Tamil Nadu has received the highest allocation of Rs39,339 crores under MGNREGA in the last four years. However, the DMK government has been accused of turning a blind eye to complaints of irregularities and misappropriation of funds by corrupt functionaries.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill proposed by the BJP-led Central government, as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated that the bill is "destroying the rights of Muslims."
For the first time in two decades, digital media has surpassed television to become the largest segment within the Indian M&E industry, accounting for 32 per cent of overall revenues and growing by 17 per cent to reach Rs 802 billion.
AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticized the Tamil Nadu government's resolution against the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the DMK of rushing to create a narrative based on religion and language.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday moved a resolution against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 proposed by the Central government in the state Assembly and said that the Bill is "destroying" the rights of Muslims.
"Various issues of Tamil Nadu were discussed with Union Minister Amit Shah. We stressed two-language policy should continue in the State. Requested to release funds and implement various schemes for Railway projects," the AIADMK leader told reporters in Delhi.
YouTuber Savukku Shankar claims his house was ransacked after he exposed a scam involving vehicle distribution for Dalit entrepreneurs. He accuses TNCC President K. Selvaperunthagai of organizing the attack in retaliation for his exposure of the scheme.
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Tuesday staunchly defended the state's language policy, invoking the legacy of late DMK leader M Karunanidhi while addressing concerns over the triple language policy under the New Education Policy (NEP).
Speaking on the occasion, CM Stalin, reflecting on the policies of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, reiterated that the DMK government has consistently supported Muslims, pointing to key initiatives such as the reinstatement of Miladi Nabi as a government holiday.
At the time of writing, 113 gold medals had been decided with Tamil Nadu leading the charts with 22 golds. Haryana stood second with 18 gold medals while Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan followed with 13 gold medals each.
"DMK's invitation to four CMs and other political parties to discuss the delimitation issue is nothing but a divisive agenda of the INDI alliance..." Rao told ANI.