Chennai

Capital of Tamil Nadu, India

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city both in area and population and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1866, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation of India and the second oldest in the world after London.

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Rs 561 crore Central project to help Chennai fight floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to release the second instalment of the Centre's contribution to the State Disaster..

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Chennai floods: Centre and TN govt are putting up effective response to mitigate crisis, Rajnath Singh says

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Indians prefer tried-and-tested destinations for year-end travel, says portal

New Delhi and NCR have remained the most booked domestic destination among Indian travellers in 2023, according to a travel portal. Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and..

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Cyclone toll rises to 27, bodies found in flooded Chennai homes

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Cyclone Michaung weakens into depression: IMD; at least 17 casualties in Chennai | Oneindia News 03:05

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Cyclone Michaung weakens into deep depression over central coastal Andhra: IMD

Cyclone Michaung made landfall on Tuesday, and an incessant downpour lashed Chennai even as its fury from Monday ebbed significantly.

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Telangana: Revanth Reddy tells officials to be alert amid warnings of Cyclone Michaung impact

Chennai and adjoining districts in neighbouring Tamil Nadu bore the brunt of the cyclone's fury. The southern districts of Odisha and eastern Telangana continue..

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Cyclone Michaung toll rises to 16 in Tamil Nadu; landfall in Andhra Pradesh throws life out of gear

Cyclone Michaung made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Bapatla on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by intense rain and wind speeds up to 100kmph, causing..

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Cyclone Michaung: Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan Survives The Drastic Chennai Rains | Oneindia News 02:01

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Cyclone Michaung: Chennai police dramatic rescues as cyclone wreaks havoc in the state | Oneindia 06:10

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Cyclone Michuang leaves a trail of destruction: Climate Change and El Nino amplify the impact

Cyclone Michuang, intensified by El Nino and soaring sea surface temperatures, wreaks havoc in India, causing torrential rains, flash floods, and submerging..

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Cyclone Michaung: Storm Hits Andhra Pradesh, Leaves 8 Dead and Many Displaced| Oneindia News 02:10

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Cyclone Michaung: 8 people died, subways, roads closed in Tamil Nadu; CM Stalin inspects relief camps in Chennai

The police further informed that 8 deaths have been reported so far in the state.

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468 people took their lives every day in 2022: NCRB data

According to the latest government report, daily 468 persons took their lives in 2022, with one-third of them being daily-wage earners, agriculture labourers,..

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4 die as cyclone brings Chennai to its knees, floods homes & snaps power

Cyclone Michaung pummelled Chennai, causing heavy rain and flooding. The cyclone dumped 400 to 500mm of rain, surpassing the 330mm received during the Chennai..

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Cyclone Michaung: 5 killed in Chennai amid heavy rain; flight operation closed till Tuesday morning

One person has been injured due to the falling of a tree, according to the police. Meanwhile, the Chennai airfield is to remain closed until 9 a.m. tomorrow.

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Cyclone Michaung: 5 Dead in Chennai; Andhra Pradesh Govt issues rain alert | Oneindia 03:02

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Tamil Nadu Rains: 2 casualties reported in Kanathur as Cyclone Michaung intensifies | Oneindia News 02:36

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Cyclone Michaung: Roads inundated with water, cars float away | Tamil Nadu Rains | Oneindia News 02:01

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Cyclone Michaung: 33 flights diverted, Chennai airport closed till 11 pm amid heavy rain

As many as 70 flights arriving to and departing from the Chennai airport were cancelled owing to non-stop rains.

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33 flights diverted from Chennai to Bengaluru due to cyclone Michaung impact

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rain lashes Chennai; public holiday announced in Tamil Nadu | Oneindia News 03:01

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Cyclone Michaung: Meteorologists Update As It Intensifies in Bay of Bengal | Oneindia News 02:23

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PM Modi speaks to Andhra CM, takes stock of preparations to handle approaching cyclone

PM Modi speaks to Andhra Pradesh CM regarding preparations for Cyclone Michaung; Tamil Nadu government declares public holiday due to the cyclonic storm; IMD..

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Cyclone Michaung: Cyclone to hit Andhra, Tamil Nadu coasts in 24 hours | Oneindia News 03:04

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Tamil Nadu Rains: Low-lying areas inundated in Chennai; schools shut | Oneindia News 02:05

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IMD issues cyclone warning in Tamil Nadu, schools shut, rains likely in Thiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram

Chennai received heavy rains throughout the day on Wednesday, and the intensity of the showers increased in the evening, causing major traffic snarls across the..

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Bharat Gaurav Train: 80 passengers on the train fall ill due to food poisoning | Oneindia News 02:18

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N Sankaraiah, CPI(M) veteran and freedom fighter, passes away in Chennai aged 102 | Oneindia News 02:18

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Chennai Police dismantle illicit ‘Wife Swapping’ Network across Tamil Nadu, 8 suspects apprehended 03:05

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South Africa beat Pakistan in a nail-biting encounter in Chennai in World Cup 2023 | Oneindia News 02:01

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Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa defeat Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller | Oneindia News 02:40

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Bangaru Adigalar, spiritual guru & Padma Shri awardee, passes away at 82 in Chennai | Oneindia News 02:30