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MTCs e-buses achieve milestone of three crore kilometre, save one crore litres of diesel

MTC says the operation of e-buses in Chennai prevented nearly 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since launch in June 2025

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:31 am

Chennai Love Story | Song - Chirunavvulo

Watch the Telugu song 'Chirunavvulo' from the movie 'Chennai Love Story' starring Kiran Abbavaraam and Sri Gouri Priya. 'Chirunavvulo' is sung by P V N S Rohit, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The lyrics of 'Chirunavvulo' are penned by Anantha Sriram. Directed by Ravi Namburii and produced by Sai Rajesh and SKN under the Amrutha Mass JV banner, 'Chennai Love Story' is a romantic entertainer. To know more about the song 'Chirunavvulo' from 'Chennai Love Story', watch the video.

The Times of India 14 Aug 2026 12:26 am

As e-KYC deadline nears, consumers line up at cooking gas agencies

Some agencies witnessed around 60-70 persons just on Thursday

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

Class of 1947: Young, defiant, unstoppable

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

35 years of liberalisation: From Detroit of Asia to Chennai for the World

Three decades after liberalisation transformed its auto industry, Chennai has built a deep manufacturing and talent ecosystem and is emerging as a global hub for vehicles, components and EVs

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 11:11 pm

Event to promote tourism to Malaysia held in Chennai

The programme also served as a platform for business-to-business engagements and networking

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 10:36 pm

Airport police arrest man for cheating job-seeker

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

CMRL begins feasibility study for 70km Water Metro

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

Police arrest three, seize 1,605kg tobacco products

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 9:39 pm

Man arrested with 4kg ganja at railway station

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 9:35 pm

L&T Bags Rs 10,000-Crore Order To Build India's Largest AI Factory In Chennai

L&T has not revealed the exact value of the order. However, under its order classification, a 'mega order' ranges between Rs 10,000 and 15,000 crore.

NDTV 13 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims Two Lives

Chennai, August 13: A powerful explosion occurred at a licensed firecracker factory near Sivakasi in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, resulting in a devastating fire. Two workers lost their lives in the incident, according to officials. The accident took place at the firecracker manufacturing unit located in Namaskarithanpatti while employees were engaged ... Read more Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims Two Lives

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

The upcoming 6G will use frequencies that this Chennai-based company is building

REIO Systems has developed a software-defined radio platform covering 7 to 24 GHz, aimed at 6G research groups, defence electronics firms and drone manufacturers.

Your Story 13 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Man dies by suicide over loan app debt

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

Gold Price Today: Gold prices rise again, find out the price in your city on August 13

The price of gold in the country's bullion market registered a good increase on August 13. The price of gold increased significantly in major cities like the capital Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune and Bengaluru. The positive environment in the global market, demand in the bullion market and t...

Kalam Times 13 Aug 2026 7:01 pm

Tambaram police seize 1,958 kg of banned gutkaproducts in two separate cases

The arrested were identified as K. Ramanathan, 37, G.Nandhakumar, 38, Shubham, 19, and J. Jayaprasanth, 32

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

Man from A.P. held for job scam at Chennai airport

He had been cheating people by making false promises of securing jobs at the airport

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

Veranda Learning Q1 FY27 profit surges 5.7X to Rs 34 Cr

The Chennai-based education company achieved both top-line and bottom-line growth, driven by momentum in the commerce and government test-prep segments and disciplined cost management.

Your Story 13 Aug 2026 6:44 pm

L&T secures mega order towards larger plan of building Indias largest NVIDIA B300 AI factory

Marking its foray into AI Factory business, L&T will deploy NVIDIA infrastructure at its Chennai data centre campus

The Hindu Businessline 13 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

JCS Jewel Creations Unveils Premium Silver Lounge in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13: JCS Jewel Creations has inaugurated its Exclusive Silver Lounge at T. Nagar, Chennai, introducing a premium destination for luxury silver jewellery, handcrafted divine idols, bespoke silver furniture, home dcor, and exclusive gifting collections. The grand inauguration was attended by several eminent personalities, including veteran actor Vijay Kumar, internationally renowned []

bhaskarlive 13 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

'His name is doing the rounds': Ashwin hints at CSK coach

Following Stephen Fleming's departure, Chennai Super Kings are seeking a new head coach. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested Eoin Morgan as a strong candidate, citing his leadership experience. Ashwin also believes MS Dhoni should continue to provide leadership during this transition period.

Rediff 13 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Chennai: 3 Youth Arrested For Bike Racing On 100-Feet Road

City police analysed the CCTV footage on the spot and arrested three persons

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2026 3:59 pm

Seven-judge Bench to hear if legislative privilege overrides free speech

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant passed the order in a case travelling back to April 2003; The Hindu had published an editorial criticising then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 3:51 pm

Companies turn to staffing firms as flexible hiring gains ground

Searches for staffing agencies and manpower consultancies have seen significant growth across India. Bengaluru and Chennai recorded the highest increases in demand for flexible hiring solutions. Businesses are adapting to changing market conditions and project timelines with agile recruitment strategies. Professionals are also embracing contract and temporary roles for quicker employment access.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 3:39 pm

Kondungaiyur private college allows students to attend classes, extends fee payment deadline

The Hindu, on August 12, reported that students were not allowed to attend classes over non-payment of fees

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

L&T secures AI data centre order worth up to 15,000 crore

The centre, hosted at the firms Vyoma.AI unit in Chennai, will have a capacity of 10,000 NVIDIA B300 chips.

The Hindu Businessline 13 Aug 2026 2:53 pm

Chennai property owners: Received a higher property tax notice? Here's what the revised GCC notice means and how to challenge it

Chennai property tax increased? Chennai property owners receiving higher tax demands need not panic. The Greater Chennai Corporation has clarified it has not raised property tax rates citywide. Revised notices have been sent only to properties found to be under-assessed or wrongly assessed, and owners have 15 days to appeal.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 2:38 pm

L&T to set up India's largest Nvidia B300 AI factory for Together AI

L&T's Vyoma.AI will set up a 10,000-GPU Nvidia B300 AI factory at its Chennai data centre campus for US-based AI firm Together AI

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 2:38 pm

Shriram Properties Q1FY27 results: Net profit down 46% to 11 crore

Realty firm Shriram Properties has reported a 46 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 11.04 crore for the quarter ended June 30, mainly on higher expenses. The company's net profit stood at Rs 20.59 crore in the year-ago period. Total income, however, rose marginally to Rs 271.04 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal from Rs 261.54 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday. The company's operational expenses and tax outgo increased during the April-June quarter while it also posted a loss in joint venture projects. On operational performance, Shriram Properties posted a 10 per cent increase in sales bookings to Rs 484 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal. We have commenced FY27 on a strong note, with robust operational performance and encouraging customer response to our new launches across Chennai and Kolkata, Murali M, Chairman and Managing Director of Shriram Properties, said. With a healt

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Gold rate today (August 13, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Joyalukkas, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold rates today:Here is a look at the latest 22k gold jewellery prices at Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Kalyan Jewellers across major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 12:21 pm

L&T bags mega 10,000-15,000 crore order to build Indias largest NVIDIA B300 AI factory

Larsen & Toubro will build India's largest AI infrastructure for Together AI. This mega order involves deploying ten thousand NVIDIA B300 GPUs in Chennai. The project marks L&T's significant entry into the AI Factory business sector. This facility will support large-scale AI training and inference workloads. The AI Factory is planned as a gigawatt-scale infrastructure site.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 11:43 am

Jim Thompson, the Thai luxury textile brand, launches in Chennai

The iconic Thai silk brand, founded by the American entrepreneur who revived Thailands silk industry before his mysterious disappearance, enters South India with luxury home furnishings at Decorgeous Lifestyle

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 11:25 am

Bluehill.vc marks final close of maiden deeptech fund at 400 crore; eyes 15-16 bets

The Chennai-based VC firm exercised its full 50-crore greenshoe option and plans to write $1-2 million cheques for early-stage startups as investor interest in deeptech surges.

Livemint 13 Aug 2026 10:49 am

Nitish Sharma on being rejected as Lakshman in Ramayana; says, It was clear there would be big stars

For newcomer Nitish Sharma, his journey to Nitesh Tiwaris much-awaited Ramayana took an unexpected turn. After facing several rejections and being replaced in a major film, Sharma auditioned for the role of Lakshman. Although he did not eventually get the part, his performance impressed the filmmaker, who offered him the role of Shatrughn in the epic. In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Nitish opened up about his journey, working with Ranbir Kapoor and the criticism surrounding the films casting. Recalling the difficult phase that eventually led him to Ramayana, Nitish said that he had gone through hundreds of auditions before finally landing a major role in a big film in 2023. However, he was later replaced by a senior actor. The setback left him disappointed, but he found comfort in reading the Ramcharitmanas. I was trying to find peace by reading the sacred book. When I was reading the Bharat Milap scene, I received a call from Mukesh Chhabra's office saying that Nitesh Tiwari was making a pilot film of Ramayana and they wanted to test me for Lakshman. So I did, he recalled. During the audition, Nitish was asked to perform scenes as Lakshman before Nitesh Tiwari asked him to play Ram. His performance impressed the director, who assured him that he would be part of the main film. Nitish was eventually cast as Shatrughn, while Lakshman is being played by Ravie Dubey. Explaining why he was not selected as Lakshman, Nitish said, For the actual film, it was clear that in every character there would be big stars. And in such a big-scale movie, there are many things involved. But I have zero complaints about it. Nitish also spoke about his experience of working with Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram. He praised the actors humility and professionalism, particularly the way he continued giving cues to co-stars even after finishing his own scenes. Whenever we were shooting together, the way he gave all the cues to me, even when his scene was over, was amazing. He always gives his cues by himself to every actor, no matter if it is 10 times, 12 times or 15 times. He treats everyone with humility, he said. Addressing criticism of Ranbirs casting, Nitish said, It is actually very sad that people judge someone by just one look. Ranbir is the greatest actor we have in this industry right now. After watching the movie, I am telling you, they will praise Ranbir as Ram. No one could have done it better than RK. He also defended Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, amid criticism of her appearance and casting. Sai, she looks divine in real life. She is the best casting for Sita. There are many trolls about her as well. But that is how a 99 per cent Indian beauty looks like, he said. Nitish remains confident that Ramayana will connect strongly with audiences. I am very sure that Ramayana will create magic once again, just like it did in 1987 with Ramanand Sagar, he concluded. Also Read : BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE footage of Ramayana to be screened at Big Cine Expo 2026, Chennai; Rakesh Roshan to receive Special Achievement Award

Bollywood Hungama 13 Aug 2026 9:41 am

TNSTC to Operate 1,900 Special Buses for I-Day Weekend Rush

The special services have been planned as August 15 falls on Saturday and is observed as Independence Day, with passengers expected to travel to their native places from Chennai and other parts of the state

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2026 9:34 am

Chennai Ferrous Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.50 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 98.64% to Rs 0.94 crore

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 9:11 am

Chennai Property Tax Reassessment Aims to Address Discrepancies

Chennai, August 13: Amidst public complaints regarding property tax increases, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has clarified that there is no new tax hike. Instead, the tax has been reassessed for homes and shops where discrepancies were found between actual construction area and recorded area. The GCC conducted a thorough review using GIS mapping, satellite ... Read more Chennai Property Tax Reassessment Aims to Address Discrepancies

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 8:50 am

Chennai corporation clarifies property tax revision amid complaints

Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation has clarified that the revised property tax notices issued to several residents and businesses do not amount to a general tax increase, amid growing complaints over steep assessments. Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said the revision applied only to residential and commercial properties found to have been incorrectly []

bhaskarlive 13 Aug 2026 8:32 am

Widespread rain forecast across Tamil Nadu till August 17

Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) Widespread rainfall is expected across Tamil Nadu until August 17, with several districts likely to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said on Thursday. The prevailing wet spell is being attributed to a weak low-level atmospheric circulation over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. The weather []

bhaskarlive 13 Aug 2026 8:32 am

Heavy Rainfall Warning in Tamil Nadu Until August 17, Residents Advised to Stay Indoors

Chennai, August 13: The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu until August 17. The forecast also includes the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts. Currently, heavy rainfall is being experienced in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu due to a weak low-level atmospheric ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Warning in Tamil Nadu Until August 17, Residents Advised to Stay Indoors

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 8:05 am

Best Andhra restaurants in Chennai: Where to enjoy authentic spicy meals and biryani

From heritage eateries in Sowcarpet to popular dining spots across the city, Chennais Andhra restaurants serve unforgettable meals thatkeep diners coming back for more

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:44 am

TN: Thousands Perform Ancestral Rites at Water Bodies on Aadi Ammavasai

In Chennai, large crowds converged along the Marina Beach, as well as the Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple tank

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2026 6:49 am

Apollo Hospitals Q1 PAT rises 34% to 581cr

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 4:00 am

DMK and TVK Join Forces: BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu Assembly Proposal

Chennai, August 13: The spokesperson for the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Narayanan Tirupati, stated on Wednesday that the DMK and TVK are in the same boat regarding the issue of delimitation. His comments followed the Tamil Nadu Assemblys passage of a special proposal presented by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. This proposal urges ... Read more DMK and TVK Join Forces: BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu Assembly Proposal

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 1:40 am

Arun Vijays Action Entertainer Film Renamed to Irulan

Chennai, August 13: The makers of director Muthiahs upcoming action-entertainer film have announced that the title has been changed to Irulan. This news has sparked excitement among fans and film enthusiasts alike. Actor Arun Vijay plays the lead role in the film. The filmmakers also released the first motion poster for the movie. Sharing it ... Read more Arun Vijays Action Entertainer Film Renamed to Irulan

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 1:29 am

7 firms show interest in Kamarajar Ports cargo berth project

Upgradation of General Cargo Berth-1 receives environmental clearance. It will be executed at 221 cr. under the public-private partnership mode

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 12:52 am

31-year-old man undergoes heart transplant

During his hospitalisation, he suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 12:47 am

Auto-rickshaw driver murders his wife in Ambattur in moving auto

The police said the deceased woman had been in contact with another man through Instagram, which had led to frequent quarrels between her and her husband

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Sub-registrar, two document writers arrested for accepting 15,000 bribe

Unwilling to pay the bribe, Natarajan approached the DVACs Tiruvallur detachment and lodged a complaint

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 12:34 am

Bike mechanic arrested again for molesting techie

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:32 am

Woman detained over mobile phone theft at hostel

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:31 am

CMRL work leaves parts of road between Vadapalani and Kodambakkam damaged

A commuter says the Vadapalani-Kodambakkam stretch is riddled with worn-out and uneven patchesand makes for an unpleasant ride. Another commuter says the short spells of rain make it even more dangerous for motorists. CMRL officials say that the road relaying work will be completed soon

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 12:31 am

After her nine-to-five, this 58-year-old from Chennai chases the mountains

Jayalakshmi became the first woman with a disability from the State to reach the base camp of Mount Everest in April

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 12:29 am

DVAC arrests Ponneri sub-registrar for bribery

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:05 am

Doctors association slams TN speakers views against abortion

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 12:03 am

Kol-Chennai flight lands on one engine

The Times of India 12 Aug 2026 11:39 pm

Railway Ministry scraps delayed tender of 238 Mumbai AC local trains

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the 238 rakes will now be manufactured simultaneously at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala and Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Rae Bareli

Mid Day 12 Aug 2026 11:06 pm

NIA searches 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram after meth seizure

Five locations in Mizoram and eight in Tamil Nadu were searched, leading to the seizure of several digital devices, 71 lakh in cash, $53,500, and 1,50,000 Myanmar Kyat in Chennai

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 10:45 pm

Existing electricity meters can be made smart by installing SIM cards, say TNPDCL officials

TVK govt. had announced in the 2026-2027 Budget that smart meters would be installed for 50 lakh consumers, including domestic and commercial users, in Chennai alone

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 10:26 pm

Usha International to strengthen GCC market

The Times of India 12 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

IPL 2027: Punjab Kings Kick Off Five-day Off-season Camp In New Chandigarh

New International Cricket Stadium: Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) runners-up Punjab Kings have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with an aim to hone individual player skills ahead of the 2027 season of the ten-team tournament. The camp, which started on August 11, is focused purely on skill development, providing players dedicated time to work on specific aspects of their game away from match-day pressure. The players attending the camp include wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, batting all-rounder Shashank Singh, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harpreet Brar, batting all-rounder Pyla Avinash, leg-spinner Praveen Dubey, and middle-order batter Nehal Wadhera. The training is being conducted under the supervision of the franchise's coaching staff, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves overseeing the daily drills at the stadium. The setup gives the support staff an opportunity to work closely with players at different stages of their careers. This initial stint is the first in a series of off-season camps planned by the franchise management to keep the squad sharp and game-ready well in advance. More camps targeting different sets of players, with a dual focus on skill fine-tuning and fitness conditioning, will be rolled out over the coming months as the franchise looks to build a strong foundation for the next IPL season. The training is being conducted under the supervision of the franchise's coaching staff, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves overseeing the daily drills at the stadium. The setup gives the support staff an opportunity to work closely with players at different stages of their careers. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A couple of other franchises are also organising off-season camps for their players. 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals got some of their players to train at their High-Performance Centre in Talegaon, while 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad had a short skill and fitness camp in Chennai. IPL 2020 runners-up Delhi Capitals had a camp for its domestic players at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where trials also happened. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 12 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

E-bus share set to surge more than fourfold to 30% by 2030

The Times of India 12 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

Missing Murshidabad man traced in Chennai after 18 months

The Times of India 12 Aug 2026 8:58 pm