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AIADMK’s general council to meet on December 26

After the election of Edappadi K. Palaniswami as general secretary of the AIADMK in March this year, the party is going to hold a meeting of the general council for the first time on December 26 at a marriage hall near Chennai.

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Cyclone Michaung | Caught in a flood of rage: Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor, Egmore MLA face backlash over cyclone response

A clip that was circulated on social media showed visuals of people demanding electricity and stating that ‘Perambur is her area’ and she was ‘elected to Mayorship by the people here’. In the Central Region, people surrounded Egmore Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) I. Paranthamen of the DMK party in…

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Morning Digest | All set for Revanth Reddy to take oath as Telangana Chief Minister; Government needs latitude to make peace, says CJI during Citizenship Act hearing, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 06, 2023

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Stop baiting Hinduism, says SP leader

SP leader I.P. Singh slams DMK leaders for derogatory statements against Hinduism, asking if they have abandoned the religion.

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DMK MP’s remark on Hindi heartland States roils Lok Sabha; BJP wants Stalin also to apologise

DMK MP Senthilkumar's disparaging remarks on Hindi-speaking States caused uproar in Lok Sabha, forcing an adjournment. Despite his apology, Union Ministers accused Congress of divisive agenda, citing Telangana CM-designate's remarks. Congress accused of playing politics of regionalism, intent on 'Bharat Todo' instead of 'Bharat Jodo'.

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DMK MP apologises after furore over remark on Hindi-speaking States

DMK MP's comment on BJP triggers controversy; Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi responds. DMK reprimands MP; apologizes for inappropriate remark.

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‘Chennai and nearby districts are reeling under floodwater’

AIADMK: Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu districts "reeling under floodwater"; 5,000 houses in West Mambalam under water; AIADMK govt's project would have reduced impact; DMK govt made "only announcements and no follow-up".

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Parliamentary proceedings | DMK MPs raise Cyclone Michaung in both Houses

Raising the issue of large-scale devastation in Tamil Nadu because of torrential rains brought about by Cyclone Michaung in both Houses of Parliament DMK members urged the Centre to provide ₹5,000 crore as interim relief

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PMK to organise meeting of district functionaries on December 7 to discuss poll preparations

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss to host meeting of district presidents and secretaries on Dec 7 to discuss 10.5% Vanniyar reservations, socio-economic caste census, and alliance for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. PMK has criticised DMK for not doing enough to collate data for the 10.5% reservations. Dr. Anbumani is in Dubai…

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Samajwadi Party richest among regional parties followed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi: ADR report

Top 10 regional parties declared assets of ₹1,959.351 crore in 2020-21, increasing by 48.48% to ₹2,909.186 crore in 2021-22. Samajwadi Party had highest assets of ₹561.46 crore, followed by BRS with ₹512.24 crore. Total liabilities of top 10 parties increased by 42.41% to ₹72.618 crore in 2021-22. TDP had highest…

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Only one family doing well in India, and that is Adanis: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanidhi Stalin hit back at PM Modi's allegations of nepotism in DMK, saying only Adanis were doing well in India. He highlighted TN govt's schemes benefiting crores of people & criticized CAG report on Union govt's corruption. He urged people to vote out AIADMK in 2021 & return I.N.D.I.A. to…

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Madras High Court dismisses cases filed by DMK MP Jagathrakshakan against ED action

Madras HC dismisses writ petition challenging ED proceedings under FEMA. Judge rejects argument that parallel proceedings can't be initiated on same facts. Adjudicating Authority to decide if petitioners violated FEMA provisions.

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Alleged sand loot | Is the ruling DMK in big trouble?

What is the alleged sand mining loot in Tamil Nadu all about? It all began in September this year, when multiple teams of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) fanned out to over 25 locations, looking for excess sand mining in the mining sites directly controlled by the Water Resources Department.

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DMK cheated farmers by announcing less compensation for affected crops: Palaniswami

AIADMK's Palaniswami accuses DMK govt of cheating farmers by not providing adequate water for kuruvai paddy crop & announcing less compensation. He urges govt to meet Karnataka's CM & demand 10 tmc of Cauvery water. He also criticises free bus travel scheme & urges govt to control dengue.

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Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for investments worth over ₹5,500 crore

TN govt's Investment Conclave in Chennai saw 293 MoUs signed, proposing ₹5,566.92 cr investment. It will create jobs for 26,477 people & help TN become $1 trn economy by 2030. 241 proposals for ₹2,97,196 cr have been attracted since DMK came to power.

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T.N. government should act firmly on atrocities against Scheduled Castes: Annamalai

BJP president K. Annamalai urges TN govt to act firmly on SC atrocities, claims DMK playing vote bank politics & failing to take stern action. Expressing shock over recent attack on five SCs, including a child, he says govt's "indifferent attitude" can't be accepted.

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T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates women’s college in Tiruppur; underlines DMK’s commitment to Kongu region’s development

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurated an arts & science college for women in Tiruppur, established by Kongu Vellalar Trust. He took a dig at AIADMK Ministers for not helping in setting up the college. He also inaugurated the Dheeran Chinnamalai CBSE School. DMK govt. granted permission for the college. Stalin…

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Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, AIADMK makes efforts to retrieve lost ground in Chennai

AIADMK leader Palaniswami has tasked his colleagues to take urgent steps to revive the party in Chennai for 2021 Lok Sabha polls. He hopes to reduce the margin of defeat from 2019 and 2021 elections, and regain support of religious minorities.

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‘Co-operative banks to consider demand for education loans’

Co-op banks in Chennai to consider request for education loans; Minister Periyakaruppan says farmers are priority; Dept. has achieved ₹1.4 lakh cr. growth target & released ₹13,400 cr. crop loan in 2021-22; won prize from Union Govt. for maintaining most godowns.

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No activity in INDIA bloc, even as sub-groups coalesce

INDIA bloc's inactivity due to Congress' focus on 5 State elections. Akhilesh Yadav and MK Stalin's joint event in Chennai signals bloc need not follow hub-spoke model with Congress as pivot. Seat negotiations between SP and Congress in UP unlikely to be easy. DMK sees event as politically significant, AAP…

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Tamil Nadu: Madras HC stays ED summons to five District Collectors in sand mining case

Earlier, the central agency had summoned 10 district collectors as part of its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the sand mining case in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DMK’s expediency on land acquistion in Tamil Nadu

DMK faces challenges in acquiring land for infrastructural projects. It must ensure that the concerns of farmers are addressed and compensation is fair.

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DMK MP criticised for wanting to dine with slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran and apologise for Mullivaikkal tragedy

TNCC leaders strongly oppose CHENNAIDMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian's eulogizing of LTTE chief Prabhakaran, citing his dastardly assassination of Rajiv Gandhi and other Tamils, as well as LTTE's use of civilians in military installations and recruitment of children. TNCC working president Mohan Kumaramangalam said it is possible to support the Tamil…

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Reel life to real life: when the hero was shot at by a villain

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Atrocities against Dalits happen irrespective of whether DMK or AIADMK is in power: Thirumavalavan

VCK founder Thirumavalavan rejects charge of being "too soft" on DMK. VCK has protested against Dalit atrocities in Vengaivayal, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Tirunelveli. Adopted two resolutions critical of State govt. Urged to pass SC/ST sub-plan laws, conduct socio-economic caste census, end proliferation of drugs. Criticised police inaction, praised CM's intervention. Urged…

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