Chennai weather: IMD expects rains, thunderstorms; Check forecast for January 9 and weekend
Chennai anticipates partly cloudy skies with chances of rain and thundershowers, with temperatures ranging from 24C to 28C. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning to Chennai and adjoining districts on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain warnings are in effect for both days.
Dhaka suspends visa service in India, seeks U.S. visa bond exemption
Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative
Education Dept. expects to sign over 1,500 MoUs at CIBF 2026
On January 9, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 2,42,100 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
Tamil Nadus conservation journey reaches a new milestone
The centre, which is Tamil Nadus first dedicated facility of its kind, provides initial treatment and stabilization for sick or injured animals. It provides secure enclosures for short-term holding and observation. It has mobile units to reach animals in distress.
WRD defers request for Krishna water release as Chennai reservoirs brim
Kalinga Lancers edge Bengal Tigers 2-1, move to second
MENS HIL CHENNAI, Jan 8: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers registered their second win on the trot, clinching a narrow 2-1 victory against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the Mens Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai on Thursday. Alexander Hendrickx (52) and Boby Singh Dhami (57) scored for the winners, while []
IMD withdraws its Jan 10 heavy rain warning for city
CM starts distribution of Pongal goodies; over two crore families to receive hampers
Saidapet abattoir to be revamped at 20cr
Four arrested for cheating several on the pretext of arranging bank loans
Murders, other crimes have come down in city, say Greater Chennai City Police
Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases were registered
OPS camp shrinks further as 2 former MLAs shift to DMK
Will announce alliance in two days: Ramadoss
No place for OPS, Sasikala, says EPS after meeting Shah
Foundation laid for new slaughterhouse in Saidapet
Painter falls off 2nd floor while on the job, dies
Double-decker buses to return to city after 17 yrs
Chennai book fair opens at YMCA
TN deep-tech startup policy to facilitate capital support & ecosystem building
Unauthorised banners on NSC Bose Road pose challenges to motorists
One of the banners fell due to strong winds recently; these structures further reduce the already encroached road space; Corporation officials say the banners will be removed if found to be illegal
These areas of Chennai to face power cut
TNPCB urges public to celebrate smoke-free Bhogi
Estonian Combing Machines Set To Rejig Chennai Beach Cleaning
The machines were purchased under the 'Namakku Naame' scheme to clean popular spots like Marina, Besant Nagar, Kottivakkam, Palavakkam, and other beaches under the Greater Chennai Corporation's limits
Dept. of Posts to hold Pension Adalat in Chennai on January 19
Chennai Book Fair is a confluence of knowledge, says CM Stalin
Officials take to their heels as tiles crack at Salem district collectorate
New Zealand's Vellore-born Spinner Adithya Ashok Relishes Prospect Of Bowling To Kohli, Rohit
New Zealand Cricket: New Zealands Vellore-born leg-spinner Adithya Ashok says he is excited to test his bowling against India batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming three-game ODI series starting in Vadodara on Sunday. Ashok, 23, was born in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, before moving to Auckland, New Zealand, at age four. The leg-spinner has played two ODIs and a T20I, and with New Zealand not having many regulars in the 50-over series, it offers Ashok the chance to bowl to two of cricket's modern-day legendary batters. It's a very exciting opportunity and challenge to play against those guys and, again, test yourself against people that are considered great and definitely are great. The things that they've done for the game and the things that they've achieved across their careers have been pretty phenomenal. So, again, for myself to go and potentially play against them and go out there and learn and try and understand and touch and feel greatness is really exciting for me, said Ashok, while replying to an IANS query in a select virtual interaction on Thursday. Ashok sports the En vazhi thani vazhi (My way is a unique way) tattoo on his bowling arm, which was a famous punchline from superstar Rajinikanth in his movie Padayappa inked on his bowling arm. It's a tribute to the actor, as well as to Adithya's late grandfather, with whom he watched the movie before his demise. The leg-spinners last visit to India was for honing his bowling skills in a two-week spin camp at the CSK Academy in Chennai under lead coach Sriram Krishnamurthy, and he hopes to use that knowledge to the fullest when bowling to Kohli and Rohit. So, again, I'm going in with an opportunity mindset and a growth mindset and a really process-driven mindset where I'm trying to sit there and obviously bring my point of difference to the table in terms of what I bring currently and what I do best to the table and obviously then try and compete. But I'm really excited to play against Rohit, Kohli, and everyone else in that team. They're all phenomenal players, for sure, he added. Rather than viewing the series as pressure-laden, Ashok is focused on incremental improvement and soaking in the learning experience of bowling in India. I think you hit the nail on the head, and in terms of the word they use in terms of opportunity, and that's a big thing around this environment. The way that I've tried to go about things is being really process driven and understanding that if I can go away from this series and have learnt new methods or learnt about myself as a cricketer and learnt about myself as a person and just really enjoyed the experience, I think that puts me in a richer position than anything else. Obviously, success would be great and things like that. But I think if you're able to remove expectation and remove the emotions surrounding the outcome, I think that almost puts you in the best position to learn and get better. My focus has always been firmly around how can I get better - because if I'm continuing to get one percent better every day, then I feel like the results kind of take care of themselves. So, to answer your question, it's just an opportunity and an exciting one to play in a country where cricket means so much and where cricket is constantly buzzing. It's a really exciting opportunity for me, he elaborated. Ashok, who represented New Zealand in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup in South Africa, has role models in Australias leg-spin great Shane Warne and fellow countryman Ish Sodhi. He also credits former national spinners, his mentor Tarun Nethula, and Paul Wiseman, who is the talent identification manager in New Zealand Cricket, as vital figures in his life, especially in recovering from a back surgery done by Rowan Schouten, who operated on pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mayank Yadav. Two very important people in my career and in my life, for sure. Obviously, having the back thing was a major setback, which was a strange time in my life, I guess. Being a young spinner as well and having the nature of that injury was probably pretty rare. I'm not sure if other spinners that I've actually had to undergo that surgery. So, those two have been really, really important in my game to date, but also especially in my return to play. We just spoke a little bit more about how we can potentially be a little bit more upright and kind of, I guess, at the crease, make sure that I'm constantly moving forwards and over my front leg and things like that to make sure that I'm not in an extended position with my back, or harming my lower back a little bit more, he added. The duo also worked on the technical changes around Ashoks bowling action to prevent stress on his lower back. When I'm rotating, making sure that I'm not rotating from a lumbar extension position, which I think caused a bit of that stress along that joint and those vertebrae. So, those two have been really, really important and continue to be really important, he said. So, those two have been really, really important in my game to date, but also especially in my return to play. We just spoke a little bit more about how we can potentially be a little bit more upright and kind of, I guess, at the crease, make sure that I'm constantly moving forwards and over my front leg and things like that to make sure that I'm not in an extended position with my back, or harming my lower back a little bit more, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But I sent him a message about how things went today, and a few feels and things like that that I was trying to do and everything. So, constantly touching base with both of them and they're very, very important people in my kind of support network, concluded Ashok, who has all the necessary ingredients to continue writing his own path of establishing himself in the New Zealand set-up across formats. Article Source: IANS
India's New Labour Code: Is It the End of Job Security or a Boost for Business?
The Industrial Relations Code 2020, effective November 21, 2025, has sparked debate over its impact on job security and employer rights. Key provisions like fixed-term employment and restrictions on strikes are under scrutiny, with unions fearing weakened worker protections and the government emphasizing ease of doing business.
Cities around the world are sinking! List includes Indian cities like Chennai, Kolkata and
Cities around the world are sinking due to the reasons like excessive pumping of groundwater, heavy construction and rising rainfall.
Forces working to undermine confidence in judiciary, ECI: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi
The vaccine, being quadrivalent, provides protection against four common HPV strains: 6, 11, 16 and 18.
Jawahirullah urges government to correct addresses of fishers in official records
His statement comes after The Hindu on Wednesday (January 7) reported that many residents of fishing hamlets in the city were finding it difficult to update records in Aadhaar and other documents, such as nativity certificates, due to lack of proper addresses
Permit only 300 shops on Marina beach, orders Madras High Court
Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira also order that the shops should be allotted through drawal of lots under the supervision of a retired High Court judge
India's First Hydrogen-powered Train Trial Run Begins
The hydrogen train, developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), is a major step towards cleaner and greener rail transport in the country. The trial run of the hydrogen train is being conducted on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway
Congress leaders criticise delay in censor board clearance for Vijays Jana Nayagan
Referring to her experience as a former member of the censor board, Karur MP Jothimani said the CBFC has become outdated in the present technological era and that it is increasingly being used as a political tool.
Sundaram-Clayton to sell 16.38-acre Chennai land for 561 cr
Tamil Nadu unveils a deep-tech startup policy
Special voter registration camps in Chennai on January 10 and 11
The camps will be of help to people whose names are missing from the draft electoral roll, young citizens who have recently completed 18 years of age, and voters who need to make changes to their details, according to a press release
Kauvery Hospital & Tamil Nadu Seniors Tennis Club Organise Open Tennis Tournament
Kauvery Hospital and Tamil Nadu Seniors Tennis Club successfully organised the Open Tennis Tournament for senior citizens on January 3rd and 4th at the YMCA Grounds, Nandanam, Chennai. Tennis Tournament The two-day tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 210 senior tennis players from Chennai and nearby regions. The matches were conducted across multiple age categories, including 4550, 5055, 5560, 6065, 6570,7075 and 75 above, highlighting the growing passion for competitive sport among senior citizens. The tournament featured seven categories each in singles and doubles, offering players an excellent platform to compete, stay active, and engage socially. The matches were played in a spirited yet friendly atmosphere, reflecting the importance of physical fitness, mental well-being, and camaraderie in promoting healthy and active aging. The awards were presented by Dr. Singaravadivelu V, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet who graced the valedictory function. Participants expressed their appreciation for the smooth organisation and facilities provided throughout the event. The successful conduct of the tournament reaffirmed the commitment of Tamil Nadu Open Senior Tennis Club and Kauvery Hospital towards encouraging fitness, wellness, and active lifestyles among senior citizens through sports initiatives.
First Olive Ridley turtle satellite-tagged in Chennai for radio telemetry study
The two-year study, scheduled to run from 2025 to 2027, aims to strengthen conservation efforts by using telemetry technology to monitor turtle behaviour, nesting patterns, and interactions with fishing activities
Indias students are no longer waiting to graduate to participate in the economy they are already powering it. The Doers Report 2025, released by TimBuckDo , Indias largest student gig platform, reveals how over 4.5 lakh students across the country are using gig work not as pocket money, but as a critical survival and independence tool earning anywhere between Rs. 800 micro-gigs to Rs. 65,000 high-responsibility roles. Student Gig Trends in 2025 The report, based on platform data spanning metros and fast-rising tier-2 cities, shows that the most common monthly gig earnings fall between Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 15,000, a range that closely mirrors essential student expenses such as rent, food, and commute. TimBuckDo introduces the Gig Survival Index (GSI) to quantify this shift highlighting that for many students, gig income now covers 40100% of monthly living costs, particularly in tier-2 cities. Geography of Gigs Key findings from The Doers Report 2025 include: Average monthly student gig payout: Rs. 8,000 Top earning cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune Work format split: 48% on-ground, 32% remote, 20% flexible High-demand roles: Telecalling, delivery, social media, event operations, AI-assisted research, and content optimisation Top individual earnings: Up to Rs. 1.5 lakh annually by student DOers Commenting on the findings, Mythri Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, TimBuckDo , said, What 2025 confirmed for us is that student gigs are no longer transitional, they are foundational. In 2026, we expect this shift to accelerate as AI-powered matchmaking, smarter work design, and deeper employer trust make student gig work faster, safer, and more predictable. Gigs will become seamlessly embedded into student life, not as an interruption to education, but as an enabler of financial independence and real-world readiness. TimBuckDos focus in the year ahead is scale with structure, ensuring every opportunity is backed by systems that protect, formalise, and grow student earnings . Adding to this, Apoorv Sharma Prasad, Co-founder & COO, TimBuckDo , said, Opportunity alone is not enough. If student income isnt formal, protected, and supported by the right systems, it breaks the moment life throws a challenge. In 2025, our focus shifted from just enabling gigs to building the infrastructure that makes student earnings sustainable. Beyond income generation, the report highlights TimBuckDos evolution into a full-stack student work ecosystem. In 2025, the platform enabled students to formalise income through PAN cards, secure earnings with affordable wellness and insurance coverage, and stretch income through real-world student discounts and travel partnerships. On the employer side, the report reveals 1050x application rates per role, repeat hiring behaviour from trusted companies, and increasing demand for large-batch student hiring across sales, delivery, events, and digital roles. Reinforcing its commitment to trust, TimBuckDo also blocked 800+ scam job listings during the year. With Indias gig workforce expected to reach 24 million by 2030, The Doers Report 2025 positions students not as future contributors, but as an active workforce already shaping Indias gig economy. About TimBuckDo TimBuckDo is Indias leading student gig and work enablement platform, built exclusively to help students earn early, earn safely, and earn meaningfully. Powered by a nationwide community of over 4.5 lakh students, TimBuckDo connects verified employers with student talent across on-ground, remote, and flexible roles spanning sales, operations, content, events, technology, and customer support. Beyond gig discovery, the platform has evolved into a full-stack student work ecosystem enabling income formalisation through PAN cards, protection through affordable wellness and insurance solutions, and savings via exclusive student benefits and travel partnerships. By combining opportunity with infrastructure, TimBuckDo is helping build Indias next generation of financially independent, work-ready students.
The Bay of Bengal has witnessed only 20 intense weather systems during January since 1891, making such events unusual during this time of the year
Sundaram-Clayton to sell 16.38 acres in Chennai to PrestigeArihant JV for Rs 560 crore
Sundaram-Clayton is selling a large land parcel in Chennai to Canopy Living LLP for Rs 560 crore. This move aims to unlock value by monetising non-core assets. The deal is expected to be completed soon. Canopy Living LLP plans to develop a major residential project on the land.
Congress leaders Praveen Chakravarty and Jothimani accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of insulting Tamil Nadu by allegedly withholding censor certification for actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan'. They claim this is a political move to suppress Tamil cinema ahead of the 2026 elections, impacting freedom of expression.
Vijays Jana Nayagan, the last to court trouble, not the first
For Jana Nayagan, Mr. Vijays political message is clear: I am coming. However, fans will have to wait for his arrival on screen, and it might be delayedpossibly for the last time.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has firmly stated that expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and V K Sasikala will not be readmitted into the party. Following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Palaniswami emphasized that the party's stance is unwavering.
A guide to workshops at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026
Learn to identify deep fake, take a tour of the fascinating world of the Tamil-Brahmi script, understand investments, and write your own play at The Hindu Lit for Lifes workshops
Gurugram Rises, Delhi Slips Out As Bengaluru, Chennai Lead Womens Safety Index
While Bengaluru continues to perform strongly in industrial inclusion and career opportunities, it ranked third in social inclusion.
Designer Naushad Ali and Sundari Silks collaborate on contemporary saris with a Tamil touch
Inspired motifs and a minimalist aesthetic come together for Puducherry-based designer Naushad Alis collaboration with legacy Chennai brand Sundari Silks
Arakkonam GRP arrest man involved in assault at Tiruttani railway station
The accused was arrested by a special police team from a hideout in Vellore on Tuesday
Physiotherapists who work on contract basis seek revision of salary
On Thursday, the contractual physiotherapists are observing a hunger strike in the city to draw the attention of the State government towards their demands
Fishermen seek special camps for updation of addresses in official records
The issue has arisen for families who moved from huts to apartments constructed by the Slum ClearanceBoard too
Radha Nagar subway in Chromepet finally opened
Thefacility was planned way back in2006,and the foundation stone too was laid,as a pedestrian-only facilitytoenable residents of EastChromepetto access the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road
Chennai Corporation to reassess womens safety perceptions in citys public spaces and transport
The upcoming midline study would adopt a mixed-method approach and will be conducted across all 15 zones of Chennai and major transit points
Praveen Chakravarty takes dig at TNCC prez
Govt to cut salaries of protesting school teachers
Body found in sewage pumping well in Palavakkam
Southern railway announces Pongal trains
HC reserves order on Vijay film; Jan 9 release unlikely
Six die in suburban road accidents
GCC collects 3.78L in fines from pet owners in two weeks
Chennais Adyar residents worried as crows drop dead in Indira Nagar park
Ramayapatnam Port Phase-I Nears Completion
The deep-sea port is seen a major catalyst for industrial growth in both Prakasam and Nellore districts, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to Visakhapatnam and Chennai.
Vijays Jana Nayagan postponed; new release date to be announced soon
Earlier today, the Madras HC had reserved orders on a writ petition filed by the films producer against the non-issuance of the censor certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification
Modi, Nitin Nabin set to visit TN
AIADMK holds talks with erstwhile NDA allies
Srinidhi Chidambaram: 50 Years of Bharatanatyam, Unconventional Teaching, and Artistic Evolution
Srinidhi Chidambaram, celebrating 50 years in Bharatanatyam, reflects on her unconventional training under Kamala Lakshman. Despite her passion, she has no plans to open a dance school, preferring to explore other avenues. Chidambaram's unique thematic performances, like 'The story of a river,' have garnered critical acclaim and recognition from prominent figures.
Tamil Nadu govt to cut salaries of striking teachers
The govt said it made the decision keeping in mind the deterioration of students learning due to absence of teachers in classrooms.
Madras high court reserves order on Vijays Jana Nayagan; release unlikely on Jan 9
Leela Palace Udaipur fined Rs 10 lakh after staff enters occupied room using master key
A Chennai consumer court has ordered The Leela Palace, Udaipur, to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to a couple. The hotel's housekeeping staff entered their room using a master key while they were in the washroom, violating their privacy. The commission found this a deficiency in service, rejecting the hotel's defence of standard operating procedures.
World Bank report lauds MTC for creating a sustainable and dependent public transport service
The report Chennais Urban Mobility Transformation highlights the Chennai City Partnership signed between the Tamil Nadu government and World Bank for creating a sustainable transport model
Nandigama MPDO, MPO, Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The ACB arrested them for demanding Rs.2.50 lakh and accepted the part payment of Rs.1 lakh through Panchayat Secretary Chennaiah from the complainant for doing official favour
Watch: Saving Olive Ridley turtles: On patrol with Chennais Marine Elite Force
Every year between December and April, the waters off Chennai turn into a nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles. Since early December, an unusually high number of Olive Ridley turtles have been found dead along the coast. Trawl nets operating too close to shore trap turtles as they surface to breathe, pulling them underwater until they drown. In Chennai, a newly formed Marine Elite Force has been deployed to patrol coastal waters and intercept trawlers entering restricted zones.
In today's electoral arena in Tamil Nadu, neither the ruling party nor the party that ruled is in a position to secure 40% of the vote on their own, said Arjuna in his post on Tuesday.
In a big boost to Chennais chip ecosystem, KLA opens R&D hub
What is a listening session? Inside Chennais growing album-listening culture
At a time when music is designed to be skimmed, a listening session in Chennai insists on listening to an album in its entirety
Rediscovering nostalgia: 1950s glamour meets South Indian tapas at The Quarter
The Madras High Court has banned the release and circulation of a Tamil book containing offensive remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. The book was scheduled for release at the Chennai Book Fair. The court has initiated contempt proceedings against the publisher. The state police will enforce the prohibition. The book fair is organized by BAPASI.
Madras HC allows urgent plea against book targeting Justice GR Swaminathan
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Wednesday permitted an advocate to move a lunch motion seeking to restrain the reported release of a Tamil book that allegedly portrays Justice G. R. Swaminathan as a sympathiser of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in connection with his verdict in the Thirupparankundram Karthigai Deepam case. The First Division 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 .
69.2% law graduates clear national Bar exam
A significant 69.21% of law graduates have successfully cleared the mandatory All India Bar Examination (AIBE) held on November 30, 2025. Out of 2,51,968 candidates, 1,74,386 passed, with results calculated on 95 marks after question adjustments. This exam is crucial for lawyers to practice in Indian courts.
Chennai Metro Rail to raze and rebuild bridge across Virugambakkam-Arumbakkam canal
Sarva vadyam at Tiruvarur: No longer a male bastion
Sumathy Mathiazhagans lecture at The Music Academy threw light on how she stepped in to continue a family tradition
A Chettinad Culinary Experience: Nagarathar Virundhu This Weekend in Chennai
Savor a traditional Nagarathar virundhu this weekend, with heritage dishes and festive sweets served on banana leaves.
Bengaluru, Chennai top Indian cities for womens safety and inclusion
Pune, Hyderabad and Mumbai completed the top five
Indias first hydrogen-powered train is set to begin pilot operations on the JindSonipat route in Haryana, marking a milestone in the countrys green transport initiatives. The 10-coach train, with two power cars and eight passenger coaches, has been indigenously designed and built at ICF Chennai. Fueled by hydrogen produced via electrolysis at a 3,000-kg-capacity plant in Jind, the train has successfully completed trial runs.
T.N. Transport department to operate over 22,700 buses from Chennai for Pongal
Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar, at a press meet held at the Secretariat on Tuesday (January 6, 2026), said the operation of special buses will begin from January 9 and go on till January 14
AIADMK and PMK have joined forces, calling it a 'natural alliance' to oust the DMK government. Edappadi K Palaniswami and Anbumani Ramadoss announced the pact, aiming for a strong Tamil Nadu government. They highlighted a consensus on seat-sharing and vowed coordinated efforts for victory in upcoming elections.
Tamil Nadu Weather: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered a weather alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for several coastal and interior districts from January 8, intensifying on January 10. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.
