Egmore railway station to get a new look

The Egmore Railway Station in Chennai is currently undergoing a significant modernization project aimed at enhancing passenger amenities and improving connectivity, all while preserving the station’s iconic traditional architecture.
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Family from Tirupattur perish in Chhattisgarh floods

A family of four from Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, died in a tragic accident after their car was swept away by a flash flood in the Kanger Valley National Park area of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district. The incident, which occurred amid severe rainfall in the region, has left the local community in shock.

Death toll mounts to 36 after record rains in Jammu

After record rains wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two days, the death toll in related incidents rose to 36, most of them victims of the landslide on a Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, while there was some let-up in the showers on Wednesday, allowing relief efforts to pick up pace.

Vijay’s political entry will impact 2026 elections: TTV Dhinakaran

​T.T.V. Dhinakaran, the general secretary of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (A.M.M.K.), has stated his belief that actor Vijay’s newly formed political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (T.V.K.), will significantly influence the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
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Bomb threat hoax targets EPS’ residence in Chennai

A bomb threat received via email targeting the residence of former Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami and two Coast Guard offices in Chennai has been confirmed to be a hoax after extensive searches by authorities.
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Back to give my best, says SKY

India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about his recent injury setback, which needed surgery and a six-week rehab, saying that the forced break was an opportunity to return to his “best version” ahead of next month’s Asia Cup.

Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley in Sinquefield Cup

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa kept himself in hunt for an overall top four finish in the Grand Chess Tour after he drew with Wesley So of the United States in the eighth and penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup here.Sinquefield Cup

R Ashwin retires from IPL 

Retired India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his Indian Premier League career on Wednesday, August 27.