In a notable development, the Kancheepuram district police have granted permission to Vijay, the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to visit Ekanapuram village on January 20.
Saif attacker remains at large
The intruder who stabbed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his home in Mumbai remains at large despite more than 30 teams on the lookout for him, while a Maharashtra minister ruled out underworld link to the brutal attack.
Thyagaraja aradhana fete concludes in Thiruvaiyaru
The 178th Aradhana Festival of Sri Sathguru Thyagaraja Swamigal, held in Thiruvaiyaru, began with a devotional atmosphere, as thousands gathered to pay homage to the saint-composer.
Chennai prepares for first AC suburban train service
Chennai is all set to introduce its first air-conditioned suburban electric train, with the completion of manufacturing work on the new train.
Super show by Gauf
Coco Gauff still hasn’t lost a match or even a set at the Australian Open — or, actually, this season.
Sindhu bows out of India Open
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was left disappointed after her gallant fight ended in a narrow loss to Paris bronze medallist Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the women’s singles quarterfinal at the India Open Super 750 here on Friday.
Sachin’s pat for Karun Nair
Karun Nair’s exploits in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was on Friday termed “nothing short of extraordinary” by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who urged the Vidarbha skipper to “keep going.”
Gukesh receives Khel Ratna
Double Olympic-medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and teenage chess world champion D Gukesh received a euphoric round of applause as they walked up to receive the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna from President Droupadi Murmu in a glittering National Sports Awards ceremony on Friday.
Made in India’ BMW X1 long wheelbase all electric launched
BMW India on Friday launched its first-ever ‘Made in India’ BMW X1 Long Wheelbase All Electric at the ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025’ here.

