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A man stole Rs 1.08 lakh from a hardware store in Kanchipuram, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. After checking the CCTV footage, it came to the light that the thief bowed down to god’s photos before stealing money. Kanchipuram: A thief barged into a hardware store in Kanchipuram in wee hours on Friday and stole Rs 1.08 lakh. The theft came to light after the owner of the hardware store, Rajkumar, 32 opened his store on Friday morning and was shocked to see that the cash on the counter was missing. After checking the CCTV footage, he informed the police. The hardware store is located in Sunguvarchatram Bazaar on the Walajabad Road. We found a man in a white shirt breaking the shop’s back door. He entered around 12.30am. He opened the cash drawer, found pictures of a deity, tapped on the head twice, and posed as if praying. He then took the money and left,” The Time Of India said, quoting the police.

Tamil Nadu road accident: A bus collided with an auto-rickshaw on East Coast Road near Mamallapuram in Manamai village in Kanchipuram District in Tamil Nadu on May 4. Six people were killed in the accident. Kanchipuram: At least six people died after a bus collided with an auto-rickshaw on East Coast Road near Mamallapuram in Manamai village in Kanchipuram District in Tamil Nadu on May 4. The accident happened when a state roadways bus, on the way to Puducherry, collided with an auto-rickshaw. “Six dead after state roadways bus, en route to Puducherry, collided with an auto-rickshaw on East Coast Road near Mamallapuram in Manamai village in Kanchipuram District,” said Police. All six persons belonged to the same family and included two children. The family was returning to Chennai in an auto from Karapakkam when the vehicle rammed into a State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) bus proceeding to Puducherry from here, at Manamai village on East Coast Road.

Industries Minister TRB Rajaa said repeated investments and expansion plans in Tamil Nadu by Foxconn, which already assembles iPhones in the state, ‘are a testament to the state being the top choice for manufacturing in India’ In a major boost to the electronics manufacturing sector in Tamil Nadu, Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the state government to set up a new mobile components manufacturing facility at a cost of Rs 1,600 crore. The CEO and chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group, Foxconn, Young Liu, met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Industries Minister TRB Rajaa. They agreed to set up the facility, which will be located in Kanchipuram district, and is expected to generate 6,000 jobs. Rajaa said repeated investments and expansion plans in Tamil Nadu by Foxconn, which already assembles iPhones in the state, “are a testament to the state being the top choice for manufacturing in India for major companies across the world”.

At the revered Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram, golden and silver lizard carvings on the ceiling are receiving fresh attention. The story ties back to legends of curses, redemption and divine blessings—worshippers believe that touching these carvings brings spiritual boons. Business TodayWhy to note: It’s a cultural/heritage highlight—useful if you’re interested in temple legends, tourist storytelling and pilgrimage-based tourism in Kanchipuram.

A gang of four masked individuals broke into a grocery shop located at the Rajaji Market area around 4 a.m. on Saturday morning. The Times of India+1 The shop owner, Balamurugan, arrived later and found the shutter damaged and cash of approximately ₹1 lakh missing. The Times of India CCTV footage captured the break-in and the suspects fleeing. The shop owner filed a complaint with the local police. The Times of India The investigating team of the Vishnu Kanchi Police has started reviewing nearby CCTV footage and suspects known repeat offenders

Chennai: The proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport project near Chennai has taken a major step forward, with the Tamil Nadu government completing the acquisition of 1,100 acres of land across 17 villages in Kancheepuram district. According to a Times of India report, the government has so far paid Rs 680 crore in compensation to landowners and registered 1,075 sale deeds in the last four months. The registration process was carried out through special camps organized by the revenue and land acquisition departments. The compensation amount ranges from Rs 35 lakh to Rs 1.1 crore per acre, depending on the guideline value of the land. In addition, affected families are also being offered employment opportunities and other benefits as part of the rehabilitation package.

VK Sasikala, a close aide of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, is embroiled in a new controversy. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged in an FIR that she purchased a sugar mill in Kanchipuram by paying Rs 450 crore in cash during the 2016 demonetisation, when the country was facing a severe cash shortage. The purchase in question involves Padmadevi Sugars Limited, whose directors are accused of defrauding the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) of approximately Rs 120 crore. The FIR also references a 2020 order from the Income Tax Department, which noted the recovery of several crucial documents during a raid on Sasikala’s properties and those of her associates under the Benami Act in November 2017. These documents indicated that during the demonetisation period in 2016, Rs 450 crore in cash was used to purchase a mill from the Patel Group. After the death of Jayalalithaa, Sasikala was regarded as a significant figure in the AIADMK party. However, her political influence waned following her imprisonment on corruption charges. This new revelation could potentially add to her existing troubles.

The 1,300-year-old Ekambaranathar Temple in Kanchipuram will be consecrated on 8 December 2025 after 17 years of renovations. The Week+2The Economic Times+2 The temple is under the care of the HR & CE Department, Tamil Nadu, which is responsible for its administration and maintenance. The Economic Times The Executive Officer stated that about 34 separate renovation works were needed due to the temple’s age (over 1000 + years) and heritage-status constraints. The Week+1 The renovation cost is estimated at ₹28 crore. NewsDrum Historic significance: the temple has contributions from dynasties such as the Pallavas, Cholas and Vijayanagara Empire, and is noted for one of India’s tallest gopurams (gateway towers). The Economic Times+1 Why it matters: This event is a major cultural milestone for Kanchipuram, likely boosting heritage-tourism, local economy, and community pride.

Continuous heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal has led to overflowing dams in Kanchipuram, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for the district on Sunday. In the past 30 hours, 163 millimetres of rainfall has been recorded in the Kanchipuram district, 207 millimeters in Uthiramerur, 134 millimeters in Walajabad, 140 millimeters in Sriperumbudur, 114 millimeters in Kundrathur and 134 millimeters in Chembarambakkam. Additionally, 10 out of 381 lakes in Kanchipuram district and 103 out of 528 lakes in Chengalpattu district have reached their full capacity.Furthermore, due to continuous rainfall, the Hanumanthandalam and Magaral dams in Uthiramerur taluk of the Kanchipuram district are overflowing and the excess water is flowing into the Cheyyar river. Heavy rainfall has been recorded in several parts of Tamil Nadu since Saturday morning, with Cyclone Fengal causing widespread flooding.Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall on the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday, November 30, has caused widespread flooding in several areas, particularly in Cuddalore.