves to protect reservoir catchment areas from pollution after residents raise concerns
Kilambakkam skywalk project likely to be completed by Dec.
The CMDA is executing the project to link Kilambakkam Bus Terminus with the new halt railway stationin three phases at a cost of 79 cr. While the first girder has been installed on GST road, traffic clearance is awaited for the second, says official
Tiruttani man attacked with chilli powder, robbed by gang
Coimbatore Farmer Earns UN FAO Recognition for Soil Health Farming Model
Farm has survived droughts and heavy rainfall over the past 17 years
Tamil Nadu Yet to Implement Child Street Situation Policy, Activists Say
Tamil Nadu Has 10,674 Children Living On The Streets. And The Policy Meant To Identify, Protect And Rehabilitate Them Remains Only On Paper
Youth beats mother to death in Perungudi, arrested
The accused was allegedly under mental stress after failing in his Class 12 examinations
Tunnelling starts near KNK Road. The machines will mostly drill under Uthamar Gandhi Road, Valluvar Kottam Road, and some buildings. Officials say the tunnel will be completed by next January
Arjun Erigaisi Triumphs Over World Champion Gukesh at Chennai Grandmasters 2026
Chennai, July 20: Indian chess player Arjun Erigaisi secured a significant victory against world champion D. Gukesh in the fifth round of the Chennai Grandmasters 2026, taking a joint lead in the tournament. Grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov also made his mark by winning with the black pieces, keeping him in contention for the title. The prestigious ... Read more Arjun Erigaisi Triumphs Over World Champion Gukesh at Chennai Grandmasters 2026
Ashok Leyland targets 25,000 export units through global expansion
TAFE Motors & Deutz open new engine unit at Alwar
CM directs officials to set up biogas plants across TN
Triple riding turns fatal: One killed, two injured
19-year-old strangles, stabs mother to death at home in Perungudi
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R.Nirmalkumarjustifies the arrest ofDMKVilathikulamMLAG.V.Markandayan
He says the MLAspoke in a threatening manner. If anMLAgoes to the extent of issuing a death threat to the Chief Minister, it is definitely a law and order issue. If someone speaks in this manner, legal action is bound to be taken.
He was responding to a question raised by DMK MP P. Wilson in the Rajya Sabha
Thirumudivakkam history-sheeter shot in leg after attacking cop; held
Centre reiterates that release of Samagra Shiksha funds for T.N. tied to NEPs implementation
The Union government, however, says the RTE (Entitlements) component will be released in due time. It was replying to MP Dayanidhi Marans question in the Lok Sabha
Fresh trouble for EPS as C Ve Shanmugam camp renews rebellion
History-sheeter hacked to death by gang in Washermenpet, 4 persons detained
The police suspect previous enmity as the motive behind the murder
Chennai Grand Masters: Arjunpulls off a Houdini act, jumps to joint lead
The top-ranked Indian player gets the better of World champion Gukesh
Child sexual abuse survivors cant be made to re-live trauma: Madras high court
Since June 1, the start of the current water year, four reservoirs of theCauverybasin have received around 30tmcft, whereas Tamil Nadu has not even received fourtmcft, says an expert in Chennai
Workshop organised on application of AI in life sciences
Cyber slavery case: key accused arrested at Bengaluru International airport
He served as a recruitment agent, who lured youths with the promise of lucrative jobs, trafficked them to foreign countries, where they were forced to work in cyber scam centres
These areas of Chennai to face power cut on Wednesday
CloudifyOps Launches MIXIMO, an AI-Driven Cloud Migration and Modernization Platform
CloudifyOps, an AI Transformation Partner for enterprises, today announced the launch of MIXIMO, an AI-driven cloud migration and modernization platform designed to simplify the full cloud transformation lifecycle, from discovery and assessment to migration and modernization planning and execution. CloudifyOps | MIXIMO Built with an AI-first approach, MIXIMO helps organizations understand their infrastructure and applications, map dependencies, and make migration decisions based on real utilization data rather than guesswork. Supporting AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform as both source and target environments, it enables both on-premises-to-cloud and multi-cloud transformation through one platform. Sushanth Bellapu, Founder and CTO, CloudifyOps / MIXIMO , said, The industry has long treated cloud migration as a logistics problem. MIXIMO reframes it as an intelligence problem. Built by engineers who have navigated large-scale transformations firsthand, MIXIMO applies AI to understand applications, dependencies, and modernisation opportunities before a single workload moves. The result is predictable outcomes, lower risk, and infrastructure that is truly cloud-native not just cloud-hosted . MIXIMO combines automated infrastructure and application discovery, portfolio assessment, dependency mapping, and AI-driven instance and service recommendations in one platform. Discovery supports agent-based, agentless, and repository-based approaches, enabling assessment at scale. The platform supports three migration strategies: Rehost, Replatform, and Refactor, making it suitable for different cloud transformation journeys. Its tri-mode instance recommendations provide 1-to-1, cost-effective, and high-performance mapping based on actual source utilization. MIXIMO also automatically generates a visual and actionable End State Blueprint for individual workloads, helping teams plan their migration architecture with greater clarity. We are not entering the migration tooling market; we are creating the migration intelligence category , said Vaitheeswaran Krishna Subramanian, CEO, CloudifyOps . MIXIMO turns years of migration expertise into a platform, making intelligence-led migration available to any engineering team, at any scale . MIXIMO is designed for startups, SMBs, and enterprises across healthcare, BFSI, SaaS and technology, e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing. For organisations with data sovereignty and compliance requirements particularly in BFSI and healthcare MIXIMO supports self-hosted and hybrid LLM deployment, ensuring sensitive infrastructure data remains within the organisation's own environment. With MIXIMO, CloudifyOps aims to make cloud transformation more intelligent, predictable and accessible for businesses at every cloud maturity stage. CloudifyOps is India's leading AI Transformation Partner, helping enterprises move from manual complexity to autonomy through AI, cloud, and intelligent operations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, with offices in Chennai, Dubai, and the United States, CloudifyOps combines over a decade of mission-critical cloud engineering with purpose-built AI capabilities. An AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and one of the few organisations in India to hold the AWS AI Services Competency across both Generative AI and Agentic AI, CloudifyOps serves businesses across BFSI, healthcare, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors in India, the Middle East, and the United States. With a team of over 150 cloud and AI specialists, CloudifyOps delivers AI Transformation, Cloud Transformation and Managed Services. miximo.ai .
Tamil Nadu Power Corporation Takes Strict Action Against Billing Errors Amid Rising Complaints
Chennai, July 20: Amid increasing complaints about exorbitant electricity bills, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDC) has ordered strict measures against billing errors across the state. The company has directed field officers to ensure accurate assessments and warned that disciplinary action will be taken against those responsible for issuing incorrect bills. This action ... Read more Tamil Nadu Power Corporation Takes Strict Action Against Billing Errors Amid Rising Complaints
Highways Department to begin desilting of stormwater drains in Chennai soon
IIT Madras to organise GATE 2027; exams scheduled from February 6 to 21
IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 examination from February sixth to twenty-first. The computer-based test will feature thirty papers and a revised syllabus. A new robotics and automation paper is being introduced for the first time. Textile engineering and fibre science will now be a sectional paper. GATE scores are accepted for postgraduate admissions and recruitment by various organizations.
The MGR-Vijay parallel: Jana Nayagan revives a rare moment in Tamil Nadu history
When MGR became Chief Minister, Meenava Nanban followed. Now, history repeats with Vijays Jana Nayagan, releasing on July 23
The protest would demand the implementation of 33% reservation for women without linking it to the Census and delimitation exercise
Bhaktavatsalamstake on the destruction of documents relating to anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu
He said he was advised that papers on politicians against whom detention orders had been served need not be kept so that they would not be availableto the very people who were likely to take charge of the government. When Ministers came to know about officers who had made reports about them, they would get prejudiced, he further said
The 1995 caste reprisals that scarred southern T.N. also touched Communist leader Nallakannus life
On December 3, 1995, Nallakannus 84-year-old father-in-law, A.K. Annasamy, was murdered by a gang while he was asleep at his house in Marudanvalvu village, then part of Chidambaranar district (now Thoothukudi district)
Hosting a dolphinarium in Chennai turned into controversy as all the three dolphins died, setting off one of the countrys earliest debates on the ethics of marine mammal captivity
Why the Church of Scotland Mission was worried about schools in Madras falling into debt
While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor the girls.
170 years ago, a debate in Britain parliament on torture in Madras
Forms of torture in Madras Presidency at the time included tying a man by the hair of his head to the tail of an ass, and parading him though the public market
Chennais iconic annual fair at Island Grounds turns 50
The 70-day-long India Tourism and Industrial Fair that began at the Island Grounds in the city recently turned 50 this year. The Sutrula Porutkatchi was conceived and named by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. It began in the city in 1974 as the Pongal Tourist Trade Fair.
Ram Setu vs. Sethusamudram project: When Tamil Nadu BJP headquarters was attacked by DMK cadres
In response to DMK president M. Karunanidhis remark on Ram Setu, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti triggered a major controversy in September 2007 by saying that whosoever chopped off the head and tongue of the DMK president would be gifted in gold.
Tamil Nadus link to a key amendment to the Constitution on freedom of press, expression
On March 1, 1950, the Madras government banned Cross Roads, a Left-leaning journal. A month later, the Supreme Courts full Bench, by five to one, quashed the order. The Constitution had to be amended in the light of the landmark judgment. Parliament adopted the amendment Bill, with 246 members voting in favour and 14 against
Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar, the freedom fighter who fought againstKalaPaani
Salem C.Vijiaraghavachariar, one of the doyens of the national movement during the pre-Gandhi eraand the first Tamil to become the All India Congress Committee president, was ordered to be transported toAndamansto serve a 10-year imprisonment. He appealed to the High Court of Madras and got his conviction quashed on January 9, 1883
J.C. Daniel, a Tamil dentist and martial artist, who became the father of Malayalam cinema
Driven by his passion for cinema, Daniel sold his share of family property inKanniyakumaridistrict and borrowed money from friends and relatives to producethe first Malayalam silent filmVigathakumaran(The Lost Child). The film told the story of a child kidnapped by a plantation worker from Sri Lanka and later reunited with his family
When explosives were planted at police premises across Tamil Nadu in 1999
A massive search operation after a low intensity explosion in Chennai revealed that bombs were placed in the Police Commissionerate, Prison Headquarters and other police establishments
Collection of names of animals as portrayed in Tamil classics
The ancient Tamils employed a remarkable richness of vocabulary to refer to animals.H.Chithiraputhiran, a former professor at Tamil University,Thanjavur, has compiled a specialised dictionary of animals in classical literature to recover these words
For theIrulars, theMasiMagamfestival is deeply tied to their culture and collective identity.They gather in their thousands on the shores ofMamallapuramto perform marriages, naming ceremonies for children, ear piercing, and tonsuring. In fact, they come in search of their patron deityKanniammal, who they believe had left them
Sivaji Ganesans gift of baby elephant to American children and his U.S. visit as state guest
Sivaji Ganesan was invited to the United States as part of the U.S.India Cultural Exchange Programme. During the trip, Sivaji was treated as a state guest, assigned two officials to assist him, and given a daily allowance of $160, a considerable sum at the time.
The 1952 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, an illustration of the limits of poll manifestos
In the first elections held in 1951-52 after the country became a Republic with the system of a universal adult suffrage in place, the major contestants were the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI)
The fate of Nagapattinams lost vihara
The return of the famed Leiden plates to India revives questions about what became of Nagapattinams great Buddhist vihara and its vast endowments
Chennai, July 20: PMK President Dr. Ambumani Ramadas reaffirmed his partys commitment to achieving comprehensive social justice for all communities in Tamil Nadu during the Vanniyar Sangams foundation day celebration on Sunday. He described the formation of the organization as a pivotal moment in the states social justice movement, urging people to renew their commitment ... Read more Vanniyar Sangams Foundation Marks a Milestone in Tamil Nadus Social Justice History: Ambumani Ramadas
25% of Tamil Nadu budget should go to agriculture: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss proposed a 25% state budget allocation for agriculture. This allocation aims to revive the sector and increase farmers' income significantly. The shadow budget includes substantial funds for agriculture and irrigation projects. Special initiatives and an expert committee are suggested for farming profitability. The proposal also seeks to restore water bodies and protect agricultural land.
Chennai Love Story - Official Trailer
Chennai Love Story - Official Trailer
Chennai horror: Teen strangles and stabs mother to death, then shouts for help
A 43-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her 19-year-old son in Perungudi. The accused reportedly strangled and stabbed his mother during the early morning hours. Police arrested the son, Rakesh, shortly after the incident occurred. Preliminary inquiries suggest the son faced mental health issues and academic failure. Investigators are examining all circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
20-year-old history-sheeter hacked to death near home in Chennai; police suspect previous enmity
A 20-year-old history-sheeter named Ajay was hacked to death by a four-member gang. The incident occurred late Sunday night near his residence in Washermenpet, Chennai. Police suspect previous enmity as the motive behind this fatal attack. Ajay was returning home on his motorcycle when the attackers intercepted him. Investigators are now examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses to identify the suspects.
Chennais Anna Nagar residents seek lasting solution to traffic congestion
DMK Youth Wing Celebrates 47 Years of Service and Growth
Chennai, July 20: The DMK Youth Wing marked its 47th anniversary on Monday, celebrating its status as one of the partys most influential organizational units. This milestone is considered a significant chapter in the partys history. On this occasion, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Secretary of the Youth Wing and Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shared ... Read more DMK Youth Wing Celebrates 47 Years of Service and Growth
Tamil Nadu Faces Power Crisis as Hydropower Production Halves Due to Weak Monsoon
Chennai, July 20: Tamil Nadu is grappling with a significant decline in hydropower production this year, attributed to a weak southwest monsoon, reduced water flow in major reservoirs, and prolonged heatwaves. As a result, the state is compelled to purchase electricity at higher rates from power exchanges to meet the rising demand. Official data reveals ... Read more Tamil Nadu Faces Power Crisis as Hydropower Production Halves Due to Weak Monsoon
Tamil Nadu Government Launches Anti-Corruption Initiative in All Offices
Chennai, July 20: The Tamil Nadu government has initiated a new campaign aimed at enhancing transparency in public administration. This initiative mandates the installation of anti-corruption information boards in all state government departments, district administrations, local bodies, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and government-owned companies. These boards will prominently display messages stating that both giving and ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Launches Anti-Corruption Initiative in All Offices
DMK MLA GV Markandeyan arrested over alleged threat against Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay
Vilathikulam DMK MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested by police after allegedly making threatening and controversial remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. His supporters protested the arrest, while police detained him, questioned him, and planned to produce him before a court, triggering political reactions.
Chennai GM 26: Firouzja holds on to lead after all games in round 4 end in a draw
Chennai, July 19: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued to lead the standings with a half -point advantage over Indias Arjun Erigaisi after all match in Round 4 ended in draws in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, Indias most prestigious classical chess tournament, at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel, here on Sunday. []
Tamil Nadu Government Plans VAT Reduction on Aviation Fuel, Offering Relief to Airlines
Chennai, July 20: The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to reduce the state-level Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to lower operating costs for airlines and enhance the competitiveness of the states aviation sector. The proposal is expected to be announced in the upcoming state budget, as part of ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Plans VAT Reduction on Aviation Fuel, Offering Relief to Airlines
How PE-VC capital is reshaping states firms
Firms In TN Turn To Private Equity To Fund Growth. Investors Bring Guidance, Expertise, And Governance Support To The Table
Yamaha puts Chennai at heart of its export strategy
TNs manufacturingboom to drive 20% Chennai FTWZ cargo growth
Sleep deprived? Blame it on climate change
Global citizens lose seven nights of sleep annually due to warmer temperatures. Climate change directly causes about ten percent of this lost sleep. Indian cities experience substantial sleep loss, with Chennai and Mumbai heavily affected. Climate change's impact on sleep loss has doubled since the early 1970s. This warming trend undermines fundamental human health requirements.
A written round was followed by a final round with the top six teams
Dying young: How CMBT became a footnote in the bus transport scene
Kilambakkam eats into Koyambedu; Desolate bus bays a safety hazard
Tribunal orders 1Cr to family of dentist killed in road accident near Thanjavur in 2022
Stalin returns from England a day before Parliament session
Loco pilots want action dropped against motorman
They say he averted a potential disaster caused by signal failure and cannot be held blameworthy
Anbumani urges TN govt to notify Pallikaranai marsh, calls it key to preventing Chennai floods
CMRL ropes in consultant to procure trains, upgrade stations in phase 1 network
It plans to buy 28 six-coach trainsas commuters demand improved frequencyduring peak hours. AECOM India and Nippon Koei joint venture likely to be project management consultant: officials
In 71% of T.N. classrooms, teachers do not check childrens work: report
Man working on roof at Sipcot steel plant falls, dies
MTC bus overturns in Sholinganallur, commuters sustain injuries
Endangered species come alive through art
Traditional contests to be a part of Kalai Thiruvizha at schools this year
Chennai ANIU sub-inspector attacked by sickle, hunt on for accused
GCC suspends 7 officials over corruption charges
Chennai cops shoot history-sheeter in leg for attacking head constable with sickle
Oppose move to adopt Prevention of Insults to National Honour Bill
Engineering counselling: BE, BTech govt quota seats increase by 15% this year
TN asks Centre for 8-lane corridor from Chennai to Kanyakumari
Will Ease Traffic, Cut Travel Time By 40%
Chennai Grandmasters 2026: All Matches in Round 4 End in Draws, Firouzja Maintains Lead
Chennai, July 19: The fourth edition of Indias prestigious classical chess tournament, the Chennai Grandmasters 2026, saw all matches in Round 4 end in draws at the Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on Sunday. French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continues to lead the standings, holding a half-point advantage over Indias Arjun Erigaisi. Over 500 chess enthusiasts attended ... Read more Chennai Grandmasters 2026: All Matches in Round 4 End in Draws, Firouzja Maintains Lead
GCC collects 103 cr property tax in 14 days
Second board exam didnt serve its purpose: City school heads
