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CM Vijay, Trisha mocked by DMK mouthpiece for seating actress in front row and exchanging salutes at TN Independence Day event: ‘No shame or embarrassment?’

DMK's official mouthpiece Murasoli has published a sharp editorial attacking Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after actress Trisha was seated in the front row at the state's Independence Day celebrations on 15 August and was seen exchanging salutes with the CM. The editorial said even Vijay's own voters could not…

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Karunanidhi row: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologises in Assembly after DMK protest on honorific for ex-CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay apologized in the Assembly for a minister's remarks. Forest Minister R V Ranjith Kumar omitted traditional honorifics when naming Karunanidhi. Opposition DMK members protested the breach of legislative decorum immediately. The Chief Minister intervened to defuse the rising tension and de-escalate the situation. Vijay…

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Government received setback on its delimitation move, is engaged in 'narrative management': Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated the BJP government faced a setback regarding the women's reservation bill. He mentioned the government failed to achieve the required two-thirds parliamentary majority for the legislation. Opposition parties, including Congress, Samajwadi Party, and DMK, advocated for immediate implementation.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, seeks permanent freeze on Lok Sabha strength at 543 seats

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to permanently fix Lok Sabha seats. He also requested women's reservation implementation without linking it to delimitation. Southern states fear reduced representation after the upcoming delimitation exercise. This exercise is based on updated census data and could expand the Lok Sabha.…

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Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The matter was postponed due to a judge's illness, which caused a delay. Tamil Nadu seeks enforcement of the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directives. The court aims to ensure…

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President Droupadi Murmu assents to Vande Mataram Bill, giving national song legal protection on par with anthem

President Murmu has approved a bill granting Vande Mataram legal protection. This legislation makes deliberate insults during its singing a punishable offense. The new law extends existing penalties from the National Anthem to the National Song. Opposition MPs have raised concerns about the practical implications of this requirement. The bill…

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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution seeking abolition of NEET, BJP stages walkout

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Union government to scrap NEET. This resolution advocates for UG medical course admissions based on class 12 marks. It stated that NEET undermines opportunities for rural and disadvantaged students. Most parties supported the resolution, while the BJP MLA opposed it. The…

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Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved a resolution mandating the state song. Tamil Thai Vazhthu will now be sung first at all official state programs. This move emphasizes the state's linguistic and cultural rights and pride. The resolution received unanimous support from legislators across party lines. This action…

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Uncertainty over key bills as Congress vows to resist; Monsoon session heading for washout

Key legislation remains uncertain as Parliament's Monsoon session nears its close. Opposition parties are protesting, demanding statements on student issues and opposing new bills. The government seeks support for women's reservation and delimitation bills, facing mixed responses. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendment bill also faces strong opposition from various…

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Regional parties' declared donations more than triple to over Rs 1,050 crore; DMK tops list: ADR

Declared donations above ₹20,000 to regional political parties more than tripled to ₹1,051.56 crore in FY25 from ₹347.69 crore a year earlier, according to an ADR report. The DMK emerged as the biggest recipient, receiving ₹365.78 crore, including ₹300.64 crore from undeclared donors.

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Two MDMK MLAs refuse to resign, announce decision to continue as DMK legislators

Two MDMK MLAs have refused to resign from their Assembly seats. They announced they will continue functioning as DMK legislators in the Assembly. This decision follows the MDMK severing ties with the DMK party recently. The MLAs stated they would not betray voters who elected them on the DMK symbol.…

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TVK govt to present its maiden Tamil Nadu Budget amid political tension

The Tamil Nadu government will present its first budget on Wednesday morning. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson will table the budget for the upcoming financial year. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the budget to be exemplary and visionary. The opposition DMK MLAs may boycott the session due to…

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Stalin slams TVK govt over Udhayanidhi's arrest, warns 'arrogance leads to destruction'

DMK President M.K. Stalin condemned the TVK government's alleged arrogance and high-handedness. He demanded the immediate release of all detained DMK cadres across the state. Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest followed his remarks during a Cauvery water dispute protest. The Madras High Court ordered Udhayanidhi Stalin's immediate release, which Stalin hailed. Stalin…

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'Blatant cowardice': DMK slams Vijay govt over arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday condemned the Vijay government over the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling it an act of political vendetta. She alleged the arrest was intended to prevent him from attending the Legislative Assembly session beginning Wednesday.

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Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK workers arrested after FIR over CM Vijay remarks and 'Trisha' slogan controversy

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by Chennai Police on Tuesday after an FIR was registered against him over his alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Police had stepped up security outside his Chennai residence ahead of the arrest. The controversy stemmed from a…

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SC grants interim anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC case

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji. This relief was provided until further orders in a new corruption case. The court imposed conditions including cooperation with the investigation and passport deposit. Balaji faces allegations of irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. The Madras…

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SC Judge V Mohana recuses from hearing Senthil Balaji's anticipatory bail plea

Justice V Mohana recused herself from hearing V Senthil Balaji's bail plea. The Supreme Court will hear the urgent plea later today. Balaji seeks pre-arrest bail in a fresh corruption case involving TASMAC. The Madras High Court had previously dismissed his anticipatory bail petition. This case involves alleged irregularities and…

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Will table audit report on corruption during DMK regime, says TN Finance Minister

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said the TVK government will table an audit report during the Budget session alleging corruption and "party fund" irregularities under the previous DMK regime. He also reiterated the government's commitment to abolishing NEET.

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"Ban NEET": DMK President MK Stalin reiterates call for abolition of medical entrance exam

MK Stalin continues his demand for abolishing the NEET medical entrance examination. Protests are ongoing in Delhi concerning alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The Cockroach Janta Party will continue its protest until the Education Minister resigns. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after receiving government assurances. The…

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DMK steps up demand to scrap NEET, justifies protests outside Parliament

A senior DMK leader demanded the immediate abolition of the NEET medical entrance exam. He stated the current system favors coaching centers and paper leak cartels. Bright students from underprivileged backgrounds are penalised without financial means for test preparation. Parliamentary discussions on the issue are being suppressed, leading to street…

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South Central 84: INDIA bloc’s drift towards BJP and how India perceives child abuse

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the churning in the country’s political Opposition, with several allies of the Congress now warming up to the ruling BJP. They are joined by senior journalist and author Neerja Chowdhury and journalist Arvind Gunasekar. In the second…

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"Ask DMK why they are doing flip-flop": Congress' Karti Chidambaram on party's stand on delimitation bill

"You have to ask the DMK for its reasons why they are doing a flip-flop. In my opinion, they are being enticed with this One Nation One Election. They are in a little bit of urgency to have another election. But all I can tell you is if the DMK…

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DMK to study Bill on delimitation, decide matter on 'merit'

The DMK will study the proposed delimitation Bill when tabled in Parliament, and a decision will be made based on merits to protect Tamil Nadu's interests. Discussions will include a fifty per cent seat increase and retaining current seat proportions. The DMK will decide this matter independently without consulting the…

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SC seeks ECI's response on MDMK's plea against SIR in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea against Tamil Nadu's electoral roll revision. Several political parties have also approached the apex court challenging this exercise. The Special Intensive Revision aims to update voter lists across several states. This process could potentially disenfranchise voters without due process. The final voter list…

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AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami seeks greater, more effective role for party's IT wing

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the party's IT wing to adopt advanced technology. He stressed the need for members to adapt to digital developments and enhance their online presence. This directive follows a perceived generation gap in social media handling compared to rivals. The party aims to leverage Artificial…

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