Chennai

Chennai has seen elevated day temperatures and hot afternoons since the start of the week, with the monsoon remaining subdued in Tamil Nadu.

Chennai's coastal communities raised concerns about polluted waterbodies and livelihood issues during a public hearing organized by the Neithaliyal Collective. Fishers and residents from Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram presented testimonies to a three-member panel regarding 'blue economy' projects.

Madras High Court orders a three-month trial for the 2016 gutkha scam case, dismissing a petition by S. George. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan directed a special court for MP/MLA cases in Chennai to expedite proceedings.

SpiceJet has temporarily suspended services to several destinations, including Chennai, Guwahati, and Varanasi, due to a significant reduction in its fleet. The airline's available aircraft have decreased from over 30 to around 12-13 in recent months.

A study from Chennai shows that socioeconomic status significantly influences premature mortality in India. The research highlights that addressing premature mortality requires more than just discouraging smoking and alcohol consumption.

P.S. Prasanth, former TDB president, denies involvement in Sabarimala gold loss, attributing the issue to officials' failure to inform the Kerala High Court before sending gold-clad plates to Chennai for replating in 2025.

Supporters of the Parandur airport argue that Chennai's failure to secure a second airport by 2028 could jeopardize growth opportunities for the city and its surrounding industrial regions. The case for equitable development in Tamil Nadu is highlighted as a key consideration for the airport project.

A book exploring friendships in the context of the AI era was launched in Chennai. The event highlights themes of human connection amid technological advancements.

Three men were arrested for attempting to bribe a TVK MLA during a no-confidence motion against the T.N. Assembly Speaker. V. Ashok Kumar met the accused, Naresh, in Chennai, as part of the investigation.

Chennai-headquartered Agnikul Cosmos and ICEYE have signed an MoU to explore building, launching, and operating Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) earth observation systems in India. ICEYE is recognized as the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space.

AIADMK leader S.P. Velumani is likely to resign as MLA according to party sources. He neither confirmed nor denied the likelihood of his resignation while departing from Coimbatore airport to Chennai on June 30.

B. Manickam Tagore stated that making Rahul Gandhi prime minister in 2029 should be their objective. He assumed the role of TNCC president at an event in Chennai.

The Highways Department has merged its Construction and Maintenance, Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings into a unified C&M wing. The new structure divides operations into four regional divisions—Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore—each led by a Chief Engineer to accelerate project completion.

The LGBTQIA+ community in Chennai protested against a new amendment Act during the Chennai Pride march. Participants included thousands from Chennai and some from other parts of the world.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches the Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign in Chennai. The initiative aims to immunize children against polio.

The Madras High Court denied anticipatory bail to Sheela Mary, a suspended woman Inspector of Police involved in a gold coin fraud case. Justice C. Kumarappan dismissed her advance bail petition.

Chennai will implement a smart traffic system by August, including 50 red-light violation detection cameras, 10 speed-violation systems, and 58 traffic incident detection systems.

Dr. Priya Selvaraj from Chennai trained for four months to summit Mount Everest, surviving a crevasse fall during the climb. She recounts her life-threatening experiences and lessons learned from the expedition.

The first Chennai Corporation council meeting after the Assembly polls was marked by uproars and walkouts, indicating significant discord among participants.

A relative in Chennai applied for a data entry job in Teynampet (JVL plaza) and was asked to pay ₹4,500 for 'server installation' on her laptop before a company laptop would be provided. The job had no proper interview, and communication occurred primarily via phone and WhatsApp. The individual paid the fee, suspecting it may be a scam.

A Bengaluru court has re-issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Prakash Raj. The complainant alleges his name appears as a voter in the Shantinagar assembly segment in Bengaluru, Velachary assembly constituency in Chennai, and Serilingam Pally assembly segment in Telangana.

Four people, including two children, were hospitalized after a stray dog bite in Chennai. Residents of Nagathamman Koil Street in Sanjay Gandhi Colony have recently complained about the stray dog menace.

Employee letters were distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana in Chennai. A total of 750 participants, including 450 beneficiaries, 122 employers, and industry association representatives, participated at IMAGE.

Chennai experienced a drop in temperature to 32 degree Celsius at 10 a.m. on Saturday, providing relief from the usual June average of 37 degree Celsius due to cloud cover and sea breeze.

YKK India is set to invest $150 million in a new manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai. The investment will establish a new production site in the city.

The Tamil Nadu government is seeking a new site for an airport instead of Parandur. Minister R. Nirmalkumar questions the destruction of waterbodies and cultivable land for the project in Chennai.

Gold prices continue to decline despite increased market expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this year. A jewelry shop in Chennai is highlighted as an example of the gold market activity.

CBSE Class 9 students in Chennai have not yet received their textbooks for this year, though some schools have obtained English and Science books. An NCERT book supplier indicates the situation is expected to improve by next week.

The first phase of training for field trainers for Census 2027 is set to begin in Chennai Corporation offices at five locations from June 15 to June 17. The training aims to prepare workers for the upcoming census.

A woman in Chennai killed her three-month-old daughter before ending her own life. Preliminary police inquiries indicate she had been receiving treatment for depression since childhood, with her condition worsening after her daughter's birth.

Ten monitoring teams have been established in Chennai to address recurring power cuts, as announced by Minister Nirmalkumar. The initiative aims to resolve the ongoing electricity supply issues in the city.

Google Cloud experienced network disruptions in India due to a fire at a third-party data centre, causing emergency shutdowns and elevated latency in Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai. The outage impacted app and website performance, with no immediate workaround available as restoration efforts continued.

Vijay is scheduled to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in New Delhi. He will travel from Chennai on a special flight and meet political leaders in the city.

Thundershowers and light to moderate rainfall are expected in the evening hours in Chennai, potentially easing the prolonged heat in northern districts of Tamil Nadu.

Power cuts in Chennai sparked protests at multiple EB offices, with residents demanding immediate restoration. Over 100 people stormed the Arumbakkam EB office at 2:30 a.m., and similar demonstrations occurred in locations including Washermenpet, Tiruvottiyur, and Velachery.

The torso of an unidentified man was discovered in a suitcase at Chennai’s Perambur railway station. Police are verifying missing persons complaints and collaborating with stations in Chennai and neighboring districts to identify the deceased.

In Chennai, the average ambulance response time decreased from 7.45 minutes in 2023-2024 to 6.14 minutes in 2026-2027 (as of April). This improvement indicates faster emergency medical service delivery.

CMDA convened stakeholders to enhance Chennai’s online building planning system, focusing on efficiency and user interface improvements. The meeting aims to improve the system's performance and user experience.

The LPG domestic cylinder price in Chennai has risen to ₹957.50, marking an increase of ₹89 per 14.2 kg cylinder over three months. Consumers who booked refills but have not yet received them will be charged the new rate.

A weak monsoon forecast in India is exacerbating inflation and economic growth concerns. Nearly half of the country faces drought-like conditions due to failed rains last year and delayed monsoon this year, according to the South Asia Drought Monitor.