The Hindu

As Teynampet resident D.M. Prakash marked the 750th day of a daily free mid-day meal initiative he is organising for the underprivileged with a grand lunch at Semmozhi Poonga, Thousand Lights MLA J.C.D. Prabhakar joined the milestone event and served food to 150 of the beneficiaries

The police said that the deceased rammed his motorcycle into a JCB earthmover and in the impact, he was thrown off the bike, and the JCB ran over him

Last year, a kidney racket involving donors at Pallipalayam in Namakkal was unearthed and the kidney transplant licenses of two private hospitals were suspended

Dr. Ramadoss had filed the suit seeking a declaration that he was the party president and an injunction restraining Dr. Anbumani from using the PMKs name, flag, and symbol

Jus Drums showcased a vibrant evening of percussion at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club on July 18, featuring students performing iconic Tamil cinema hits during their annual concert.

Disciple of Padmini Ramachandran, the young Bharatanatyam artiste performed at the Music Academys mid-year dance festival.

Vijays maiden venture as a solo hero, Naalaiya Theerpu,helmed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, did not set the box office on fire; even as the audience response remained muted, the actor was noticed, and he won the Best New Face Actor award fromCinema Express

The victim, Kamalesh Abraham, runs an aluminum wholesale business in Sowcarpetand a scrap metal business in Thiruverkadu. The four arrested men were remanded to judicial custody

Residents demand a comprehensive modernisation of water supply and sewer infrastructure to address recurring leaks and drinking water contamination

This time, apart from Aadhar cards andaddress proof, applicants have been asked tosubmita no-objection certificate from the respective temple and a verificationcertificatefrom the police

Doctors said eligibility for TAVI is determined after assessing a patients overall life expectancy, existing comorbidities, and medical history

The Minister was responding to a query by an MP in Rajya Sabha. While the Union government has allocated 5,660.44 crore for financial year 2026-27, no funds have been released until July 14

Office-bearers of the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association meet Director of Medical and Rural Health Services and submit their petitions

Speaking at a meeting of the curriculum design committee, School Education Minister Rajmohan stresses the need to cultivate natural intelligence in students to ensure their growth

Filmmaker H. Vinoth speaks about his upcoming film Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, the unwavering support he received from the star during the turbulent months the film endured, what success means for a politically charged film that unfortunately leaked online, and more.

According to a press release, the nonagenarian sustained a tear in the rotator cuff of his left shoulder following a fall at home and experienced persistent pain for nearly a month

Around 80 persons were shortlisted for various roles. The next job fair is planned to be held on December 1

The complainant allegedly gave money to the accused for discounted gold jewellery. However, the accused duped the complainant

Greater Chennai Commissioner A. Amalraj unveiled a new anti-drug logo and inaugurated a signature campaign, with around 6,000 college and school students taking a pledge against drug abuse

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay invited Arivu who is best known for his Tamil independent music including the hit song Enjoy Enjaami, Thalapathy Kacheri from Jana Nayagan to his chamber and listened to his concerns.

The two-day festival aims to encourage sustainable living by helping participants explore simple, everyday practices that can reduce waste and protect the environment

Tunnelling starts near Khader Nawaz Khan Road. The machines will mostly drill under Uthamar Gandhi Road, Valluvar Kottam Road, and some buildings. Officials say the tunnel will be completed by next January

A pan-India initiative by Nature Conservation Foundation welcomes institutions to create a Campus Biodiversity Register, and make it toiNaturalist,eBirdand Season Watch

A delegation led by Fords vice-president, Matthew Godlewski, held discussions with the Chief Minister at the Secretariat inChennai on July 20, 2026

The CMDA is executing the project to link Kilambakkam Bus Terminus with the new halt railway stationin three phases at a cost of 79 cr. While the first girder has been installed on GST road, traffic clearance is awaited for the second, says official

The accused was allegedly under mental stress after failing in his Class 12 examinations

Tunnelling starts near KNK Road. The machines will mostly drill under Uthamar Gandhi Road, Valluvar Kottam Road, and some buildings. Officials say the tunnel will be completed by next January

He says the MLAspoke in a threatening manner. If anMLAgoes to the extent of issuing a death threat to the Chief Minister, it is definitely a law and order issue. If someone speaks in this manner, legal action is bound to be taken.

He was responding to a question raised by DMK MP P. Wilson in the Rajya Sabha

The Union government, however, says the RTE (Entitlements) component will be released in due time. It was replying to MP Dayanidhi Marans question in the Lok Sabha

The police suspect previous enmity as the motive behind the murder

He served as a recruitment agent, who lured youths with the promise of lucrative jobs, trafficked them to foreign countries, where they were forced to work in cyber scam centres

When MGR became Chief Minister, Meenava Nanban followed. Now, history repeats with Vijays Jana Nayagan, releasing on July 23

He said he was advised that papers on politicians against whom detention orders had been served need not be kept so that they would not be availableto the very people who were likely to take charge of the government. When Ministers came to know about officers who had made reports about them, they would get prejudiced, he further said

MeenambalSivarajwas born on December 12, 1904, in Rangoon, in a family that placed great importance on educationand service. One of her most significant contributions was her work with All India Scheduled Castes Federation founded byAmbedkar

On December 3, 1995, Nallakannus 84-year-old father-in-law, A.K. Annasamy, was murdered by a gang while he was asleep at his house in Marudanvalvu village, then part of Chidambaranar district (now Thoothukudi district)

Hosting a dolphinarium in Chennai turned into controversy as all the three dolphins died, setting off one of the countrys earliest debates on the ethics of marine mammal captivity

While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor the girls.

Forms of torture in Madras Presidency at the time included tying a man by the hair of his head to the tail of an ass, and parading him though the public market