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Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exams to begin on March 3, 2027; Class 10 exams on March 17

The Class 11 arrear examinations will begin on March 5, 2027, and end on April 1, 2027

14 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Avadi police arrest three for duping people with fake forex trading advertisements

According to the police, the accused persons operated an Instagram account, tradingcrew, through which they promoted forex trading and training courses

14 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Two arrested for attacking security guard with knife in Besant Nagar

An altercation broke out between the security guard and the two youngsters after one of them allegedly harassed his daughter

14 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Residents seek probe into collapse of peepal tree

Activists suspect possible human intervention; residents cite damage to roots during drain work

14 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Women stage silent demonstration at Kathipara against police action on anti-CEC protesters in Delhi

The silent protest sought to draw parallels between the Emergency declared in 1975 and what the protesters described as the present situation in the country, alleging that young people were being detained, assaulted, and booked for questioning the government

14 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
Plumber dies, another critical after falling into septic tank in Pallikaranai

While inspecting the septic tank on the ground floor, Rajesh was overcome by toxic fumes and fell inside. Kesavan attempted to rescue Rajesh but he, too, fell into the tank after inhaling the fumes

14 Oct 2026 1:30 pm
High-cost power to be purchased for 16 days to avoid unscheduled cuts, says Minister

The current peak power demand is 21,000 MW when compared to 16,000 MW last year a 30% increase due to the El Nio effect, says Nirmal Kumar

14 Oct 2026 12:19 am
100 cases, a milestone in minimally invasive spine care

Patients will be mobilised on the same day of procedure and will be discharged the next day

13 Oct 2026 10:15 pm
Over 50 members of Makkal Adhikaram arrested for rail roko

The protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR of electoral rolls

13 Oct 2026 10:08 pm
Tender for pathway for persons with disabilities at Marina beach is incomplete, allege activists

They say the tender omits essential specifications and a seven-year maintenance contract. Activists demandlong-term maintenance planning, lifecycle budgeting, and dedicated staffing for the facility

13 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Woman dies after falling through gap in second floor of Mylapore MRTS station

The decomposed body was found four days after the incident. A post-mortem examination reveals fractures in the rib and spine, with the cause of death attributed to a blood clot near the heart

13 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in POCSO case

A special court for POCSO cases in Tiruvallur found the accused, M. Ramakrishnan, guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl

13 Oct 2026 7:01 pm
Tej Partap Singh is Southern Railways new Principal Chief Safety Officer

He was associated with thereal-time train information system for automatic train tracking using ISROs GSAT satellite

13 Oct 2026 6:23 pm
AI can aid faster, cost-effective diagnosis but clinical validation and data safeguards needed: experts

The discussion on Artificial Intelligence-Driven Healthcare: Innovation, Ethics, Accessibility and Sustainability was held as part of The Hindus Sustainability Dialogues 2026, presented by SIMATS

13 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Madras High Court calls for report on complaint against Udhayanidhi Stalins election affidavit

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs the High Court Registry to obtain the report from the metropolitan magistrates court at George Town in Chennai by October 15, 2026

13 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Sustainability means making healthcare accessible and affordable to all: SIMATS chancellor

Experts discuss when and where AI should be used in healthcare, at The Hindu Sustainability Dialogues 2026, held on Tuesday

13 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
CUMTA to conduct topographic survey 4.55 km of roads in Chengalpattu

The findings will be used to prepare a Road Space Allocation Plan, which will guide the design of road improvements

13 Oct 2026 2:03 am
Chennai Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch sees over 25,000 passengers on day 1

The Poonamallee Bypass station witnessed the maximum footfall with 4,800 passengers on the newly opened Phase 2 stretch, followed by Porur Junction station with 4,000 passengers

13 Oct 2026 12:52 am
Two die after inhaling toxic gas in Corporations drainage sump in Kodungaiyur

A GCC official said the victims appeared to have entered the sump without adequate protective gear

13 Oct 2026 12:48 am
Madipakkam residents seek measures to prevent flooding ahead of monsoon

Residents association urges GCC, WRD to inspect confluence of Narayanapuram Lake surplus channel and Balaji Nagar storm-water drain

13 Oct 2026 12:39 am
T.N. achieves target of National AIDS Control Programme-Phase V: Health Minister

The Minister, while participating in an event on a State-level intensified IEC campaign on HIV/AIDS, says the prevalence of HIV/AIDS has been down by half in the State; it has dropped from 0.40% in 2010 to 0.19% in 2023 as a result of sustained and intensive awareness efforts by the State government and NGOs

12 Oct 2026 11:12 pm
SIT examines ADGP Arun and other IPS officers in Veeramani case

The investigators recorded the statements of Mr. Arun and IGs N. Kannan and A. Radhika, who were then serving as the Additional Commissioner of Police, South, and the Additional Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, respectively, police sources say

12 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
DMK says no need for it to join Congress-led protests after exit from INDIA bloc

Reacting to Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagores claim that the DMK had stayed away from protests demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar out of fear of the BJP, the DMK said he should question Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays absence from the agitation

12 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
Northeast monsoon likely to set in over south peninsula in the net two to three days

Its arrival will coincide with the withdrawal of Southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country, says the Regional Meteorological Centre

12 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Police warn youth against social media-driven bike racing

Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj said groups of youngsters were using platforms such as Instagram and X to mobilise participants for high-speed riding at short notice

12 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Poonamallee-Vadapalani Chennai Metro Rail: commuters seek better frequency, timings of new services

Unlike the Phase I network where services begin as early as 5 a.m. and the last train departs at 11 p.m., trains in the Phase II network will be operated from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. only.

12 Oct 2026 6:24 pm
Prem Anand Sinha takes charge as DVAC chief

He served as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, before taking charge as DVAC Director

12 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
Luxury car driver arrested for causing accident that injured nine in Vyasarpadi

He was driving an Audi at high speed, recklessly ramming into several parked vehicles in Vyasarpadi on October 8

12 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
1,854 voters submit Form 6 for inclusion of names in Assembly constituencies of Chennai district

Poor turnout for special camps conducted by the district election office in various parts of the city

12 Oct 2026 2:58 am
One-hour journey reduced to less than 40 minutes: Chennai Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch a game-changer for commuters

The phase II network has several new features, such as charging points, half-height platform screen doors in the elevated stations, and digital route maps

11 Oct 2026 11:26 pm
Modi and Vijay commit themselves to working together for Tamil Nadus development

Inaugurating a slew of projects, including the Chennai Metro Rail services on the Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch, Mr. Modi says that while governments have changed, his commitment to the development of Tamil Nadu and his service to its people have remained the same

11 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
Bioluminescence lights up beaches along Chennais coast

Chennaiites turn night owls to get a glimpse of bioluminescence

11 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
Cylinder blast causes panic among residents in Chennais Mogappair West

Two gas cylinder explosions ripped through a home in Mogappair West, as residents fled in fear while firefighters tackled the blaze and police probe the incident

11 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
Two killed in accident on Maduravoyal bypass road

Yukesh Kumar was riding a two-wheeler with Bharathi Kumar on the pillion when he lost control of the vehicle and dashed into a lorry transporting iron rods.

11 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
11 Oct 2026 2:18 pm
Environment group in Chennai provides GoldenWings to women in Vedanthangal

An initiative by Chennai-based Care Earth Trust is training local women in Vedanthangal and Unamancheri to identify birds, lead nature walks and earn a livelihood while spreading biodiversity awareness

11 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Ahead of NE monsoon, Chennais rainwear hub comes into focus

The wholesalers and retailers in this specific trade might be scattered, but George Town is still the place to visit ahead of the monsoon to be stocked up onrainwearandwinterwear. Through their personal experiences, two legacy enterprises illustrate why this is Chennaisrainwearhub. There is also character to the raingear on sale: among the most striking examples are umbrellas customized to reflect the colours representing political parties

11 Oct 2026 12:16 pm