Chennai GM 26: Firouzja holds on to lead after all games in round 4 end in a draw
Chennai, July 19: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued to lead the standings with a half -point advantage over Indias Arjun Erigaisi after all match in Round 4 ended in draws in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, Indias most prestigious classical chess tournament, at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel, here on Sunday. []
Tamil Nadu Government Plans VAT Reduction on Aviation Fuel, Offering Relief to Airlines
Chennai, July 20: The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to reduce the state-level Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to lower operating costs for airlines and enhance the competitiveness of the states aviation sector. The proposal is expected to be announced in the upcoming state budget, as part of ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Plans VAT Reduction on Aviation Fuel, Offering Relief to Airlines
How PE-VC capital is reshaping states firms
Firms In TN Turn To Private Equity To Fund Growth. Investors Bring Guidance, Expertise, And Governance Support To The Table
Yamaha puts Chennai at heart of its export strategy
TNs manufacturingboom to drive 20% Chennai FTWZ cargo growth
Sleep deprived? Blame it on climate change
Global citizens lose seven nights of sleep annually due to warmer temperatures. Climate change directly causes about ten percent of this lost sleep. Indian cities experience substantial sleep loss, with Chennai and Mumbai heavily affected. Climate change's impact on sleep loss has doubled since the early 1970s. This warming trend undermines fundamental human health requirements.
Raja Wahab Kashmiri: Student leader from Uri who became a star of the Tamil talkie
Raja Wahab Kashmiri Had Screen Presence Of A Young Rajini, Said Writer Jayakanthan, But As For His Tamil, It Was Atrocious
Dying young: How CMBT became a footnote in the bus transport scene
Kilambakkam eats into Koyambedu; Desolate bus bays a safety hazard
Tribunal orders 1Cr to family of dentist killed in road accident near Thanjavur in 2022
Stalin returns from England a day before Parliament session
Anbumani urges TN govt to notify Pallikaranai marsh, calls it key to preventing Chennai floods
CMRL ropes in consultant to procure trains, upgrade stations in phase 1 network
It plans to buy 28 six-coach trainsas commuters demand improved frequencyduring peak hours. AECOM India and Nippon Koei joint venture likely to be project management consultant: officials
In 71% of T.N. classrooms, teachers do not check childrens work: report
Man working on roof at Sipcot steel plant falls, dies
MTC bus overturns in Sholinganallur, commuters sustain injuries
Endangered species come alive through art
Traditional contests to be a part of Kalai Thiruvizha at schools this year
Chennai ANIU sub-inspector attacked by sickle, hunt on for accused
GCC suspends 7 officials over corruption charges
Chennai cops shoot history-sheeter in leg for attacking head constable with sickle
Oppose move to adopt Prevention of Insults to National Honour Bill
Engineering counselling: BE, BTech govt quota seats increase by 15% this year
Chennai Grandmasters 2026: All Matches in Round 4 End in Draws, Firouzja Maintains Lead
Chennai, July 19: The fourth edition of Indias prestigious classical chess tournament, the Chennai Grandmasters 2026, saw all matches in Round 4 end in draws at the Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on Sunday. French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continues to lead the standings, holding a half-point advantage over Indias Arjun Erigaisi. Over 500 chess enthusiasts attended ... Read more Chennai Grandmasters 2026: All Matches in Round 4 End in Draws, Firouzja Maintains Lead
GCC collects 103 cr property tax in 14 days
Second board exam didnt serve its purpose: City school heads
Woman killed in road accident in K.K. Nagar
GCC removes encroachments on Pantheon Road
Tasmac scraps weighted indent system, opts for equal orders from all liquor and beer suppliers
Advance bookings for Jana Nayagan have opened across several Indian cities, and the response has been strong even with premium ticket prices. In Bengaluru, some recliner seats are priced at 2,500 and several early shows have already sold out. Chennai has kept ticket prices capped, but theatres still reported thousands of bookings within minutes. Directed by H. Vinoth, Vijays much-anticipated film is set to release on July 23 after a seven-month delay.
Aadi Natya Festival inaugurated
History-sheeter shot in leg after attacking police near Chennai
Chennai: A notorious history-sheeter was shot and injured by a special police team in Thirumudivakkam near here after he allegedly attacked a head constable in a desperate bid to escape custody. The accused, identified as Tamil Azhagu, is a history-sheeter wanted in connection with several heinous crimes, including extortion and attempted murder. According to senior 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 .
Key link road behind DMS Metro in Teynampet leading to Gopalapuram hit by blocks
Located behind DMS Metro and near Stella Maris college and a number of offices and commercial establishments on Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Muthiah Road in Vellala Teynampet funnels a considerable number of commuters from the station to various destinations in the area. Muthiah Roads job is made harder by blocks
Environmental Audit for Water and Sewer Projects in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, July 19: The Tamil Nadu government has initiated the process for an independent environmental and social audit of 28 major water supply and underground sewerage projects being implemented across 21 urban local bodies in the state. This move is part of a broader effort to improve urban infrastructure, which will also include a dedicated ... Read more Environmental Audit for Water and Sewer Projects in Tamil Nadu
Pleato help wilting plants at the GCC park on MGR Road in Kalakshetra Colony
Some sprinklers do not work, and those that do, function ineffectively at this park in Ward 179 of Thiruvanmiyur, says a committee member of Kalakshetra Colony Welfare Association
DMK Demands Discussion on Mekedatu Dam Project in Parliament
Chennai, July 19: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has intensified its opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka by presenting suspension notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The party is calling for an immediate discussion on this critical issue in Parliament. According to the DMK, the project poses a significant ... Read more DMK Demands Discussion on Mekedatu Dam Project in Parliament
A year-long puppetry production titled Enge Engal Nadhigal by Agai Theatre of Voices has children from a Narikurava community in Pallavaram taking centre stage as storytellers. As part of this initiative, the children were taken on a tour of the industrial north Chennai on July 18 to understand the negative impact development can have on peoples everyday lives and bring that insight into their stories
Tamil Nadu Launches Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census
Chennai, July 19: The Tambaram Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Tamil Nadu has initiated the first phase of Indias 2027 Census. This phase includes the launch of an online self-enumeration process, allowing residents to provide their information digitally. A comprehensive house-listing survey is also set to begin on August 1. Residents can complete the self-enumeration process ... Read more Tamil Nadu Launches Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census
Arjun Erigaisi Secures Second Place at Chennai Grandmasters 2026 by Defeating Hans Niemann
Chennai, July 19: Grandmaster (GM) Arjun Erigaisi has made history by becoming the first Indian player to win a game in the fourth edition of Indias prestigious classical chess tournament, the Chennai Grandmasters 2026. He achieved this remarkable feat by defeating American GM Hans Niemann at the Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on Friday. Arjun maintained ... Read more Arjun Erigaisi Secures Second Place at Chennai Grandmasters 2026 by Defeating Hans Niemann
Police expand probe in TVK MLA poaching case; conspiracy allegedly targeted 15 legislators
The prime accused had formulated the plan under the code name Meghalaya Project, police say; proprietors of a finance firm arrested for handling money given by the accused in the case
Collective Kindness: when families are committed to saving lives through blood donation
A leitmotif among blood donation organisations is the increasing difficulty in finding people with generous veins; and the solution could strangely be found in the living rooms of households, as illustrated by these two accounts from Chennai of parents inspiring their children to join the cause
Anbumani seeks white paper on CMDA crisis
Census 2027: Self-enumeration begins across the city and suburbs
TN sets new July record with 475.45MU daily power consumption
MTC collects Rs 9.5 cr penalty from e-bus operator for service lapses
Woman, infant die as truck hits motorcycle in Chennai
DVAC raids 35 taluk offices in Tamil Nadu, seizes 13.78 lakh unaccounted cash
Chennai law college student arrested for uploading morphed images of fellow student on social media
Two arrested for pledging fake gold chain at Kolathur pawn shop
Seven GCC officials suspended following DVAC raid
GCC issues strict warnings to all officials in accordance with the instructions of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, directing all zonal officers and assistant engineers to prominently display boards containing the DVAC contact numbers in all Corporation offices to facilitate the reporting of complaints
Rice federation tells T.N. Chief Minister to take up waiver for rice with GST Council
The 57th GST Council is likely to be convened in a few weeks
CBSE Class 10 second board exam results announced after two months
Of the 5,13,955 students who appeared for improvement, 59.95% of candidates improved their scores
Local holiday for Tiruvallur on Aug 6 for Aadi Krithigai festival
Emergency exercise conducted at Kalpakkam Department of Atomic Energy Centre
Silent, preventable cholesterol burden: Nine in ten Indian adults have abnormal blood lipids
High Glycemic Status, Obesity, Hypertension Key Triggers
TVK MLA bribery bid case: Chennai police arrest two more
TN considering dedicated health policy for menopausal women: Health Minister
Malaysian woman held for counterfeit currency racket case in Chennai
Madras high court quashes corruption case against security officer of late Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi
T.N. government implements e-Zero FIR system for faster action against cyber financial scams
Cyberfraud complaints on 1930 helpline involving a loss of more than 1 lakh will be integrate dwith the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System for the registration of an e-Zero FIR
Lorry runs over elderly man while reversing onto Vanagaram-Poonamallee service road
Chennai needs expanded airport, has limited direct flights to Europe: NITI Aayog
Passengers and industry representatives stress need for a modern second airport to attract airlines;Chennai trails behind Bengaluru in international flight connectivity; bigger airport will serve citys rising population, business needs, says report
Elderly man sitting on roadside killed by reversing truck in Chennai
Trichy man arrested for sexually assaulting woman on false marriage promise
TVK govt will also celebrate Nov 1 as Tamil Nadu Day: Vijay
Chennai Grand Masters | Arjun downs Niemann; Nihal holds Firouzja
World champion D. Gukesh could not get past Russian GM Dmitry Andreikin despite trying his best to dismantle his opponents defence
EPS says AIADMK was built on trust of loyal cadres, urges teaching betrayers a lesson
Dream Runner Marathon: Traffic diversions announced in Chennai
Woman, daughter killed as container lorry crashes into two-wheeler
Learning made fun: Teachers use LLMs to create educational games
Four persons held for drowning co-worker over missing mobile phone
Madras HC stops Tamil Nadu forest dept from engaging NGOs to treat elephants in custody
Voluntary organisations in Chennai collaborate to raise awareness on El Nino and its impacts
TVK advocate expelled after corruption plea on law officer appointments
OMR residents seek TNPCB probe into recurring chemical odour
Residents urge the TNPCB to conduct surprise late-night inspections and continuous emission monitoring at industrial units in the Alathur pharmaceutical cluster
A protest is not an offence; it is hallmark of democracy: HC
Chennai Grand Masters | Firouzja thrives after injury setback
Three-day Broadcast, Media, Cinema Expo inaugurated in Chennai
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the latest innovations in the fields through live demonstrations, conference sessions, exhibitor presentations, and dedicated networking opportunities
Pleato help wilting plants at Kalakshetra Colony
Some sprinklers do not work, and those that do, function ineffectively at this park in Ward 179 of Thiruvanmiyur
A marathon free lunch programmeinTeynampetset to cross a milestone
On July 22, the charity run byTeynampetresidentD.M.Prakashwith the support of his brother based in the United States will complete 750 days on the trot. Thousand LightsMLAJ.C.D.Prabhakarwill be chief guest at the event commemorating the sustained effort
Tamil Nadu is seeing golden era under CM Vijay, minister Sengottaiyan claims
Sengottaiyan reiterated the govts commitment to implement a complete liquor ban.
Residents seek assurance against sewage backflow before opting forUGDconnections inHasthinapuram
Lakshmi Street residents say they have been receiving notices to payUGDcharges despite not taking connections; seek redesign of drainage alignment
The conservancy worker from Chennai captivating Instagram
Here is how N.Senbagavalli, aBOVoperator withUrbaserSumeetin the morning and anautodriverin the evening, became the face of the algorithm
DMK youth wing organizer arrested for illegally mining sand from Cauvery near Namakkal
Selvakumar, councillor of ward 22 and DMK Coimbatore North district organiser for the NRI wing, submitted his resignation to the district secretary Senthamil Selvan stating that he was cutting ties as a primary member.
Chennai hospital gets non-invasive ventilator, pulse oximeters
According to a release, these essential tools will strengthen the hospitals Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Chennais mini Brazil has a World Cup dream
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Vyasarpadi residents share their hopes and dreams for football in India
Hema Malini reveals Rekha was a mischievous child at dance classes
On Indian Idol, Hema Malini fondly recalled meeting Rekha during dance training in Chennai. She described Rekha as a mischievous child who often ran away from rehearsals and remembered her charming Narad Muni performance years before she became a Bollywood superstar
Tambaram launches self-enumeration for Census 2027; door-to-door survey from August 1
Tambaram Municipal Corporation has initiated the self-enumeration process for the upcoming Census of India 2027. Residents can submit household details online through the Census portal from July 17 to July 31. After online submission, citizens will receive a unique SE ID for the door-to-door survey. The corporation has deployed enumerators and supervisors for the house-listing exercise across all areas. Cooperation is requested, as providing false information is punishable by law.
Chennai-Madurai sleeper bus catches fire on highway, no injuries reported
A private sleeper bus traveling from Chennai to Madurai caught fire on the highway. All twenty-three passengers evacuated the vehicle safely before flames engulfed it. The driver spotted smoke and immediately stopped the bus, alerting sleeping passengers. Firefighters arrived and controlled the blaze, which completely destroyed the bus. Authorities arranged alternative transport for passengers and cleared the highway.
