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Onion Prices Jump in Chennai as heavy rains in Maharashtra Disrupt Supply

Daily arrivals at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market have fallen from 60-65 truckloads to around 30-35, pushing wholesale prices up by about Rs 10 per kg to Rs 30-35 per kg. Traders have warned that prices could rise to Rs 50-60 per kg if supplies do not improve, while tomato and most other vegetable prices remain stable.

11 days ago

Veteran Tamil filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after suffering from a heart attack.

Veteran Tamil filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after suffering from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, actor Poornima Bhagyaraj, son and actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, and daughter Saranya Bhagyaraj.

25 days ago

CM Vijay takes bus ride after launching 300 new TNSTC buses; video goes viral

'Superstar' CM Vijay takes bus ride after launching 300 new TNSTC buses in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Thursday unveiled a fleet of 300 new buses aimed at boosting public transport services across the state, as the government steps up efforts to modernise its ageing transport network and improve connectivity for millions of daily passengers.

27 days ago

Bengaluru-Chennai expressway to boost connectivity to key industrial, logistics hubs: FM Sitharaman

The expressway will connect key industrial and logistics centres, including Hoskote, Malur, Bangarpet, Narasapura Industrial Area, and Aerospace and Defence Parks, while improving access to the proposed Multimodal Logistics Park at Dobbaspet.

Jun 14, 2026

CM Vijay breaks down as he pays homage to Bharathirajaa; Tamil cinema mourns legendary director's demise

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay paid tribute to legendary filmmaker Bharathirajaa, who passed away in Chennai at 85. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Tamil cinema, Bharathirajaa transformed filmmaking with his realistic portrayal of rural life and launched numerous acting talents.

Jun 10, 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Trisha visit Ajith Kumar at Chennai home after his mother's death; emotional hug video surfaces

Videos of their visits surfaced online, showing them paying respects to the grieving family. In a statement, Ajith's family thanked medical professionals for their care and requested privacy, saying the last rites would be a private family affair.

May 31, 2026

Ravi Mohan cries, announces acting break until divorce with Aarti Ravi is finalised; addresses Keneeshaa Francis controversy

Ravi Mohan cries, announces acting break until divorce with Aarti is finalised; addresses Keneeshaa Francis controversy

Keneeshaa Francis has reportedly decided to step away from social media and move out of Chennai following intense online trolling over her alleged relationship with actor Ravi Mohan amid his ongoing separation from estranged wife Aarti Ravi.

May 16, 2026

Emotional Trisha Krishnan cries during C. Joseph Vijay's speech; video of wife Sangeetha attending oath-taking ceremony goes viral amid her absence reports

Trisha Krishnan cries during Vijay's speech amid dating rumours; wife Sangeetha and his kids skip oath-taking ceremony, fans react

The absence of actor-turned-politician Vijay's wife and children at his swearing-in ceremony as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu became a major talking point on social media on Sunday. Some fans said the moment "felt incomplete".

May 10, 2026

'Play Tamil Song Before Vande Mataram': Row Erupts At TVK Chief C. Joseph Vijay's Swearing-In Ceremony

At Vijay's oath ceremony, 'Vande Mataram' was sung in full, followed by the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' and the state song 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu'.

May 10, 2026

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari named West Bengal CM; TVK chief Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister at 11 AM

Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on Saturday after securing majority support for government formation, with backing from Left parties and allies. Meanwhile, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been formally named the next chief minister of West Bengal

May 8, 2026

Producer R. B. Choudary dies in a road accident; Vijay cries inconsolably, Rajinikanth, Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi pay heartfelt tribute

Producer R. B. Choudary dies in road accident; Vijay cries inconsolably, Rajinikanth, Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi pay heartfelt tribute

Veteran film producer R. B. Choudary died in a tragic road accident near Udaipur on Tuesday, shocking the South film industry. The founder of Super Good Films played a key role in shaping several successful careers across Tamil and Telugu cinema. His body was brought to Chennai today.

May 7, 2026

UPI outage: Users report failed transactions across cities

UPI outage hits India: Users report failed transactions across cities

On April 1, 2026, digital payment services across India experienced widespread disruptions, affecting UPI transactions. State Bank of India (SBI) reported over 500 outage complaints, Users from cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Chennai faced failed transactions, payment errors, and app loading issues

Apr 1, 2026

Bomb threat at TVK chief Vijay's house declared hoax; probe launched into caller's identity

TVK chief Vijay files nomination, declares Rs 615 crore assets ahead of TN polls

TVK chief Vijay filed his nomination from Chennai's Perambur seat, urging voters to back his party's whistle symbol. Declaring assets worth Rs 615 crore, he attacked the ruling DMK and Chief Minister MK Stalin, promising honest governance. Vijay called for a "whistle revolution".

Mar 30, 2026

Packaged water prices climb in TN as West Asia conflict drives up input costs

Retailers in cities like Chennai are passing on the increased costs to consumers, raising the price of a 20-litre can from around ₹20 to ₹25. Experts warn that any rise in fuel prices could further escalate transportation costs, adding to the financial burden on households.

Mar 24, 2026

Karnataka busts massive interstate Rs 1,464 crore carousel fraud, arrests four in coordinated crackdown

Operating across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the syndicate orchestrated fraudulent transactions totalling a staggering Rs 1,464 crore in building materials like cement, iron, and steel, leading to the wrongful claiming and passing of Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth approximately Rs 355 crore—all without any actual movement of goods.

Jan 5, 2026

Cyclone Montha set to make landfall today, schools closed in Chennai as heavy rain continues

The Tiruvallur District Collector has also announced a similar holiday, citing continuing downpours and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Several parts of Chennai, including Teynampet, Velachery, Anna Nagar, and Perungudi, reported water stagnation following overnight showers.

Oct 28, 2025

DMK for strengthening bond with non-Tamil communities as minister Sekar Babu greets North Indians in Hindi

The event, organised by the Chennai East DMK unit at Raja Annamalai Mandram in George Town, drew hundreds of migrant families, where the minister distributed Deepavali gift hampers to over 800 beneficiaries. His spirited greeting — "Namaskar, Aajaao Aajaao" — was met with applause and cheers from the crowd.

Oct 20, 2025

Ilaiyaraaja to be Honoured by Tamil Nadu Government in Chennai

Notably, the event will not be confined to Tamil cinema alone. Artists, directors, and producers from other major film industries, including Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, are also expected to attend, highlighting Ilaiyaraaja's unmatched contribution to Indian music across linguistic and cultural boundaries.

Sep 13, 2025

Trash piles up in Chennai due to sanitation staff strike; govt hires workers

Workers under the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) have been protesting against the privatisation of solid waste management since the GCC awarded a Rs 276-crore contract to a private firm.

Aug 13, 2025

Satellite phone calls tracked again, high alert in Karnataka

American student held in Chennai for carrying banned satellite phone

Jackson, a university student from the United States, had arrived in Chennai from Delhi the previous week on a tourist visit. During questioning, he claimed ignorance of the ban on satellite phones in India, stating that he had carried the device from the US to Delhi and then to Chennai without encountering any issues.

Jul 31, 2025

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