The Hindu

Murasu is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. Murasu refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

A fresh medical fitness certificate must also be obtained and submitted to the court when he is produced after the completion of the interrogation, said the Special Court for Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Officials say the reduced commute time on the 14.6-km stretch could benefit commuters during peak hours; with the number of stops reduced, the train halts only at Valasaravakkam, Saligramam

Cyclone Murasu comes just days after Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 27,2026.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) said, flights to and from destinations including Vijayawada, Kadapa, Rajahmundry and Tiruchi will be cancelled

Chennai and Tiruvallur District Collectors have announced that schools and colleges in the districts will be closed on November 2 because of heavy rain

The system may continue to move northwestwards and cross south Andhra Pradesh coast

According to him, for the first time in Tamil Nadu, every Minister in the Cabinet hates bribery and corruption

Justice P.B. Balaji refuses to follow Supreme Courts 2017 verdict in M.C. Subramaniams case and instead follows the top courts 2010 judgment in Afcons Infrastructure case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the POCSO Act cases involving the businessman and others conducted an Identification Parade at the Puzhal central prison for one of the victims to identify the accused persons.

The autorickshaw driver allegedly sexually assaulted the girl while she was travelling to school in his vehicle

Isolated places over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet and Nilgiris districts are likely to get heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Monday, November 2

Let us pledge to protect the art and culture of Tamils and make Mother Tamil proud, said Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

GCC plans 36 new parks and 11 playgrounds in nine zones, targeting expanded access to parks and recreation as part of a 1.5 lakh crore Tamil Nadu urban development push

As Deepavali approaches,shops that traditionallypacked and shipped sweets, dresses and other festive items brought to themby customers, to addresses within India and abroad, might now be shopping for those items before having them packed. These are customers who would be strapped for time and expect the packing and shipping services provider to take care of the shopping component as well for an additional fee. K.M. Gani of Mylapore-based Queens Abroad Packers weighs in on this trend

According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) the train services will continue as usual and there will not be any impact

Madhan succumbed to his injuries at the Government Royapettah Hospital

GCC is also exploring the establishment of dedicated paediatric dialysis facilities for children in the 1018 years age group at Valluvarkottam

Weather system to bring isolated heavy rainfall over a few north coastal districts; November rain most likely to be below normal in T.N., says IMD

NGT asks MAWS and GCC to explore the possibility of using incinerators, similar to those operating in Gujarat and other States, particularly to process bio-mined waste to handle bio-mined waste

The award recognises police officers across the country for their professionalism and exceptional contributions to investigation

A scenic, well-kept residential neighbourhood near Purushothaman Nagar in Chromepet is being let down by indiscriminate garbage dumping, sewage in an open canal and potholes on a key link road

As in the previous year, the church will be having a small event to honour cemetery workers

Co-founded by Coimbatore-based Aravindan R. and Abirami D., DoctorNet India bridges the information and empathy gaps in healthcare

Repeatedly adding fresh layers of bitumen and raising road levels must be avoided, Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said

DMK MP Kanimozhi accused CM Vijay of seeking childrens support to mobilise votes without ensuring their safety

On October 26, a group of 17 remand prisoners hatched a plan to escape from the Theni district jail under the cover of darkness. All of them were apprehended within 42 hours in a massive search operation involving various Tamil Nadu police teams and drones. But the jailbreak has raised larger questions about prison overcrowding, staff shortages, security, and the need for reform, reports L. Srikrishna