Chennai

Thiruvengadam, accused in the murder of T.N. BSP chief Armstrong, was killed in a police encounter in Chennai. He had taken possession of the weapons used in the crime to a hideout.

A police inspector in Chennai was arrested for extortion after allegedly demanding money from a businessman over two years, threatening to implicate him in the Armstrong murder case. The complainant claimed a mobile phone number linked to him was cited during the investigation as a reason for the demands.

Five members of a family from Chennai were killed in a car crash near Madurai. Four other individuals sustained injuries in the incident.

Rahul Gandhi is set to address District Congress Committee presidents near Chennai. The event involves a political figure speaking to local committee leaders in the region.

Developers are requesting the Tamil Nadu government to increase floor-to-floor height to promote luxury housing in Chennai. The discussion took place at a session on 'Luxury housing boom: How architecture is redefining premium living' at The Hindu Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Summit 2026.

M.V. Manikandan, Founder and CMD of Adissia Developers, announces the company's plan to move its headquarters from Coimbatore to Chennai. The company projects a turnover of ₹2,500 crore within 4-5 years.

Tamil Nadu is identifying a site to build an AI City around Chennai, which will include AI research centres, centres of excellence, and global capability centres.

Chhota Rajan was sentenced by a CBI court in Chennai to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for cheating, forgery, personation, and submitting forged documents to obtain an Indian passport. He is currently serving a life sentence in another case at Tihar Jail.

An expert highlights Chennai's potential to attract Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as an industrial hub. The assessment positions the city as a strategic location for industrial development.

The Tamil Nadu government signed MoUs for establishing Global Capability Centres and a University of Western Australia campus in Chennai, expected to create 2,920 direct and indirect jobs in the state.

Tamil Nadu's government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, emphasizes policy stability and transparent governance to drive urban growth. Minister R. Rajkumar highlighted this commitment during a speech at The Hindu Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Summit 2026 in Chennai.

Chennai consumers reported shock over high bi-monthly electricity bills for June and July. TNPDCL officials attributed the increased consumption to an extended summer compared to the previous year.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Hyderabad and Chennai as part of a ketamine trafficking and money laundering case, seizing ₹82.82 lakh in cash and $18,000.

A video examines the reasons behind Chennai's severe flooding and the prolonged recovery process linked to Cyclone Michaung.

Ten days after Cyclone Michaung caused destruction in Chennai, residents continue to face challenges in resuming normal life. Public anger is directed at the ruling DMK government over the crisis.

Chennai-based Anicut Capital is set to invest in 20 startups using a ₹175-crore fund focused on Pre-e to Series A investments across deep-tech, enterprise-tech, consumer, and financial services sectors.

Protesters in Chennai continue their agitation against NEET at Balan Illam after Cockroach Janta Party withdraws its protest in Delhi. Their stated goal is the abolition of NEET following Pradhan’s resignation.

HPCL and IOCL have launched 5kg and 10kg LPG cylinders in Chennai. The new cylinder sizes are now available in the city.

Sarath Subramanian Shankar, a U.S.-based software engineer from Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district, was arrested in Chennai for sending hoax bomb threat emails between 2023 and 2025 to airports, educational institutions, public officials, and other high-profile targets across India.

Tamil rapper Arivu was detained during a protest against NEET near the Secretariat in Chennai. The article highlights his notable works, including the hit song Enjoy Enjaami and film tracks such as Vaathi Raid from Master (2021) and Neeye Oli from Sarpatta Parambarai (2021).

Chief Minister Vijay requested Ford to resume production operations in Tamil Nadu. A delegation led by Ford’s vice-president, Matthew Godlewski, met with the CM in Chennai on July 20, 2026.

The Highways Department is set to begin desilting of stormwater drains in Chennai. The initiative aims to improve drainage efficiency and mitigate flooding risks.

Associations will protest in Chennai on July 22 to demand unconditional implementation of 33% reservation for women, separate from the Census and delimitation exercise. The protest seeks to enforce the reservation without linking it to demographic or administrative processes.

Blood donation organizations face challenges in finding donors, with families in Chennai serving as an example of how parents can inspire their children to participate in blood donation efforts.

The self-enumeration process for the 2027 Census has begun in Chennai. This process allows individuals to report census data themselves.

Chennai fishing boats were detained in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the state government to intervene for their release. The situation involves inter-state coordination over maritime activities.

Over 10,000 students from government schools across Chennai participated in a cleanliness campaign. The initiative highlights community involvement in environmental efforts.

Chennai police arrested a man for attempting to bribe Usilampatti TVK MLA Vijay. The case has been combined with an earlier complaint filed by Uthangarai MLA N. Elaiyaraja with the Chennai Police Commissioner.

Over 100 plastic surgeons gathered in Chennai to commemorate World Plastic Surgery Day. The event highlights the global significance of plastic surgery and brings professionals together for collaboration.

Chennai Metro Rail plans to combine the extension of phase-I with the proposed phase-III network. This integration aims to streamline the development of the metro system.

The Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate may be split into multiple units, unlike other major Indian cities which have multiple commissionerates. Currently, Bengaluru's large commissionerate, including suburban areas, is surrounded by rural district police units.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launched the ‘Nalam TN’ portal and inaugurated health infrastructure projects, handing over appointment orders at Presidency College in Chennai.

The article examines the Chembur tree fall incident and investigates whether Indian cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Delhi are proactive in managing urban trees to prevent similar accidents. An inquiry committee's verdict on the Chembur case is under review, with the analysis focusing on tree safety measures in three major metros.

The DMK plans to approach the Supreme Court if the Governor does not act on complaints of horse trading by TVK. A petition was submitted to the Governor in Chennai by Mr. Bharathi, who mentioned an earlier representation had been submitted on July 4.

A man has been arrested in Chennai for orchestrating a fake recruitment scam targeting a government hospital, while authorities are actively searching for the female mastermind believed to be behind the scheme.

Tamil Nadu is requesting increased water flow from Andhra Pradesh to replenish Chennai's reservoirs. The demand focuses on securing adequate water supply for the region.

Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) will open its season in Chennai, India, with a match between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers on December 12. The event was confirmed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first time a BBL match will be played outside Australia.

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.