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राज्यातील महिला उद्योजकांसाठी आनंदाची बातमी: 'महिला स्टार्ट-अप हब'ची होणार स्थापना; महाराष्ट्र शासन आणि उदैती फाउंडेशन यांच्यात महत्त्वपूर्ण करार

महाराष्ट्र आणि ब्रिटन (UK) यांच्यातील औद्योगिक भागीदारीला नवी गती. मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांच्या उपस्थितीत सामंजस्य करार.

BMC चा ‘बाल दृष्टी’ प्रकल्प ठरणार वरदान; ३ लाख विद्यार्थ्यांचे बदलणार आयुष्य!

राज्यात सीबीजी प्रकल्पांसाठी विशेष 'टास्क फोर्स' स्थापन होणार; मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांचे निर्देश

दिल्लीतील जंतर-मंतरवर आता आंदोलनांना बंदी; दिल्ली पोलिसांकडून ३ नवी ठिकाणे निश्चित!

माता-भगिनींच्या आरोग्यासाठी मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांचा संवेदनशील पुढाकार; ‘नमो शक्ती रथा’ला हिरवा झेंडा दाखवून नागपूरकडे रवाना!

मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांच्या संवेदनशील पुढाकारातून 'नमो शक्ती रथ' नागपूरसाठी रवाना. माता-भगिनींच्या स्तनाच्या कर्करोग तपासणीसाठी सुरक्षित, मोफत आणि गोपनीय आरोग्यकवच.

Power cuts continue to plague city, suburb residents

Chennai power cuts hit city and suburbs due to feeder trips, transformer faults and maintenance; TNPDCL cites cable damage, denies 8-hour outage claims.

GCC asks NHAI to clear Cooum obstructions by Oct 15

GCC directs NHAI to remove Cooum River construction obstructions for Chennai Port–Maduravoyal corridor by Oct 15 ahead of northeast monsoon preparations.

State wins on factory count, must make up in value creation

ASI FY25: Tamil Nadu leads India in factory count and jobs (15% share) but ranks third in GVA, lagging Maharashtra and Gujarat in value added per worker.

Assistant professors’ exam: Candidates seek transparency, frequent recruitment

Candidates urge Tamil Nadu govt and TRB to ensure transparent assistant professor recruitment, regular exams, and fair evaluation amid delays and litigation.

T R B Rajaa flays TVK govt for Embraer and Mahindra identifying Nagpur instead of TN for aircraft project

TRB Rajaa criticizes TVK govt as Embraer and Mahindra pick Nagpur over Tamil Nadu for a potential C-390 Millennium aircraft assembly project.

Early arrivals signal bird migration season at Muttukadu-Nemmeli

Early migratory waders gather at Chennai’s Muttukadu-Nemmeli estuary, with 5,568 counted by Sep 30; numbers expected to rise through October.

India’s first offshore wind farm prototype being planned off Thoothukudi in southern TN

India plans India’s first offshore wind prototype off Thoothukudi, testing marine logistics, grid evacuation, and industry viability.

Trichy MP vows to push for revision of 2007 road safety policy

Trichy MP Durai Vaiko vows to push Tamil Nadu to revise its 2007 road safety policy, backing district action plans, speed guidelines and 2030 death cuts.

'Went out to play': 4 school students found dead in Thiruneermalai lake near Chennai

On October 3, four students from Lakshmipuram disappeared while engaged in play. Following a desperate search, their bodies were tragically discovered in Thiruneermalai lake on Sunday. Preliminary investigations indicate that the children accidentally drowned…

City govt colleges seek new courses such as data science, AI and defence studies to attract toppers

Chennai city govt colleges seek approval for new UG courses like data science, AI and defence studies to attract toppers as 2026-27 seats near full.

School holiday (October 5): Will schools remain closed on Monday? When will Dussehra holidays start? Check state-wise details here

School holiday news: Students and parents in India are inquiring about school closures on October 5, 2026. Most states will operate normally except for Tamil Nadu, where schools reopen after a break. Local calendars and state decisions determine school holida…

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Indian Filmmaker Behind ‘Pushpaka Vimana,’ ‘Michael Madana Kama Rajan’ and ‘Aditya 369’ Dies at 95

Revered Indian filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, whose work spanned the 1957 Telugu-language classic “Mayabazar” and this year’s musical “Sing Geetham,” died Oct. 3 in Chennai following a period of ill health. He was 95. Rao made some 60 features in the Tel…

Today’s Gold Rate in India October 4: Gold prices steady in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat steady across other cities on October 4

Today’s Gold Rate in India October 4: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat steady across metro cities on October 4

From 'lower middle class' Tamil family, he missed IIT Madras CSE by 0.01, was rejected by MIT. Today, he is the CEO of $20 billion AI startup

Aravind Srinivas, from a financially lower-middle-class Tamil family, missed Computer Science at IIT Madras by 0.01 CGPA and was later rejected by MIT. He turned the setbacks into motivation, topping a machine learning class and earning a PhD from UC Berkeley…

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 94: Pushpaka Vimanam, Aditya 369 filmmaker leaves six-decade legacy

Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has died aged 94 in Chennai. Known for films such as Pushpaka Vimanam, Aditya 369, Mayur and Bhairava Dweepam, he spent six decades exploring unconventional stories across Indian cinema. His work spanned multiple l…

Heavy rain likely in south, several parts of India; Delhi to stay dry

The IMD has forecast heavy rain in parts of southern India, with thunderstorms and showers likely across several other regions, while Delhi is expected to stay dry

Tamil Nadu scraps plans for greenfield airport in Parandur, risks falling a decade behind rival aviation hubs

Tamil Nadu, a $400 billion-plus economy with more than 10% annual growth, lacks an airport that matches its economic scale. Chennai’s Meenambakkam airport handled 23 million passengers in FY26, well below Bengaluru and Hyderabad, while the state’s other airpo…

PLI push and rising demand take AC makers deeper into South India

Leading air-conditioner manufacturers are moving production facilities from North India to South India due to several advantages. Significant investments in Sri City and Tamil Nadu have led to the establishment of new AC manufacturing units. This shift is exp…

3 Army men among 7 more held in arms theft case

Hyderabad police arrest 7, including 3 serving Army men, in Madras Regiment arms theft; ex-havildar planned to sell weapons and use them for crime.

IND vs BRA friendly: From Chennai to Bhopal, Brazil supporters bring samba flair to Kolkata

Brazil supporters from across India and beyond travelled to Kolkata for a rare chance to watch the Samba Boys play India and painted the Salt Lake Stadium yellow and green.

Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies in Chennai

From ‘Raja Paarvai’ and the dialogue-free ‘Pesum Padam’ to ‘Apoorva Sagodharargal’ and ‘Michael Madana Kama Rajan’, Srinivasa Rao pushed the boundaries of mainstream filmmaking, leaving behind a body of work in which experimentation and entertainment comforta…

Chief election commissioner Kahaniyan: There are CECs, and there are CECs — no matter their personalities, their looks have hardly been deceptive

There is a vital influence of Chief Election Commissioners in shaping India's electoral landscape. It celebrates the pivotal efforts of CECs like TN Seshan, MS Gill, and JM Lyngdoh, whose actions tackled issues like disenfranchisement and electoral malfeasanc…

Honeytrap: Indian Navy sailor leaks key defence data to Pakistani intelligence operative, arrested in Coimbatore

COIMBATORE: In a major counter-espionage breakthrough, a 31-year-old Indian Navy sailor was arrested in Coimbatore on Saturday for leaking sensitive

Scoot flight to Singapore aborted as pilot detects glitch while taxiing

Scoot’s Chennai-Singapore flight was aborted during taxiing after an engine glitch; 310 passengers were deboarded, housed in hotels, and the flight was cancelled.

Coimbatore corporation to explore alternative recreational options at Ukkadam Periyakulam

Coimbatore Corporation explores eco-friendly recreation at Ukkadam Periyakulam after Madras HC bans motorboats; electric boats and pedal boats considered.

Vijay’s TVK joins INDIA bloc, to be part of Oct 15 protest against CEC

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK on Saturday formalised its entry into INDIA bloc, with two of its ministers attending a

‘One of the best decisions I’ve made’: Chennai founder on how moving to Bengaluru changed his business and life

Bengaluru news: Harish Varadharajan moved his agritech business from Chennai to Bengaluru and found significant advantages in the city's ecosystem. After one year, he noted improved access to investors, talent and customers, which helped his business grow. Be…

Hai An Lines starts container service connecting Chennai with ports in China, Malaysia and Vietnam

Hai An Lines launches Chennai-to-China/Vietnam/Malaysia container service, boosting regional trade and maritime links for India–Vietnam growth.

Today’s Gold Rate in India October 3: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat down across metro cities on October 3