Chennai

Metropolis in Tamil Nadu, India

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Chennai is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the largest cultural, economic and educational centres of south India. According to the 2011 Indian census, it is the sixth-most populous city and fourth-most populous urban agglomeration in India. The city together with the adjoining regions constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, which is the 36th-largest urban area by population in the world. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the 43rd-most visited city in the world for the year 2015 and was ranked the 36th-most visited city in the world for the year 2019. The Quality of Living Survey rated Chennai as the safest city in India. Chennai attracts 45 percent of health tourists visiting India, and 30 to 40 percent of domestic health tourists. As such, it is termed "India's health capital". Chennai has the fifth-largest urban economy of India.

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People flout COVID-19 norms at Chennai's fish market People flouted COVID-related norms at a fish market in Chennai's Kasimedu area. They were seen without mask and were not maintain social distancing. Tamil Nadu government on April 10 issued a notice.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 7 hours ago

Thala to Parasakthi Express know the meaning behind Chennai Super Kings nicknames \| Oneindia News Chennai Super Kings and nicknames are inseparable. Right from Thala Dhoni, it's a bond that cannot be explained. But the reasons behind the nicknames can be explained. Here’s the top Chennai’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:51Published 20 hours ago

No shortage of COVID vaccines in TN: State Health Secretary Where several states are complaining about the shortage of COVID vaccines, Tamil Nadu on the other hand asserted that the state does not have any such problem. Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:18Published 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu Elections 2021: BJP wants criminal action against Kamal Haasan's daughter?\| Oneindia News BJP has filed a complaint against Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan’s daughter Shruti Haasan, accusing her of trespassing into a polling booth where she was accompanying her father for.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:09Published 4 days ago

Watch: DMK’s Kanimozhi, Covid-19 positive, votes wearing PPE kit in Chennai Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP K Kanimozhi, who has tested positive for COVID-19, on Tuesday cast her vote for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections while wearing a Personal protective equipment (PPE) kit... Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:19Published 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu polls: DMK MP K Kanimozhi casts vote in PPE kit DMK MP K Kanimozhi, who had tested positive for COVID-19, cast her vote in PPE kit at a polling station in Chennai's Mylapore on April 06. Along with her, other positive patients also arrived at the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:05Published 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu Elections: Actor Vijay cycles to cast his vote, watch the video \| Oneindia News Actor Vijay cycled to the voting booth to cast his vote as Tamil Nadu went to polls today. He wore a simple green t-shirt with a face mask. He was seen cycling on a red and black colored bicycle to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:13Published 5 days ago

TN polls: Puducherry LG Tamilisai Soundararajan casts her vote in Chennai Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan cast her vote at a polling station in Virugambakkam in Chennai on April 06. Congress leader Karti Chidambaram also cast his.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu Elections 2021: MK Stalin and family cast vote, watch the video \| Oneindia News DMK president MK Stalin cast his vote at polling booth in Siet College in Chennai on April 6. He was accompanied by wife Durga Stalin and son Udhay Stalin. Elections are being conducted on all 234.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:02Published 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan cast their votes in Chennai Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth casts his vote in Chennai as polling underway in Tamil Nadu. Rajinikanth was seen at a polling booth in Stella Maris College. Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:02Published 5 days ago

TN Assembly polls: MK Stalin, son Udhay Stalin cast vote DMK president MK Stalin cast his vote at polling booth in Siet College in Chennai on April 06. He was accompanied by wife Durga Stalin and son Udhay Stalin. Elections are being conducted on all 234.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:01Published 5 days ago

TN polls: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan cast votes in Chennai The voting for Assembly elections is underway in Tamil Nadu on April 06. Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth cast his vote in Chennai at a polling booth in Stella Maris College. Meanwhile,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published 5 days ago

Assembly polls: 'BJP leading in states', claims JP Nadda As five states of India is undergoing assembly elections, BJP chief JP Nadda said the party is confident of gaining power. He added that signals from West Bengal clearly states that BJP is walking.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

BJP a force in Kerala due to misgovernance by LDF, UDF: JP Nadda During a press conference in Chennai, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda said the party is making quick progress in the state of Kerala as because LDF and UDF have given.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:13Published 1 week ago

Devotees offer Easter midnight prayers, PM Modi extends wishes Easter midnight prayers were offered at a church in Chennai on April 03. Devotees offered prayers ensuring COVID norms are not flouted. Easter is celebrated with great zest by Christians across the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 1 week ago

‘Only AIADMK-BJP can protect…’: Amit Shah asks to reject ‘dynastic’ DMK-Congress Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attacked the DMK-Congress combine over "corruption and dynasty" and said only the AIADMK-BJP alliance can "protect" those who believe in the culture of Tamil.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:34Published 1 week ago

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Satellite set for March 28 launch will help India keep an eye on borders near real-time India plans to launch on March 28 an earth observation satellite that will provide it near real-time images of its borders and also enable quick monitoring of natural disasters.GISAT-1 is slated to be.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2021

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu takes COVID-19 vaccine in Chennai The Vice President, 71, appealed to the people to come forward and receive the vaccine to defeat the deadly virus. DNA - Published on March 1, 2021
Pics of 'mobile home' on auto go viral, Anand Mahindra wants to get connected with architect Designed by architect and innovator Arun Prabhu NG of Chennai, the pictures of the mobile home garnered a lot of responses on social media. DNA - Published on February 28, 2021
Amit Shah’s Chennai visit: BJP leaders confident of clinching seat-sharing talk for TN polls As home minister Amit Shah’s arrival in Chennai on Saturday night was delayed, chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam are expected to meet him on Sunday morning for.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2021
Kerala: 350 detonators,100 gelatin sticks seized from passenger travelling on Chennai-Mangalapuram Express The intelligence wing of the Kerala Police and the RPF have decided to conduct a detailed inquiry DNA - Published on February 26, 2021

Chennai: Dubai-bound passenger arrested for concealing foreign currency worth Rs 70.28 lakh in baggage According to officials, he was suspected of carrying foreign currency and he appeared to be nervous. DNA - Published on February 25, 2021
DAV responds to row over Chennai school's question paper calling protesting farmers 'violent maniacs' Many had questioned the language used in the paper and sought a response from the school. DNA - Published on February 23, 2021
Chennai: Indian Army celebrates historic 1971 war victory, hosts Swarnim Vijay run The run was held as a part of the year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary year of victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. DNA - Published on February 21, 2021	India's Military diplomacy: Afghan Army Women Officers being trained by Indian Army in Chennai As a part of a 6-week training course, 20 Women from the Afghan National Army have been training at the Army Officer's Training Academy in Chennai. DNA - Published on February 19, 2021
India v England: How England can bounce back to win Test series Pink balls, rotation and spinners - how England can win India Test series in Ahmedabad after being pegged back to 1-1 in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2021	Desi Company aiding astronaut training inks space tourism deal With offices in Bengaluru and Chennai, Valles Marineris International — named after the canyon system on Mars — has supported its Russian partner Aviakom to supply simulators used for astronaut.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 17, 2021
Chennai: Narcotics worth USD 9,000 seized from soup packet, greeting card from Netherlands A ziplock packet containing white crystal powder was found inside the card and it tested positive for Methamphetamine. DNA - Published on February 16, 2021	India v England: Hosts win second Test by 317 runs in Chennai England succumb to an inevitable 317-run defeat by India on the fourth day of the second Test in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2021
India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin hits century before tourists lose three wickets A century from local hero Ravichandran Ashwin heaps misery on England in the second Test against India in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2021	India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin runs through tourists in Chennai England are bowled out for 134 as India move on course for an emphatic win in the second Test in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2021
Issue of Tamil rights taken up consistently with Sri Lanka, says PM Modi Speaking after the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of several key projects in Chennai, PM Modi said, "The issue of Tamil rights has been taken up by us consistently with Sri Lanka. We.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2021	PM Narendra Modi's address in Chennai: Highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the farmers of Tamil Nadu for record food grain production and advised them to remember the mantra of "per drop more crop" stating that this will help.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2021
India v England: Rohit Sharma's 161 puts hosts on top in Chennai England are given a stark reminder of the challenge of touring India by Rohit Sharma's classy 161 on day one of the second Test. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2021	PM Modi to dedicate Arjun tank to the nation on Sunday, Army to get 118 latest tanks In a high-level meeting, the defence ministry recently cleared the induction of 118 Arjun Mark1A tanks into the Indian Army which would be worth around Rs 8,400 crore and would add to the strength of.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2021
India v England: Injured Jofra Archer to miss second Test Fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss England's second Test with India starting in Chennai on Saturday after having an injection in his right elbow. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2021	England in India: James Anderson and Jack Leach complete famous win in Chennai James Anderson inspires England to a famous 227-run victory against India on the final day of the first Test in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2021
James Anderson: England bowler produces one of the great overs against India in Chennai James Anderson sets up England to push for victory over India with one of the greatest overs in modern Test cricket history. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2021	England in India: Joe Root's side set up push for victory in Chennai England need nine wickets on the final day to beat India after setting up their victory push on day four of the first Test in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2021
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Chennai: 24.5 kg narcotics worth Rs 2.45 crore bound for Australia seized, 1 arrested Total 12 polythene bags containing 24.5 Kg of Pseudoephedrine valued at Rs. 2.45 Crore or USD 3.36 lakh were recovered from four coconut scrapers DNA - Published on February 5, 2021	England in India: Zak Crawley injured before first Test England's Zak Crawley may miss the first Test against India in Chennai after injuring his wrist in training. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2021
Fuel prices Feb 1: Petrol crosses Rs 86 in Delhi, nears Rs 93 in Mumbai On Monday, the price of petrol in Mumbai is Rs 92.86 per litre, it is Rs 87.69 per litre in Kolkata, and it has reached Rs 88.82 per litre in Chennai. DNA - Published on February 1, 2021	Chennai: Seven flyers arrested for concealing 2.88 kg gold capsules in stomach On being questioned, the passengers were said to have admitted to concealing gold paste capsules in their stomach and rectum. DNA - Published on January 31, 2021
Spa worker fights cops for dignity, approaches SC An Indonesian spa therapist working in Chennai, who was granted a compensation of Rs 2.5 lakh by the Madras high court for her illegal detention in a women’s home following a police raid at the spa,.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2021	Nine arrested by Chennai air customs, 8.45kg gold worth Rs 4.30cr seized On frisking, 48 bundles of gold paste weighing 9.03 kg was recovered from rectum. 7.72 kgs of gold worth Rs 3.93 crores was recovered, on extraction. DNA - Published on January 23, 2021
Chennai: Two arrested, customs seize gold, iPhones, cigarettes, liquor worth Rs 85 lakhs Six gold paste bundles weighing 1.48 Kg were recovered from rectum. 1.29 kg gold valued at 66 lakhs was recovered, on extraction. DNA - Published on January 13, 2021	India’s biggest vaccine rollout begins as SII ships 55 lakh doses Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad, the four major regional depots for Covid-19 vaccines, received their quantum of Covishield doses within 10 hours since their dispatch began from the SII premises.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2021
No means no, says Rajinikanth to fans who want him in politics On Sunday, Rajinikanth's fans held a demonstration in Chennai, demanding that their 'Thalaivaa' (leader) also lead them in the political battle. DNA - Published on January 11, 2021	Indian Railways speeds up to 130 kmph in Golden Quadrilateral and Golden Diagonal sections Notably, the Golden Quadrilateral connects the four major metro cities namely Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. DNA - Published on January 9, 2021
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COVID-19: Tamil Nadu gets past eight lakh recoveries; new cluster emerges in Chennai hotels Testing of staff would be carried out at hotels that have banquet halls, marriage halls, hostels, colleges, hostels for working men and women etc. DNA - Published on January 4, 2021	Covid-19: States struggle to trace missing UK returnees While Karnataka is yet to find 175 passengers, including 80 foreigners, the Tamil Nadu government has so far been unable to trace about 360 UK returnees, all of them from Chennai and Chengalpattu... IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2020
Javadekar challenges Rahul Gandhi, DMK for debate on farm laws "Rahul Gandhi suddenly said you will (Centre government) have to withdraw the new farm laws. I am giving him an open challenge for a debate, whether the laws are good, in the interest of farmers or.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2020	Chennai: Gold, saffron worth Rs 97 lakh seized from airport; 2 arrested The Air Customs Officials at Chennai seized 1.67 kg gold and 4 kg saffron from Dubai returnees. DNA - Published on December 22, 2020
Chennai: Canine of big cats seized from Dubai-origin flight The animal tooth was found when officials rummaged Emirates flight EK-544 that arrived from Dubai on Sunday morning. DNA - Published on December 20, 2020	Chennai: 1.7 kg gold worth Rs 87.6 lakhs seized from Dubai returnees 16 gold cut bits weighing 597 grams and two packets of gold paste were recovered. DNA - Published on December 19, 2020
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Chennai

Metropolis in Tamil Nadu, India

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