A 23-year-old man, Vishnu, was beaten to death in Chennai's Tondiarpet after he allegedly questioned ganja sales in the area. The killing has triggered a political row, with Edappadi K Palaniswami accusing the Tamil Nadu government of failing on law and order.
Six people were arrested after a clash between two groups outside a Koyambedu hotel allegedly ended with an SUV ramming a bike. The crash killed 18-year-old Yancy, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee, and left her friend injured as police continued their investigation.
A thirty-three-year-old tourist from Chennai was crushed to death when one of the fighting elephants fell on her at Kodagu camp in Karnataka.
A massive fire broke out at Tech Mahindra's Chennai premises on Friday, leading to an immediate evacuation. All employees were moved to safety.
An Air Arabia passenger opened an emergency exit door while the aircraft was taxiing at Chennai International Airport. The pilot halted the flight, CISF personnel responded, and the passenger is being questioned.
After their separation, Nagalakshmi built an independent livelihood by launching Sree Sai Silks, a saree business, in Nanganallur, and expanded it through Instagram promotions. The business grew enough for her to open a larger store in Chennai.
A 30-year-old man in Chennai died after a mob beat him for allegedly urinating on a woman from an autorickshaw. Police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
Hundreds of crows have been found dead across Chennai, with subsequent laboratory tests confirming the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
A migrant worker from Bihar and his two-year-old child were found dead in Chennai's Adyar area, sparking political outrage and concerns over law and order.
AIADMK targets Chennai mayor's mosquito net strategy amid rising dengue cases. The opposition frames the effort as ineffective optics, intensifying political debate over mosquito control.
A five feet-deep sinkhole was formed when a portion of a road caved-in in Chennai's Mylapore area.
The Election Commission of India published Tamil Nadu's integrated draft electoral roll on December 19 after the Special Intensive Revision exercise, with several districts recording deletions, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Karur and Kanchipuram.
The Greater Chennai Corporation barred new licences for Pitbull and Rottweiler dogs from December 20. Violations attract Rs. 1 lakh fines. Existing licence holders must use leashes and muzzles.
IndiGo's operational crisis entered Day 3 with over 600 cancellations today, including all departing flights from Chennai until 6 pm. Passengers were stranded outside the airport, alleging poor communication.
A technical issue halts a Chennai Metro train between High Court and Central stations, leading to an evacuation. Videos show commuters walking through the tunnel. Services resume on the Blue Line by 6.20 am.
A history-sheeter accused in the Raj Bhavan petrol bomb case attempted to hurl his footwear at a Chennai judge during a court hearing. Police restrained him before he could throw it. He was then removed from the courtroom.
A sanitation worker in Chennai thrashed a biker with her broom after he allegedly tried to expose himself near Adyar bridge. The accused fled the spot. CCTV footage has been handed to police, who are investigating.
A 22-year-old Chennai man collapsed and died after playing cricket and heading to a swimming pool. He fainted while climbing stairs in Tondiarpet. Police have registered a case and CCTV footage has surfaced.
Two men died and another was injured after two speeding motorbikes collided on a closed bridge in Chennai's Royapettah. One bike hit a commuter riding from the opposite side. Police are investigating how the riders entered the closed bridge.
The Enforcement Directorate's Chennai office received a bomb threat email on Friday morning. Police, along with bomb and dog squads, conducted a thorough search. No explosives were found, and the threat was declared a hoax.
