India Must Enact AI Regulation Act to Ensure Fairness and Accountability
Railway track crack at Nungambakkam station delays suburban trains
Illegal Lotus Farming Threatens Thamirabarani Wetlands and Livelihoods
Chennais groundwater table drops 0.47m in June as rains fail to arrive
Tamil Nadu Hikes Liquor Store Staff Wages To End 'Overcharging' Per Bottle
The move is aimed at removing what the government says has become an entrenched system of illegal collections while improving employee welfare.
Govt tells state election commissioner to resign
Auto driver arrested for abusing minor
2 women held in Chennai for ganja smuggling at court
Minister refutes corruption charges in appointment of govt law officers
MLA poaching case: Senthilbalaji moves HC for anticipatory bail
Compulsory left or U-turn: Conflicting signage at SIET junction confuse road users
ICF senior engineer dies in Chennai after tree falls on motorcycle
Man sleeping outside house hacked to death in Salem district
The murdered man has been identified as Manickam, 56, of Vellaiyur village.
GCC officials transferred to smaller local bodies
PG rent rises across city as food costs and LPG prices push up monthly expenses
TN mulls legal action over deemed univ tag for medical colleges
Tamil Nadu launches paperless Anywhere Registration for property deals from August 17
The system uses Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to improve transparency, efficiency and citizen convenience
Litigant or lawyer has no right to demand early hearing of their pleas: HC
Credai urged CMDA to revisit the demarcation of the 1km uniform Ramsar influence zone covering 3,358 hectares.
Tamil Nadu makes digital registration mandatory for new property sales
Tamil Nadu: America 250 Vibrant In Chennai
The Consulates American Center inaugurated its Space Experiential Learning Center at the National Day celebration and the exhibit is now open for public display at the Consulate: Reports
The Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch wants the government to ensure the safety, dignity, and educational rights of a survivor of child sexual abuse and to uphold the safety of women students studying at the college
CM Vijay wishes Chennai's 'Thala' a special birthday; find out what he said on MS Dhoni's birthday.
MS Dhoni's 45th Birthday: MS Dhoni is celebrating his 45th birthday today. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Thala congratulated him on the occasion.CM Vijay wishes MS Dhoni on his 45th birthdayCM Vijay Wishes MS Dhoni on His 45th Birthday: Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is celebrating h...
Motorist killed by speeding car on ECR near Chennai
A Tamil Nadu government school employee drawing a starting salary of Rs 1,100 per month quietly accumulated 21 properties, a marriage hall, agricultural land, and household assets worth Rs 53 lakh over 11 years, parking most of it in his wife's name. After a two-decade legal battle, the Madras High Court has upheld the wife's conviction for abetment of disproportionate assets, refusing to reduce her four-year sentence even after her counsel disclosed she is now battling Stage IV cancer.
TN: Family abducts woman on highway for marrying Dalit man
Chennai: A woman in Tamil Nadus Tiruchirappalli was reportedly abducted by her family on Saturday, July 4, for marrying a Dalit man, with her kin assaulting her, hurling casteist slurs and giving death threats. According to The Hindu, the woman was identified as 27-year-old M Chithiravalli. She was allegedly abducted on the Tiruchi-Dindigul national highway Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In Karur, where there was no way out
On September 27, thousands of people gathered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, to attend a rally by actor-turned-politician Vijay. As the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party arrived hours late, the crowd swelled and surged towards his vehicle, triggering a stampede that killed 41 people and injured over 100. C. JaisankarandNacchinarkkiniyan M.report on the tragedy, caused by many factors, including poor planning and alleged security lapses
Tamil Nadu's TASMAC Plans to Regularise 23,000 Contract Workers
TASMAC sources said that a comprehensive proposal to do a structural revamp is being placed before its board of directors
Online registration of select documents to be launched in Tamil Nadu on August 17: Minister
The documents include first sale of plots and flats, sale deeds relating to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, and memoranda of deposit of title deeds (MODs).
Supreme Court raps DMK over Tamil Nadu CMs visit plea
New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is not an accused in the Karur stampede case and the court cannot regulate his visits, the Supreme Court on Tuesday, July, 7, said as it pulled up the DMK for its plea questioning the visit and alleging that ministers were influencing witnesses in the matter. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hitachi signs Rs 1,000 crore MoU with Tamil Nadu for expansion
Hitachi Energy India and Hitachi Energy Technology Services will invest one thousand crore rupees. This significant investment will expand their facilities in Chennai and Chengalpattu over five years. The expansion will create one thousand high-end technology jobs for skilled professionals. Their Global Technology and Innovation Centre at Porur will be expanded. Manufacturing operations at Chengalpattu will also be scaled up.
Tamil Nadu: Major fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Tiruchirappalli's Ganapathy Nagar
The two expansion projects that will create 1,000 high-skilled technology jobs is to be implemented over the next three to five years, said a press statement.
Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tributes to Rettamalai Srinivasan on birth anniversary
In a post on X, Mr. Vijay said Rettamalai Srinivasan was a pioneer of social justice and a powerful voice for the rights of the oppressed.
Fisherfolk, environmentalists demand cancellation of public hearing on Cuddalore port expansion
The proposed port expansion could displace fish stocks, forcing traditional fishers to venture deeper and incur higher costs, feels K.S. Gajendran of Tamil Nadu Meenavar Peravai.
GECO Launches its First Brand Film, 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway'
GECO, the nature-inspired construction solutions brand from the VNC Group, today unveiled its first-ever brand film, 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway'. The film marks a milestone for the young brand, translating its founding metaphor — the gecko's extraordinary natural ability to hold — into a cinematic fable. GECO introduces its first brand film, "The Geco Tales: The Castaway GECO Epoxy Tile Grout to the shore. Guided by the creature, the castaway rebuilds his wrecked vessel piece by piece — fixing tiles, sealing leaks, and finally sailing home. The story dramatizes the brand's core belief that the right hold can change everything, and carries its signature positioning: Inspired by nature. Engineered to hold. The Geco Tales: The Castaway | Tamil Watch The Geco Tales: The Castaway | Tamil The film puts GECO's tile and stone fixing solutions at the heart of the story — the tile adhesives and grouting solutions that anchor the brand's range. Under the GECO name, the VNC Group brings together its tile fixing, adhesives and sealants, and tapes categories into a single, unified brand, with the tile and stone fixing line leading the way. GECO was founded in 2021 under the VNC Group, which has operated across categories since 1983. In a short span, GECO has built a distribution network of more than 1,000 retail outlets across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and was recognised by Industry Outlook as a Top 10 Adhesives & Sealants manufacturer in 2024. " With GECO, the VNC Group is expanding into an entirely new category — tile and stone fixing solutions — and The Castaway is where that journey begins ," said Gokul Basker, Brand Founder, GECO & Partner, VNC Group . " For over four decades, VNC has built its name across welding consumables, steel and fencing solutions. GECO extends that legacy into the world of tile fixing solutions, sealants and tapes, giving builders and applicators a brand of their own. This film is our first step, and there's much more to come .” Commenting on the film, Director Yokesh R (Yoki) of The Paper Plane, Chennai said, " A fable lives or dies on whether you believe in its world. We wanted the island, the storm and the little gecko to feel real enough that a simple truth about holding on could land emotionally. For a brand built on nature's own engineering, telling the story as a fable felt exactly right ." 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway' premieres in July 2026, across GECO's YouTube channel, television, OTT and social media platforms. The film is positioned as the first episode in an ongoing brand story-world, The Geco Tales. About GECO GECO is the VNC Group's dedicated brand for construction solutions, spanning tile & stone fixing solutions, adhesives and sealants, and tapes. Inspired by the gecko's natural adhesion mechanism and engineered for dependable performance, GECO's tile and stone fixing solutions lead a growing range built for professional contractors, civil engineers, architects and applicators. GECO is distributed across Tamil Nadu and Kerala through a network of 1,000+ retail outlets. About VNC Group Headquartered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, VNC Group is a diversified enterprise with strong market leadership across welding consumables, steel wires, and fencing solutions. With over 40 years of commitment to creating lasting value, VNC’s BEST range of brands serves more than 8,000 retailers across South India. VNC launched GECO and Indicus Paints in 2021 and has been rapidly expanding product offerings across both categories. VNC is also a leading distributor for Tata Steel, managing a wide portfolio of their retail products across Tamil Nadu. www.thegeco.in .
Man fatally stabbed after confrontation near Chennai Central Railway station
A twenty-two-year-old man was fatally stabbed following an altercation near Chennai Central Railway Station. The incident occurred late Monday night after his motorcycle brushed against a pedestrian. The pedestrian allegedly attacked the man with a sharp weapon before fleeing the scene. Passersby alerted authorities, and the victim was rushed to the hospital. Police have registered a murder case and are actively searching for the assailant.
A defection wave in Tamil Nadu
The switch-over of AIADMK MLAs is evidence of a deeper shift in the States politics
You Want Us To Regulate Chief Minister's Visits? Supreme Court Rap For DMK
Supreme Court criticised DMK for seeking restrictions on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's speeches in relation to the Karur stampede case.
SC Pulls Up DMK Over Remarks on CM Vijay's Karur Visit
Supreme Court pulls up #DMK for questioning Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's visit to families of #Karur stampede victims
Tamil Nadu Man, 24, Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Woman, 50, Near Park
A 24-year-old man is arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Tamil Nadu's Tirupathur district.
Mahindra bets on Growth Gems for next phase of growth beyond autos
Cholamandalam sees EVs disrupting entry-level 2W segment
Last Date For CMs Youth Award Extended
The applicants should prove their contribution to social development through documented evidence and should have been domiciled in Tamil Nadu for at least five years.
Karur Stampede: SC to hear plea against CM Vijay's meet with victims' kin
The Supreme Court will hear a DMK plea seeking to prevent public statements on a pending investigation. DMK alleges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and ministers may influence witnesses. The party cited reports of government jobs being offered to victims' families. DMK stated welfare measures are acceptable but not witness influence. The court agreed to take up the urgent matter on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficits
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stems from expenditure, while West Bengal's reflects weaker revenues and debt. West Bengal's lower per-capita income and higher population density strain its public services. Tamil Nadu's stronger revenue base and fiscal autonomy contrast with West Bengal's reliance on transfers.
TN police arrest 621, seize narcotics in statewide crackdown
Indian Air Force chopper makes emergency landing in Chengalpets Keerapakkam
TN sets new record in wind power generation
Chennai police arrest 54 in week-long narcotics crackdown
Yelagiri Express train passes stop signal, Railways order inquiry
STEM and story labs, more experiments to come up at State Resource Centre
Task force rescues three minors in child labour inspections
SC judge inaugurates MBA lecture series
300 barricades donated to Greater Chennai Traffic Police
The donation comprised 200 iron barricades, 50 steel barricades, and 50 foldable barricades
33 drug cases registered, 54 arrested in Chennai during week-long crackdown against drugs
Seized items include 46.6 kg of ganja, 12 grams of methamphetamine, and 386 tablets
Man arrested after minor son causes fatal road accident in Pulianthope
In Chennai, Thousands Remain Homeless, Living Under Flyovers
They live beneath bridges, fly under the radar, with no access to welfare, jobs or education. Temporary shelters cannot replace long-term housing policy, say experts
Ammonia removal operations enter fourth day in Tiruvallur
Will raise issue of corrupt joining TVK in appropriate forum: TNCC chief
Sengottaiyan inaugurates renovated Bougainvillea Park
5 idols stolen from TN temples recovered in Karaikal, 2 held
Anbumani urges TN govt to raise Rs 1 lakh crore global loan for water projects
Tamil Nadu may lose 650 MBBS seats, admissions to get tougher, fees set to soar
If three more colleges are granted deemed university status, the number will cross 700 govt quota seats and 50 seats under the 7.5% govt school students quota.
MEKEDATU ROW. FARMERS ALLEGE FRESH GROUNDWORK BY KARNATAKA
POCSO pendency and tortorous process further victimise children subject to sexual abuse
A staggering 18,733 POCSO cases are pending in various courts across the 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The situation is exacerbated by patchy support services for children who opt to go through the procedural justice system
Vijay urges PM Modi to reconsider proposed NFSA amendment, cites risk to poor
Micro-level audit planned for uninterrupted power supply during summer
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee to organise week-long celebrations to mark Kamarajs birth anniversary
The celebrations, scheduled between July 13 and 19, will focus on the former Chief Ministers clean, corruption-free administration and simple lifestyle
Annamalai says corruption has been contained by TVK govt
AIADMK Thanjavur functionaries urge EPS to reinduct TTV Dhinakaran in party
Nights warm as cloud cover, humidity Persist
Tamil Nadu defends CRZ approval granted for the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project
In its counter to a petition challenging theclearance issued in December 2025, the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority says the project complies with theCRZNotification, 2011, and was subjected to multiple levels of technical scrutiny
School campus in education ministers constituency turns garbage ground
CM Vijay inspects under construction desalination plant in Perur near Chennai
The plant is being built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,814.57 crore to strengthen Chennais long-term drinking water supply.
Woman injured in bike accident last week dies of injuries in Chennai hospital
Woman dies, seven injured in accident near Kancheepurams Tirupputkuzhi flyover
Tamil Nadu: VCK To Press For Law Against Honour Killing
Police filed 3 FIRs, one of them under the Prevention of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint by the 19-year-old victim from Pudupalayam village: Reports
301 ticketless passengers on single train fined in Tamil Nadu
2.64 lakh was collected as penalty by the Salem Railway Division during a special intensive ticket-checking drive carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627)
Madurai Hosts 6th Leg of Kauvery Hospital-TNSTC Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026
Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 was held at the Madurai Union Club from June 26 to 28, featuring Singles and Doubles events across seven age categories (40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+). Tennis Tournament Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament, reflecting its growing popularity among veteran tennis players across the country. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. Trophies and Prize money were distributed by Mr. Jayaraman, Chairman, and Mr. N. Narayanasamy, Secretary, TNSTC. The tournament featured several accomplished veteran players who have represented India at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. They included Sanjay Kumar (Kerala) in the 60+ category, Suresh Murthati (Telangana) and Tulasiram (Karnataka) in the 70+ category, and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) in the 75+ category. Sanjay Kumar and Venkatachalam Swaminathan have both captained the Indian team at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. One of the highlights of the tournament was the participation of two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy. In the singles events, Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+) emerged as champions in their respective categories. In the doubles events, Sathish Babu and M. Ramu (40+), Ramesh S and Sathish Babu (50+), Dinesh Thampi and Srinivas Reddy (55+), Sivakumar and Senthil Kumar (60+), Alapati Suresh and V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram and Suresh Murthati (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan and Veeramani K (75+) were the winners in their respective categories. TNSTC, one of the most active veteran tennis organisations in South India, has a membership of around 550 veteran players. The club conducts four non-ranking tournaments annually at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai, providing veteran tennis enthusiasts with regular opportunities for competitive play and camaraderie. Kauvery Hospital played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all participants. A dedicated medical team, supported by a fully equipped ambulance, remained on standby throughout the tournament to provide immediate medical assistance and first-aid support. The next leg of the Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club Veterans Tennis Tournament will be hosted in Tiruchirappalli during September 2026.
Sunsure Energy secures Rs 262 cr project financing from FMO, Axis Bank
Sunsure Energy has secured a significant Rs 262 crore financing for its 75 MWp open-access solar project in Tamil Nadu. Dutch development bank FMO is leading the funding, with Axis Bank contributing approximately Rs 71 crore. This marks FMO's debut in India's Group Captive C&I renewable energy sector, aiming to power commercial and industrial clients with clean energy.
Mekedatu dam row: File contempt case against Karnataka in SC, says AMMK chief Dhinakaran
AMMK chief T T V Dhinakaran has urged the Tamil Nadu government to initiate contempt proceedings against Karnataka for proceeding with Mekedatu dam construction, allegedly violating Supreme Court orders. He called for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and halt the unilateral work.
Deficit summer rains in South impacts Indias May tea output
All-India tea output falls 3.54% to 131.6 million kg; Tamil Nadu production drops 25% due to inadequate rains
NTK leader seeks Tamil Nadu ban on Jr NTR-Trivikram film over Murugan row
NTK leader seeks Tamil Nadu ban on Jr NTR-Trivikram film over Murugan row
IAF Chetak helicopter makes emergency landing in Tamil Nadu
An Indian Air Force Chetak helicopter executed a safe emergency landing in a Chengalpattu agricultural field Monday morning due to a technical issue during a training flight. Pilots Vishal Bhaskar and a colleague skillfully landed the aircraft at Keerapakkam after detecting the snag. Following repairs by a recovery team from Tambaram Air Force Station, the helicopter successfully returned to base.
Tamil Nadu clocks highest growth rate in FY26 exports at 13.7%
The State emerged top electronics goods exporter yet again for FY26
SC to hear on July 7 plea alleging active influencing of witnesses in Karur stampede case
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on July 7 alleging Tamil Nadu ministers are actively influencing witnesses in the Karur stampede case, which claimed 41 lives. The court had previously ordered a CBI investigation into the incident. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi presented the application, highlighting concerns about potential witness tampering by individuals now holding ministerial positions. The bench confirmed the hearing for the following day.
Karur stampede probe: Supreme Court to hear DMK plea over CM Vijays proposed Karur visit
The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday an interlocutory application filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking directions to restrain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, State Minister Aadhav Arjuna and other accused persons from making public statements or engaging in conduct that could allegedly prejudice the ongoing Court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation [] The post Karur stampede probe: Supreme Court to hear DMK plea over CM Vijays proposed Karur visit appeared first on India Legal .
DMK hits out at Tamil Nadu govt over removal of Stalin's name from desalination project plaque
The DMK has strongly criticized the ruling TVK for allegedly removing a plaque bearing M K Stalin's name from a desalination project. This move escalates the political rivalry, with the DMK accusing the TVK of erasing their government's achievements. The project, crucial for Chennai's water supply, was commissioned by Stalin. Tensions are high following accusations of poaching legislators and a former DMK minister's arrest.
Jr NTR, Trivikram's Upcoming Film Faces Ban Threat In Tamil Nadu Over 'Murugan' Depiction
Seeman warned the film's team against portraying Lord Murugan as having been born in northern India. He also alleged that communities that lack distinct identities, cultural elements, worship methods and divine traditions had historically appropriated Tamil deities
