Chennai

PM Modi meets Canada PM Mark Carney, reviews progress in India-Canada partnership

According to reports, the Lieutenant Governor is presiding over a “high-level security meet" following the deadly blast at Delhi's Red Fort.

Wonderla Chennai to open on December 2, giving Tamil Nadu a major tourism boost — all you need to know

Wonderla Chennai opens on December 2 with 43 rides, Tamil-themed design, India’s first B&M inverted coaster and world-class attractions. Read all you need to know.

IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai, pilot ejects safely

"An Indian Air Force aircraft 'Pilatus PC-7', which was on a routine training mission, crashed near Tambaram in Chennai on November 14. The pilot ejected safely," an official release said.

'He pulled down his zip': 'Shocked' Chennai sanitation worker thrashes biker for flashing her

'I thought he was like a child, maybe a college student,' the sanitation worker said. She revealed that similar incidents have occurred before and urged civic authorities to provide adequate safety for sanitation staff.

Brigade takes measured sales approach in Chennai, targets mid-segment demand in Bengaluru

Bomb threats target Rajinikanth, Dhanush, and congress leader, Chennai Police confirm hoax

Superstar Rajinikanth and his former son-in-law Dhanush received bomb threats via email claiming explosives were planted at their Chennai homes, prompting swift police action before the threats were declared hoaxes.

IppoPay doubles down on kirana lending with Rs 120 crore disbursed in 2 years

These moves indicate a pattern where payment fintechs are gradually transforming into financial ecosystems with lending as a core pillar.

Gold rates today (Sept 24): Check out yellow metal's city-wise trends in 22K & 24K

Gold prices remained in focus today as investors tracked both global cues and domestic demand. Rates for 22-karat and 24-karat gold saw slight fluctuations, reflecting currency movements, international market trends, and festive buying interest in India.

Maari star Robo Shankar collapses on set, rushed to Chennai hospital

Popular Tamil comedian Robo Shankar, famed for Dhanush’s Maari, collapsed on set during a TV shoot and was rushed to a Chennai hospital. Fans and colleagues are wishing him a speedy recovery.

Chennai actor pledges Rs 1 lakh to 80-year-old man abandoned by daughter after viral post

Raghava Lawrence, known for his philanthropic work, also urged the public to support the couple directly who have been selling home made sweets on Chennai trains to make ends meet.

Andhra clears Rs 856-crore package for Syrma SGS to set up India’s largest printed circuit board plant

Syrma SGS will invest of Rs 1,595 crore and the plant will be built in partnership with Korea's Shinhyup Electronics

Brigade Enterprises to develop office, 5-star hotel on 7-acre OMR site in Chennai

The project is designed to meet the growing demand for premium commercial infrastructure and hospitality in Chennai’s IT and innovation hub.

Operation Sindoor achieved its objectives, prolonging conflict would have hurt economy: Experts

The objective was not to throw India into a long-drawn war, Lt Gen Shankar Prasad (retd) has been quoted as saying.

Balajadia Family Office to invest $100 million with DRA Group in Indian commercial, retail projects

The Phase 1 real estate portfolio will comprise the development of one million sq ft of Grade-A commercial assets across Chennai and Bengaluru. DRA Group claims it is a first-of-its-kind partnership in India’s real estate space with a Filipino investor group.

Southern India leads H1 2025 housing sales, outpacing NCR in unit sales

According to the CREDAI-CRE Matrix India Housing Report for H1 CY25, the Southern metros collectively sold more units and recorded a broader spread of demand across price categories than the NCR

Tamil Nadu industries minister TRB Rajaa hard sells state to GCCs

Addressing concerns about Chennai’s nightlife, Raja said the city is 'no-nonsense' by nature, adding, 'I prefer to keep my leisure healthy'

Tamil Nadu announces four new GCC hubs to expand beyond Chennai

The four new Global Capability Center (GCC) hubs will be located inCoimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Vellore.

Indian airlines rush to add more flights to Kuwait as New Delhi signs treaty with Gulf nation

Senior executives from domestic airlines told Moneycontrol that as part of their submission IndiGo is likely to ask for an additional 5,000 seats weekly to Kuwait City as per its expansion plans. Similarly, Air India Express and Akasa Air are expected to ask for around 3,000 weekly seats while Air India will ask for an additional 1,500 seats a week.

Stray dog 'Tiger' helps police nab criminals at Chennai railway station. Viral video

Tiger's remarkable story began during the Covid pandemic when he wandered into Chennai Central as a stray puppy. Since then, the station has become his home, and its 120 RPF officers his adopted family.

Data centre boom: $20-25 billion investment to take capacity to 4,500 MW by 2030

From 15.9 million square feet, data centres' real estate footprint is expected to grow to 55 msf by 2030, Colliers has said in a report. Mumbai and Chennai cumulatively account for two-thirds of the current capacity

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Brigade Enterprises buys 5.4-acre land parcel in Chennai with Rs 1,600-cr revenue potential

Real estate consultants Knight Frank India acted as the facilitators for the deal. Brigade and Knight Frank said in a statement that with the new land purchase, Chennai is now the second biggest market for the developer, after its home base of Bengaluru