 | Covid-19 2nd wave: Lockdown ruled out but Chennai to see tighter curbs; official order on MondayA high-level meeting is currently being chaired by the State Chief Secretary in this regard and the announcements, along with further restrictions, may come into force by Monday. |
 | IPL 2021, CSK vs RR: Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals in battle to gain momentumThe two sides bounced back after losing their opening fixtures with wins, albeit in contrasting styles. |
 | Simple is effective for Deepak ChaharDeepak Chahar has been improving with every passing season since the time he joined Chennai Super Kings in 2018. |
 | Three men end lives in ChennaiThree men died by suicide in different parts of the city on Friday. In the first incident, a 25-year-old man was reported to have been run over by a truck in Tiruvottiyur. |
 | Bid to smuggle 6 kg gold foiledAir Customs foiled bid to smuggle 6 kg gold worth Rs 2.90 crore by concealing it in an aircraft at Chennai airport. |
 | Vivekh’s death not related to Covid vaccine: Chennai Corp commissionerCorporation officials said that around 9.8 lakh people in Chennai had received the vaccine first dose. |
 | Vaccinate people below 45 years, urges expertFormer director of Public Health Dr K Kolandasamy opines that vaccination must be given to everyone aged above 18 years and have comorbidities. |
| IPL 2021: Makes me feel very old, says MS Dhoni on playing 200th game for CSKDhoni on Friday evening added another feather to his illustrious cap as he played the 200th game for CSK when he took to the field against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. |
 | DRS is not there to take a chance: MS DhoniDhoni, who has been known to be spot on with DRS, opted to not take a review against Punjab Kings batsman Shahrukh Khan after he was hit on the pads by a Deepak Chahar delivery. |
 | MS Dhoni is the heartbeat of CSK, says coach Stephen FlemingDhoni has been leading the side since the inaugural edition of the league in 2008. |
| Actor Vivekh passes away in Chennai after suffering heart attackThe veteran actor had a hundred-percent blood clot in his left artery, hospital officials said, adding that it may not be related to Covid vaccination. |
 | Shutdown of power in parts of Chennai on SaturdayTo facilitate maintenance work, power supply will be suspended in parts of Chennai between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday (April 17). |
 | With over 2000 active cases, Teynampet worst Covid-hit zone in Chennai as second wave sweeps Tamil Nadu capitalWith the number of Covid cases on an upswing in the city, the Teynampet zone of the city corporation has clocked the highest number of active cases as on Friday. |
 | Another high in Tamil Nadu: 8,449 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths in last 24 hoursChennai reported 2,636 cases and 11 deaths. The capital has an active caseload of 22,420. |
 | Chahar's four-for guides CSK to 6-wicket win over Punjab KingsCSK finished at 107 for four in 15.4 overs with Sam Curran (5 not out) scoring the winning runs. |
