Chennai: News
IMD issues red alert as Cyclone 'Montha' nears Andhra landfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for parts of Andhra Pradesh as the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm" by October 28.
Cyclone Montha intensifies; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu
The developing cyclonic system, "Montha," over the southeast Bay of Bengal is moving toward the Andhra Pradesh coast, with early forecasts suggesting that north Tamil Nadu may escape its major brunt.
'Great idea but...': Chidambaram responds to Mazumdar-Shaw's road repair offer
Congress MP P Chidambaram has welcomed Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's proposal to reportedly fund the development of 10-15 roads in Bengaluru.
Tamil Nadu readies shelters for possible cyclone; schools closed
Tamil Nadu is bracing for a possible cyclone as the Northeast monsoon intensifies.
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rainfall due to deep depression
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu as a low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning.
After Vijay, Trisha, Nayanthara, Ilaiyaraaja's Chennai studio gets bomb threat
A bomb threat email sent to renowned music director Ilaiyaraaja's studio in T. Nagar, Chennai, sparked a security scare on Tuesday.
Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Sresan Pharma's license canceled
The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has canceled the manufacturing license of Sresan Pharmaceutical Company.
ED raids 7 premises linked to 'killer' cough syrup manufacturer
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major probe into the Coldrif cough syrup case, conducting searches at seven locations in Chennai.
News agency PTI's office in Chennai receives bomb threat
The Chennai office of the news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) received a bomb threat on Friday morning, prompting the police to hurry there and conduct a thorough search.
Pharma company owner arrested over children's deaths linked to Coldrif
Ranganathan Govindan, the owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma, has been arrested by Madhya Pradesh police in Chennai.
Nayanthara gets a bomb threat after Vijay, Trisha
Tamil actor Nayanthara's residence in Alwarpet's Venus Colony has reportedly been targeted by a fake bomb threat.
Srikanth-Krishna's drug scandal deepens: ED launches new investigation
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a separate investigation into the drug case involving Tamil actors Srikanth and Krishna. The agency suspects that illegal money laundering is involved in this case.
Tamil actor Trisha gets bomb threat; here's what happened
A bomb threat was reported at the Chennai residence of popular actor Trisha Krishnan on Friday, October 3.
Centre orders investigation as Wintrack accuses Chennai customs of bribery
The Finance Ministry has ordered an investigation into bribery allegations against Chennai customs officials by Wintrack Inc, a Chennai-based import-export firm.
Karur stampede: Petitioner claims Vijay's exclusion from FIR is political
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay's name has been excluded from the First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the recent Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives, due to "political reasons."
AI start-up founder becomes India's youngest billionaire in 3 years
Aravind Srinivas, the co-founder and CEO of AI firm Perplexity, has been named India's youngest billionaire by the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025.
Madras High Court receives bomb threat again; searches on
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court was evacuated on Friday after receiving a bomb threat via email. The threat was sent to the Registrar's office of the high court, prompting an immediate security response.
Top Indian cities see 10th consecutive drop in housing sales
India's leading nine cities witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) decline of four percent in housing sales during the July-September quarter of 2025.
How much gold, silver does Sabarimala temple hold
The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala is one of India's richest pilgrimage sites.
'Coolie' release: Prime Video pays tribute to Rajinikanth's 50-year journey
To commemorate the release of the Tamil action thriller Coolie on Prime Video, the streamer has released a unique tribute video celebrating superstar Rajinikanth's 50-year cinematic journey.
Intruder found on Vijay's terrace, cops detain mentally unstable man
In a shocking incident, an intruder was found on the terrace of actor-turned-politician Vijay's residence in Neelankarai, Chennai.
Chennai witnesses cloudburst, heavy rainfall disrupts air travel
Chennai's Manali area witnessed a cloudburst on Saturday night, leading to heavy rainfall.
'Mark Antony' actor Vishal is now engaged to Sai Dhanshika
Tamil actor Vishal Krishna Reddy, also known by his mononym Vishal, got engaged to actor Sai Dhanshika on his 47th birthday.
Used two-wheeler marketplace BeepKart shuts down operations after 5 years
BeepKart, a Bengaluru-based platform for buying and selling used two-wheelers, has shut down operations after approximately five years of business.
Madras HC allows Anirudh's concert, organizers told to ensure safety
The Madras High Court has allowed music composer Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum World Tour Concert to go ahead as planned on Saturday at Kuvathur.
Why Anirudh's concert might not happen: Court case explained
The Madras High Court has agreed to hear an urgent writ petition on Friday against Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum World Tour concert, scheduled for Saturday at Seekinamkuppam near Kuvathur on the East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai.
'In all Tamil Nadu constituencies, Vijay is the candidate': Vijay
Actor-politician Vijay, the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), announced that he will contest the Tamil Nadu assembly elections from Madurai East before clarifying that his message was symbolic.
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away; state announces 7-day mourning
The Nagaland government has announced a seven-day state mourning period for Governor La Ganesan, who passed away on Friday.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie': First-day tickets sold for ₹4,500 in black market
The first-day-first-show (FDFS) tickets of superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film Coolie are being sold for a whopping ₹4,500 in the black market.
Chennai: Cargo flight's engine catches fire during landing
A cargo aircraft from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, caught fire in its fourth engine while landing at Chennai airport on Tuesday.
'Coolie': Madras HC orders Reliance, Airtel to block pirated links
The Madras High Court has ordered 36 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block "rogue websites" from streaming pirated versions of the upcoming film Coolie.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train service to start 'very soon': check details
India's first bullet train service between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will start operations "very soon," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday.
ECI dismisses Chidambaram's claims on voter list deletions as 'baseless'
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's claims about potential deletions from the voter list in Tamil Nadu as "misleading" and "baseless."
Tesla-rival VinFast opens second Indian showroom in Chennai
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has opened its second Indian showroom in Chennai.
Veteran Tamil actor-comedian Madhan Bob (71) dies after cancer battle
Veteran Tamil actor and comedian S Krishnamoorthy, popularly known as Madhan Bob, passed away on Saturday evening due to health-related issues. He was 71.
Brigade Hotel Ventures sets price band for ₹760cr IPO
Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd., an owner and developer of hotels in South India, has announced the price band for its initial public offering (IPO).
Tamil filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran (68) dies after prolonged illness
Veteran Tamil director, cinematographer, and actor Velu Prabhakaran (68) passed away on Friday at a private hospital in Chennai, following a prolonged illness, reported IANS.
You can book Tesla-rival VinFast's EVs in India tomorrow
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is all set to make its debut in the Indian market with two new models - the VF 6 and VF 7.
Crude oil fire disrupts Chennai-Arakkonam rail route, 8 trains canceled
A freight train carrying crude oil caught fire near Thiruvallur on Sunday morning, disrupting services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route.
Why Kerala has 'arrested' a cargo ship
Kerala has arrested the Liberian container ship MSC Akiteta II, which is currently within Indian territorial waters, after the Kerala High Court ordered its arrest on Monday.
Chennai woman arrested for framing love interest with bomb threats
A 30-year-old robotics engineer from Chennai has been arrested for allegedly sending hoax bomb threats to various public places, including Narendra Modi Stadium, a medical college, and various schools.
Tamil-Telugu actor Srikanth arrested in drug case; incriminating transactions found
Tamil-Telugu actor Srikanth, aka Sriram, has been arrested in Chennai due to his alleged connection to a drug case.
Technical snag: IndiGo flight canceled, another diverted amid safety concerns
An IndiGo flight from Chandigarh to Lucknow was canceled on Friday after a technical issue was detected during pre-flight checks.
'Mayday' call on IndiGo flight due to low fuel
An IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Chennai was diverted mid-air on Thursday night after the pilot issued a "Mayday" call due to low fuel.
CBI files ₹800cr dredging project scam case against ex-officials
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against former officials of Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
Why PVR Inox at Chennai's Aerohub might close down?
The five-screen PVR INOX multiplex at Chennai airport's Aerohub is facing a potential shutdown due to a legal dispute.
D Imman's Chennai concert postponed due to bad weather
The much-awaited D Imman Live In Concert in Chennai has been postponed, the organizers have announced.