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  Tamil Nadu: One dead, 18 injured after helium cylinder explodes in Kallakurichi, probe underway

  January 20, 2026 6:37 IST

  Kallakurichi District Collector Prashant also arrived at the scene. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, and a forensic team is examining the site where the cylinder exploded.

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  Tamil Nadu Election: PMK of Anbumani Ramadoss joins hands with AIADMK, BJP to challenge DMK

  January 07, 2026 11:57 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election: While addressing a press briefing in Chennai alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss, Palaniswami asserted that they are already in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and expressed the possibility of including more parties in their bloc.

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  Amit Shah claims BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu, pledges 'massive victory' in 2026 elections

  January 04, 2026 19:21 IST

  Amit Shah claimed that the focus of the Tamil Nadu government was solely on making Udhayanidhi Stalin the next Chief Minister, rather than addressing critical issues facing the state.

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  Ticket checker saves woman passenger from falling at Tambaram station, averts mishap | VIDEO

  December 23, 2025 12:29 IST

  Nithish Kumar, Ticket Checking Staff, noticed the passenger losing her balance and reacted immediately. He quickly held her and helped her regain balance.

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  Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai on red alert, heavy rains bring holiday for schools

  December 02, 2025 11:54 IST

  Chennai will remain overcast and is likely to experience heavy downpours. The day is expected to see temperatures around 29°C, with the night cooling to about 24°C.

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  Watch: Chennai Metro suffers technical glitch in subway due to rain, commuters walk through tunnel

  December 02, 2025 8:33 IST

  Chennai Metro: Videos from the scene show commuters holding the handrail and looking out to understand what had happened. After about ten minutes of feeling trapped, passengers said an announcement instructed them to walk to the nearest station

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  KA Sengottaiyan, former 9-term AIADMK MLA, joins TVK in presence of Vijay ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

  November 27, 2025 12:36 IST

  KA Sengottaiyan, a seasoned politician with a long-standing career, was first elected as an MLA in 1977. Throughout his career, he built a strong support base in western Tamil Nadu. He was a staunch supporter of Jayalalithaa during the AIADMK split and earned recognition as a trusted strategist.

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  TVK chief Vijay targets DMK, promises equality and criticises party's 'loot' ideology

  November 23, 2025 12:18 IST

  The meeting, to be held at a private educational institution in Sunguvarchattiram, will allow entry only through QR-coded passes, ensuring strict crowd regulation.

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  MK Stalin on SC order on Presidential Reference: 'Our fight for state rights will continue'

  November 21, 2025 12:36 IST

  MK Stalin said that the Supreme Court bench tendering the advisory opinion has reaffirmed that the elected government should be in the driver’s seat, and there cannot be two executive power centres in the state.

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  Tamil Nadu rains: IMD predicts thunderstorm, lightning as heavy rainfall to continue this week

  November 19, 2025 9:10 IST

  Tamil Nadu Rains: Chennai is already grappling with waterlogging, traffic jams, and school closures this week and the city is likely to see worsening conditions by the weekend, with heavier spells forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

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  MK Stalin, actors Ajith Kumar, Aravind Swamy, Khushbu get bomb threats, security tightened

  November 17, 2025 10:24 IST

  The threat email was also sent to the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) which prompted the immediate security checks at all four locations.

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  Fire breaks out in Tamil Nadu's Sathya Subha hospital | Video

  November 05, 2025 20:59 IST

  Firefighters brought the blaze under control. So far, no patients or staff were injured. Videos circulating online showed flames and smoke billowing from the building.

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  Cyclone alert: Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rains as low-pressure to intensify into storm by Oct 27

  October 24, 2025 23:46 IST

  Cyclone alert: The IMD further added that low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-northwest and remained stationary over the same region.

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  Tamil Nadu rains: Yellow alert issued; schools closed, IMD warns of heavy rain till Oct 28

  October 23, 2025 22:07 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: Chennai experienced yet another day of wet weather, as the city braces for intermittent showers ranging from moderate to heavy intensity ahead. Weather officials have warned that the rainfall could be accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and occasional lightning strikes.

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  Tamil Nadu rains: Cyclone warning issued, schools closed as heavy rains lash Chennai

  October 22, 2025 23:54 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: Cyclone formation near Tamil Nadu’s coast brings heavy rainfall and flood risks. IMD warns of worsening weather, with schools closed in Chennai for safety.

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  Tamil Nadu: Red alert for extremely heavy rains ahead of possible cyclone, landfall on Thursday

  October 22, 2025 8:08 IST

  Tamil Nadu cyclone update: On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, heavy rain continued to lash northern districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai and Tiruvallur since midnight, driven by a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.

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  Tamil Nadu on alert: Heavy rains lash in Chennai, IMD issues red alert; CM Stalin reviews situation

  October 21, 2025 23:44 IST

  Chief Minister M K Stalin reviewed the situation with officials and directed that precautionary measures be put in place in view of the downpour.

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  Chennai rains: Streets waterlogged as heavy downpour hits Tamil Nadu capital

  October 20, 2025 10:38 IST

  Heavy rains lashed Chennai on Diwali morning, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and disruption of daily life across the city.

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  Chennai weather: Rain expected, warning for 12 districts; check IMD’s latest forecast

  October 15, 2025 7:45 IST

  Bihar Assembly PollsChennai weather: Tamil Nadu will continue to see rain with thunder and lightning in parts of the city, and fishermen have been warned of strong winds along the coast. Check IMD update.

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  Bomb threat to TVK chief Vijay's Chennai residence, days after Karur stampede

  October 09, 2025 10:21 IST

  TVK chief Vijay bomb threat: Police and bomb squad carried out extensive searches at Vijay's residence in Chennai after the bomb threat.

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  Air India's Colombo-Chennai flight carrying 158 passengers cancelled after bird hit

  October 07, 2025 14:46 IST

  The aircraft has been grounded, and extensive checks were carried out by the Air India engineers and the airline officials cancelled its return journey due to the incident.

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  Nine dead after mishap at under-construction thermal plant in Chennai, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

  September 30, 2025 22:58 IST

  An under-construction thermal power plant collapsed n Chennai on Tuesday. Several are feared dead, according to reports.

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  Karur stampede: Madras High Court to hear today Vijay's TVK's plea seeking CBI probe

  September 29, 2025 10:24 IST

  Karur stampede: At least 41 people, including 18 women and 10 children, died in a stampede that broke out during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on September 27.

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  Vijay receives bomb threat day after Karur stampede; security tightened at TVK chief's Chennai home

  September 28, 2025 23:40 IST

  Karur stampede: Security was tightened at TVK chief Vijay's residence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This comes a day after the stampede at his rally in Karur in which 40 people were killed.

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  Tamil Nadu Stampede: 36 dead during TVK chief Vijay's rally in Karur; PM Modi reacts | Highlights

  September 28, 2025 0:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu Stampede Highlights: Chief Minister MK Stalin has taken cognisance of the incident and will also visit Karur to take a stock of the situation. He also directed officials to provide immediate assistance to the injured.

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  Tamil Nadu Minister T Rajaa says women in North judged by husband; BJP hits out

  September 26, 2025 19:01 IST

  T Rajaa's remarks drew sharp reaction from the BJP, with saffron party's Shehzad Poonawalla saying the ruling DMK has crossed all the limits, insulting Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and the entire North India.

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  Chennai weather update: IMD predicts wet week with spells of heavy showers. Check full forecast

  September 16, 2025 6:59 IST

  Chennai weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Chennai and several districts of Tamil Nadu throughout this week.

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  Ramadoss sacks son Anbumani from PMK: What does it mean and how will it impact Tamil Nadu politics?

  September 12, 2025 13:23 IST

  PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss expelled his son Anbumani Ramadoss over leadership clashes, deepening party divisions ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections and threatening its Vanniyar vote base and alliance prospects.