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Election petitions cannot be filed merely on the basis of videos downloaded from internet: Madras High Court

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan says there must also be independent documentary material to establish returned candidates alleged involvement in corrupt practices

23 Oct 2026 1:35 am
Two Puzhal prison escapees held; 7 staff suspended

The two prisoners escaped from Puzhal Central Prison in separate instances within a span of 24 hours

23 Oct 2026 12:51 am
TBMs to be produced under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mr. Vaishnaw said that previously the country relied on imports of TBMs with diameters of 8 metres and 15 metres but today the country is set to manufacture machines exceeding 16 metres in diameter

23 Oct 2026 12:38 am
Industries in Chennais SIPCOT parks flag infrastructure gaps

Industrial units at Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai raise concern over frequent power cuts, faulty streetlights, and interruptions in water supply

23 Oct 2026 12:25 am
More boats for flood-prone areas this monsoon season in Chennai

The GCC has mobilised 132 boats for flood-prone areas, says Commissioner Sameeran. Councillors have also arranged additional boats and volunteers to help sick residents reach arterial roads

23 Oct 2026 12:10 am
Three arrested for cheating businessmen of crores of rupees by promising to arrange loans

The police found that the gang had allegedly cheated members of the public of more than 100 crore by promising to arrange loans

22 Oct 2026 11:57 pm
Monsoon gains strength in Tamil Nadu; heavy rainfall to continue till October 26

The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued orange and yellow alerts warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. The prospects of rain spell continuing in the State next week hinge on the low pressure area expected to develop in the Bay of Bengal on Friday

22 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
Social media influencer Jason Samuel arrested in connection with death of YouTuber Harish

Police said Jason Samuel Vijaykumar was arrested based on the complaint filed by the victims father, J. Vinayagam

22 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
Veeramani case: Tamil Nadu Congress functionary Ranjan Kumars 2024 complaint to be taken as primary charge

Chennai Police to issue Blue corner notice for apprehending absconding suspect Prakash

22 Oct 2026 6:48 pm
Tamil Nadu to spend 180 crore over five years on human-wildlife conflict mitigation

The principal interventions proposed under the Comprehensive Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Scheme include hanging solar fences at vulnerable locations and community-based protection of forests

22 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Anbumani seeks demolition of retaining wall and walkway being built in Pallikaranai Marsh

The PMK president says these structures had obstructed rainwater flow and caused flooding at Pallikaranai and Jalladianpet, where the stagnant rainwater had to be pumped into the marsh

22 Oct 2026 4:41 pm
Compassion and care should be part of trauma treatment: Tamil Nadu Speaker

J.C.D. Prabhakar said respecting the rules of the road, wearing a helmet, and refraining from drinking alcohol before driving could protect not just our lives, but the lives of others as well

22 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
In Puducherry, Catamaran Brewing Cos Oktoberfest 2026 offers beer Olympics and white stout

Puducherrys Catamaran Brewing Companys sixth Oktoberfest is here with a beer olympics, featuring German-style mrzen and weizenbock, a coffee-inspired White Stout, non-alcoholic IPA Dot and beer pong. Strap in. We are going for a ride

22 Oct 2026 9:24 am
DPH continues dengue surveillance, school environments in focus

The State continues to report 200 to 250 cases of dengue on average each day

22 Oct 2026 12:42 am
ACG-SCOPY Award presented to MedIndia Hospitals

The award was presented at the ACGs Annual Global Conference

22 Oct 2026 12:41 am
Metro train services to begin at 6 p.m. on Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch

The revised timings will come into force from October 23

22 Oct 2026 12:13 am
Vandalur Zoo closed for two days after Avian Influenza confirmed in water birds

The zoo will remain closed on October 22 and 23; Forest Department officials say seven water birds in the zoo had died between October 3 and 7

21 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
Pedestrian fatally knocked down by MTC bus in Chennai

A 45-year-old man was hit by a speeding MTC bus (route number 49F) while he was crossing the Rajiv Gandhi Salai near the Kasturba Nagar MRTS station.

21 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
Thota Tharrani retrospective in Chennai brings together six decades of art

Featuring around 280 paintings and drawings from 1969 onwards, the exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi traces six decades of Thota Tharranis work across watercolours, oils and acrylics. He likes it best when the gallery is empty.

21 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
Police Commemoration Day: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays floral tributes

The day is being observed to honour the sacrifice of 10 CRPF personnel who laid down their lives during a surprise attack by Chinese forces in the Ladakh region in 1959, as well as to pay tributes to the police personnel of the State force.

21 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
HR Manager cannot be prosecuted for abetment to suicide over denying leave or marking employee absent: Madras High Court

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan relies upon a Supreme Court dictum that, in such cases, mens rea could not be gleaned merely by what goes on in the mind of the victim

21 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
A proposal deck by the sea: InterContinental in Chennai bets on romance post-renovation

Reopened in May 2026 after a year-long renovation, the 15-acre beachfront resort on the East Coast Road now has a a Dine by Design proposal service at KoKoMmo, plunge-pool suites and a sea-facing ballroom for large Indian weddings

21 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
Northeast monsoon gathers momentum in Tamil Nadu; unleashes another round of downpours over Chennai

The spell of wet weather is expected to continue till October 26, 2026 with a low pressure area forming over southwest Bay of Bengal off Tamil Nadu during early hours of October 21

21 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Traffic diversions for Police Commemoration Day parade on Wednesday

Commercial vehicles will be prohibited from using Kamarajar Salai between Napier Bridge and the Lighthouse during the specified period

21 Oct 2026 12:49 am
Top officials from Ministry of Civil Aviation, AAI review Chennai airports T3 Terminal project

The T3 Terminal has been reeling under delays, and the deadline was recently pushed from December 2026 to April 2027

21 Oct 2026 12:44 am
Police trace missing girl to a childrens home in Kellys

A police inspector visited the home in person and verified the girls identity and well-being

21 Oct 2026 12:41 am
Dengue persists, doctors caution against infections as monsoon sets in

A senior consultant says that there was an overlap of dengue and influenza in 15% to 25% of patients

21 Oct 2026 12:40 am
Bodies of two school students recovered from Puzhal Lake

The bodies were located on the lakebed and retrieved nearly 17 hours after the operation began

21 Oct 2026 12:38 am
Commuters face hardships at bus terminus in Avadi

A resident says the temporary bus terminus gets flooded even after light rain and does not have any proper paved platform; commuters want the CMDA to construct the new bus terminus soon

21 Oct 2026 12:37 am
Health Minister directs officials to ensure hospital preparedness, uninterrupted health services during monsoon

The Minister says that all districts are instructed to take up precautionary measures to achieve three objectives of preventing the spread of diseases during the monsoon, preventing deaths and ensuring uninterrupted medical services

21 Oct 2026 12:24 am
T.N. government should construct new Secretariat complex outside Chennai, says Anbumani

He wants the State government to clarify whether the media reports about constructing the Secretariat at Pallavan Illam are true

20 Oct 2026 11:48 pm
Fresh weather system likely to sustain heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu till October 26

The RMC has issued orange alerts for a few southern districts, including Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, as they may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall up to 20 cm on October 21 and 22

20 Oct 2026 11:45 pm