A student from Maharashtra drowned and another went missing after entering the sea in Chennai. The Maharashtra government is coordinating with Tamil Nadu authorities for search and rescue efforts.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who will turn 45 later this year, will be available for CSK for IPL 2026 starting next month, a top franchise source confirmed.
India No. 1 Sumit Nagal exited the Chennai Open ATP Challenger after a three-set defeat to Russia's Petr Bar Biryukov in the second round.
Sumit Nagal and Mukund Sasikumar secured victories, while Sidharth Rawat delivered a stunning upset at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger.
Actor-politician Vijay is reportedly considering contesting from either Velachery or Virugambakkam constituencies in Chennai for the upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, according to sources within his party, TVK.
Dhakshineswar Suresh's rise to India's Davis Cup team is a story of discipline, sacrifice and quiet perseverance -- from long Chennai bus rides to match-winning performances on the big stage.
Malayalam actress Anju Krishna was arrested in Chennai as part of a drug bust operation. Eight people, including an assistant director, were also apprehended. Police seized various drugs during the raid, and an investigation is underway.
Three people have been arrested in Chennai in connection with the murder of a migrant worker from Bihar, his wife, and their two-year-old son. The investigation revealed a sexual assault and subsequent killings.
Viswanathan Anand believes that this year's world championship can happen in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa wins the Candidates Tournament
ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.
The Election Commission has released the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, revealing a significant decrease in the number of voters due to deletions and new additions.
French automotive component maker Valeo on Wednesday said it will invest over Rs 2,150 crore in India and treble its annual sales in the country to around Rs 7,510 crore by 2028.
Jaguar Land Rover will begin assembling premium cars at its new Tamil Nadu plant on February 9, marking a step towards full-scale luxury car manufacturing in India.
Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting a Big Bash League game in India to capitalize on the lucrative Indian market, potentially in Chennai.
Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.
Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.
South African bowler Lungi Ngidi attributes his T20 bowling evolution to his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he honed his slower ball variations.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, an avid cricket fan, had a memorable fan boy moment as he carried the ICC T20 World Cup alongside his childhood idol Sunil Gavaskar.
Shivam Dube is making a name for himself as a premier power-hitter in the T20 World Cup, delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball for Team India.
Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 95 and Mohammad Nabi's four-wicket haul steered Afghanistan to an 82-run win over Canada in their final T20 World Cup match in Chennai, finishing on a high despite both teams being eliminated.
A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.
Actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has firmly stated that it will not form an alliance with the BJP, despite what it describes as increasing pressure from the saffron party.
Afghanistan and Canada, already out of contention, are set to clash in their final T20 World Cup match, both eager to secure a morale-boosting victory.
Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.
The DMDK officially joined the DMK-led alliance ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, marking a significant political development in the state.
Yuvraj Samra, 19, is the youngest batter to score a century in T20 World Cup, during the match against New Zealand on Tuesday.
Of the 1.32 trillion capex target for FY26, State-run oil firms have already spent 1.07 trillion in the first 10 months.
Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has raised concerns about the performance of India's opening batsmen, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, in the T20 World Cup, particularly their struggles against off-spin. Their difficulties could impact India's chances as they navigate the Super Eight stage and face upcoming challenges.
Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his player of the match award to coach Jonathan Trott as the Afghanistan opener's unbeaten 95 helped secure an 82-run win over Canada on Thursday, ending their Twenty20 World Cup with a consolation victory in Group D.
From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.
Saiteja Mukkamalla's attractive 79 and a four-wicket haul by former India Under-19 star Harmeet Singh powered United States to a comfortable 93-run victory over the Netherlands.
India faced a heavy defeat against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eights opener after a batting collapse while chasing 188. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted the failure to build partnerships cost them the game.
The United States, boosted by a win over the Netherlands, will face Namibia in a crucial Group A match, needing a victory to keep their Super Eight hopes alive in the T20 World Cup.
Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings propelled the West Indies to a dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with the batsman attributing his success to simplified thinking and letting his bat do the talking.
Rashid Khan says Afghanistan will continue to play positive cricket and make the nation proud despite slim Super Eights hopes after beating UAE in the T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.
Vijay termed the assembly polls due in April this year as a "surprising election" as all parties in the state are allegedly teamed up against him and reiterated that the contest was between the DMK and TVK only.
Saiteja Mukkamalla provided the impetus to USA's total with a 51-ball-79 against The Netherlands in Chennai on Friday.
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