MK Stalin, the DMK chief, demanded an answer from the Union government over the timing for conducting a caste census, highlighting the constitutional mandate that delimitation must follow the census after 2026.
4 min read5 Jun 2025The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall till 24 May across various states, including intense showers in South India and hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
2 min read19 May 2025Viral Video: The event was organised by the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) to celebrate Chief Minister MK Stalin's birthday and the party's legal victory in the Governor issue, news reports said.
1 min read5 May 2025The Supreme Court of India ruled that the Governor must choose to either give assent to bills, withhold assent, or reserve them for the President's consideration, rejecting the idea of an absolute veto.
1 min read8 Apr 2025As discussions intensify regarding a potential BJP-AIADMK alliance for the upcoming assembly elections, K Annamalai's position as Tamil Nadu BJP chief hangs in the balance. This shift could reshape party dynamics, aiming for a stronger foothold against the DMK in 2026.
3 min read1 Apr 2025Amid the ongoing debate over the National Education Policy and language imposition in Tamil Nadu, Pawan Kalyan's past remarks against 'north Indian elite leadership' and his stance on Hindi have reignited discussions around regional identity and political hypocrisy.
2 min read16 Mar 2025One the very first day of the second leg of the Parliament Budget Session, there was yet another confrontation between the Opposition and the government over the alleged ‘Hindi’ language imposition through the National Education Policy (NEP). DMK MP's accused the Centre of withholding education funds, questioning whether using school funds as a tool for political retaliation against a state government was justified. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan responded to the attack and accused the protesting members of misleading the country on NEP. Watch
10 Mar 2025Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Q3 results 2025 on 16 Feb, 2025: Revenue decreased by 9.28% YoY & loss at ₹42.89Cr
1 min read16 Feb 2025At his inaugural rally, actor Vijay said his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), aims to challenge the DMK-AIADMK stronghold. With promises of secularism, social justice, and empowerment, he hopes to ignite change in Tamil Nadu's politics. Will his star power translate into political success?
4 min read28 Oct 2024Top Stock Recommendations: Sagar Doshi of Nuvama Professional Clients Group recommends these three stocks today - Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Paper Ltd, Sagar Cements Ltd, and IFGL Refractories Ltd.
4 min read3 Jul 2024The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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