Topic: Chennai

According to a study by NITI Aayog, 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by next year, including New Delhi and the information technology hub of Bengaluru.

Chennai’s four reservoirs have run dry, and the water supplier says it can’t meet even half the city’s demand. The crisis could continue till October.

According to a 2018 Niti Aayog report, 21 Indian cities, including Chennai, are expected to run out of groundwater by 2020.According to a 2018 Niti Aayog report, 21 Indian cities, including Chennai, are expected to run out of groundwater by 2020.

Sea levels could rise by over 1 metre by 2100 even if Paris climate deal objectives are met, threatening coastal cities, says US-based PNAS study.

Train 18 became India's fastest by hitting speeds of over 180 kmph during a trial run.

The National Green Tribunal slammed the state government over poor pre-monsoon preparedness & asked its Public Works Department to deposit the amount within 15 days.

Pickpockets in Chennai drop off wallets in postboxes after taking money from them, but let ID cards remain intact.

Stalin's elevation comes about three weeks after the death of his father and party president M. Karunanidhi on 7 August. 

Party workers are expecting a unanimous win for Stalin at the General Council meet.

Observers attribute his sense of timing largely to his unique habit of listening to the views of the party cadre, whether positive or negative.