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Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast for Coimbatore, Theni, Tirunelveli and the Nilgiris on Thursday and Friday due to a weak atmospheric circulation. Moderate showers are expected across several Tamil Nadu districts through Sunday, including Chennai and adjoining areas
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The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw all police cases registered against students who participated in anti-NEET protests. The move, announced by School Education Minister Rajmohan, follows the Chief Minister's directive and is expected to benefit students booked during demonstrations
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The Tamil Nadu government plans to establish 12 mini taluk offices with e-seva centres across Chennai to speed up revenue certificate services. The initiative aims to reduce congestion at existing taluk offices, improve accessibility and ensure faster processing of public applications
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Actress Dushara Vijayan revealed she lost 13 kg in just four months through discipline and consistency. Sharing her fitness journey on Instagram, she said she hopes her transformation inspires others while preparing for the release of her upcoming film GDN.
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The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings in a Chennai cheating case, holding that the allegations disclosed a purely civil dispute. It said continuing the prosecution would amount to abuse of the legal process and set aside the Madras High Court's order
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Tamil Nadu on August 1, the state unit announced. The visit comes amid heightened political activity, with party leaders saying it aims to energise workers and reinforce the Congress' commitment to democracy, social justice and youth issues
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Vijay's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan' opened to grand celebrations across Tamil Nadu, with fans organizing fireworks, drone shows, temple prayers and special events. The release also saw allegations of inflated ticket prices at some theatres
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Fans across Tamil Nadu celebrated the release of Jana Nayagan, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s final film, with grand festivities, temple prayers and special screenings. Despite ticket-price controversies, emotional supporters hailed the movie as a historic farewell before Vijay’s full-time political journey
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The mortal remains of 10 Tamil Nadu residents killed in the Vietnam speedboat accident arrived in Chennai and Coimbatore. Officials coordinated their return from Mumbai, while grieving families received the bodies amid emotional scenes before they were taken to their hometowns
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India is emerging as a global hub for AI-ready data centres, attracting billions in investments from Google, Microsoft, Amazon and domestic firms. Strong government support, expanding infrastructure and rising capacity are expected to position India among the world's leading AI powers
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A 116-year-old devotee from Chennai, Navaneethamma, trekked to Tirumala on foot for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Impressed by her devotion, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams arranged special VIP darshan, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister praised her remarkable faith
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Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Sunday claimed that widespread public anger over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple will lead to the NDA government's downfall, calling the issue a massive nationwide concern
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Chennai police arrested five more people in the alleged TVK MLA bribery case, taking total arrests to eight. The accused allegedly conspired to offer ₹35 crore to MLA N Elaiyaraja to support a proposed no-confidence motion against the Assembly Speaker.
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Kacheguda Railway Station, one of Hyderabad's most iconic heritage landmarks, has completed 110 years of service. The station continues to blend historic architecture with modern facilities while serving around 50,000 passengers daily and housing a popular rail museum.
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A Chennai-based epidemiologist has developed HIVE, an AI-powered healthcare intelligence platform that combines clinical expertise with verified medical evidence. Designed to support doctors and public health workers, it aims to strengthen preventive healthcare and improve informed medical decision-making across India
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Network disruptions and elevated latency have affected Google Cloud users in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and nearby regions after a fire at a third-party data centre in Delhi. Google rerouted traffic to maintain services, but customers may continue experiencing latency spikes and suboptimal routing
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Veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai at 84 due to age-related complications. Renowned for revolutionising rural storytelling in Tamil cinema, he gained fame with 16 Vayathinile and remained an influential director, writer, producer, and actor
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated Singappen, a special police unit dedicated to women’s and children’s safety. He unveiled its insignia, flagged off patrol vehicles, and drove one himself at the Rajarathinam Stadium launch event in Chennai
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C Joseph Vijay will launch the Singappenn Special Task Force in Chennai to enhance women and child safety. Led by K Bhavaneeswari, the unit will focus on crime prevention, rapid response, victim support and statewide community policing
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with ₹50 lakh after his historic Norway Chess victory. Vijay also played a friendly game against the 20-year-old, who checkmated the chief minister during their meeting at the Secretariat
