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Railways issue alert after cable cuts trigger signal failures, safety concerns

Repeated signal failures pose serious threat to the safety of train services, and can lead to catastrophic consequences if precautions are not taken

11 Jul 2026 8:04 am
58-year-old undergoes catheter-based replacement of two failing heart valves

The patient recovered without complications and was discharged after a short stay in the intensive care unit

11 Jul 2026 12:52 am
Cloud cover eases heat in parts of north T.N. on Friday

After a spell of hot weather, some places, particularly over north coastal Tamil Nadu, experienced cloudy weather on Friday

11 Jul 2026 12:48 am
The uncertain flight of Parandur airport

The proposed Parandur airport project in Tamil Nadu has been put on hold, though there is no official announcement yet. While the protesting residents of Ekanapuram, the village that falls within both the proposed runways, are happy that the government plans to drop the project, residents of other villages remain uncertain about their future. Sunitha S. reports on the challenges surrounding a project that has left many frustrated

10 Jul 2026 11:54 pm
CM Vijayannounces memorial for Karur stampede victims, faults police for not informing him of the crowd

Speaking at a public meeting held on the outskirts ofKarur, he says the tragedy could have been averted had the police alerted him to the gathering during his election campaign atVelusamypuramon September 27, 2025

10 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
Gone girls | Death of 14 Juang girls from Odisha in Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak exposes tribes socio-economic struggle

The death of 14 girls from the Juang community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, from Odisha at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadus Tiruvallur has brought to the fore the socio-economic realities of marginalised tribal populations despite decades of targeted interventions. Satyasundar Barik visits the Juang villagers who lost their daughters to understand what went wrong in the development journey

10 Jul 2026 3:43 am
History-sheeter Ennore Dhanasekaran nabbed at gunpoint from star hotel

He was also wanted in connection with an extortion case of 1 crore from a businessman in Kattur

10 Jul 2026 12:21 am
WRD, Metrowater team to seek higher quantum of Krishna water release for Chennai

Krishna water inflow to Tamil Nadu border has dropped sharply to 188 cubic feet per second (cusecs) on Thursday. With storage dipping steadily and deficit rainfall in Tiruvallur and Chennai so far this season, it is imperative that Krishna water sustains storage till the onset of Northeast monsoon

10 Jul 2026 12:20 am
Staff shortage, equipment failures and bribery plague Chennai government hospitals: note from CMs office

The official communication also gave recommendations including setting up of low-cost canteens in government hospitals, allotting free space for women self-help groups and young entrepreneurs to run juice and millet-based food outlets on a rotation basis

10 Jul 2026 12:16 am
Jana Nayagan gets A certificate; likely to release in theatres on July 24

According to reports, after the makers implemented modifications suggested by the examining committee, the film was initially considered suitable for a 'U/A' certificate; however, the process stalled when a committee member raised an internal objection, claiming certain portions could hurt public sentiments.

9 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
Look Out Circular issued against key suspect in TVK MLA poaching case

The investigators said that after details of the alleged operation surfaced, the accused, Lakshmana Perumal, who was in Singapore, deleted WhatsApp messages linked to the negotiations

9 Jul 2026 7:54 pm
How I became Mano: The singer on Ilaiyaraaja, SPB and 40 years in music

Veteran singer Mano goes down memory lane in a chat with The Hindu on his 40 years in film music

9 Jul 2026 6:58 pm
Man arrested in connection with 5.8-crore investment fraud case

The complainant was persuaded to invest through a firm named FX Global Prime, following which he was induced to make repeated investments on various pretexts, resulting in a loss of about 5.8 crore

9 Jul 2026 6:54 pm
Restoration of colonial-era building in Poonamallee enters final phase

The building at the Victory Memorial Blind School is being restored at a cost of 24.20 crore; PWD has completed nearly 80% of the work to restore the 133-year-old building

9 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Minister Nirmalkumarsclaims on Parandur site a false propaganda: T.N. BJP

Nainar Nagenthran charged that the TVK-led government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has undertaken steps to stall the economic development of Tamil Nadu and the employment prospects of the youth of the State.

9 Jul 2026 1:20 pm
Man arrested for posting morphed image of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on social media

A complaint alleged that unidentified social media accounts had been repeatedly posting obscene and derogatory content targeting Dr. Soundararajan, with the intent to insult and defame her

9 Jul 2026 12:42 pm
Textbook shortage due to new admissions; no delay in printing or supply: T.N. School Education dept.

The clarification came after The Hindu reported that many government schools across the State were yet to receive textbooks, particularly those for Classes IV and V

9 Jul 2026 11:21 am
CMDA plans to shelve projects as it grapples with outstanding liabilities up to 3,500 cr.

The liabilities are mainly due to the construction work, land acquisition, and the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, which constitutes 1,000 crore. A source says that CMDA took up a lot of works without realising the financial burden and cannot take up new works in the present financial position

9 Jul 2026 12:57 am
Gleneagles Hospital helps brain cancer patient to recover through indigenous CAR-T cell therapy

Following the treatment, the patient had developed several serious health complications associated with the CAR-T cell therapy, but a dedicated multidisciplinary helped in providing the necessary recovery to the patient

9 Jul 2026 12:55 am
CM Vijay conducts surprise inspection at Govt. Hospital for Women and Children in Egmore

At the century-old institute, Mr. Vijay visited the ward and the intensive care unit and enquired about the health of mothers undergoing treatment at the hospital

9 Jul 2026 12:54 am
There is a need to build a national front against BJP: Thirumavalavan

There is a necessity to build a national anti-BJP front both the TVK and DMK should be a part of it. This is my point of view...but many would say that I am confusing everyone, Mr. Thirumavalavan said

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Man found hacked to death inside math in Vyasarpadi; police launch probe

He was found lying in a pool of blood with severe injuries and his face mutilated

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
34 electricity substations to come up in city, three neighbouring districts

This is to improve the distribution network in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram. Citys power demand crosses previous peak of 5,000 MW. While overall availability remains adequate, localised outages continue to occur: official

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am