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How Sriperumbudur emerged as a global electronics hub

The Times of India 13 Jul 2026 4:00 am

Tamil Nadu must lead India in green power

The Times of India 13 Jul 2026 4:00 am

Powering the turnaround

To Meet Rising Power Demands, TN Requires Transmission Upgrades, Better Energy Storage Infra, Smarter Power Procurement

The Times of India 13 Jul 2026 4:00 am

Chennai Corporation to replace wooden ramp on Marina Beach

The wooden ramp will be replaced with high-density polyethylene ramp, similar to the one planned on the Blue Flag portion of the beach

The Hindu 13 Jul 2026 3:04 am

Chief Minister to inaugurate Perambur MLA office on Monday

The Chief Minister will visit a PDS shop and an MTC EV charging depot in the area

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 11:56 pm

Tambaram to set up digital English labs in five corporation schools at 1.2 crore

(SCHOOL QUOTES TO BE ADDED)

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 11:55 pm

Chennai families await repatriation of Vietnam speedboat tragedy victims

Uncertainty deepens for kin of Chennai victims of Vietnam tragedy

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 11:53 pm

Awareness programme on GCC shelter scheme held in Chennai

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 11:52 pm

DMK men arent scared of police action, says E V Velu

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 11:13 pm

Boy, 3, killed after iron plate falls from crane at drainage work site

5 Metrowater Staff Held, Residents Stage Road Roko

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 10:21 pm

Amit Shah to visit Puducherry towards July end

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 10:07 pm

Villagers oppose establishment of sewage treatment plant nearArcot

Residents ofPindithangalvillage inRanipetdistrict have been up against the establishment of a sewage treatment plant by the neighbouringKalavaitown panchayat in their village. They are worried that the groundwater table will be contaminated inPindithangaland the nearby farming villages, where farmers depend onborewellsandwaterbodiesfor irrigation

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 9:46 pm

Karnataka Enacts Landmark Law Against Honour Killings, Tamil Nadu Still Debating Similar Legislation

Tamil Nadu, Known For Landmark Changes To Marriage Laws, Continues To Drag Its Feet On Law Against Caste Crimes

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 9:40 pm

28-year-old man electrocuted in Neelankarai

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 9:05 pm

TN govt schools introduce student ministers to boost leadership, civic responsibility

The initiative, integrated with the existing Magizh Mutram system (a house system), will see every school elect ministers from each of the 5 houses (Kurinji, Mullai, Neithal, Marutham and Paalai) for education; safety; information and communication; environment and climate change; and hygiene and sanitation. Every student-minister will discharge duties concerning their portfolios

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 7:41 pm

Woman hands over painkiller parcel ordered by son to police

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 7:13 pm

Experts call for wider access to incision-free Parkinsons treatment

Speaking at the conference, Aniruddha Bhagwat, neurosurgeon at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, said that MRgFUS, an FDA-approved treatment, is widely used in countries such as the U.S. but remains largely inaccessible in India

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 6:53 pm

Tamil Nadu Government To Add 41 Special School Buses Across Chennai

According to an MTC release, the decision was made after an extensive field assessment conducted by transport officials.

NDTV 12 Jul 2026 6:34 pm

TN adds 100 MBBS seats, first increase in 5 yrs

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 6:10 pm

I am neither running away nor hiding: DMK leader E.V. Velu

Displaying his medical records, Mr. Velu said he had been receiving treatment for heart ailments at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore since 2016. After election campaign, he had planned to undergo medical check-up there, stated the DMK whip in the Assembly.

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 4:12 pm

Indian Bank aims to recover 5,500 from bad loans during FY27: MD Binod Kumar

the Chennai-based bank hopes to realise 500 crore during the ongoing financial year from cases listed before NCLT

The Hindu Businessline 12 Jul 2026 11:06 am

'Big wave tipped it': 10 tourists from Tamil Nadu killed as boat capsizes in Vietnam

A speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc island. Fifteen Indian tourists were killed and seventeen others sustained injuries in the accident. Ten of the deceased tourists hailed from Tamil Nadu, including businessmen and cellphone company agents. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expressed grief and ordered officials to coordinate repatriation efforts. Political leaders across Tamil Nadu offered condolences to the bereaved families.

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 8:02 am

Murray & Co and its Sunday auction: the famous hammer of Madras nears the century mark

Since February 10, 1927, the hammer at the auction house Murray & Co has not had a break except for two seasons: for a few weeks during a relocation to a new address and then during the pandemic. The operational space might have changed a few times, but its place in peoples mind space has not

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 6:52 am

When a Malayali taxi driver saved S. Janaki's life

Legendary singer S. Janaki passed away at eighty-eight years old. Her career spanned over six decades, recording thousands of songs. A taxi driver once saved her life during a medical emergency in Chennai. She faced several false death rumors throughout her long career. Tributes continue to pour in from across the Indian film industry.

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 5:55 am

Chennai Corporation plans holistic infra upgrade for 3 localities

The civic body will improve 80 km of roadsacross Perambur-Vyasarpadi, Ambattur and Guindy Industrial Estates at around 1.18 crore; this includes transit integration and junction upgrades

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 1:19 am

State seeks assistance from Union govt. for MRTS revamp

6,600-crore project is aimed at transforming MRTS to Chennai Metro standards by refurbishing stations and upgrading trains; T.N. urges Union govt. to consider plan as Central sector project

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 1:15 am

10 from Tamil Nadu among 15 Indians dead

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 12:30 am

Janaki, nightingale of many generations, falls silent

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 12:27 am

AIADMK factions clash at Villupuram meet

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 12:26 am

VCK turns its focus to Tamil nationalism post-election

VCK founder and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumavalavan has urged the party to gear up for a Tamil nationalist public rally on August 17 in Ulundurpet near Villupuram

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 12:13 am

Three arrested with narcotic tablets, ganja in north Chennai

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 12:11 am

Actors and musicians pay rich tributes to legendary singer S. Janaki

They hail her extraordinary contribution to Indian music and humility

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 12:02 am

Tamil Nadu Government Pledges Support for Victims of Vietnam Boat Tragedy

Chennai, July 11: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay expressed profound sorrow on Saturday over the tragic boat accident involving Indian tourists off the coast of Vietnam, which resulted in the loss of several lives, including residents from Tamil Nadu. He announced that the state government is collaborating with the central government and Indian diplomatic officials ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Pledges Support for Victims of Vietnam Boat Tragedy

Morningstar 11 Jul 2026 11:42 pm

Tamil Nadus Total Fertility Rate stands at 1.3, need to study situation, says Health Minister

K.G. Arunraj says the TFR is lower than the replacement level of 2.1, which is required to maintain population stability; situation can change if factors behind the decline are addressed, he adds

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 11:18 pm

TN to stick with Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu despite MHA order

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 11:15 pm

Condolences pour in from political leaders across parties for S. Janaki

Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan praises her songs for transcending linguistic and regional boundaries, uniting millions through the universal language of music

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 11:08 pm

22-year-old arrested for raping schoolgirl

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 10:59 pm

Tamil Nadu Government Ignoring Thousands of Vacant Government Jobs: BJP Leader Nainar Nagendran

Chennai, July 11: Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran criticized Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday. He accused the government of failing to fill thousands of vacant positions in government departments while announcing jobs for select beneficiaries. In a strong statement, Nagendran claimed that despite a significant number of vacancies, the state government is ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Ignoring Thousands of Vacant Government Jobs: BJP Leader Nainar Nagendran

Morningstar 11 Jul 2026 10:56 pm

AIADMK Launches Online Membership Drive Amid Election Review in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, July 11: The AIADMK has announced plans to initiate an online membership enrollment campaign through its Information Technology (IT) wing. This initiative aims to strengthen the partys organizational base, particularly among the youth. Additionally, it seeks to enhance the partys control over its activities following reports of unauthorized events. In a statement released on ... Read more AIADMK Launches Online Membership Drive Amid Election Review in Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 11 Jul 2026 10:46 pm

13,000 residents along Radial Road to get piped water by year end

25km To Be Laid At A Cost Of 5 Crore

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 9:57 pm

AIADMK Accuses TN Government of Failing the State

Chennai, July 11: The AIADMK launched a sharp attack on the ruling TVK government on Saturday. They accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of failing to govern effectively and diverting attention from administrative shortcomings by targeting opposition parties. This criticism came a day after Vijay addressed a public meeting in Karur, where he claimed that ... Read more AIADMK Accuses TN Government of Failing the State

Morningstar 11 Jul 2026 9:56 pm

Chennai history-sheeter promises to marry policewoman, cheats her of gold, car, two-wheeler and Rs 42 lakh

The arrested man has identified as S Appu alias Sivaraman, 41, of Thiruvottiyur.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 9:50 pm

99 years old, Gem & Co and Kalathi Shop in Chennai show an enterprise need not have muscle to survive time

As these retail outlets march towards the centenary mark, an attempt to decipher that which makes them click: Gem & Co at NSC Bose Road in George Town has persisted with its belief that fountain pens, even artisanal ones, have a place in this digital age. And Kalathi Shop, operating from a hole in the wall at North Mada Street in Mylapore, is essentially a petty shop that has people beating a path to its door for its rose milk

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 9:32 pm

DakshinaChitras LangFest 2026 makes space for the pluralities of voices in history

Through its panel discussions and artistic performances lined up for the two-day event, the fest aims to combat the idea of a single historical truth by acknowledging the multiplicities existing in history

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 9:19 pm

Judge a purchase by its cover: how three sustainable outlets in Chennai make sure packaging does not leave carbon footprints

Restore at Kottivakkam on East Coast Road offers a 2 per cent discount on purchases if the customer brings their own bag; Kazhani Native Farms in Kottivakkam has placed a cardboard box at the entrance inviting customers to drop off extra shopping bags for others to reuse; and Tula India in Adyar encourages customers to bring their own bags, and those who forget are handed handmade newspaper bags

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 8:58 pm

Ananya Narayanan Advances to Second Round of PSA Challenger Tour in Chennai

Chennai, July 11: Indian squash player Ananya Narayanan made a remarkable comeback after losing the first game, defeating compatriot Jenit Vidhi in four games at the Indian Squash Academy during the womens draw of the PSA Challenger Tour in Chennai on Saturday. After losing the first game 8-11, Ananya rallied back, increasing the pace of ... Read more Ananya Narayanan Advances to Second Round of PSA Challenger Tour in Chennai

Morningstar 11 Jul 2026 8:21 pm