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Topic: Chennai

Udhayanidhi takes charge of monsoon preparedness in Chennai as DMK aims to avoid repeat of 2023 deluge

GCC analysis in aftermath of 2015 deluge identified clogging and inadeqaute capacity of drains, besides encroachment of river basins as factors that led to waterlogging in Chennai.

Over 100 bodies recovered after landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad, many still trapped

Fire services, NDRF & police deployed in affected area to coordinate rescue ops. Kerala govt has declared state mourning on 30 & 31 July.

Stage set for Chennai’s 2nd airport in Parandur. Why TN govt pushed for it & residents are protesting

Chennai: Amid mounting opposition from local villagers and activists, the stage seems to be set for Chennai’s second airport in Parandur, nearly 70km from...

Mayawati pays tribute to slain BSP leader K Armstrong in Chennai

The BSP Tamil Nadu chief was hacked to death by a group of unidentified men near his residence Friday in Perambur in Chennai.

Actor Vijay joins Dravidian parties in call to scrap NEET, slams ‘one-nation, one education’

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader appealed to the Centre to respect emotions of the people of Tamil Nadu, and consider bringing education under the state list from the concurrent list.

MoD signs MoU for advance testing facilities in Chennai to promote indigenous defense tech

The testing facilities were proposed to be set up under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), which was launched by the government in May 2020.

Quantum security lab launched in Chennai

Facility to Focus on Post-Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Random Number Generation.

YSRCP MP’s daughter ‘runs BMW over man’ asleep on pavement in Chennai, out on bail

Beeda Madhuri, daughter of Andhra MP Beeda Masthan Rao, was allegedly in the driver's seat. Deceased has been identified as S Surya, a painter and resident of Odaikuppam, Besant Nagar.

BJP candidate & ex-governor Tamilisai Soundararajan trails in Chennai South, DMK leading

Soundararajan's return to politics was expected to boost BJP’s position in the TN political landscape, but DMK sitting MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian is leading with 15,063 votes.

Under city’s ‘Complete Streets Project’, 6 busy areas in Chennai gear up for a facelift

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.