Fresh cases fall below 500 in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
Over a week after reporting 500-plus COVID-19 cases a day, Tamil Nadu’s daily COVID-19 count fell to 491 on April 24
Over a week after reporting 500-plus COVID-19 cases a day, Tamil Nadu’s daily COVID-19 count fell to 491 on Monday. The State recorded another death - a 53-year-old woman - due to the infection.
In Chennai, the number of persons who tested positive for COVID-19 fell to 98. There were 62 cases in Coimbatore and 34 in Chengalpattu. Two persons who returned from Singapore also tested positive for the infection.
The woman, a resident of Theni, had diabetes, hypertension and acute kidney injury and was admitted to a private hospital in Coimbatore with complaints of fever and difficulty in breathing on April 6. She tested positive for COVID-19 on April 18, and died on April 22 due to COVID-19 pneumonia, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and septic shock.
The number of persons discharged exceeded the fresh cases. While 521 persons were discharged, the active caseload was 3,640. Of this, Chennai accounted for 782 and Coimbatore for 464 active cases.
A total of 6,827 samples were tested in the State.
Ajit Pawar announces NCP-NCP (SP) alliance for Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic polls, signaling a reunion for development ahead of elections.
Chennai Corporation will start daily bulk waste collection on February 1, 2026, enhancing waste management efficiency across the city.
Explore the rise of life insurance fraud, its impact on policyholders, and essential tips for safeguarding your insurance.
Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates a library and substation, advancing Chennai's development under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam initiative.
PM Modi emphasizes youth empowerment and quality governance for a developed India at Chief Secretaries' conference on human capital reforms.
Why Pushkar continues to draw crowds each year
Dakshina Kannada groundwater levels in ‘safe’ category, only 45% utilised: Union Jal Shakti Ministry
Dakshina Kannada's groundwater levels remain safe, with only 45% of extractable resources currently utilized for various needs.
Commuters and activists demand signals, speed breakers and other safety measures at Kolapakkam junction on Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road. During peak hour, this intersection becomes a major traffic bottleneck and cannot do without police presence
An increasing number of colleges in Chennai run study circles on their premises to help students prepare for UPSC and TNPSC exams
Inspired by deeply personal memories, says maker of Telugu short selected for Sundance Film Festival
Telugu short film "O’sey Balamma," inspired by childhood memories, selected for Sundance Film Festival 2026, says creator Nimmala Raman.
Bengaluru deploys 20,000 police for New Year celebrations, with heat maps for crowd monitoring and enhanced safety measures.
India’s election rulebook governs a campaign ecosystem that no longer runs only on parties and candidates, as political persuasion shifts to platforms and intermediaries operating outside formal regulatory structures.
S. Krishnaswamy, acclaimed filmmaker and Padma Shri recipient, passes away, leaving a legacy of over 900 impactful documentaries.