CHENNAI: A British Airways flight bound for London was forced to make an emergency return to Chennai International Airport on Sunday morning after airspace over the Middle East was abruptly closed due to escalating military tensions between the US and Iran.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inaugurate the newly renovated Valluvar Kottam on Saturday, restoring one of Chennai’s most iconic cultural landmarks to its former glory.

CHENNAI: Financial cybercrimes are on the rise in Chennai, with residents losing a staggering Rs 218.5 crore to fraudsters between January and May 2025.

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Police have formed special teams to identify and apprehend individuals responsible for flashing laser lights at aircraft approaching the city’s airport -- a growing menace that poses serious risks to aviation safety.

MUMBAI: The first game of the day of the Rugby Premier League season 1 will see the Chennai Bulls square off against the Kalinga Black Tigers. The Bulls have been the most dominant teams so far with three wins in a row and are on top of the table as they look to extend their winning run. Meanwhile, the Black Tigers will be eager to bounce back after a tough defeat in their previous outing.

CHENNAI: In a move aimed at supporting the city’s daily-wage construction workers, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced plans to install dedicated resting sheds at key locations across the city.

CHENNAI: In a major public welfare initiative to ensure access to clean drinking water for all, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inaugurate 50 vending machines across Chennai on Wednesday

MUMBAI: Actor Abhishek Banerjee in a special meeting held in Chennai with legendary actor Kamal Hassan, who recently watched “Stolen” and personally congratulated the team for making such an outstanding film.

CHENNAI: The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has sanctioned Rs 54.36 crore to the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam (VCVT) to implement seven key infrastructure and welfare projects.

CHENNAI: In a major green initiative to combat rising temperatures and enhance urban biodiversity, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) in Tamil Nadu has announced plans to plant one lakh native saplings across parks, playgrounds, and burial grounds maintained by the civic body.

NEW DELHI: In a crackdown against smuggling of Red Sanders to Dubai, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested a smuggler from Chennai after searching two premises in connection with illegal shipping of the banned wood worth Rs 68 crore, an official said on Monday.

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Friday announced the venue and dates for the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 (Men & Women). The inaugural edition of this tournament will be hosted by the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in Chennai from June 18 to 27.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi left for New Delhi on a four-day visit early Thursday morning, triggering speculation in political circles about the possible agenda behind the trip.

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is set to launch a comprehensive mass vaccination campaign for stray dogs across the city starting in July, officials said.

CHENNAI: The Fit India Cycling rally in Chennai will be led by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on May 9, starting at 6:30 AM. The scenic cycling route will begin and end at the historic War Memorial, passing through Napier Bridge and along the Marina Beach, offering participants a refreshing ride along the city’s iconic coastline.

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Police have launched an investigation into the drug network of ‘Sukku Kappi’ Suresh, the prime accused in the Kotturpuram double murder case, along with his associates.

CHENNAI: The Chennai Police have arrested four people in connection with the brutal murder of two history sheeters in Tamil Nadu's Kotturpuram.

CHENNAI: Cops investigating the death of a doctor, his wife and two sons have revealed that he had incurred losses to the tune of Rs 5 crore in his diagnostic scan business.

CHENNAI: A tragic incident unfolded in Anna Nagar West, Chennai, where a doctor, his wife, and their two sons were found dead in their home on Thursday morning.

CHENNAI: Sustaining the momentum of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian table tennis continues its ascent with 13 entries earning direct qualification for WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 based on their rank - a record-breaking Indian presence across all three WTT Star Contender events held in India. With a formidable foreign lineup led by Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto (World No. 4) and Hina Hayata (World No. 5), the stage is set for an electrifying tournament kickoff on March 25.

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Police have intensified their crackdown on drug syndicates and arrested four individuals.

CHENNAI: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, marking the second such facility under this initiative for providing snacks to air travellers at reasonable prices.

BENGALURU: Bengaluru FC will host Chennaiyin FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India cricketer Sridharan Sriram has been appointed as the assistant bowling coach of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings.

MUMBAI: Shreya Ghoshal is presently taking the stage by storm with her "All Hearts" tour. The tour has been receiving an overwhelming response from the music lovers.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was recently seen visiting a private hospital in Chennai with his mother, Zeenat Hussain.

CHENNAI: The 23rd National Para Athletics Championship commenced on Monday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The prestigious event is being actively supported by the Tamil Nadu Government and will run till February 20.

CHENNAI: A 43-year-old private school teacher was arrested on the charges of sexually assaulting a Class 9 boy in Ashok Nagar, Chennai.

MUMBAI: Actress Ananya Panday is currently in Chennai and enjoying indulging in culinary treats there guilt-free.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Dribblers outplayed the Chennai Heat for three quarters to secure a 90-80 victory in the InBl Pro U25 at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The Dribblers began the game without their star scorer, Lachlan Barker, due to illness, but Alexander Mudronja and Daniel Poelsma led the scoring chart with 22 and 21 points, respectively.

CHENNAI: The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were unveiled here on Wednesday, setting the stage for India’s premier para-athletics event. Scheduled to take place from February 17 to 20, the championship will bring together over 1,700 para-athletes from across the country, celebrating resilience, determination, and sporting excellence.

CHENNAI: Customs officials seized hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 23.5 crore from Chennai Airport on Wednesday and arrested three people in this connection.

CHENNAI: Continuity was the central theme of Owen Coyle’s pre-match presser, with the Chennaiyin FC head coach seeking stability amid the ongoing injury crisis ahead of his team’s visit to FC Goa in the Indian Super League on Saturday.

MUMBAI: Midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte, who takes on his former club Mohun Bagan SG once again on Tuesday, is making waves at Chennaiyin FC this season.

NEW DELHI: The Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of State for Civil Aviation (Gen)Dr V.K Singh (Retd) inaugurated the direct flight between Bhopal and Chennai by Indigo yesterday.

CHENNAI: The cradle of Indian chess Chennai will be the venue for the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held during July-August this year.

CHENNAI: R. Priya, the DMK candidate for the post of Chennai mayor, was elected unopposed on Friday.

CHENNAI: Two persons including a woman were arrested by Customs officials for trying to smuggle in gold into India, said Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.

NEW DELHI: A Special Chennai Court on Wednesday awarded four years rigorous imprisonment to a person, Haroon Rasheed in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering case.

CHENNAI:First-year student of M.A. at Presidency College, Chennai, M. Kumar ended his life by jumping before a double-decker train after sending an audio message to his friends and family, stating that he did not want to live a life given as alms by the students of Pachiyappa's college who used to insult him.

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh witnessed another milestone in organ donation as for the first time a harvested heart from a deceased organ donor in PGIMERA here travelled around 2,500 km for a matching recipient in Chennai.

CHENNAI: The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvalllur, and Chengalpattu districts on heavy rainfall following a low pressure on Wednesday and Thursday.

CHENNAI:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday launched 200 special medical camps in association with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), which will examine and treat people in the Chennai limits.

CHENNAI:  The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said it has filed a chargesheet against 18 accused on the allegation of causing a loss of about Rs 45.40 crore to Indian Bank.

DUBAI: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 50 of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium here on Monday.

CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked people in Chennai, cheated of their money and property by city-based businessman, Dhanraj Kochar, and his family, to contact it.

CHENNAI: The building of Consortium of Self Financing professional Arts & Science Colleges, Tamilnadu was inaugurated by Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, Federation of Self Financing Technical Institution (FSFTI), All India; President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Near Chandigarh in Chennai.

CHENNAI:  Police has tracked down a three-year-old son of migrant Bihari labourers from a railway station in Maharashtra just days after he was picked up.

 CHENNAI: Two persons were killed and 14 others injured in a pile-up involving trucks on the Dharmapuri-Salem highway at Thoppur in Tamil Nadu's Salem district in the early hours of Tuesday

CHENNAI: One passenger from Dubai was arrested here for trying to smuggle in 1.38 kg of gold, said the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.According to the customs department, one male passenger aged 27 years, flew in from Dubai by Emirates flight EK-544 was intercepted at exit gate and his baggage which were found to be unusually heavy were subjected for detailed examination.

CHENNAI:Slight tremors were felt by people in some parts of the city on Tuesday afternoon due to a quake in the sea.The quake happened in the sea at about 200 km from Chennai coast. The depth was 10 km. The quake measured 5.1 on the Ritcher scale," an official of Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) told IANS here on Tuesday.

CHANDIGARH: Having experience of more than eight years, Shankar has played for both I-League and ISL — including Hyderabad FC, FC Pune City, ATK, Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters and more. He has been on two I-League winning sides including Bengaluru FC and ATK.

CHENNAI:Foiling an attempt to smuggle gold weighing 8.17 kg, Chennai Air Customs said two passengers from Dubai have been arrested.According to the Customs Department, two passengers arrived from Dubai on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: Petrol price increased by 35 paise per litre for the second day in a row in the national capital to Rs take it to Rs 98.46 a litre.Similarly, the price of the fuel in the other key metros also continued the upward trend with petrol being sold at Rs 99.49 per litre in Chennai.

CHENNAI: The AIADMK party that lost the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly polls on Tuesday alleged some men vandalising Amma Canteen here

CHENNAI:The Greater Chennai Corporation is planning to open a 500-bed Covid care centre with an Oxygen facility as the pandemic surges in the city. The corporation is looking to open the centre at Guindy trade centre, Kilpauk Indoor stadium or KP Park.

CHENNAI: Amid the spike in coronavirus cases, the Greater Chennai Corporation is mulling to increase Covid testing to 25,000 tests per day.
The Chennai administration is also planning to increase the number of beds to 12,000 in the healthcare facilities for Covid patients.

CHENNAI: Seventy five per cent of the beds in Chennai have been occupied, according to the state health department's report as the Covid cases continue to mount.Tamil Nadu has 79,808 cases with Chennai alone accounting for 28,005 cases on Tuesday evening. The control room which manages the patient flow in government hospitals reported that 75 per cent of the beds were occupied as on Tuesday evening.

CHENNAI: Chennai Air Customs on Saturday said it had seized six kg gold concealed in an Air India flight from Dubai.In a statement the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport said the Air India flight was rummaged on intelligence input that gold was likely to be smuggled in from Dubai.

CHENNAI: The Chennai corporation has warned shops and other commercial establishments that they will be forced to shut down if Covid norms are violated. The corporation has pressed into service the monitoring committees which it had constituted during the peak of the pandemic last year.

CHENNAI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah campaigned for party's candidate actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar here on Saturday.

KALYANI: RoundGlass Punjab FC recorded their second win on the trot in the I-League by beating Chennai City 2-0 at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Saturday. With the result, the Punjab side have now displaced Churchill Brothers from the top of the league table with 14 points in eight games.

CHENNAI:The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has invited online bids for leasing four land parcels, cumulatively spanning 7.36 acres, in Chennai for a period of 45 years.

NEW DELHI: The player auction ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition will take place on February 18 in Chennai.
IPL confirmed the news on their official Twitter handle: "IPL 2021 Player Auction on 18th February. Venue: Chennai."

CHENNAI: Faced with fierce opposition, the Greater Chennai Corporation said on Thursday that it had decided to defer indefinitely the collection of user fee for garbage clearance from property owners.

CHENNAI:Television actress and host VJ Chitra, best known for starring in the Tamil show Pandian Stores, was reportedly found dead at a hotel room in Chennais Nazrathpet on Wednesday.

BENGALURU: Warning consumers to be aware of fake Mi products in the market, Xiaomi India on Monday said counterfeit goods of an estimated worth of Rs 33.3 lakhs were seized from four suppliers in Chennai and three suppliers in Bengaluru.

CHENNAI:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday afternoon arrived in the Tamil Nadu capital here and was received by Chief Minister K. Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam and other ministers.

CHENNAI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit state capital Chennai on Saturday to lay foundation stones of a slew of government projects and to meet BJP state leaders.

CHENNAI: Customs on Tuesday seized smuggled gold weighing 420 grams and worth Rs 22 lakh from two inbound passengers at the Chennai International Airport.

CHENNAI:The Cyber Crime Wing of Chennai police which has registered a case against the retired High Court Justice C.S. Karnan, is yet to serve him with the FIR copy.
The Cyber Crime police has booked a case against me on Tuesday. I came to know about this from the media reports. I have not yet been served a copy of the FIR till this time," Karnan told IANS on Thursday.

CHENNAI:The Cyber Crime Wing of Chennai police has registered a case against the retired High Court Justice C.S. Karnan, said his lawyer.

CHENNAI:The Customs on Wednesday said that it has seized 864 gm gold paste valued at Rs 45.4 lakh from four passengers who arrived by a flight at the Chennai International Airport from Dubai.

NEW DELHI:If Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings don't make the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs this season -- they are unlikely to progress as they are languishing at the bottom of points table -- it will be the first time in the 13-year history of the tournament that they would miss out on qualifying for the last four stage.

CHENNAI: The Customs department at Chennai on Tuesday said that it seized gold of 24K purity, valued at Rs 44.4 lakh, from two persons flying in from Dubai.

CHENNAI:The Tamil Nadu state government has decided to reopen retail liquor shops in Chennai from Tuesday onwards after a gap of several months.

NEW DELHI:In a fillip to the 'Make in India' initiative, PC and printer HP Inc on Wednesday said it has started PC manufacturing operations at electronics giant Flex's facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

CHENNAI:Chennai Customs on Tuesday said it had seized a total of 1.48 kg gold from two passengers in the last two days.

CHENNAI: Chennai Customs on Thursday said that it has seized mobile phones worth Rs70 lakh which were imported under the guise of medical accessories.

CHENNAI:Eight Ethiopians were arrested for violating visa norms here, said police.

CHWNNAI:In a rare surgery, surgeons at Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals have removed a whopping 759 cysts from the abdomen of a 29-year-old female patient who was suffering from peritoneal hydatid disease, a senior doctor said.

CHENNAI:  A special 50 wagon train carrying water from Tamil Nadu's Vellore district will reach Chennai on Friday afternoon, a Southern Railway official said.

CHENNAI:  A reporter of a local Tamil news channel was found dead on Thursday along with his wife and mother at their house near here, police said.