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
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
NHAI opens re-laid service lane of Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Vellore
Chennai hospital launches 5G-enabled continuous care ambulance fleet
Kol-Chennai flight lands on one engine
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
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
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
Usha International to strengthen GCC market
Meth seizure case: NIA searches 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram, recovers cash
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
E-bus share set to surge more than fourfold to 30% by 2030
Missing Murshidabad man traced in Chennai after 18 months
Eoin Morgan tipped to become CSK's next coach? Ex-Chennai star drops major hint
Eoin Morgan tipped to become CSK's next coach? Ex-Chennai star drops major hint
The British Premiership: A Speculative Futuristic Sketch
Prefatory Note This brief essay was initially submitted to the 'Notes and Comments' section of The British Journal of Political Sophistry in response to a Call for Papers on 'The Future of British Politics'. The essay was based on deep archival research into the work of the late eminent historian J. B. Morton (Beachcomber) who presented his findings in his By the Way column of the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975. The Editor of BJPS found the article not only 'not suitable for publication in the journal' but also Un-British and in extremely poor taste. So did the Editors of twenty-three other journals. This is the twenty-sixth attempt at submission, after even the progressive daily The Cardigan rejected it. THE TIME IS THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. Armine Pinkbottom has just assumed office as Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is the leader of the Liberal Conservative Labour Reform Party, the only political entity to have contested the election. The Party was founded after the dominant factions in the British party system decided to bury their differences, having discovered that they had none to bury. This was an implicit endorsement of the view that 'they were all cheeks of the same a*** (George Galloway: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027a, b, c). The merger was aided by recognition of the fact that more than two cheeks per arsum was an anatomico-political pathology. And, after all, they were all descended from the same fine old British political tradition of liberalism, democracy and mendacity. This meant, in practice, fawning on Donald Trump and abusing Vladimir Putin on a daily basis when not assisting with genocides in the Middle East in the cause of defending human rights. They subscribed especially to the Zionist Lobby, for reasons of principle and money, and to the Gulf Lobby for reasons only of money. They were particularly indebted to the Gulf Lobby because more than a half of the cabinet had obtained their undergraduate degrees from the Belgravia University of Politics and Diplomacy, a University founded and funded as an act of profitable philanthropy by a Gulf Emirati, Sheikh Shaitan el Haraam, intended specifically for scholars passing out of Narkover School (whose traditions of gambling, stealing, drinking and general sharp practice have been meticulously researched by J. B. Morton), and the only University to provide admission to school-leavers with fewer than three A-levels, this being seen as a particularly helpful qualification for a successful career as a Member of Parliament. Armine Pinkbottom was himself a product of Belgravia University. Pinkbottoms tenure as Englands Prime Minister began and ended on an inauspicious note. No sooner had he taken over as PM than there was a commotion at the door of Number 10. Going out to investigate, he found that a large crowd of very old women had gathered, apparently led by an ancient specimen. In his customary refined way, he asked: How old is this prehistoric crone? The old lady said something which was incomprehensible. She repeated herself several times, but it proved impossible to make anything of what she said for reasons, it turned out, of her not possessing any teeth and being 386,888th in the queue for dentures at the National Institute for Wellness and Exemplary Care. A speech therapist-cum-interpreter was sent for, he being the sole survivor on the NIWs payroll after its defunding. Arriving on the scene of the ruckus, the speech expert interpreted the old lady to say she was 103 years old. At that point, she raised a fist and then her voice in a loud tremolo. What the hell was that?, enquired Armine Pinkbottom. The speech expert, looking nervously around, said the old lady had given expression to the sentiment Free, free, Palestine! From the River to the Sea! . The Director of the Albion Gaslighting Corporation, who was on the spot to cover the PMs inaugural day at Number 10, immediately excised the scene, and later in the day the AGC carried a programme on Iranian censorship of news. The Party was founded after the dominant factions in the British party system decided to bury their differences, having discovered that they had none to bury. The Prime Minister, who had a hot line to the Prime Justice of the Premier Court, sought and received the assurance that the Courtshould the need arisewould uphold the old ladys incarceration. The Commissioner of the Great City Police Force, present on the premises for the Prime Ministers personal security, heroically risked his life in the line of duty by overpowering the old lady and clapping a pair of handcuffs on her wrists. That, said the Prime Minister unctuously, is for being anti-Semitic. The old lady had something spirited to say, which was translated by the unhappy speech therapist as: She says thats bol**cks. That its the Palestinians who are Semitic, not the Ashkenazis. The PMs general knowledge was suspect at the best of times, which was fine as long as he was not challenged, but when he lacked an argument in a time of crisis he tended to lose it altogether. Tell her Ill have all her teeth knocked out! he yelled, and the AGC excised that as well and ran a programme the same night on the Iranian regimes indecency toward women. The old lady was apparently not done yet. A brief retort was translated as: She says you cant knock her teeth out. And why not? snarled the PM. The speech expert, looking nervously around, said the old lady had given expression to the sentiment Free, free, Palestine! From the River to the Sea! . Because, translated the speech therapist, because, she says, I dont have any teeth, you idiot, so you can put that in your pipe and smoke it, Mr Armine er--Pinkbottom. There was a further spurt of incomprehensible protest from the old lady, which the expert rendered as: She says she didnt say Pinkbottom. What did she say then? asked the PM, who should have known better than to probe the matter further. She says, said the expert miserably, she says she did not say Pinkbottom, she said Stinkbottom. This was too much for a man whose lifestyle habits of food, drink andah--entertainment were far from compatible with such a thing as equanimity. Armine Pinkbottom expired immediately from apoplectic rage. One of J. B. Mortons Twelve Red-Bearded Dwarfs who had for long been biding his time popped up out of nowhere and staked his claim to the Prime Ministership. Thus did Guttergorm Guttergormpton become the 18th Prime Minister of England between 2022 and 2027. This is a work of satire. The author is a lapsed academic who lives and (sometimes) works in Chennai.
Southern states must come together to produce a PM, Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjuna says
Container rail movement commences between Chennai port and ICD Sanathnagar
The inaugural movement, operated by CONCOR in association with OOCL, comprised a 40-wagon container rake with 14 FEUs and 18 TEUs, aggregating 46 TEUs
During the investigation, police found that in July 2026, the two accused men allegedly told that they knew the Minister and could secure a ministerial post for Vellore MLA M.M. Vinoth Kannan if 8 crore was paid.
WABAG Q1 consolidated PAT rises 37% to 90 cr; order book hits record 19,400 cr
Thousands Perform Ancestral Rites at Water Bodies on Aadi Amavasya
Major holy sites like Rameswaram and Kanyakumari, besides Chennai coastal areas and the Cauvery and Thamirabarani river banks saw huge crowds performing the rituals
The Hindus Made of Chennai celebrates 387 years of Madras with month-long cultural festivities
As Chennai turns 387, The Hindus Made of Chennai, celebrates its culture and takes over its streets with an August full of heritage, food, music, sport and more
TNRERA grants four-month extension to real estate projects hit by West Asia conflict
Chennai Love Story | Song - Jigithara
Watch the Telugu song 'Jigithara' from the movie 'Chennai Love Story' starring Kiran Abbavaraam and Sri Gouri Priya. 'Jigithara' is sung by Karthik, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The lyrics of 'Jigithara' 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 'Jigithara' from 'Chennai Love Story', watch the video.
Tamil Nadu assembly passes anti-delimitation resolution moved by CM Vijay; DMK backs it
BSP leader Armstrong murder case: CBI takes over probe from Chennai police
IndiGo flight from Kolkata makes emergency landing at Chennai airport
The left engine of the aircraft was inoperative, due to which a full emergency was declared, the AAI said
Three arrested for dangerous bike stunts in Vadapalani
For Chennai-based singer Susha, Love Language is an act of self-care
Music composer, singer and visual artist Susha talks about her first independent full-fledged album, Love Language, collaborating with friends, and how making music took her on a journey through memory
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing after engine issue
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai declared a full emergency and landed safely at Chennai Airport after its left engine became inoperative, with 224 persons on board.
Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) The AIADMK and BJP on Wednesday opposed the special resolution moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay against constituency delimitation, while maintaining that any future exercise should not reduce Tamil Nadus representation in Parliament. Participating in the Assembly debate, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said delimitation itself was not objectionable []
Tamil Nadu Petrol Pump Dealers Warn of Stopping UPI Payments Amid Bank Account Freezes
Chennai, August 12: Petrol pump operators in Tamil Nadu have raised serious concerns regarding digital payments, particularly UPI transactions. They have warned that if their issues are not addressed, petrol stations across the state may cease accepting UPI and other cashless payments. Dealers allege that their bank accounts are being frozen during cybercrime investigations, despite ... Read more Tamil Nadu Petrol Pump Dealers Warn of Stopping UPI Payments Amid Bank Account Freezes
IndiGo flight with 224 onboard lands safely after Chennai Airport emergency
A full emergency was declared at Chennai Airport after IndiGo flight 6E-723 from Kolkata reported a left engine inoperative condition. The aircraft, carrying 224 people, landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 pm
N. Guruprasad gives the clay ghatam a wooden makeover
Called ONE G (One Ghatam), the innovation was patented with support from Vignesh Ishwar and the Sumanasa Foundation, founded by T.M. Krishna. It will be launched on August 19 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai
IndiGo Flight With 224 Onboard Lands Safely After Chennai Airport Declares Full Emergency
A full emergency was declared at Chennai Airport on Wednesday night after a Kolkata-bound Indigo flight developed a technical snag in its left engine accompanied by an oil leak during the approach. Flight 6E-723, which had departed from Kolkata with 224
IndiGo Flight Suffers Engine Failure, Makes Emergency Landing In Chennai With 224 Aboard
IndiGo flight 6E-723 suffered a left-engine failure while approaching Chennai, triggering a full emergency before landing safely with 224 people aboard.
NIA Conducts Searches At 9 Locations In TN Over Suspected Myanmar Link In 2024 Andaman Drug Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at nine locations across Tamil Nadu, including six places in Chennai, as part of its investigation into a drug trafficking case linked to a seizure in the Andaman region in 2024. The searches are also being conducted at locations in Madurai and Coimbatore, with NIA officials [] The post NIA Conducts Searches At 9 Locations In TN Over Suspected Myanmar Link In 2024 Andaman Drug Case appeared first on The Commune .
Free WiFi Restored at 32 Spots Along Chennais Marina, Besant Nagar Beaches
The initiative is part of the State government's efforts to expand digital services and provide easier access to technology in public spaces
Dr. Vinitha Ramachandran Honoured for Advancing Diabetes and Oral Health Research
Recognized for advancing diabetesoral health research while promoting collaborative, patient-centered care through clinical excellence, education, and teamwork. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 12: As healthcare increasingly shifts toward integrated and preventive care, Dr. Vinitha Ramachandran is helping reshape conversations around one often-overlooked aspect of chronic disease management the connection between diabetes and oral health. A []
IndiGo flight from Kolkata lands safely in Chennai after left engine issue; full emergency withdrawn
Chennai Airport declared a full emergency for IndiGo flight 6E-723 from Kolkata after the aircraft developed a left engine inoperative condition. The aircraft landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 PM with 224 people onboard. Emergency arrangements were activated before landing and withdrawn at 11:47 PM. Airport operations remained normal, authorities said.
Chit Fund Cheat From Kanyakumari Held in Chennai After 2 Years
Paulraj, a resident of Kattavilai, near Kadayalumoodu, had been running Divine Chit Fund, collecting deposits ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50 lakh from people in Kadayalumoodu, Pechiparai, Thirparappu and other adjoining hill areas
Chennai Launches Drive to Vaccinate 2 Lakh Stray Dogs Against Rabies
The first phase of the campaign began in the Tiruvottiyur, Manali and Tondiarpet zones
IndiGo Flight From Kolkata Lands Safely In Chennai After Left Engine Issue
IndiGo flight 6E-723 declared full emergency at Chennai due to engine issue and landed safely with 224 onboard
IndiGo flight lands safely in Chennai after left engine issue, emergency withdrawn
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Chennai Corporation Sets Deadline for Professional Tax Submission
Chennai, August 12: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has issued a directive to all government and private sector employers operating within the city limits. They are required to deduct professional tax from the salaries of eligible employees for the month of August and submit the collected amounts by September 30. This directive is essential for ... Read more Chennai Corporation Sets Deadline for Professional Tax Submission
Return for our children: Chennai man suspects wife of affair, lures her back and slits throat
Property tax rates remain unchanged, Greater Chennai Corporation refutes false claims
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Hardik Pandya trade talks: Why GT don't want him as captain; What's next
Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are among the teams reportedly involved in discussions with Mumbai, although no deal has been finalised.
CM Vijay to move special resolution against delimitation in TN Assembly today
Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will move a special resolution in the Assembly on Wednesday opposing any delimitation exercise that could reduce the states relative representation in Parliament and urging the Centre to retain the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 seats. The resolution comes days after a []
Hardik Pandya wants to rejoin Gujarat Titans as captain, franchise rejects: Report
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027 . His return to the franchise hasnt been successful and following which, both the franchise and the player are planning to part ways. In regard to that, the five-time champions have reportedly been in talks with multiple IPL franchises, such as Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, but no deal has been struck.
When five DMK men were killed in a police firing at the Marina 25 years ago
On August 12, 2001, a rally organized by the DMK in Chennai turned deadly when police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five party members
2W makers put R&D in top gear as EVs, premiumisation reshape competition
Road work tenders delayed as govt. is yet to publish revised bitumen rates after price rise
Councillors say the delay in publishing the schedule of rates by the Public Works Departmentthis year has created confusion around road repair decisions; Corporation Commissioner says 1 crore to 1.35 crore will be given per zone for patch works and pothole restoration during monsoon
Health Minister responds to abortion rally row, says it is medically required in many cases
Stella Maris College conducts anti-drug awareness walk
Two held for offering Ministers post to TVK MLA from Vellore for 8 crore
Archaeologist R. Nagaswamys works published by Tamil Arts Academy to be available under open access
Nagaswamy, who received the Padma Bhushan in 2018 for his immense contribution to the fields of archaeology and epigraphy, was the first Director of the Department of Archaeology in Tamil Nadu
Kindness Awards given to champions of animal welfare
Chennai is a vibrant, resilient city, says senior AAI official
Motorcycle-borne duo snatches chain from woman in Egmore
Vijay to table resolution against delimitation in assembly on Wednesday
Present AIADMK is not the real AIADMK, says Aadhav
Cash for votes: HC stays framing of charges against TN BJP leaders
Conceptual thinking module now a part of CBSE Classes III-VIII syllabi
Chennai police commissioner warns bar owners against bribing cops
NEET protest will continue: Protesters
HC bins PIL against speakers decision to drop disqualification proceedings against AIADMK MLAs
Chennai police commissioner declares war against bribery; warns cops of arrest
Bengal youth languishing in Chennai home for a year to return home
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IANS) A mentally-challenged youth from West Bengal, who spent nearly a year at a vagrants home in Chennai, will be reunited with his family shortly, thanks to the initiative of a retired government employee. It is unclear how the youth reached Chennai, but he was found loitering in various neighbourhoods of the []
CM launches a campaign to make tobacco and drugs free campuses
HC reserves orders on Nehrus review plea against FIR direction
Leaky walls, stench, dim lights greet pedestrians at Anna Salai subway
The Mystery Behind Chicken 65: How Did The Famous Dish Get Its Name?
The dish Chicken 65 originated in 1965 at Chennai's Buhari Hotel with a simple recipe.
TVK Renames Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department Social Justice: Can a name change the story?
Tamil Nadu Elephant Rescue Centre Rehabilitates Abused Captives
HC dismisses plea challenging Cong MLA Tharahai Cuthberts victory
Two Lar gibbons traced to Perundurai farm; to be confiscated
Video of actor Vikram with Lar Gibbon: Tamil Nadu Forest Department probes
Sources said the trail of the Lar Gibbons can be traced to Erode and, before that, to Manipur
Cauvery Water Management Authority Directs Karnataka to Release 1 TMC Water Daily for 15 Days
State assembly passes resolution against NEET, FCRA Amendment bill
CM Vijay likely to move resolution in Assembly seeking freeze on Lok Sabha seats at 543
Vijay had on August 8 convened a meeting with Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai
Chennai Police Launches Special Anti-Corruption Cell to Combat Bribery
Chennai, August 11: The Greater Chennai Police has initiated a dedicated Anti-Corruption Special Cell aimed at addressing public complaints against police officers accused of soliciting bribes for government services. This initiative seeks to enhance transparency within the police force and strengthen public trust. During the announcement on Tuesday, Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj stated ... Read more Chennai Police Launches Special Anti-Corruption Cell to Combat Bribery
Security arrangements stepped up ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Chennai
As part of the security arrangements, areas in and around the Secretariat and the route to be taken by the Chief Minister from his residence in Neelankarai to the Secretariat have been designated as a Red Zone
Toddler recovers after complex surgery for rare food pipe complication
On follow-up, the child remains asymptomatic, has gained weight and is able to eat a normal diet. Imaging has shown normal calibre of the airway and oesophagus, with no evidence of a recurrent fistula or narrowing, the hospital said
Drama at this age is embarrassing: Trisha Krishnans cryptic posts after Udhayanidhi row
Suspect arrested for murdering elderly woman to steal gold jewellery
With the help of CCTV camera footage, the investigators noticed an unidentified man moving suspiciously near the house on the day of the incident and later arrested the suspect Balasubramanian
World Tamils Economic conference to be held in Mauritius
The conference would be held from September 11 to 13 and would have a large contingent from South Africa as a large section of Tamils were settled in Durban
Chennai police launches anti-corruption special unit
While the majority of police personnel, from constables to senior officers, discharge their duties honestly without accepting bribes, the misconduct of a few individuals brings disrepute to the department, the police said
