Man from Jharkhand held under POSCO Act
The girl’s father sought action against the accused
23 illegal hoardings pose safety risk this monsoon, alleges Arappor Iyakkam
It flags the risk of accidents in the event of strong winds during the monsoon; a survey found hoardings that are twice the legally permitted size and double-decker structures, the…
T.N. govt. to establish five Model Registration Hubs in first phase
Citizens will be able to register property documents and marriages at any hub of their choice, irrespective of the jurisdiction of Sub-Registrar Office; govt. to expand initiative to more locations
Chennai’s Sai Baba temple dispute: financial irregularities, unauthorised demolition flagged in interim reports
A court-appointed Interim Administration Board of the Sai Baba temple at Mylapore flags alleged financial irregularities, unauthorised loans, and the clandestine demolition of the temple’s sanctum sanctorum by past administrators.…
Former MLA Muthukumar surrenders in bribery case involving ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed his anticipatory bail petition, following which he surrendered on Thursday morning
Chennai Corporation Council: Mayor says she was not informed of timing of CM Vijay’s Northeast monsoon inspection
Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumaar cited the protocol followed during the Prime Minister’s visits, when the State government is informed in advance, to counter social media claims that the Mayor…
Kodungaiyur incinerator plan faces renewed scrutiny over climate costs
A recent study questioned the carbon intensity of electricity generated by such facilities
PMK welcomes Tamil Nadu Cabinet nod for Social Justice Survey, urges early start
In a statement, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said the survey had been a 47-year-long aspiration of the party and was necessary to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation system
GDAI launches India gaming report, highlights need for stronger funding
The report — developed in partnership with PhonePe Appstore and research partner The Dialogue — examines the structural challenges facing Indian game developers and identifies priorities for building globally competitive…
Chennai’s speciality coffee kiosks reshape the city’s café culture
Compact coffee counters are springing up across Chennai, taking advantage of lower rents and leaner operations. Will the friendlier prices, experimental brews and chatty baristas change how the city drinks…
Chennai Metro Rail misses deadline yet again, 6 stations on Arcot Road to open in March 2027
An official says the construction will be completed in January and signalling work will take another two months. A source, however, says it will be difficult to complete signalling work…
Chennai’s Alliance Française to host dark comedy Necks and Glasses
How much do you know about serial killers? And how much should we? Catch Necks and Glasses, a dark comedy play in which a killer narrates his story to the…
The Madras Warp explores culture and memory through 16 artists at Lalit Kala Akademi
Sixteen artists from Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kerala come together to explore culture, memory, identity, and place through painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, and installation
Premium FSI increase under consideration, says CMDA
The official said that they were mulling raising the permissible limit, potentially to five or above, but no approval had been given
CD Mani arrested for threatening to kill prison warder
Police said Mani is a history-sheeter listed at the Teynampet police station