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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu twice in March to boost NDA’s campaign ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, with rallies planned in Madurai and Vellore and alliances finalised with key regional parties.

Three men were arrested in Chennai for the brutal murder of Gaurav Kumar, his wife, and two-year-old son following an attempted sexual assault. Bodies were recovered from multiple locations, sparking political outrage over Tamil Nadu’s law and order situation

Madras High Court set aside a single judge’s order directing CBFC to certify actor Vijay’s film *Jana Nayagan*, citing lack of opportunity for CBFC to respond. The decision revives uncertainty over the film’s release, reportedly Vijay’s last before entering politics

Teen racers Ishaan Madesh and Sai Shiva Sankaran clinched the Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 titles at the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 in Chennai. Other winners included Biren Pithawalla, Joel Joseph, Aman Nagdev and Tarushi Vikram across categories

TN Chief Minister MK Stalin announced DMK’s plan to push for a constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory Governor’s Address after Governor R N Ravi refused to read the government-prepared speech, marking the fourth walkout since 2021 

The Railway Protection Force of Secunderabad Division has intensified security measures during the festive season, deploying additional personnel at major stations and on crowded trains. Surveillance, crowd management and women safety measures have been strengthened to ensure safe travel

Rahil Pillarisetty and Rajender Beedani win titles in their respective categories in the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025

Chennai plans to reintroduce double-decker buses after 17 years, with MTC proposing 20 air-conditioned electric buses under a GCC model, to operate on select routes with adequate clearance

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 4-2 in their Men’s Hockey India League opener at Chennai. Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit Singh scored twice each, while Tom Boon and Mandeep Singh netted for Royals. Lancers defended strongly to secure victory

Tamil Nadu Dragons defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-2 in a shoot-out after a 3-3 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hockey India League opener. Goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh saved two penalties, while Raheel Mohammed scored the decisive strike in Chennai

The men’s Hockey India League 2026 begins in Chennai with Tamil Nadu Dragons facing Hyderabad Toofans in the opener. The league features eight teams, top Indian and foreign stars, and a new round-robin format before the final in Bhubaneswar on January 26

Ravichandran Ashwin has raised doubts about the survival of ODI cricket beyond the 2027 World Cup, citing the rise of T20 leagues and ICC’s frequent tournaments. He suggested limiting ODIs to the World Cup every four years to keep relevance

Bengaluru’s Hemanth Muddappa won two titles and a podium at the Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship in Chennai. He leads the standings with 75 points, while Syed Imran, Mujahid Pasha and Lapis Lazuli also impressed in their respective categories

Some H-1B visa applicants are receiving approvals after strict social media vetting by US consulates in Hyderabad and Chennai. Applicants report being asked to submit public social media handles, with cases briefly marked refused before being approved and issued.

Actor Vijay’s final film *Jana Nayagan* heightens buzz with the release of third single “Chella Magale,” sung by Vijay. Directed by H Vinoth, the political action thriller marks his cinematic farewell before politics, with a grand audio launch in Malaysia

Iniyan from Chennai won the Ekagra International Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Hyderabad, taking home Rs 5 lakh. Mitroba Guha and Harikrishna finished second and third. The event honored young talents and announced plans for future FIDE-rated competitions

Telangana’s Mittapalli Rithvika won a gold medal in the All India Inter-University Aquatics Championship in Chennai. Representing KIIT Bhubaneswar, she clinched the 50 m breaststroke title, adding to the state’s growing presence in national-level swimming competitions

Osmania University’s Vritti Agarwal won silver in the All India Inter-University Swimming Championship in Chennai with a timing of 4:32.24. Jain University’s Bhavya Sachdeva clinched gold, while teammate Ashmitha Chandra secured bronze in the same event

Several private buses operating from Hyderabad are allegedly transporting commercial goods in violation of motor vehicle rules, raising safety concerns. The Transport Department has intensified enforcement ahead of upcoming festivals to curb overloading, overspeeding and other illegal practices.

India created history by winning its first Squash World Cup title with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in Chennai. Strong performances from Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh sealed the victory, making India the first Asian nation to claim the crown