The Government of Tamil Nadu has been implementing a series of strategic policy initiatives and extending targeted benefits to enhance the global competitiveness of the state's textile industry, which constitutes one-third of India's total textile business.
Addressing the media, the Assembly Speaker M Appavu said that the session will continue till Friday. He added that a discussion on the Interim Financial Statement will be held today and tomorrow. On Friday, the reply will be delivered by the ministers.
The actor, known for his comic roles in Bollywood films, exited the jail premises amid heavy security and media presence. Dressed in simple attire and appearing calm, Yadav briefly interacted with the media personnel waiting outside.
Karkardooma Court has issued a release warrant for Rajpal Yadav from Tihar Jail, his counsel said. He has been granted interim bail in a cheque bounce case by the High court, the counsel informed, adding, the actor may be released today.
Speaking in the assembly while presenting the interim budget, Thennarasu said that in a federal polity, States have often been treated unfairly, but the scale of challenges Tamil Nadu faces in the current financial year is unprecedented.
He alleged that the ruling party was attempting to shift focus from substantive debates. "Today, they are raising such issues solely for polarisation, to divert attention, to divert the debate from the agreement with America, and to divert attention from the Epstein files," Rai said.
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly while presenting the Interim Budget, Thennarasu said that despite all States unanimously demanding a higher share in the divisible pool, the Commission has recommended retaining it at 41 per cent.
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Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Saturday presented the interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the state assembly.
Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain launched a scathing attack on the Central government, alleging that the recent India-US interim trade framework was signed under pressure.
India's textile and apparel exports registered a decline in January compared with the same period last year, largely due to high tariffs imposed by the United States that remained in force till February 7.