Chennai Videos

A five feet-deep sinkhole was formed when a portion of a road caved-in in Chennai's Mylapore area.

India Today conducted a reality check in Chennai, riding a scooter through Medavakkam and Pallikaranai. Potholes, broken roads, and fallen wires put residents' safety at risk, exposing poor civic preparedness for the monsoon.

Tragedy has struck in Chennai where nine people were killed and five others injured after an under-construction building collapsed in Ennore.

A shocking incident of misogyny from a Chennai police officer has been caught on camera, sparking massive outrage. During an altercation with women who were feeding stray dogs, the cop stated that girls face harassment because they are out after midnight. A video captures the officer saying, "...if you are out, then it is your responsibility and you will be harassed." This statement has drawn widespread condemnation for victim-shaming. The police have since attempted to defend the remark, claiming the word used was 'arrest' and not 'harassment,' an explanation that has been met with skepticism. The incident raises serious questions about the mindset within the police force and their capacity to ensure the safety and protection of women, as their duty is to prevent crime, not to blame citizens.

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the government renamed Waddlels Road in Chennai's Kilpauk area as Archbishop Ezra Sargunam Road.

A 17-year-old boy named Nafeel died from electrocution in Chennai's Tiruvottiyur area on Wednesday night after stepping into stagnant rainwater near Thangal Peer Pailvan Dargah. He was returning from tuition when the incident occurred. Locals pulled him out using wooden logs and plastic pipes, but he could not be saved. The incident has triggered protests, with residents blaming civic apathy and official negligence for the tragic death.

A major drug crackdown in Chennai has led to the arrest of two Kollywood actors within three days. Actor Krishna was arrested by the police, following the arrest of popular actor Shrikant from Kerala. Both have been booked under the Narcotics Act. The investigation, which began with a nightclub brawl in early June, has uncovered a nexus involving drug peddling, sale, and abuse, along with a job scam and land grabbing.

The Greater Chennai Corporation has launched free air-conditioned lounges for gig workers who contribute to the city's economy.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a guard at a government shelter in Chennai. The incident occurred on Sunday when the girl was attacked while coming down to study.

The All India Students' Federation staged a protest in Chennai against the National Education Policy and the UGC draft regulations.

Journalists in Chennai are protesting against the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) approach in the Anna University sexual abuse case.

Footage from Chennai shows men in a car with a DMK flag chasing a vehicle with women, sparked serious discussions on the state of women's safety in Tamil Nadu.

Olive Ridley turtles are found dead on Chennai's coast, attributed to trawlers fishing during the breeding season.

The Madras High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged sexual assault case at Anna University.

A gang attacked two men in Chennai's Porur on Monday, brandishing weapons while riding bikes. The gang also vandalised parked vehicles before fleeing, but was caught on CCTV.

Chennai is bracing for Cyclone Fengal with the Coast Guard on high alert. The Coast Guard is prepared to tackle any emergencies and ensure public safety as the cyclone draws near.

A doctor was stabbed by the son of a patient he was treating for cancer at a Chennai hospital. 

Chennai's T Nagar is a popular destination during the shopping season for those in and around the city.

The autorickshaw was totalled, and its driver, three passengers, a two-wheeler commuter, and a bystander were injured. They are receiving treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital.

An SUV rammed multiple vehicles, injuring at least six people in Chennai on Saturday.