On October 19, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,086 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,995 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 1,72,000 per kilogram. These prices are influenced by global market trends, currency fluctuations, and local demand.
Chennai Metro Rail completes tunnel linking Greenways Road with Mandaveli
Thetunnel boring machineswere waiting closer to the station for quite some time, as there were delays in finishing the diaphragm wall of the Mandaveli station, say the sources
Karnataka-based gang involved, Potti reportedly tells SIT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A day after his arrest, the special investigation team (SIT) investigating the Sabarimala gold theft case seized documents and collected evidence from the ancestral home of Unnikrishnan Potti, the first accused, in Karette on Saturday. The SIT also questioned Pottis family members about his financial transactions between 2017 and September 2025, including expenses related to gold, land, house construction, medical treatment, foreign and leisure trips, and bank deposits. Meanwhile, the team also continued its interrogation of Potti. Speaking to mediapersons while being taken for a medical examination, Potti said those who had him framed would soon be exposed. Potti reportedly pointed fingers at Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) officials, among others. After questioning the remaining accused in the coming days, SIT plans to submit an interim report to the High Court by Tuesday. There are indications that Potti claimed the theft was planned by a Karnataka-based gang, led by a man named Kalpesh, and that the gang benefitted the most, while he gained little. However, the SIT reportedly suspects Kalpesh to be a fictitious name, as neither Potti nor Smart Creations, the Chennai-based firm linked to the case, has provided any details of him. Currently, the SIT is investigating two cases: One relating to irregularities in the gold-clad panels of the dwarapalaka idols and another concerning the alleged misappropriation of gold from the side frames and lintel of the temples sanctum sanctorum. Potti was remanded in police custody for two weeks by the Ranni First Class Magistrate Court.
Lack of parking regulations choke key areas of city during festive rush
Chennai weather update: Light showers and improved air quality expected today
Chennai braces for a day of moderate rain and cool temperatures, ranging from 25.7C to 29.2C, with heavy showers anticipated after 3 PM. Air quality remains moderate, urging residents to carry umbrellas and masks.
Work begins on new drain to prevent Chennai-Bengaluru highway service lane flooding
Clogged drains and culverts near the lane have blocked free flow of water, causing flooding
Five persons escape unhurt as car catches fire after accident on Chennai-Bengaluru highway
Wet Deepavali likely over Tamil Nadu; RMC forecasts widespread rainfall next week
Intense downpour is likely to shift to north coastal districts, including Chennai, from October 22
DMK rejects feelers from Ramadoss camp, fears disruption in alliance
Anna university registrar and officials relieved from posts over ghost faculty issue
Be wary of air you breathe; city hopes to improve on last years poor rating
Fuel loading begins at 40-year-old Kalpakkam nuclear plant
AI to assist in city police services
No more shock from inflated power bills as new checks initiated
VCK urges Tamil Nadu government to pass law against caste and honour-linked hate crimes in January
DPH instructs health officers to take up facility preparedness in flood-prone areas
Two-month old baby rescued from smuggler in Tiruvallur
IGCAR celebrates a milestone in Indias Nuclear Energy journey
Congress MLA Rajakumar assaults a traffic policeman in uniform
GCC increases relief centres to 215 in view of heavy rain forecast for Oct. 22
Private marriage halls, private schools and buildings being converted to relief centres across the city as heavy rains expected this monsoon
Clinic to help women tackle menopause transition
Doctors list precautions to celebrate a safe Deepavali
CPI, AMMK: Withdraw Pvt Univ Amendment Bill
Former India player Clifford Miranda appointed Chennaiyin FC head coach
His first assignment as head coach of the two-time ISL champions will be the AIFF Super Cup that kicks off in his home State Goa on October 25.
TN may witness 4-point contest with TVKs Vijay leading alliance
CM accuses Centre of creating chaos through governors
Stalin gives 1.7cr to Periyar World in Trichy
T.N. govt. doctors body urges Chief Minister to fulfil promises this Deepavali
The body says just allocating 25 crore per month would resolve the salary issue, calling it an investment in public health
Mayor directs officials to speed up flood mitigation work
HC issues statutory contempt notice to PMLA authority
Man found dead in stagnant water
Chennai book fair to feature illustrator wall
Thooimai Iyakkam: Staff play dirty to keep Secretariat clean
Cong MLA S Rajakumar assaults cop on duty
GCC turns 156 conservancy workers into tax collectors
Metro to run at 14-min frequency next week
MTC extends sale of monthly travel passes till Oct 24
Flight from Chennai returns due to fire at Dhaka airport
Passenger commends Railways for swift action in recovering lost watch
Guru Bruno, who travelled by Vande Bharat Express and reached Chennai Egmore around 11 p.m. on Friday, realised after reaching home that he had forgotten his wristwatch inside the trains restroom.
According to officials, since there have been persistent requests from passengers and a rise in the number of travellers at Saidapet and Anna Nagar East, they are taking measures to open all the ticket counters and the ticketing gates in these stations
Actor Vijays TVK credits Rs 20L to families of Karur stampede victims
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party on Saturday said Rs 20 lakh each has been credited to the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede on September 27. The sum was directly credited to the bank accounts of the affected families, the party said. The money, Rs 20 lakh each, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Park coming upalong B-Canal inChepauk
A riverfront development exercise being carried out at Swami Sivananda Salai, it is expected to pay attention to the old navigational locks found there
One could take books home at this collection drive in gated community
A resident of DLF Garden City sets up a meaningful book corner during a collection drive for Goonj
There are diagnostic features that help tell one bird from another
Womens World Cup: Ahead Of India-England Clash, MPCA Launches Souvenir Book On Womens Cricket
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: In a tribute to the growing importance and fan following for womens cricket, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has launched a commemorative souvenir book titled Million Aspirations, One Dream at the Holkar Stadium on Saturday. The book was unveiled by Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma, ahead of Indias clash against England on Sunday. Alongside her, MPCA President Mahanaaryaman Scindia, Vice President Vineet Sethia, and Secretary Sudhir Asnani were also present. The MPCA always tries to do something different. So, when we did our first Test match in 2016, we also took out a souvenir. It was dedicated to our Test matches. Similarly, for the first time, women's cricket is coming to Indore and Holkar Stadium. So, we wanted to celebrate it. This time, we wanted to celebrate women's cricket and particularly women's cricket in MP. About 15 days before the start of the competition, we thought that something should be taken out, because there is very little information available for women's cricket, and it took a lot of effort, Rajiv Risodkar, a member of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) managing committee, told IANS in an exclusive conversation. The book, a copy of which is with IANS, has chapters on womens cricket in the country, the runners-up finish in the 2017 World Cup being a turning point for the game, equal match fees, and Womens Premier League (WPL) giving cricketers financial security, and how the game was in the 1970s. It also has content on womens cricket in Central India, Indore being the cradle of womens cricket, and more interesting tales around the game emerging from the city, as well as relevant statistics. But we are very fortunate that Mithali Raj, Shubhangi Kulkarni, Rajeshwari Dholakia, Sandhya Agarwal, former cricketers, and administrators like Ratnakar Shetty and Sharad Pawar sent messages and articles. Pauline Bunce, who was the assistant manager of the Australian team on the 1975 tour in India, has also contributed. A historian of cricket, Ankit Verma, has also given us a lot of material. We have kept very old pictures in this souvenir. So, we have tried to give good material to people via this. We want to celebrate women's cricket. We hope that women's cricket will get a boost through this World Cup, added Risodkar. Before being on the MPCA managing committee, Risodkar had a storied career as an umpire in the BCCI panel from 1997 to 2016. He was also a reserve umpire for the India-England Test in Chennai in 2008, where Sachin Tendulkar hit a memorable ton. His final umpiring assignment was the India-West Indies womens series in Vijayawada in 2016, and he reflected on the dramatic transformation of womens cricket, especially in the past five years. The way women's cricket has evolved in the last five years, we could not have even imagined that it would grow in this way. There was a time when I saw that the ball did not go outside the square when they would play. When players batted, there were 6-7 fielders in the square between the 40th and 50th overs. It was difficult to get the ball out of the square. His final umpiring assignment was the India-West Indies womens series in Vijayawada in 2016, and he reflected on the dramatic transformation of womens cricket, especially in the past five years. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Women's cricket is now very good. We can see that three girls from our MP state are playing in the Indian team at all levels. We are getting a boost, and everyone wants to put their kids in cricket. The barrier of girls playing cricket has also been removed, and it is a very good thing, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Two events in Chennai on October 25 to promote repair culture
According to data revealed in a new survey, extramarital affairs in India have surged exponentially in recent years, but surprisingly, the highest number such incidents have not been discovered in an major metro like Delhi, Noida, Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Lucknow, Bengaluru or Mumbai.
Dugong conservation centre being planned in No-Development Zone sparks concern
A fishing community leader says this does not comply with the CRZ Notification; according to activists, a concrete building offers little benefit to dugongs, whose conservation depends on protecting their natural habitat
T.N. CM Stalin to unveil 13 MTC bus termini in Chennai by October-end
Bus termini being built at Ambattur, Mullai Nagar, and Udhayasuriyan Nagar to be unveiled
Chennai couple assaulted over interior work dispute; two private firm employees held
PVR Inox to re-release Shah Rukh Khan's blockbusters in theatres
PVR Inox will host a Birthday Film Festival for Shah Rukh Khan. The event starts October 31, ahead of his 60th birthday. Over two weeks, 75 cinemas across 30 cities will screen his biggest hits. Films like Chennai Express, Devdas, Dil Se, Main Hoon Na, and Jawan will be shown. This celebrates the actor's 33-year journey in cinema.
Sify Infinit Files for Rs 3,700 Crore IPO, Indias First Data Center Listing
Proceeds to fund data center expansion in Chennai and Navi Mumbai, repay debt, and support AI-ready infrastructure
Fishermen arrests: Congress to protest in front of Sri Lankan Embassy in Chennai on October 27
Heavy rain lashes Tamil Nadu, filling up dams; Chennai continues to receive downpour
Moderate to heavy rains were expected in areas along the Western Ghats and southern districts, while coastal regions, including Chennai, will continue to receive moderate showers
Colours of nature: straight to the palette
Chennai residentJuwairiya H teaches children how to explore the outdoors and collect materials to create art that is natural and sustainable
Festive rush chokes Chennai as 15 lakh people leave city
CHENNAI: Over 15 lakh people have left Chennai over the past few days, travelling to various parts of Tamil Nadu and other states by train, government buses and private omni buses ahead of Deepavali on Monday. This includes a large number of guest workers heading home for both Deepavali and Chhath Puja, which will be celebrated between October 25 and 28. Around 97 trains departing from Chennai Central and 85 from Chennai Egmore and Tambaram together can accommodate approximately 3.75 lakh passengers per day. Sources said more than 11 lakh passengers are estimated to have travelled by train from Chennai over the past three days, including Friday. Government buses are estimated to have carried about 3.2 lakh passengers, while private omni buses transported around one lakh commuters on Thursday and Friday. As a result, trains departing from Tambaram and other stations were overcrowded. Additionally, several thousand people left the city by cars and two-wheelers. With light rain in parts of the city since Friday, key arterial roads including Poonamallee High Road, Inner Ring Road, OMR, Anna Salai, and GST Road witnessed massive traffic snarls. On Friday evening, government and omni buses heading towards Tiruchy from Koyambedu were diverted via Outer Ring Road (ORR) instead of Inner Ring Road and GST Road. However, when vehicles from ORR converged onto GST Road at Vandalur, traffic came to a standstill. Thousands of vehicles were stranded in a long pile-up stretching several kilometres from Guduvancheri to Pallavaram along the Tambaram-Tiruchy National Highway from 3 pm. Similarly, the southern and eastern parts of the city, including Rajiv Gandhi Salai, LB Road and ECR, also witnessed heavy congestion as a large number of motorists used these routes to reach Chengalpattu via Kelambakkam. Railway sources said, Trains departing from Chennai typically carry around 1,500 passengers per day, which rises to about 2,000 during festive seasons. A total of 182 trains from Chennai Central, Egmore and Tambaram together carried approximately 3.75 lakh passengers per day. Drives against ticketless and unauthorised travel have been intensified across all zones. In a statement, A Anbalagan, president of the All Omni Bus Owners Association, Tamil Nadu, said, A total of 47,610 people travelled on 1,383 omni buses on Thursday, and the number rose to 63,683 on Friday. Meanwhile, an official note from the the transport department said penalties amounting to `43.55 lakh have been collected from omni buses for various violations across the state since Thursday.
Traffic crawls on major roads in Chennai
CHENNAI: The usually bad weekend traffic turned worse on Friday as people leaving the city for their home towns brought vehicular movement almost to a standstill. The stretch between Mogappair and Ambattur was heavily congested after schools and offices wound up for the day. Commuters said a 5km stretch between Mogappair West and Ambattur Industrial Estate that normally takes an hour to cover took three hours on Friday, as they had to wait for about 45 minutes at every traffic signal. A resident of Ayanambakkam said vehicles kept squeezing into already crowded roads, and there were no policemen in sight. Speaking to TNIE, a traffic police officer from Avadi City Police said, We have deployed enough personnel to manage these kinds of issues but a sudden increase in traffic volume at certain stretches can cause severe congestion. Similar conditions were reported in Saidapet, Nandanam, T Nagar and Mount Road. K Johnson, a private company employee, said, It does not take me over 50 minutes to reach my office on Mount Road from my house in Ramapuram. On Friday morning, it took me two hours. Around 5 pm, it was pretty much the same but to avoid getting caught again, I took a break at my friends house. But I still had to travel for nearly one-and-a-half hours. A police officer from Greater Chennai Traffic Police said, The holiday traffic added to the usual weekend congestion. Moreover, due to the rains in the morning, a portion of the road near YMCA in Nandaman got damaged and vehicles were diverted. This added to the snarls. At Tambaram, slow vehicular movement was reported at Perungalathur and Kilambakkam but was managed with nearly 600 personnel. Heavy vehicle restrictions on GST Road helped keep congestion under control.
How public toilets in Triplicane are setting an example
From deep cleaning to timely refurbishments, this initiative ensures toilets in Triplicane remain functional and hygienic
Night-time showers may keep Deepavali pollution in check
CHENNAI: With the northeast monsoon turning active over Tamil Nadu and a fresh low-pressure system brewing over the southeast Arabian Sea, Chennai is poised to receive multiple spells of rain, particularly during the night and early morning hours, just when Deepavali firecracker activity peaks. While the bursting of crackers generally leads to a sharp spike in PM2.5 and nitrogen oxide levels, meteorologists say the prevailing weather conditions may help suppress pollution buildup this festive week. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai is likely to receive moderate rain with thunder and lightning, especially between midnight and early morning, a classic pull-effect rain pattern triggered by the strengthening circulation over the Comorin Sea. Moisture-laden winds along the coast, combined with a developing system in the Arabian Sea, will ensure frequent rain spells over Chennai. This is likely to keep air quality from deteriorating, a met official said. Typically, pollution levels spike on the night of Deepavali due within a concentrated window -- 6 am to 7 am and 7 pm to 8 pm -- as per Supreme Court guidelines. However, rain-induced wet deposition, where pollutants settle faster due to moisture in the air, can limit particulate matter accumulation. Last year, Besant Nagar, T Nagar, Nungambakkam and Valasaravakkam recorded poor air quality index, while Triplicane, Sowcarpet and Tiruvottiyur recorded moderate air quality. Beyond Chennai, heavy rains have been are forecast in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli on Deepavali day. Dindigul and Tiruppur are set to see intense spells over the weekend. This active rainfall spell will continue for next one week. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has urged residents to opt for green crackers and community celebrations. TNPCB will monitor air quality in real time across major urban centres, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy.
SWR runs 136 special trains with 540 extra coaches to manage Deepavali travel rush
BENGALURU: A comprehensive analysis of travel patterns and wait list trends helped the Bengaluru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) chalk out a massive plan to handle the Deepavali and Chhath Pooja rush as well as the long-weekend crowd. Based on the analysis, SWR is running 136 special trains (338 trips), 540 additional coaches, enhanced security, help desks, medical teams, and improved passenger guidance across major stations in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Hubballi divisions. The division undertook an exercise on war-footing to identify train requirements, ensure timely maintenance and plan services to meet passenger demand effectively. The effort has resulted in the operation of over 95 special trains this Deepavali seasonmore than double the 36 run last year. Trains have been deployed in all directions, covering destinations across Karnataka including Belagavi, Hubballi, Bidar, Karwar, Mysuru, and Vijayapura. Services were also optimized for heavy weekend rushes towards Tamil Nadu and Kerala, including Chennai, Kollam, and Tiruchirappalli, SWR added. SWR also stated that recognizing long-distance travel needs, 20 trains have been operated to Patna and Danapur, with additional services to Gomtinagar, Rishikesh, Howrah, Santragachi, Tinsukia, and Narangi. Special trains have also been notified to Narsapur, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, and Bilaspur. To ensure safe travel, SWR has rolled out 136 special trains covering 338 trips and added 540 extra coaches across regular services. At major terminalsSMVT Bengaluru, KSR Bengaluru, Yesvantpur, and Krishnarajapuramexclusive holding areas have been created with enhanced security, information counters, drinking water, seating, and live train updates via speaker systems and TV screens.
Karnataka private bus fares spike 6080% ahead of Deepavali; commuters hit by steep price hikes
BENGALURU: Ahead of Deepavali, people looking to spend the extended weekend out of the city are being charged exorbitant fares by private bus operators. With tickets on several routes already sold out, many commuters are being forced to pay at least 60 per cent inflated prices. According to the Karnataka State Private Bus Owners Association, fares have risen by 60-80% this festive season. For instance, an AC sleeper ticket from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, which typically costs Rs 1,200, is now priced between Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,000. The BengaluruChennai route, usually Rs 800Rs 900, has surged to Rs 1,400Rs 1,500. Within the state, a BengaluruBelagavi ticket that normally costs Rs 1,100 is now around Rs 1,700. However, a TNIE reality check found that a non-AC sleeper from Bengaluru to Mysuru was itself priced at about Rs 1,000, with private operators stressing that AC sleepers were too expensive. For BengaluruMangaluru, non-AC sleeper fares were Rs 1,300, while AC sleepers were quoted at around Rs 2,500. Speaking to TNIE about the festive fare hike, S Nataraj Sharma, President of the Karnataka State Private Bus Owners Association, said the Shakti scheme has severely impacted private operators. Weve sought a road tax reduction since 2020, but nothing has been done, he said. Private operators invest crores and provide employment, but receive no government support. During festivals, were blamed for fare hikes which is our only time to make profits. Even KSRTC follows a flexi-fare system and gets reimbursed under Shakti, while we get nothing. If taxes were waived, we could charge Rs 50 to 100 less per seat. Transport Commissioner Yogeesh AM said enforcement against private bus operators is already under way. We have begun Deepavali safety checks and action against private buses since Monday. So far, over 650 cases have been registered, he said.
TVK not recognized political party: EC tells Madras HC
CHENNAI: The Election Commission of India on Friday informed the Madras High Court that top actor Vijays TVK is not a recognised political party. Niranjan Rajagopal, counsel for EC made the submission before the First bench comprising Chief Justice MM Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan, when a Public Interest Litigation filed by C Selvakumar, []
Akasa Air to increase domestic, intl flights; makes Delhi 3rd operational base
NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Three-year-old airline Akasa Air on Friday said it will be increasing services on domestic and international routes, including the introduction of non-stop services to Abu Dhabi from Cochin and Chennai. Delhi will be the airlines third operational base after Bengaluru and Chennai, and the airline will operate over 165 weekly departures from the national capital. Besides Delhi, the carrier will be enhancing services from Kolkata. The airline will further expand its footprint [] The post Akasa Air to increase domestic, intl flights; makes Delhi 3rd operational base appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA charge sheets Bihar man for supporting terror
NEW DELHI, Oct 17: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday charge sheeted a man from Bihar for supporting proscribed terrorist organisations, such as Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in carrying out terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Akhalatur alias Mohammed Akhlaque Mujahid, hailing from Katihar district of Bihar, has been named in the charge sheet filed before the NIA special court at Poonamallee in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, an official statement said. Employed [] The post NIA charge sheets Bihar man for supporting terror appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HC halts move to drop caste in street names
Illicit halts by pvt buses choke arterial roads
26K police, fire personnel on call in city for emergency responses
Outflow from Poondi, Puzhal reservoirs rises
25% med tourists in India come to TN, says Ma Su
FIR registered over clash between lawyer and VCK cadre
1,000 Smiles campaign held to spread kindness ahead of Deepavali
HC: Air India to pay 35,000 to passenger for hair in food
Right to freedom of speech and expression is in peril, says N. Ram
This is an interesting time for journalists as well as a challenging period for the media, he says
Diwali rush: Airfares witness fourfold surge despite govts warning
HC refuses to entertain plea on stray dogs
Uptick in takers for Madras univs distant edu
MTCs e-bus stuck as road caves in after cable work at Perumbakkam
Stalin announces commission to suggest guidelines to draft law against caste killings
Woman run over by truck in Perungudi
The police arrested the driver of the vehicle
The Bill seeks to postponethe achievement of zero revenue deficit and 3% fiscal deficit by another year,R.N.Ravi said while returning the Bill
She says GCC will take measures to open relief centres and facilitate supply of food in low-lying areas during heavy rain
Tamil Nadu gets 25% of all medical tourists visiting India: Health Minister
He was speaking at the three-day international medical conference Future of Medicine 2.0 organised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
The residents want the Greater Chennai Corporation to adopt a Green Chennai Initiative in the locality
Restoration efforts in Manali-Ennore region have not achieved objectives
Government departments and agencies responsible for restoration works have largely failed to meet their commitments and there is a lack of coordination among the departments, says report brought out by Save Ennore Creek Campaign
PVL 2025:Chennai Blitz Climb to Top Four in Points Table With 3-0 Win Over Delhi Toofans
Tarun won the match for the Blitz with a super serve
Diwali: Tamil Nadu govt announces one more holiday
Corporate deals, new markets to fuel HCL Guvis growth
Deepavali sweets shipments to the U.S. plunge amid hike in tariffs and delivery delays
Caterers report a sharp drop in orders; high shipping costs, U.S. tariffs, and delivery delays have disrupted the long-standing tradition of sending Deepavali sweets from Chennai to families in the U.S.
Pass special resolution to protect teachers affected by SCs order on TET: Ramadoss
India Cements charts 2,014 cr expansion, posts Q2 consolidated profit
