The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

MSME Minister T.M.Anbarasan and Industries Minister T.R.B.Rajaa held talks with stakeholders from the MSME sector in Chennai to discuss electricity charges. J. James, co-ordinator of TN Industrial Electricity Consumers Association, said Ministers will respond in three days. Industries Secretary V.Arun Roy said Ministers will take the issue to the CM.…

Mumbai-based label Suta, founded by sisters Sujata and Tanya Biswas, is synonymous with handwoven saris and blouses that cater especially to young wearers. The last two months have seen the launch of five collections. With another launched this week, and a new store in the city, the duo has their…

From standing under the long arches of the Indo-Saracenic mould to walking over the deep shadows cast by architectural landmarks in the city’s Central Business District, we discover pockets of history untapped by modernity

Travellers can explore cities through art forms. The Blue Yonder has created Dancescapes, city-specific modules to showcase culture. These include folk arts, martial art, theatre, Tamil kuthu, Afro-Dance Hall, Bharatanatyam, hip hop, freestyle & more.

Chennai-based EV Motorcycle Startup, Raptee, raised $3M in Pre-Series A led by Bluehill Capital. Funds to augment manufacturing, acquire machinery, tooling for soon-to-launch motorcycle & scale up team. Raptee, founded by four engineers, to debut first motorcycle in early 2024.

Pegatron temporarily halts production of iPhone in Chennai

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami demands ₹25 lakh for family of farmer who died of distress due to crop withering. He also calls for assessment of crop loss and ₹35,000/acre compensation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran condemns arrest of farmers' leader P.R. Pandian. O. Panneerselvam thanks PM Modi for Vande Bharat train services…

Part-time govt schoolteachers in Chennai launch indefinite fast, strike to demand govt keep election promise of making them permanent staff with salary of Rs. 25,000.

Women Odhuvars from varied backgrounds receive appointment orders to serve deities in Saivite temples in Chennai region. Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, due to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's support, appointed 10 women in 28 months. C. Sivaranjani, M. Gomathi, Charumathi Keeran, M. Dharani, and Bhargavi Kamalakkannan, who trained in Thirumurai and music,…

ED attaches 39.83% of 4.79 acre land worth ₹125.06 crore owned by Unitech Infopark Limited, a benami company of Unitech Group's promoters. Investigation revealed proceeds of crime of ₹7,612 crore, with total attachment of ₹1,257.61 crore. Five individuals arrested, two prosecution complaints filed. Further investigation in progress.

Madras HC orders criminal prosecution of public servants for "grabbing" of high value govt. lands. Directs State to enact law to deal with such offences & constitute high-level committee to identify illegalities. HC shocked over AIADMK govt. assigning 3.45 acres for shopping mall. Govt. cancels 2021 GO & fences property.