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Accelerated development key for Viksit Bharat: PM at NITI Governing Council

The Prime Minister cited the huge interest from global investors to nudge states into leveraging this boost for growth in exports

TN govt moves SC against Centre, alleges funds blocked over NEP issue

Stalin govt opposed the National Education Policy, which proposed a three-language formula, under which the student learns a third language, other than English, and the regional language

Stalin, Left oppose move on Centre's Presidential reference to SC

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says Centre's Presidential reference undermines Supreme Court ruling on Governor deadlines and poses a threat to opposition-led state autonomy

Dhankhar said Parliament supreme, it holds good for Assemblies too: TN CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday said that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's observation that Parliament is supreme; held good for Legislative Assemblies too, and wondered if governors could assume the role of duly elected governments. Referring to the Vice President's recent remarks in the light of the April 8 Supreme Court verdict in the Tamil Nadu government versus Governor R N Ravi case on the stalling of 10 bills, Stalin said as far as states were concerned the Legislative Assemblies were supreme and not Governors who were mere "rubber stamps' temporarily occupying the gubernatorial posts. "The Vice President has said the Parliament is supreme. That's what we also say. Is the Governor more supreme than the Legislative Assembly? I wish to ask will the Prime Minister remain silent if the President takes over his powers?" Stalin asked at a function organised by educationists and students here to felicitate him "for obtaining a landmark judgment from the Supreme Cour

TN launches India's first state electronics component manufacturing scheme

Under the scheme, the state government will provide matching grants to complement the incentives offered by the Union government's electronic component schemes

TN CM Stalin launches electronics scheme, eyes ₹30,000 cr in investments

Aiming to garner investments to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore and create 60,000 jobs in the State, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the 'Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme' here on Wednesday. The special initiative by the state government would support the production of electronic components in the State. Tamil Nadu had earlier rolled out the 'Semiconductor and Advanced electronics Policy 2024' to further encourage value-added manufacturing and attract large scale investments in semiconductor sub-sectors. This policy has paved the way for Tamil Nadu to emerge as a front runner in the production of electronic goods. "In continuation of these efforts to strengthen the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, the Chief Minister has now launched this special scheme focused on electronic component manufacturing," an official release said on Wednesday. The 'Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme' would offer incentives to attract companies that

Micro lenders fret over Tamil Nadu Bill to prevent coercive recovery

The microfinance players, banks and non-banking finance companies said the checks and balances proposed in the bill are likely to hinder micro lending operations

Tamil Nadu CM makes 9 big welfare announcements for state govt employees

The first announcement is the earned leave surrender, starting from October 1, up to 15 days of earned leave can be surrendered for a cash benefit

Tamil Nadu forms panel on state autonomy, cites Centre's overreach

The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government forms panel led by ex-SC judge to study Centre-state ties amid DMK-BJP clash over education, a concurrent subject at the heart of their prolonged standoff

Mehbooba Mufti thanks CMs of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka for Waqf stance

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday expressed gratitude to the chief ministers of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for their "courageous and principled stand" against the Waqf Amendment Act. Mufti, a former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, wrote identical letters to the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu's M K Stalin and Karnataka's Siddaramaiah. In a post on microblogging site X, Mufti said, "I have written to @MamataOfficial ji, @mkstalin ji & @siddaramaiah ji expressing heartfelt gratitude for their courageous & principled stand against the Waqf Amendment Bill. In today's India where dissent of any kind is increasingly criminalised their unequivocal voices come as a breath of fresh air." "As residents of Jammu and Kashmir -- the only Muslim-majority region in the country -- we find solace and inspiration in your unwavering stance in these dark and challenging times," Mufti wrote. She also posted

PM Modi should allay fears of TN over delimitation exercise: Stalin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should allay the fears of people of Tamil Nadu surrounding the proposed delimitation exercise, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Sunday. Modi should also ensure that a resolution is passed in the Parliament to make sure the rights of Tamil Nadu are not curbed, he said at an official event here. Stalin, after inaugurating a slew of projects and announcing new schemes to the popular tourist spot here, said he has sought an appointment with the Prime Minister to present the memorandum on the concerns surrounding the proposed delimitation. "We have sought an appointment to present the memorandum on the delimitation... Since I am taking part in this government function I have conveyed to the PM about my inability to take part in his meeting and deputed our Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and Raja Kannappan. Through this meeting and through you, I hereby seek the Prime Minister to allay the fears of delimitation," Stalin said while addressing the ...

Stalin calls for all-party meeting after Murmu rejects NEET exemption plea

The call for meeting comes amid multiple controversies surrounding NEET in recent years, which include young people taking their lives if they are unable to clear the exam.

Tamil Nadu elections: AIADMK triggers talks of a reunion with BJP

A fresh twist came last week when AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, fuelling speculation of a renewed alliance

'BJP doesn't like Gandhi, MGNREGA named after him': Stalin amid protests

As hundreds of party workers staged massive protests across Tamil Nadu on Saturday, Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin accused the BJP government at the Centre of being "unconcerned" over the plight of the MGNREGA workers. Flaying the BJP government for not releasing the salaries due for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers, he said they don't like Mahatma Gandhi and the 100 days work scheme named after him. The ruthless BJP has set out to destroy the #MGNREGA developed by the #UPA government as the backbone and lifeblood of the Indian rural economy. When lakhs of crores of rupees is waived off for the corporates by one signature, why is there no money to be released as salaries to the poor who have toiled with their sweat under the scorching sun? No money or no heart? Stalin asked in a post on the social media platform X. He further said the voices of DMK members and poor people should reach New Delhi through today's protest across .

Delimitation meet: Stalin backs legal fight, Pinarayi, Revanth share views

In the first Joint Action Committee meeting of states hosted by the Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK over the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary seats by the Centre, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday made it clear that the fight is likely to be taken forward to the legal realm as well. In the meeting, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the delimitation of LS seats was hanging like the "sword of Damocles," and alleged the BJP government was going ahead on the issue without any consultation. He said "This sudden move is not driven by Constitutional principles or democratic imperatives," but by narrow political interests. Delimitation, if done after Census will lead to an increase in seats for northern states, a reduction for southern states. Such a cut in seats for the south and, an increase for the north will suit the BJP as it holds greater influence in the north. Addressing the meeting here, CM Stalin, favoured setting up an expert panel to draw up the political and legal ..

First JAC meet on Delimitation begins under Stalin; BJP calls it 'cover up'

The first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation commenced here on Saturday with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin in the chair. The meeting witness the participation of 14 leaders from at least five states and they would deliberate on the 'threat' posed by the Lok Sabha seats delimitation exercise to states with high economic growth and literacy. The opposition BJP, which staged a black flag protest, slammed Stalin for not convening similar meetings on the Cauvery and Mullaiperiar water-sharing disputes with Karnataka and Kerala, respectively. BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan described the meeting as "corruption hiding meeting" by the respective leaders. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said, "at any cost, we cannot let down our country and our seats to be reduced." He claimed South India had always upheld the census regulations and family planning policies, making it a progressive region. "Economically and in terms of literacy, we have ...

'Fair delimitation' is now a national movement, says Stalin ahead of JAC

RSS slams attempts to stoke north-south divide

BJP alleges Rs 1,000 cr liquor scam in Tamil Nadu, DMK denies wrongdoing

Malaviya claimed that the ED has unearthed documents revealing bribes worth Rs 1,000 crore and asked Stalin to reveal who received the illegal payments

Tamil Nadu's Economic Survey: State eyes over 8% growth amid challenges

Tamil Nadu is projected to grow over 8% in 2024-25, driven by policy reforms, infrastructure development, and economic diversification

DMK MP Kanimozhi demands apology for Dharmendra Pradhan's 'abusive' remarks

Kanimozhi, the MP from Lok Sabha constituency Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, said the Union Minister's remarks were undemocratic and demanded an apology