The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

Group of lawyers seek withdrawal of Madras High Court’s circular banning portraits, statues inside court premises

Lawyers in Chennai plan to stage a demonstration on July 24, 2023, to demand the withdrawal of a circular issued by the High Court. The circular states that only statues/portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Tiruvalluvar should be allowed in court complexes.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

A summit to advance housing and construction innovations

Habitat for Humanity organised a Sheltertech Summit in Chennai to discuss start-ups advancing housing products and services with focus on affordability and sustainability. The event saw the launch of the Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) to promote innovation and entrepreneurship around sustainable construction. CIH will serve as a platform for industry…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

DMDK to hold district secretaries meeting on July 24 in Chennai

DMDK to hold district secretaries meeting on July 24, 2023. Treasurer Premalatha Vijayakanth to chair. Internal elections completed, announcement of general body and executive committee members soon.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

An application to aid hearing and visually challenged students in their studies

Vision Companion App by BNY Mellon Tech helps blind and deaf-mute students of Little Flower Convent HSS in Chennai to access their school lessons and allows them to stay safe

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

‘Battle to save the idea of India’: Front pages today on the Opposition’s new alliance

It’s going to be INDIA versus Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha poll next year. 

Newslaundry · Jul 19, 2023

Van de Pol a superb goalkeeping coach, Indian hockey will benefit from his drills: Sreejesh

BENGALURU: Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh believes the special coaching camps with Dutch expert Dennis van de Pol will "definitely help" the team as it prepares for a tournament in Spain this month and the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai from August 3.

The Times of India · Jul 18, 2023

School students injured in accident on Chennai - Bengaluru Highway in Ambur

Ten persons injured in auto-lorry crash on NH 44. Two-wheeler rider, 8 school students, auto-driver hurt; rescued by passersby & motorists. MLA visits hospital, all except two-wheeler rider out of danger. Investigation ongoing.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Higher Education Minister Ponmudy taken in for questioning by ED

ED searches 13 hrs in Chennai & Villupuram, takes DMK Minister K. Ponmudy & son MP P. Gautham Sigamani for questioning in money laundering case. Documents, cash & jewellery seized. Searches conducted at 7 places. DVAC case pending in court. Assets worth ₹8.6 crore seized from Sigamani. ED probes illegal…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot

TN tops Export Preparedness Index 2022; Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tiruppur are top exporting districts. TN scores 97.21 in policy pillar, 88.84 in business ecosystem, 73.68 in export ecosystem & 63.34 in export performance. Karnataka & TN have highest number of GI products exported.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji shifted from hospital to jail

V. Senthilbalaji, TN Minister, shifted to Central Prison in Chennai after discharge from hospital. Arrested for alleged money laundering in cash-for-jobs scam, he underwent bypass surgery while in judicial remand. ED allowed to interrogate him, but unable to do so. Court extended remand till July 26.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023