The Times of India

Chennai airport faced significant disruptions Sunday morning due to dense fog, forcing the diversion of multiple international and domestic flights. Visibility plummeted to 150 metres, impacting arrivals and departures. Low-visibility procedures were implemented as flights circled, awaiting clearer conditions. The Met department cited humidity, calm winds, and cool temperatures for the fog.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has cancelled the Group II A main examinations. A software error wrongly allocated exam centres for around 600 candidates. Many candidates arrived at centres with insufficient capacity. The commission will announce revised exam dates in two weeks. The Tamil eligibility test scheduled for the afternoon was also postponed.

Tamil Nadu's interim budget will be presented on February 17th by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, kicking off the assembly session. Advanced and revised estimates follow on February 20th. Due to upcoming elections, this interim budget precedes a full budget by the next government. The entire session will be broadcast live.

The Singapore Lion International Film Festival is an independent film festival that supports and encourages filmmakers from different countries.

Madras High Court has dismissed actor Vijay's plea challenging a Rs 1.5 crore penalty imposed by the income tax department. The department claimed Vijay failed to disclose Rs 15 crore income from the movie 'Puli' during the 2015-16 assessment period. The court concurred with the department's submissions, upholding the penalty.

Chennai is grappling with a confirmed H5N1 avian influenza outbreak following mysterious crow deaths. The highly pathogenic virus, with zoonotic potential, has prompted the Union Ministry to urge enhanced biosecurity and disinfection. While human transmission is rare, authorities advise vigilance for flu-like symptoms and safe handling of dead birds.