Deep depression weakens: Showers continue across Chennai city

The remnant of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, which had earlier caused severe weather in the Bay of Bengal region, has weakened into a depression, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC). As of 5:30 am today, the depression was located approximately 40 km east-southeast of Chennai.

More parties to join NDA after Pongal: Nainar

Tamil Nadu BJP State President Nainar Nagendran announced that several political parties are expected to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after the Pongal festival, strengthening the coalition ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

Tiruvannamalai Maha Deepam festival tomorrow

The grand Tiruvannamalai Maha Deepam festival is set to take place tomorrow, drawing lakhs of devotees from across Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. The festival centers on the Annamalaiyar Temple, where at 4 a.m., the Barani Deepam (festival lamp) will be lit, marking the start of the celebrations.

Ramadoss forms panel to ‘rescue’ PMK from Anbumani

Amid intensifying internal strife within the PMK, its founder S. Ramadoss has announced the formation of a special committee aimed at “rescuing” the party from the control of his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, who currently leads the party.

Chennai Metro train halts midway due to glitch

As many as 20 early morning passengers were stranded between two stations when the Chennai Metro train halted midway due to a glitch on Tuesday. They were however safely rescued, the authorities said.