1. Chennai Morning Rain Causes Traffic Disruption The early morning rain caused waterlogging during the morning rush hour, and the flow of traffic was affected in some areas on August 22, 2025. The sudden downpour led to significant commuter delays across the city.
2. Dangerous Internet Cables Pose Safety Risk The internet wires, tied loosely on poles, trees, and houses in several places, hang low, close to the ground. Residents have raised concerns about the safety hazards posed by these low-hanging cables.
3. CBI Arrests Foreign Nationals in ₹100 Crore Bank Fraud CBI has arrested two foreign nationals in an ongoing investigation regarding a Rs 100 crore bank fraud case. The searches at Ramapuram locality in Chennai led to two foreign nationals, alleged to be residents of Cameroon, Congo. Various electronic devices and documents were seized during the operation.
4. Russian Priest Deported from Chennai Airport A Russian priest was deported by immigration authorities on Sunday after he arrived at Chennai International Airport, Russian embassy claimed today. The incident has led to diplomatic communications between Russian and Indian authorities.
5. Chennai Masters Chess Tournament Success Vincent Keymer secured overall victory in the Masters with a round to spare. With his win over Awonder Liang in round 7, Keymer moved up to tenth place in the live world rankings, making him the first German to achieve this since Dr. Robert Hübner. The tournament concluded on August 15, 2025.
6. ED Seizes Luxury Properties in Money Laundering Case ED on Monday seized a sea-facing bungalow in Chennai and over a dozen luxurious cars. The seizure was done in connection with a money laundering case against Sukesh Chandrashekar, who is accused in an alleged multi-crore extortion racket.
7. Hyatt Hotel Fire Incident No one was injured in the fire, which broke out in the pantry storage on the ninth floor of Hyatt Hotel, Teynampet. The fire was quickly contained by hotel staff and fire department officials.
8. Chennai Football Club Crisis Chennaiyin FC suspension, Bengaluru FC salary suspension, Odisha FC salary cuts, AIFF ISL meeting, Future of Indian football, ISL Master Rights Agreement have been major talking points in the city's sports community this month.
9. Cuddalore Woman Forced Marriage Case A woman in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, has been forced to marry to a man who is accused of raping and impregnating her. The case has sparked outrage and calls for justice from women's rights activists.
10. Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant Supervisor Killed Adyar Ananda Bhavan restaurant supervisor killed by a father-son duo after staff of the food outlet denied service. The incident shocked the local community and raised concerns about workplace safety.
Additional Notable Stories:
- Power disruption scheduled for maintenance work in several Chennai areas
- Rising dengue cases reported across the city
- Infrastructure development projects ongoing across various localities
- Weather-related challenges affecting daily life and transportation
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