Chennai: News
12 Jun 2025
Music ConcertD 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.
04 Jun 2025
Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan thanks people of Tamil Nadu amid Kannada row
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan held a Chennai press conference on Wednesday to promote his upcoming film Thug Life, which is set to release on Thursday.
02 Jun 2025
IndiaAnna University sex assault accused gets 30 years in jail
The Chennai Mahila court has sentenced accused A Gnanasekaran to life imprisonment for at least 30 years and a fine of ₹90,000 in the Anna University rape case.
29 May 2025
Kamal HaasanPolice complaint filed against Kamal Haasan for controversial 'Kannada' remark
A pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), has filed a police complaint against actor Kamal Haasan for his controversial statement on the Kannada language.
28 May 2025
Kamal Haasan'Politicians...unqualified to talk about language': Kamal Haasan reacts to backlash
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan has responded to the backlash over his comments about the Kannada language.
28 May 2025
Indian Penal CodeAnna University sexual assault case: Accused Gnanasekaran found guilty
A Chennai lower court has convicted Gnanasekaran in the Anna University sexual assault case.
28 May 2025
Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan to enter Rajya Sabha with DMK's support
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is all set to enter the Rajya Sabha with the support from Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), per reports.
28 May 2025
Instagram30 people stuck midair for 3hrs after Chennai joyride malfunctions
A roller coaster ride at a Chennai amusement park malfunctioned on Monday evening, stranding over 30 people mid-air.
27 May 2025
KeralaNagarjuna may play villain in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2': Report
The buzz around Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster starring Rajinikanth, is getting stronger with reports of new cast members.
25 May 2025
CanadaWhat is an e-passport? India's digital upgrade with biometric chip
India has officially joined the ranks of over 140 countries in introducing biometric e-passports.
21 May 2025
BengaluruMaharashtra may mandate proof of parking space for car buyers
The Maharashtra government is implementing a new rule that would require car buyers to provide proof of a parking space before registering their vehicles.
15 May 2025
Kamal HaasanVeteran actor Gautami alleges life threats over ₹9cr property dispute
Veteran actor Gautami has approached the Chennai Police Commissioner, alleging threats to her life over an ongoing ₹9 crore property dispute in Neelankarai, Chennai.
09 May 2025
Social MediaTamil Nadu professor suspended for criticizing 'cowardly' Operation Sindoor
An assistant professor at Chennai's SRM University has been suspended for her critical remarks on Operation Sindoor, India's military operation against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
07 May 2025
DelhiNationwide drills to begin today at 4pm; check details here
India will hold a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday at 4:00pm to test the country's disaster response and sensitize local authorities to possible emergencies.
06 May 2025
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Chennai to witness sunny week; rain predicted for Gujarat, Himachal
Chennai saw a warm and sunny Tuesday, with maximum temperatures touching 36.3°C.
25 Apr 2025
Eknath ShindeCourt grants Kunal Kamra protection from arrest but allows probe
The Bombay High Court has granted stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra protection from arrest in an FIR registered against him by the Mumbai Police.
23 Apr 2025
Janhvi KapoorJanhvi Kapoor eyes Tamil debut with Pa Ranjith series
Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor is currently in talks with famous filmmaker Pa Ranjith for her Tamil series debut.
12 Apr 2025
Amit Shah'Alliance of defeat': MK Stalin on AIADMK-BJP tie-up
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has denounced AIADMK's renewed tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
07 Apr 2025
Ajith KumarAjith Kumar's 250-foot cutout collapses in Nellai; no injuries reported
A gigantic cutout of actor Ajith Kumar collapsed while it was being installed at PSS Theatre in Vannarapettai, Nellai. The cutout was being set up in anticipation of the Tamil superstar's upcoming movie Good Bad Ugly.
06 Apr 2025
Tamil NaduIndia's 1st vertical-lift sea bridge inaugurated: Everything you must know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu today. It is India's first-ever vertical-lift sea bridge.
04 Apr 2025
Kamal HaasanVeteran Tamil-Malayalam actor Ravikumar Menon dies at 71
Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor, Ravikumar Menon, who starred in films such as Avargal and Ullaasa Yaathra, has passed away. He was 71.
04 Apr 2025
AhmedabadMassive protests in Bengal, Ahmedabad, Chennai after Waqf Bill cleared
Protests broke out in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday after Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill.
04 Apr 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)ED raids offices linked to 'L2: Empuraan' producer
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a series of raids on the Tamil Nadu and Kerala offices linked to Gokulam Gopalan, a prominent businessman and film producer.
03 Apr 2025
MumbaiYellow alert issued for rain in Chennai, heatwave in Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu till April 8.
29 Mar 2025
Tamil NaduChennai to experience hot weather for next 3 days
Chennai is witnessing sweltering conditions, with dry winds adding to the soaring temperatures.
27 Mar 2025
BangkokUS cancels 2,000 visa appointments made by 'bots' in India
The US Embassy in India has scrapped more than 2,000 visa applications after finding them to be fraudulent.
26 Mar 2025
AR RahmanTamil film industry mourns Manoj Bharathiraja's sudden demise
The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, who passed away suddenly.
24 Mar 2025
Bobby Deol'Jana Nayagan': Vijay's final film to release in 2026
The much-awaited film, Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, has been pushed to a Pongal 2026 release.
24 Mar 2025
IndiaChennai cops turn to AC helmets to beat summer heat
Chennai's traffic police has found a unique solution to the city's sweltering summer heat - air-conditioned helmets.
22 Mar 2025
IndiaChennai temple serving iftar to Muslims for 40 years
Sufidar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai has been a symbol of interfaith unity since the last 40 years: it prepares and serves iftar meals to Muslims during Ramadan.
21 Mar 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)Chennai street to be renamed after R Ashwin: Report
In a bid to honor former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has decided to rename a street after him.
18 Mar 2025
FordFord to revive Chennai plant for new purpose
Ford is said to be planning to repurpose its Chennai facility for engine manufacturing and export, according to the Economic Times.
16 Mar 2025
AR RahmanChennai: AR Rahman discharged after hospitalization for dehydration
Acclaimed music composer A.R. Rahman (58) was discharged from a Chennai hospital on Sunday after he was admitted for dehydration and gastric issues, reported PTI.
16 Mar 2025
AR RahmanAR Rahman hospitalized due to dehydration, clarifies spokesperson
Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman (58) was admitted to Chennai's Apollo Hospital on Sunday morning.
16 Mar 2025
AR RahmanChennai: AR Rahman hospitalized due to chest pain
Acclaimed music composer A.R. Rahman (58) was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Sunday morning after complaining of sudden chest pain.
15 Mar 2025
Ashwini VaishnawElectronics clusters worth ₹1,112cr to come up in TN: Vaishnaw
The Indian government has announced plans to set up two electronics manufacturing hubs in Tamil Nadu, with an investment of ₹1,112 crore.
14 Mar 2025
AIADMK'Student funds, e-scooters…global city': What DMK government announced during budget
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly on Friday.
06 Mar 2025
Tushar MehtaSupreme Court bars registration of more FIRs against Udhayanidhi
The Supreme Court of India has passed an interim order barring the filing of new first information reports (FIRs) against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin without its permission.
05 Mar 2025
Lok Sabha'1971 Census should be basis…': Stalin on Lok Sabha delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has proposed the formation of a Joint Action Committee to address concerns over the upcoming Union government's delimitation plan.
05 Mar 2025
HyderabadTelugu singer Kalpana Raghavendar hospitalized after alleged suicide attempt
Renowned Telugu singer, Kalpana Raghavendar, has been hospitalized after she allegedly attempted suicide at her home in Nizampet, Hyderabad.
19 Feb 2025
Tamil Nadu'Don't trigger another language war in TN': Udhayanidhi warns Centre
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has warned the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government against sparking another language war in the state.
11 Feb 2025
ZoomZoom Phone now available in Chennai: What it is
Zoom Communications has launched its Zoom Phone service in Chennai, expanding further into the Tamil Nadu Telecom Circle.
11 Feb 2025
BeijingNoida family loses ₹1 crore in 'digital arrest' scam
A family in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was reportedly held under "digital arrest" for five days by people impersonating government officials.
10 Feb 2025
Tamil NaduOver 1,100 dead sea turtles found along India's coastline
In an unprecedented incident, over 1,100 olive ridley sea turtles were found dead on the beaches of Tamil Nadu in January.
