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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 []

bhaskarlive 11 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

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.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 11:22 pm

From Goshamahal to Gujarat, Demand Rises For Telugu-style Ganesh Idols

Customers for Goshamahal Ganesh idols come from Gujarat, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, as these places lack artists who make huge Ganesh idols

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

Two Lar gibbons traced to Perundurai farm; to be confiscated

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:57 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:37 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:03 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 6:58 pm

Six key GST officials in Chennai transferred after Sowcarpet traders incident

Traders in Sowcarpet had recently accused GST officials of corruption.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 6:52 pm

Biggest SA20 Retention Shock Named, He Is An Ex-Chennai Super Kings Player

The SA20 recently released its full list of pre-auction retentions and signings ahead of the new edition

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 6:50 pm

Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital reports standalone nil net profit/loss in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 0.69% to Rs 8.59 crore

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 5:16 pm

C.Ve. Shanmugham rebuts AIADMK whips charge that district secretaries are to be blamed for partys election debacle

The AIADMK rebel leader wonders what had happened to the influence of general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswamiin 187 constituencies if he was instrumental in the AIADMKs success in 47 constituencies

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 4:39 pm

Vasan urges Tamil Nadu government to secure release of fishermens boats from Andhra Pradesh

He said the TVK-led government had taken the right step by approaching the Supreme Court to secure the States share of Cauvery water

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

90-year-old Co-optex gets a Gen Z makeover with launch of Vetri Thari

In 1935, this was the largest federation and the leading handloom society in south India.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

Birth Of A Controversy: Tamil Nadu Speaker Slammed For Anti-Abortion March

The participation of Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar at an anti-abortion rally has triggered a controversy with activists and rival politicians slamming the Speaker.The controversy erupted after Prabhakar attended the 5th National March for Life as a chief guest on August 8 and 9 in Chennai.

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 3:43 pm

Chennai Petroleum, MRPL surge up to 13% in weak market on huge volume

Share price of CPCL hit a new high of 1,404.90, soaring 13 per cent on the BSE on the back of six-fold jump in the average trading volume on Tuesday.

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 2:53 pm

Watch | Drop Shot Ep. 5 | Shakthisree Gopalan, Kunchako Boban & an Inspiring Gardener-to-Manager Journey

Drop Shot Ep. 5 | Shakthisree Gopalan, Kunchako Boban & an Inspiring Gardener-to-Manager Journey

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

AR Rahman's son AR Ameen issues first statement after Chennai accident

AR Rahman's son, AR Ameen, who recently met with a car accident in Chennai and escaped with minor injuries, has shared his first statement clarifying what happened. Rahman's daughter Khatija also shared a statement on her brother's accident

Mid Day 11 Aug 2026 1:29 pm

'Ramayana' to show exclusive preview at Big Cine Expo 2026

The much-anticipated film Ramayana will have its exclusive preview at the Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai on August 18.

NewsBytes 11 Aug 2026 1:19 pm

Mettur dam inflow rises to 7,151 cusecs as Cauvery water reaches Tamil Nadu

Chennai The inflow into the Mettur dam increased to 7,151 cusecs on Tuesday, up from 5,760 cusecs, as water released The post Mettur dam inflow rises to 7,151 cusecs as Cauvery water reaches Tamil Nadu appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 11 Aug 2026 12:59 pm

Indofast Energy, GLIDA join hands to expand battery-swapping network

The collaboration aims to set up 50 sites with over 100 swapping stations over the next 12 months, with the setting up of 10 quick interchange stations across GLIDA sites in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

MI Undecided On Hardik Pandya Trade

Speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya's future with Mumbai Indians in the IPL continues, with reports indicating MI has not yet committed to a trade despite interest from Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Rediff 11 Aug 2026 12:49 pm

Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

Aarti Pharmalabs Ltd, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Sundram Fasteners Ltd and Gland Pharma Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 11 August 2026.

Business Standard 11 Aug 2026 12:31 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly to Present Special Proposals Against NEET and FCRA Amendments

Chennai, August 11: The Tamil Nadu Assembly will present two special government proposals on Tuesday. One proposal will oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), while the other will challenge the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) by the central government. Through these proposals, the Tamil Nadu government aims to express ... Read more Tamil Nadu Assembly to Present Special Proposals Against NEET and FCRA Amendments

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 10:14 am

Entire top brass of CBIC-Chennai reshuffled overnight

The scale and suddenness of the move is notable although the official order does not cite any complaint, disciplinary action or reason for the move.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Aug 2026 10:14 am

Chennai Launches Massive Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign for Stray Dogs

Chennai, August 11: The Greater Chennai Corporation will initiate a large-scale anti-rabies vaccination and deworming campaign for street dogs starting Tuesday. The goal is to vaccinate 200,000 animals within 75 days to make Chennai rabies-free. Veterinary teams will capture dogs in designated areas to administer the vaccines. In addition to vaccinations, the animals will receive ... Read more Chennai Launches Massive Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign for Stray Dogs

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 9:24 am

Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats and Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu Until August 16

Chennai, August 11: The Regional Meteorological Center has issued a warning for moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in districts adjacent to the Western Ghats and parts of Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, a low-pressure area, referred to as a trough, has formed at lower atmospheric levels over the coastal ... Read more Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats and Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu Until August 16

Morningstar 11 Aug 2026 9:10 am

Income Tax Section 50C: Sold property for 94 lakh despite 1.93 crore stamp value; ITAT Chennai grants tax relief

ITAT Chennai ruled that the tax benefit could not be denied merely because the earlier agreement to sell was unregistered, as the consideration was fixed earlier and payments were made through RTGS.

Livemint 11 Aug 2026 8:37 am

3rd Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area to be Delayed

CMA is spread over 1,189 sq km and had a population of nearly 8.65 million in 2011. It is the fourth largest urban agglomeration in India after Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata metropolitan regions.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 7:27 am

Nissan Tekton unveiled in Jammu, enters regions SUV market

Nissans latest SUV, the Tekton, was unveiled in Jammu on Monday, marking the vehicles entry into the local market and strengthening the Japanese automakers presence in the region. The launch event brought together business leaders, media representatives, public figures and automobile enthusiasts. The vehicle was showcased as Nissans latest offering in the competitive mid-size SUV segment, with emphasis on its design, technology and performance. Ufair Ajaz, Director of Kitab Mobility, Nissan, was among the prominent personalities present at the launch. His participation highlighted the dealerships role in expanding Nissans presence and customer outreach in Jammu and Kashmir. The event was also attended by Ramban MLA Arjun Singh Raju, journalist and Daily Taskeen Editor-in-Chief Sahil Kazmi, and senior journalist Manoj Ashat Ganie, besides representatives of the automobile and business sectors. The Tekton was launched nationally by Nissan Motor India on July 9, with introductory prices starting at Rs 10.49 lakh for the T160 range. The premium SUV is available with turbo-petrol powertrains, including a 1.0-litre unit and a more powerful 1.3-litre engine. The latter is offered with both manual and dual-clutch automatic transmission options. Nissan has positioned the Tekton as a key model in its renewed India strategy. The SUV features styling inspired by Nissans Patrol and comes with technology including Google built-in connectivity. It is manufactured at Nissans Chennai facility and is intended for both the Indian market and exports. During the Jammu event, guests were given an opportunity to view the vehicle and interact with representatives about its features and specifications. The local launch is expected to give customers in Jammu and the wider region access to Nissans latest SUV offering as the company seeks to expand its footprint in Indias growing SUV market.

Greater Kashmir 11 Aug 2026 7:09 am

Domestic tractor sales jump 21% in July

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 4:00 am

IAF exam fraud exposes Jind link, 4 arrested in Chennai

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 1:06 am

Man painting wall advertisement dies after drunk driver crashes into parked car

Ezhumalai was rushed to a government hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:46 am

Chennai roads crumble as re-laying remains on hold

The Times of India 11 Aug 2026 12:42 am

Petroleum dealers condemn police harassment over digital transactions

TNPDA president says that OMCs dealers will be forced to consider suspension of all digital payment modes and card transactions if the harassment continues

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:39 am

Lightstorm secures 2,500-cr debt for AI fibre network

Lightstorm has raised 2,500 crore from IndusInd Bank to build AI-focused fibre infrastructure connecting major data centre clusters across India. The 10-year debt facility will support connectivity between hubs including Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad and international AI zones.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 12:12 am

Six key GST officials in Chennai transferred

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 12:03 am

Andhra to hold investor meets in key Tamil Nadu cities to woo companies

Andhra Pradesh is stepping up competition with Tamil Nadu for investments by holding its first investor roadshows in Chennai and Coimbatore. The state is targeting textiles, manufacturing and automotive companies as it pursues a more aggressive investment strategy.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 12:02 am

Rain brings Chennai traffic to a crawl

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:58 pm

HC notice to govt on preventive detention of Arasakumar

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

VOC Port secures energy certification

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:46 pm

Former Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam sparks lively exchanges in Tamil Nadu Assembly

He says that in the past, he would relax only after 8a.m. because his leader,Kalaignar [M.Karunanidhi], would call him up early in the morning. You [the Ministers] seem very relaxed, he says. Minister for Water Resources Bussy N. Anand responds that Mr.Vijaywill call him up and other Ministers even about repairing avaikal(canal) and ask whether the work has been completed

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

Five trucks gutted in blaze at workshop near petrol bunk

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Tamil Nadu Salt Producers Demand Lease Renewal, Seek Chief Ministers Intervention

Chennai, August 10: Salt producers working on state government land near Kalpakkam in the Thirukazhukundram taluk and Kadambadi have demanded the renewal of their leases. They have appealed to Chief Minister Vijay for intervention to expedite the process. Producers argue that prolonged delays could adversely affect hundreds of families dependent on this traditional industry. Initially, ... Read more Tamil Nadu Salt Producers Demand Lease Renewal, Seek Chief Ministers Intervention

Morningstar 10 Aug 2026 10:10 pm

Greater Chennai Corporation to impose 25,000 fine on residents who abandon pet dogs

Fine collection will begin after the resolution is approved by the Corporation Council. The stray dog population has allegedly increased in several zones of the city owing people abandoning their pets

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 9:49 pm

Who will be the next head coach of Chennai Super Kings? CSK's response

CSK New Coach Update: Stephen Fleming, who coached Chennai Super Kings for 17 years, has now stepped down. Chennai is looking for a new coach, and the franchise's CEO has provided a significant update on this matter.CSK New Head Coach UpdateChennai Super Kings' priority right now is finding a...

Kalam Times 10 Aug 2026 9:24 pm

TVS Supply Chain posts Q1 PAT at 23cr

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

18-year-old girl run over by express train near Chromepet railway station

She was attempting to the cross the tracks despite the gates of the level crossing being closed being closed

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

Eight-yr-old boy dies from snake bite

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

Woman talking on phone falls off terrace, dies

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 8:51 pm