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Riya Sarwana of Chennai won the junior show jumping event at the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Competition in Hyderabad with a timing of 52.95 sec. Telangana riders Vanga Abhiraj and Eshaan Bharadwaj Anakal finished second and third

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified on Tuesday. The Chennai Meteorological Centre issued red and orange alerts across multiple districts, warning of very heavy to extreme rainfall and strong winds.

A Chennai-based man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly inappropriately touching a 38-year-old woman IT professional on a flight. The incident occurred while the woman sat beside her husband. The accused, reportedly drunk, claimed the act was accidental

Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Gujarat Giants 39-33 in their second meeting of the season. Akshit Dhull starred with a Super 10, while Himanshu Singh scored one for Gujarat. Neeraj Narwal and Ajinkya Pawar contributed significantly to Delhi’s win

Telugu Titans maintained their unbeaten record in PKL 12 with a 46-29 win over Haryana Steelers. Captain Vijay Malik emphasized team unity, while coach Krishan Hooda praised Bharat Hooda’s performance and his team's consistent efforts in the tournament

A 37-year-old man was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat call targeting actor-politician Vijay’s Neelankarai residence in Chennai. Police and BDDS conducted thorough searches, found nothing, and confirmed the call was a hoax. Similar threats have targeted city personalities recently

Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-26 in a thrilling match at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Despite strong performances from the Pink Panthers’ defenders, Dabang Delhi held on to complete a double over the two-time champions

Ankushita Boro and Arundhati Choudhary emerged victorious in their respective categories at the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. Other winners included Parveen Hooda, Nivedita Karki, and Bhavna Sharma as the women’s competition concluded with exciting finals

Former Hyderabad opener D.B. Ravi Teja has been retained as the head coach of the Hyderabad senior team after guiding them to victory in the Buchi Babu tournament. Coaching appointments for under-23, under-19, under-16, and under-14 teams were also finalised

Manju Rani led a strong performance by India’s top women boxers to reach the semi-finals of the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. The tournament features top national and international medallists, with winners securing spots in the Elite National Camp

World Championships bronze medallist Mohammad Husamuddin began with a dominant 5:0 win at the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. Bhawna Sharma and Parthvi Grehwal impressed in women’s bouts, as Services boxers and top national talent showcased their skills across categories

PKL Season 12 arrives in Chennai for the 3rd leg at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium from September 29 to October 10. The Tamil Thalaivas, with support from their passionate fanbase, are hoping to make a significant impact in this leg

The Boxing Federation of India will host the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1 to 7. Featuring elite men and women across 10 categories, the tournament offers medallists a direct route to the National Camp.

Kothagudem police confiscated assets worth Rs 23.52 lakh of four accused in a ganja smuggling case under Edulla Bayyaram police station. The properties, including vehicles and houses, were seized following a court order during a financial investigation

The Greater Chennai Corporation will redevelop Mylapore’s Nageswara Rao Park under the Namakku Naame scheme with Rs 12.22 crore, adding modern amenities while preserving its cultural role. Completion is targeted by February 2026.

CM M K Stalin will launch the Chennai Ondru app today, integrating buses, metro, suburban trains, taxis, and autos with a single QR-based ticket system, while approving a 25-year transport plan.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Chennai and Hyderabad in connection with an alleged Rs 200-crore Canara Bank fraud and benami assets case linked to Sasikala aide GRK Reddy of the Marg group. Sasikala has not been named in the CBI FIR

India’s metros like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru remain the country’s costliest cities in 2025, with Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai following close behind. Rising housing, healthcare and lifestyle costs are straining middle-class budgets, pushing many families towards more affordable tier-2 cities

Chennai has unveiled a ₹14,000-crore water expansion plan to meet its 2050 demand, including 704 projects across 12 basins. The blueprint features new reservoirs, revival of 1,150 tanks, recharge structures, and inter-basin linking to triple storage capacity.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called GST reforms a win for all citizens, with major tax cuts and simplified slabs. She said the number of GST payers grew from 66 lakh to 1.5 crore, boosting revenue and tax compliance