Chennai: News
06 Dec 2023
MahindraCyclone Michaung: Mahindra offers complimentary support to affected car owners
Mahindra has stepped up to help vehicle owners in Chennai impacted by Cyclone Michaung by launching a support initiative.
06 Dec 2023
CycloneCyclone Michaung weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Michaung hit Andhra Pradesh near Bapatla late on Tuesday but has since weakened into a deep depression.
05 Dec 2023
Aamir KhanAamir Khan rescued from flood-hit Chennai; photo goes viral
Cyclone Michaung has wreaked havoc in Chennai, leading to at least eight deaths and leaving many areas flooded.
05 Dec 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra braces for Cyclone Michaung's landfall, 8 dead in Chennai
After causing eight deaths in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, Cyclone Michaung is set to hit Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday, bringing powerful winds of 90-100km/h and gusts up to 110km/h.
04 Dec 2023
FoxconnCyclone Michaung: Foxconn, Pegatron stop iPhone production near Chennai
The production of Apple's iPhones at Foxconn and Pegatron facilities near Chennai has been stopped due to heavy rains, Reuters reported.
04 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduCyclone Michaung: Heavy rain floods runway at Chennai airport
Ahead of Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and flooded the Chennai International Airport on Monday.
04 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Michaung intensifies; high alert in Andhra, Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha as Cyclone Michaung intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday.
02 Dec 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Tamil Nadu: ED officer arrested for taking Rs. 20L bribe
Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) arrested a senior Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in Dindigul for allegedly accepting Rs. 20 lakh bribe from a government doctor on Friday.
01 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduMore rain to lash Chennai, other Tamil Nadu districts today
Heavy rainfall continued to batter Chennai and several other districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, triggering waterlogging and traffic jams in several low-lying regions of the state.
30 Nov 2023
Tamil NaduSchools shut, helpline numbers launched: Heavy rain cripples Tamil Nadu
Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Kanchipuram districts of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday amid heavy rain.
25 Nov 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD forecasts rainfall in Mumbai; Yellow alert in Gujarat, TN
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Mumbai and other coastal areas of Maharashtra from Saturday.
22 Nov 2023
Sexual HarassmentMansoor's sexist remarks: Actor booked over comments on Trisha Krishnan
Chennai Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against actor Mansoor Ali Khan over his alleged sexist comments on his Leo co-star Trisha Krishnan.
04 Nov 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu rains: Schools shut, IMD issues 'orange alert'
Amid heavy downpours due to the onset of the northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu, schools have been shut on Saturday in nine districts of the state.
09 Oct 2023
VinFastVinFast explores acquisition of Ford's Chennai factory for India debut
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is eyeing Ford's factory in Chennai, India, as part of its global expansion plans, Autocar has reported.
01 Oct 2023
LPG CylinderCommercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs. 209
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a government-owned oil and gas company, has hiked the price of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs. 209 starting Sunday, The Economic Times reported.
28 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiFather of India's 'Green Revolution,' MS Swaminathan, dies at 98
Padma Vibhushan awardee and renowned agricultural scientist Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan died on Thursday morning at the age of 98 in Chennai.
25 Sep 2023
AppleFire at Apple supplier Pegatron's India facility halts iPhone assembly
A fire incident at Pegatron's iPhone assembly facility near Chennai on Sunday night has led to a temporary halt in production.
11 Sep 2023
AR RahmanAR Rahman's Chennai concert goes horribly wrong—composer-singer finally responds
AR Rahman fans were in for a tragic turn of events when they reached the Adityaram Palace City in East Coast Road, Chennai on Sunday evening for his concert Marakuma Nenjam.
01 Sep 2023
Street FoodExploring delightful Indian street foods: A mini guide across cities
India's vibrant street food culture captivates both locals and tourists with its array of flavors, aromas, and textures.
30 Aug 2023
BollywoodSRK graces 'Jawan' pre-release event with Atlee, Vijay Sethupathi, Anirudh
Finally! Every fan's prayers have been answered!
17 Aug 2023
Formula RacingAll-new Chennai street circuit to host F4 India night race
Chennai is preparing for the F4 Indian Championship and Indian Racing League, set to take place on December 9 and 10. These races will take place at the newly-constructed Chennai Formula Racing Circuit.
14 Aug 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: Man ends life after NEET aspirant son's suicide
A double suicide incident reported in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has jolted the country.
07 Aug 2023
Tamil CinemaTamil actor Sindhu, who couldn't afford breast cancer treatment, dies
Tamil actor Sindhu, who had stepped into the film industry as a child artist and then subsequently worked in a few films, has reportedly passed away. She was in her early 40s.
01 Aug 2023
LPG CylinderCommercial LPG cylinder price reduced by Rs. 100
Oil marketing companies have cut the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by up to Rs. 100, reported News18.
26 Jul 2023
AssamAssam: Engineer's COVID-19 lockdown love story ends in triple murder
In a shocking development, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer killed his wife and her parents before surrendering to the police with his nine-month-old son in his arms.
11 Jul 2023
Mahendra Singh Dhoni#LGMTrailer launch: Exploring MS Dhoni's unwavering bond with Tamil Nadu
Legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has wholeheartedly embraced Chennai, receiving unconditional love and support in return.
20 Jun 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Tamil Nadu: IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Chennai, other districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, and some other districts on Tuesday.
15 Jun 2023
SivakarthikeyanASK Cinemas: Sivakarthikeyan to open his multiplex in Chennai
Multiplexes have been the way of cinema in India for more than a decade now. The style of content saw a huge shift too.
14 Jun 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: After getting arrested, minister cries on camera
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader V Senthil Balaji on money laundering charges in Chennai, reported NDTV.
03 Jun 2023
OdishaOdisha train crash: 250 survivors board special train to Chennai
As many as 250 survivors of the Odisha train tragedy boarded a special train on Saturday, with a majority of them on their way to Tamil Nadu's Chennai, PTI reported, quoting a railway official.
03 Jun 2023
Odisha'Dead bodies everywhere': Survivors of Odisha train accident recount horror
"Families crushed away, limbless bodies and a bloodbath on the train tracks." This is how Anubhav Das, a survivor of Odisha's Balasore triple train crash on Friday, described the aftermath of India's worst train accident.
02 Jun 2023
OdishaOdisha: 50 dead, 350+ injured as 3 trains collide
At least 50 people died and over 350 were injured on Friday following a three-way accident involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train at Bahanagar in Odisha's Balasore district.
01 Jun 2023
Mahendra Singh DhoniMS Dhoni spotted reading Bhagavad Gita ahead of knee surgery
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the best cricketers in the world and the ex-Indian skipper is known for his leadership skills. As he is currently basking in the glory of Chennai Super Kings's fifth IPL triumph, he was recently spotted in Mumbai reading Bhagavad Gita ahead of a knee surgery.
26 May 2023
KeralaKerala: Missing man's chopped body found in trolley bag
In a horrific incident, a hotel owner from Malappuram, Kerala, was killed and chopped into pieces.
08 May 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Amazon Prime Video's 'Modern Love Chennai' release date out
Modern Love is one of the most famous anthology series worldwide. Following the success of the original American show, the makers have created several international adaptations, including in India.
07 May 2023
Tamil Nadu'The Kerala Story' not to be screened in Tamil Nadu
The controversies surrounding Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story have refused to die down.
26 Apr 2023
AR Rahman'Not Hindi, speak in Tamil': AR Rahman to his wife
A video of AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu from an awards show is going viral on social media. Wondering why? Well, it is because Rahman asked his wife to not speak in Hindi, but rather in Tamil at the event.
22 Apr 2023
IIT MadrasIIT Madras student found dead, 4th suspected suicide this year
A 20-year-old student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Tamil Nadu's Chennai was found dead in his hostel room on Friday, reported Indian Express.
06 Apr 2023
Tamil Nadu3 men arrested for biting off snake's head, filming it
Three men from Chennai's Arakkonam were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly biting off a live snake's head and posting the incident's video on social media.
04 Apr 2023
Tamil NaduChennai: Sex worker murders ex-boyfriend; buries him with priest's help
A man was allegedly killed by his former lover, a sex worker, and three other men in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai, likely over money, the police said. They then chopped up his body and traveled 400km to bury it.