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  Tamil Nadu govt increases Pongal festival bonus, announces DA hike by 2% for 16 lakh employees

  April 28, 2025 15:42 IST

  MK Stalin made a slew of announcements aimed at ensuring the welfare of state government employees and teachers, including a manifold jump in the "marriage advance " and a 2 percent DA hike. Making the announcements in the state Assembly, the CM also proposed various benefits to pensioners.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces major cabinet reshuffle after ministers resignation

  April 27, 2025 22:59 IST

  Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K. Ponmudy and Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji resigned on Sunday night.

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  Four, including two minors, killed in cracker blast in TN's Salem district

  April 26, 2025 14:46 IST

  The mishap occured when a bundle of firecrackers, carried in a gunny bag on a two-wheeler for bursting during the Draupadi Amman temple festival, caught fire and exploded.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution to protect state rights, forms panel led by retired SC judge

  April 15, 2025 13:04 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a landmark resolution to protect state rights, forming a committee led by retired SC judge Justice Kurian Joseph. CM MK Stalin accused the center of eroding federal principles.

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  Kumari Ananthan, senior Congress leader, dies at 93 | Tamil Nadu CM, other leaders pay tribute

  April 09, 2025 10:53 IST

  Senior Congress leader and former TNCC president Kumari Ananthan passed away at the age of 93 after a brief illness. A staunch Gandhian, Ananthan had a long political career, having served as both MP and MLA.

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  SC clears 10 pending bills in big rap to Tamil Nadu Governor, Stalin says 'historic verdict'

  India | April 08, 2025 13:09 IST

  The Supreme Court ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's delay in assenting to bills was unconstitutional. It clarified that governors cannot withhold or indefinitely delay assent and must act on the advice of the state Cabinet. All 10 bills pending with the Governor have now been cleared.

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  PM Modi's subtle jibe at MK Stalin amid language row: 'At least sign your name in Tamil'

  April 06, 2025 18:24 IST

  During the Tamil Nadu visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a rally, said the letters he receives from Tamil Nadu leaders don't have signatures in the Tamil language.

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  MK Stalin says DMK to challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court, calls it 'attack on Constitution'

  April 03, 2025 17:20 IST

  Waqf Bill: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha early on Thursday after a marathon 12-hour debate. All amendments proposed by Opposition members were rejected through voice votes.

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  MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, urges PM Modi to withdraw Waqf Amendment Bill

  April 02, 2025 15:43 IST

  Waqf Amendment Bill: The bill seeks to amend Act of 1995 and also seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. It aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process etc.

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  Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Waqf Amendment Bill, Stalin says it will destroy Muslim rights

  March 27, 2025 13:54 IST

  MK Stalin said the central government is inserting schemes that are against state rights, culture, and tradition. In India, various cultures, traditions, and languages are present, but they are doing it with the intention of taking revenge on the states, he said.

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  Delimitation meeting by DMK a 'big drama' to hide issues including corruption: AIADMK

  March 23, 2025 23:28 IST

  AIADMK general secreatry alleged that the people were upset due to issues like increased property tax, water tax, power tariff hikes, and other grievances that have surfaced over the four years of DMK rule.

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  Karnataka Bandh: Bengaluru deserted, 30 detained during Belagavi protests | 22 March | Speed News

  Originals | March 22, 2025 19:13 IST

  Bengaluru Deserted, 30 Detained During Belagavi Protests; Maharashtra Buses Halted At Karnataka Bandh. Nitish Kumar's 'khalnayak' Poster Outside Rabri Devi's House Amid National Anthem Controversy. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  MK Stalin pushes for 25-year delimitation freeze, panel seeks legal-political action plan

  March 22, 2025 18:53 IST

  Speaking at the first Joint Action Committee meeting, Stalin said the proposed population-based delimitation exercise after the next census could significantly reduce parliamentary representation for states that have successfully controlled population growth through social and welfare initiatives.

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  Stalin And Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Oppose Redistribution Of Lok Sabha Seats: All You Need To Know

  Originals | March 21, 2025 17:18 IST

  The Lok Sabha delimitation exercise has sparked political tensions, with southern state leaders opposing the redistribution of Lok Sabha seats. Home Minister Amit Shah assured no reduction, only proportional seat increases for these states.

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  Tamil Nadu: 'Ru' symbol in state budget to show determination for language policy, says CM Stalin

  March 16, 2025 21:53 IST

  The ruling DMK has been accusing the BJP-led union government of 'imposing' Hindi on the southern state through the National Education Policy, a charge denied by the latter.

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  Pawan Kalyan slams Tamil leaders: 'Why oppose Hindi but make profit by dubbing movies in it?'

  India | March 15, 2025 8:45 IST

  Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan lashed out at Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for his opposition to the three-language formula in NEP and called it hypocrisy.

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  Tamil Nadu to get new airport, another flyover to come up in Chennai: FM Thennarasu in budget speech

  March 14, 2025 12:49 IST

  Tamil Nadu Budget 2025: New airport will come up in Ramanathapuram - Rameswaram region, announced FM Thangam Thennarasu in his Budget speech and said a new flyover will be constructed for a distance of 3 km from Chennai Velachery main road to Guru Nanak College.

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  MK Stalin Govt Replaces Rupee Symbol With Tamil Letter For 'RU' In State Budget | Speed News

  Originals | March 13, 2025 16:44 IST

  MK Stalin government replaced official rupee symbol with Tamil letter for 'RU' in the state budget. Ashwini Vaishnav welcomed Starlink to India after US Telecom Giant Partnered with Jio, Airtel. Moreover, ISRO successfully conducted de-docking of Spadex satellites.

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  Language row: MK Stalin govt replaces rupee symbol with Tamil letter for 'Ru' in state budget

  March 13, 2025 14:24 IST

  Language row: Chief Minister Stalin has been vocal about protecting the Tamil language, describing it as not just a language but a symbol of culture, history, and self-respect for the people of Tamil Nadu.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan refutes MK Stalin's allegations on PM-SHRI Schools, shares consent letter

  India | March 11, 2025 21:29 IST

  On Monday, while replying to a question on the PM SHRI scheme in the Lok Sabha, Pradhan said the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has changed its stand on implementing the centrally-sponsored scheme which envisaged strengthening the schools managed by central, state or local bodies.