- newRare low-pressure area may form over Bay of Bengal; light rain possible in Tamil Nadu
According to RMC, an upper air circulation over persists east of the Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining the Southeast Bay of Bengal
- 59 mins ago 14 Feb 26, 6:52am -
- newExpanding export-driven manufacturing sector helps in stabilising rupee: Chief Economic Advisor
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:10am -
- newSouthern Railway to operate two special MEMU trains for Sivaratri festival
The MEMU would be operated as a round trip from Villupuram-Tiruvannamalai-Villupuram as an unreserved coach
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:10am -
- newElderly man arrested for misbehaving with woman in Rajamangalam
Based on a complaint lodged by the woman, the Rajamangalam Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:09am -
- newUdhayanidhi felicitates film artistes, says awards chosen by committee
Deputy CM counters criticism over awards; says the awards were not announced for many years together and were now being given on recommendation of a panel headed by ex-judge; A.R. Rahman, Karthi, Dhanush among artistes honoured
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:08am -
- new‘Large enterprises have to unravel business processes to make them AI-first’
They will also have to rewire business processes in terms of AI-ready,says Virtusa COO Venkatesan Vijayaraghavan.
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:06am -
- newT.N. introduces baby care kits for low birth weight infants
The scheme is aimed at reducing infant mortality and morbidity, and improving nutritional outcomes among babies; the monthly kits comprise iron, multivitamin and vitamin D3 drops
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:05am -
- newExperts discuss ways to bridge gap between academia and industry
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:05am -
- newExperts underscore the importance of extracting only relevant data
We need to be aware of why a website is seeking a particular piece of data and the purpose. Members of the public should be conscious of the data that they are giving, says A.N. Srinivasan, senior vice-president-IT, SRF Ltd.
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:05am -
- new‘Online education is one of the biggest finds of the last decade’
There is a lot of discussion on how online education will change and if it will entirely replace physical classroom-based education. But both can co-exist and supplement and complement each other, says Kadhambari S. Viswanathan, assistant vice-president, Vellore Institute of Technology
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:04am -
- newGiving Matters Foundation presents youth service awards
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:03am -
- newRetired IRS officer joins DMK
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 1:02am -
- newChennai Metrowater to hold open house meetings today
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 12:54am -
- newExecution of projects a key challenge in India, says Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 12:52am -
- newSamsung workers to march to Secretariat on Feb. 15 seeking reinstatement of suspended staff
- 7 hours ago 14 Feb 26, 12:38am -
- newExperts emphasise early diagnosis, long-term care and policy support for people living with epilepsy
The session highlighted medical, behavioural, and social dimensions of epilepsy management, along with the need to reduce stigma, and improve access to care
- 10 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 9:30pm -
- newFirefighters rescue trapped elderly couple from locked home in Chennai
Within eight minutes of receiving the call, a five-member team travelled nearly six km and rescued the elderly couple
- 11 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 9:08pm -
- newSecurity guard arrested for stealing temple idol in Flower Bazaar
- 11 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 8:51pm -
- newT.N. Forest Department to hold two-day synchronised bird census
- 13 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 7:20pm -
- newAuto-driver arrested in hit-and-run case in Chennai
- 13 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 7:04pm -
- newExperts stress the need for continuous security awareness and AI-driven vigilance
- 14 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 5:45pm -
- newUniversity education provides the foundation in the age of AI, say experts
- 15 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 5:15pm -
- newWith 33 donors, January 2026 sets a record in deceased organ donations in Tamil Nadu
Significantly, the maximum contributor was a peripheral medical college hospital – Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital – which functions as a Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre (NTORC)
- 18 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 1:50pm -
- newHigh Courts cannot order conduct of counselling beyond admission deadline even if medical seats go vacant: Madras HC
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan hold that only the Supreme Court can carve out exceptions in deserving cases
- 18 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 1:39pm -
- newShops allotted to 300 vendors on Marina Beach
The process was carried out under the supervision of former Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court N. Paul Vasanthakumar, with the support of an Adhoc Committee comprising Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) officials led by Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran
- 20 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 12:00pm -
- newCPCL and The Hindu In School conduct quiz for government school students
- 20 hours ago 13 Feb 26, 11:49am -
- Southern Railway installs digital display boards but without real time data of arrival of suburban trains
While commuters welcome the digital display boards initiative, they point out that these display boards would not be of much use unless they provide real time data on the arrival of suburban trains
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 4:23am -
- Over 73% of MoUs converted into investments in T.N., says Stalin
This data is for those who have been questioning us over the conversion of MoUs, the Chief Minister says at the Conversion Conclave 2026 in Chennai. Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa highlights the government’s achievements in a presentation
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 2:39am -
- Deepfake threat grows, but technology solutions are catching up, say experts
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:09am -
- Man held for stealing gold and silver jewellery from Jain temple
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:07am -
- Unlearn, relearn to stay relevant in evolving technological era, say experts
They point out that with technology evolving rapidly, organisations must unlearn outdated practices and relearn new skills. While resilience remains non-negotiable, real-time testing is essential to build robust disaster recovery system, they say
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:07am -
- History-sheeter remanded in prison for violation of externment order
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:07am -
- In the age of AI, governing decisions matters more than governing infra, say experts
They argue that as AI systems influence real-time decisions across sectors, traditional governance, risk, and compliance models are yet to catch up, exposing organisations to new and poorly understood risks
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:07am -
- Apollo Hospitals completes over 8,000 robotic surgeries in T.N.
The hospital hosted a robotic showcase to create awareness and understanding of next-generation surgical technologies
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:06am -
- FOMRRA submits people’s manifesto to political parties
The manifesto outlines critical demands, including improved drainage systems, 24/7 potable water access, establishing a multi-specialty hospital and fire stations, among other demands
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:06am -
- Surveyor held for taking ₹50,000 bribe
Unwilling to pay the bribe, Ranjith Kumar approached the DVAC, who laid a trap and arrested the surveyor while he was receiving the money
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:05am -
- Civic works worth over ₹15 crore flagged off in Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar
An Urban Primary Health Centre will be constructed on A.K. Swamy Nagar, 9th Street, at a cost of ₹3.63 crore under the Capital Fund
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:05am -
- Complaints to GCC helpline remain unresolved: residents
GCC had closed a complaint of a damaged manhole reported on Pantheon Road without resolving the problem; AIADMK councillor says 50% of complaints are closed without resolution
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:04am -
- Ophthalmologist gets award for community eye care
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:03am -
- History-sheeter held for sexually harassing woman in Besant Nagar
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:03am -
- Travel agent arrested in ₹16.48 lakh package tour fraud
The Thousand Lights Crime Wing had registered a case and began an investigation
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:02am -
- Woman constable found dead at police quarters in Egmore
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 1:01am -
- Govt. doctors take out rally, picked up by police
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 12:57am -
- IPMA to organise global project profession forum conference in Mahabalipuram
The theme of the international conference of IPMA this year is ‘Co-creating a global transformation through project management: Embracing AI, innovation and sustainability’
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 12:55am -
- Residents seek public consultation on Kodungaiyur waste-to-energy project
In a letter to the GCC Commissioner and State officials, the association also opposed to increasing the capacity of bio-mining and waste-to-energy activities from 2,100 tonnes to 10,000 tonnes per day
- 1 day ago 13 Feb 26, 12:54am -
- Supreme Court underscores Tamil Nadu’s due representation on UPSC committee set to recommend regular police chief
The court agrees with Tamil Nadu’s contention that the slot of DGP on the UPSC empanelment committee should not remain vacant merely because the acting DGP is also a candidate in the zone of consideration
- 1 day ago 12 Feb 26, 10:40pm -
- Webinar on epilepsy management and care to be held on February 13
The webinar will focus on epilepsy, its causes, symptoms, treatment options, long-term management, common myths, and the importance of timely care and awareness in improving quality of life and reducing stigma
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 7:35pm -
- Digi Yatra plans expansion to international travel with passport-based enrolment
Speaking with L.V. Navaneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group, Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi addressed concerns around data security, stating Digi Yatra follows a decentralised architecture in which credentials reside on users’ own devices rather than in a central database
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 5:52pm -
- T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates railway overbridge on Korukkupet-Manali Road
Mr. Stalin also unveiled the foundation for the construction of a park near Korukkupet-Manali Road at a cost of ₹1.10 crore
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 5:49pm -
- Personalised learning through AI is the future: VIT Vice-President Sekar Viswanathan
Noting that VIT has been adopting innovative AI-based tools and systems to enhance the overall learning experience for students, Mr. Viswanathan said faculty also need to be updated with technology
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 5:29pm -
- Higher education holds key to reducing inequality, powering economy forward: VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan
At the inaugural session of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026, jointly organised by The Hindu Group, VIT, and Sify Technologies, Dr. Viswanathan said as India’s economy grew, inequality also widened
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 5:25pm -
- Building data centres in India far cheaper than in U.S., drawing global hyperscalers: Raju Vegesna
When it came to building data centres, India was globally one of the most cost-effective in terms of cost per mega watt, Mr. Vegesna said, during a fireside chat with John Xavier, Tech Editor, The Hindu, as part of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 4:54pm -
- TVK leader Vijay to address party functionaries in Salem on February 13
On Friday, Mr. Vijay is scheduled to address his party functionaries belonging to five districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 4:32pm -
- Resilience must be built into everyday operations of companies, say experts
They were taking part in a panel discussion on “Resilience by Design: Embedding Continuity into Organisational DNA using ISO 22301 and ISO 27031” at The Hindu Tech Summit 2026 on Thursday (February 12, 2026).
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 4:11pm -
- Valentine’s Day | Two initiatives reimagining love for the disabled and for senior citizens
In the age of algorithms and loneliness, forming romantic and social connections is far more complex for some sections of society
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 3:55pm -
- Bharat Bandh 2026: Trade unions protest in Chennai
In Tamil Nadu, the nationwide protests were organised at 234 places across the State
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 3:22pm -
- Dhoni to pay ₹10 lakh for transcribing, translating documents in his defamation suit at Madras High Court
The High Court’s interpreter section had found that the transcription and translation of the contents of compact discs was a humongous task that may take three to four months to complete
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 2:50pm -
- CMDA to take up rectification works on skywalk at Kilambakkam bus terminus
The project consultant had flagged minor load deflection of the deck built from the MTC bus stop across one portion of GST Road
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 2:45pm -
- Chennai’s fourth desalination plant at Perur expected to be commissioned by September
This plant would be able to treat 400 million litres a day (mld) of seawater; nearly 62% of the seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant has been completed so far
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 2:35pm -
- Final safety audit begins for Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani
The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm system, among other facilities along this stretch
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 1:10pm -
- Stella Maris Fine Arts alumni present concept-driven show in Chennai
Twenty alumni of Stella Maris College’s Department of Fine Arts reunite at Lalit Kala Akademi for an exhibition exploring the mystique of the ocean and the fragility of time and space
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 11:07am -
- Supreme Court adjourns hearing in case against T.N. CM Stalin’s 2011 poll win
It found a lack of structure in presentation of material particulars in Saidai Duraisamy’s pleadings accusing M.K. Stalin of corruption ahead of the 2011 Assembly poll from the Kolathur constituency
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 5:47am -
- Draw of lots for 300 Marina beach shops to be held
The draw will be conducted in three sessions
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 12:41am -
- Silk saree production hit in Kancheepuram
Since weavers did not get zari, they were unable to weave silk sarees and have not gotten their wages for over two months now
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 12:40am -
- Two idols seized near Thanjavur, four held
Police suspect that the idols were stolen from a temple in the State and were being smuggled abroad for sale
- 2 days ago 12 Feb 26, 12:36am -
