India emerges as Europes manufacturing hub amid China+1 shift
Vedanta plans 100 MW solar, BESS projects in TN
Temperature levels high as monsoon remains subdued
Chennai has been experiencing elevated day temperatures and hot afternoons since the start of the week
Arcot MLA clarifies his absence at AIADMK consultative meeting
The Arcot MLA said that he had informed the party leadership about his inability to attend the consultative meeting at the AIADMKs headquarters in Chennai
Migrant worker killed while trying to board moving train at Tambaram railway station
NGO builds houses for five Irula families in Kancheepuram
Suspended police Inspector held for alleged role in investment fraud
Minister S. Rajeshkumar various tourism development works at annual review meeting
He directs officials to expedite project implementation after consultations with district administrations
Chennai airport recorded the highest on-time domestic flight performance in May. IndiGo, Akasa, and Air India Group led airline punctuality among major airports. Domestic air travel saw over 1.5 crore passengers fly within the country last month. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous month's travel figures. Overall domestic air travel growth has remained tepid for the year.
CREDAI seeks review of planning freeze imposed around Pallikaranai Ramsar Site
The office-bearers of the Chennai chapter call for a scientific delineation of the present 1-km influence zone. They allege that the curbs have affected over 1 lakh patta holders and may impact business activity worth more than 51,700 crore
Investment fraud: Suspended woman inspector arrested
1 lakh patta holders hit; Ramsar freeze has stalled South Chennai growth: CREDAI
Tasmac staff get 25% pay hike; warned against MRP violation
No need for wordplay: Cong MP Manickam Tagore says after Thirumas TVK alliance remarks
HC dismisses plea challenging Duraimurugans 2021 poll victory
Tamil Nadu govt asks state election commissioner to resign
HC admits election petitions against Vijay and Adhav
India Must Enact AI Regulation Act to Ensure Fairness and Accountability
Railway track crack at Nungambakkam station delays suburban trains
Illegal Lotus Farming Threatens Thamirabarani Wetlands and Livelihoods
Chennais groundwater table drops 0.47m in June as rains fail to arrive
From 2019-20 to 2025-26, it was during the COVID-19 pandemic year (2020-21) that thedrawalwas almost close to the allocated figure of around 6.99lakhtonnes, with the off-take being about 98%. In the remaining four years, it varied from around 73% during 2022-23 and 2023-24 to 79% during 2024-25
Auto driver arrested for abusing minor
2 women held in Chennai for ganja smuggling at court
Minister refutes corruption charges in appointment of govt law officers
MLA poaching case: Senthilbalaji moves HC for anticipatory bail
Compulsory left or U-turn: Conflicting signage at SIET junction confuse road users
ICF senior engineer dies in Chennai after tree falls on motorcycle
Avoid unnecessary inspections, says CMOafter backlash to video posted byMinister Keerthana
Minister for Law R.Nirmalkumarmade the statement after the video of an inspection done by Industries Minister S.Keerthanaat a government school inSivakasicame in for severe criticism
Man injured after tree falls on two-wheeler at Duraisamy Subway
The traffic in the subway was restored after more than an hour
Man sleeping outside house hacked to death in Salem district
The murdered man has been identified as Manickam, 56, of Vellaiyur village.
GCC officials transferred to smaller local bodies
Mercedes finds more buyers at the top end; plans broader EV portfolio
PG rent rises across city as food costs and LPG prices push up monthly expenses
TN mulls legal action over deemed univ tag for medical colleges
Litigant or lawyer has no right to demand early hearing of their pleas: HC
Search on for two persons for murder of youth on Walltax Road
The police are investigating if the crime is a fallout of a road rage incident or linked to the victims personal relationship
Tamil Nadu makes digital registration mandatory for new property sales
Tamil Nadu: America 250 Vibrant In Chennai
The Consulates American Center inaugurated its Space Experiential Learning Center at the National Day celebration and the exhibit is now open for public display at the Consulate: Reports
The Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch wants the government to ensure the safety, dignity, and educational rights of a survivor of child sexual abuse and to uphold the safety of women students studying at the college
Magnetic compression procedure used to treat bile duct blockage at private hospital in Chennai
The patient had undergone a living donor liver transplant in 2025. A year later, she developed itching and jaundice, and evaluation found she was suffering from a complete bile duct blockage
CM Vijay wishes Chennai's 'Thala' a special birthday; find out what he said on MS Dhoni's birthday.
MS Dhoni's 45th Birthday: MS Dhoni is celebrating his 45th birthday today. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Thala congratulated him on the occasion.CM Vijay wishes MS Dhoni on his 45th birthdayCM Vijay Wishes MS Dhoni on His 45th Birthday: Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is celebrating h...
Motorist killed by speeding car on ECR near Chennai
TN: Family abducts woman on highway for marrying Dalit man
Chennai: A woman in Tamil Nadus Tiruchirappalli was reportedly abducted by her family on Saturday, July 4, for marrying a Dalit man, with her kin assaulting her, hurling casteist slurs and giving death threats. According to The Hindu, the woman was identified as 27-year-old M Chithiravalli. She was allegedly abducted on the Tiruchi-Dindigul national highway 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 .
Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay speaks to victims families on video calls
A core team of TVK functionaries has been facilitating the interactions through video calls, connecting Mr. Vijay. The cadres have requested the families not to record or photograph the calls.
Hitachi signs Rs 1,000 crore MoU with Tamil Nadu for expansion
Hitachi Energy India and Hitachi Energy Technology Services will invest one thousand crore rupees. This significant investment will expand their facilities in Chennai and Chengalpattu over five years. The expansion will create one thousand high-end technology jobs for skilled professionals. Their Global Technology and Innovation Centre at Porur will be expanded. Manufacturing operations at Chengalpattu will also be scaled up.
Gold prices saw a decline across major Indian jewellery brands today. Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas reported lower rates. These price drops were observed in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
GECO Launches its First Brand Film, 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway'
GECO, the nature-inspired construction solutions brand from the VNC Group, today unveiled its first-ever brand film, 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway'. The film marks a milestone for the young brand, translating its founding metaphor the gecko's extraordinary natural ability to hold into a cinematic fable. GECO introduces its first brand film, "The Geco Tales: The Castaway GECO Epoxy Tile Grout to the shore. Guided by the creature, the castaway rebuilds his wrecked vessel piece by piece fixing tiles, sealing leaks, and finally sailing home. The story dramatizes the brand's core belief that the right hold can change everything, and carries its signature positioning: Inspired by nature. Engineered to hold. The Geco Tales: The Castaway | Tamil Watch The Geco Tales: The Castaway | Tamil The film puts GECO's tile and stone fixing solutions at the heart of the story the tile adhesives and grouting solutions that anchor the brand's range. Under the GECO name, the VNC Group brings together its tile fixing, adhesives and sealants, and tapes categories into a single, unified brand, with the tile and stone fixing line leading the way. GECO was founded in 2021 under the VNC Group, which has operated across categories since 1983. In a short span, GECO has built a distribution network of more than 1,000 retail outlets across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and was recognised by Industry Outlook as a Top 10 Adhesives & Sealants manufacturer in 2024. " With GECO, the VNC Group is expanding into an entirely new category tile and stone fixing solutions and The Castaway is where that journey begins ," said Gokul Basker, Brand Founder, GECO & Partner, VNC Group . " For over four decades, VNC has built its name across welding consumables, steel and fencing solutions. GECO extends that legacy into the world of tile fixing solutions, sealants and tapes, giving builders and applicators a brand of their own. This film is our first step, and there's much more to come . Commenting on the film, Director Yokesh R (Yoki) of The Paper Plane, Chennai said, " A fable lives or dies on whether you believe in its world. We wanted the island, the storm and the little gecko to feel real enough that a simple truth about holding on could land emotionally. For a brand built on nature's own engineering, telling the story as a fable felt exactly right ." 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway' premieres in July 2026, across GECO's YouTube channel, television, OTT and social media platforms. The film is positioned as the first episode in an ongoing brand story-world, The Geco Tales. About GECO GECO is the VNC Group's dedicated brand for construction solutions, spanning tile & stone fixing solutions, adhesives and sealants, and tapes. Inspired by the gecko's natural adhesion mechanism and engineered for dependable performance, GECO's tile and stone fixing solutions lead a growing range built for professional contractors, civil engineers, architects and applicators. GECO is distributed across Tamil Nadu and Kerala through a network of 1,000+ retail outlets. About VNC Group Headquartered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, VNC Group is a diversified enterprise with strong market leadership across welding consumables, steel wires, and fencing solutions. With over 40 years of commitment to creating lasting value, VNCs BEST range of brands serves more than 8,000 retailers across South India. VNC launched GECO and Indicus Paints in 2021 and has been rapidly expanding product offerings across both categories. VNC is also a leading distributor for Tata Steel, managing a wide portfolio of their retail products across Tamil Nadu. www.thegeco.in .
Man fatally stabbed after confrontation near Chennai Central Railway station
A twenty-two-year-old man was fatally stabbed following an altercation near Chennai Central Railway Station. The incident occurred late Monday night after his motorcycle brushed against a pedestrian. The pedestrian allegedly attacked the man with a sharp weapon before fleeing the scene. Passersby alerted authorities, and the victim was rushed to the hospital. Police have registered a murder case and are actively searching for the assailant.
Crack in railway track slows down operation of suburban trains in Chennai
The slow movement of the suburban trains resulted in a delay of more than 30 minutes for a commuter to reach Egmore railway station
Ravi Mohan gets teary-eyed in public event
Actor Ravi Mohan became emotional at a recent awards function in Chennai. He stated that fan affection is his greatest achievement and truly blessed him. Mohan reflected on his debut film 'Jayam' as a significant milestone in his career. He declared he would always choose peace and happiness over success and fame. The actor hopes to be remembered for love, affection, and compassion.
Pink Autos Steer Change In Chennai, While Offering Safer Rides To Passengers
Launched amid growing concerns over crimes against women, the Pink Auto initiative seeks to improve women's safety while simultaneously transforming the lives of women through financial independence.
Mahindra bets on Growth Gems for next phase of growth beyond autos
Attempt to bribe TVK MLA: Senthilbalaji, his brother fail to appear for inquiry
Officers attached to the Triplicane police station had travelled to Rameswarapatti village in Karur district and served the summons on the brothers
TN police arrest 621, seize narcotics in statewide crackdown
Indian Air Force chopper makes emergency landing in Chengalpets Keerapakkam
TN sets new record in wind power generation
Chennai police arrest 54 in week-long narcotics crackdown
Yelagiri Express train passes stop signal, Railways order inquiry
STEM and story labs, more experiments to come up at State Resource Centre
Task force rescues three minors in child labour inspections
SC judge inaugurates MBA lecture series
HC asks govt to respond to PIL on Lok Ayukta Act
Metro Rail to begin work on commercial hub at Thirumangalam in September
Officials say the contract for building the four towers has been finalised, with the estimated cost being nearly 400 crore. The towers will be linked to the Phase II Metro station by a skywalk. From the date of award of contract, the firm will have two and a half years to complete the construction
300 barricades donated to Greater Chennai Traffic Police
The donation comprised 200 iron barricades, 50 steel barricades, and 50 foldable barricades
33 drug cases registered, 54 arrested in Chennai during week-long crackdown against drugs
Seized items include 46.6 kg of ganja, 12 grams of methamphetamine, and 386 tablets
Man arrested after minor son causes fatal road accident in Pulianthope
Chief Minister Vijay visits desalination plants and drinks water
An official release said that Mr. Vijay directed officials to ensure proper maintenance of the Nemmeli desalination plants so that drinking water is supplied to the public without interruption
Chennai Corporation defers new infrastructure projects, cancels tenders worth more than 600 crore
An official says the tender cancellations have been implemented mainly to stagger expenditure and improve planning. The civic body has also not released the annual ward maintenance funds for civic repairs and sanitation, leaving many buildings, including UPHCs, in a damaged state
Ammonia removal operations enter fourth day in Tiruvallur
Will raise issue of corrupt joining TVK in appropriate forum: TNCC chief
Sengottaiyan inaugurates renovated Bougainvillea Park
5 idols stolen from TN temples recovered in Karaikal, 2 held
Anbumani urges TN govt to raise Rs 1 lakh crore global loan for water projects
Tamil Nadu may lose 650 MBBS seats, admissions to get tougher, fees set to soar
If three more colleges are granted deemed university status, the number will cross 700 govt quota seats and 50 seats under the 7.5% govt school students quota.
MEKEDATU ROW. FARMERS ALLEGE FRESH GROUNDWORK BY KARNATAKA
Vijay urges PM Modi to reconsider proposed NFSA amendment, cites risk to poor
Micro-level audit planned for uninterrupted power supply during summer
Annamalai says corruption has been contained by TVK govt
Man arrested for stabbing friend to death at Virugambakkam in Chennai
AIADMK Thanjavur functionaries urge EPS to reinduct TTV Dhinakaran in party
Nights warm as cloud cover, humidity Persist
Tamil Nadu defends CRZ approval granted for the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project
In its counter to a petition challenging theclearance issued in December 2025, the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority says the project complies with theCRZNotification, 2011, and was subjected to multiple levels of technical scrutiny
School campus in education ministers constituency turns garbage ground
CM Vijay inspects under construction desalination plant in Perur near Chennai
The plant is being built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,814.57 crore to strengthen Chennais long-term drinking water supply.
Woman injured in bike accident last week dies of injuries in Chennai hospital
Woman dies, seven injured in accident near Kancheepurams Tirupputkuzhi flyover
Shivam Dube Replaces Injured Nitish Kumar Reddy For ODIs Against England
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube has been drafted into Indias squad as a replacement for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on July 14 in Birmingham. Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said on Monday that Dube, currently in England for the five-match T20I series, will stay back for ODIs as Reddy continues to recover from a quadriceps injury. The Selection Committee has named Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias squad for the ODI series against England, said Saikia. Reddy sustained the injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, and a timeline for his return to competitive cricket is yet to be firmed up. Reddy's ongoing rehabilitation had previously ruled him out of the T20I series against Ireland and England, as well as the upcoming three-game series against Zimbabwe. Dube, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, has played four ODIs so far and amassed 43 runs while picking up one scalp. His last ODI game came against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in August 2024. The Selection Committee has named Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias squad for the ODI series against England, said Saikia. Reddy sustained the injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, and a timeline for his return to competitive cricket is yet to be firmed up. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias updated ODI squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Shivam Dube Article Source: IANS
Chettinad Group donates 3 crore to CMs Relief Fund

