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BJP questions DMK over caste discrimination

BJP slams DMK for caste-based discrimination against Tindivanam municipality's vice-chairwoman. MLA Vanathi Srinivasan says Udhayanidhi Stalin's statement of party's opposition to discrimination exposed as double standards.

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PM Modi taking my five-minute speech across India, says T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

We do not need NEET exams, and we raised our voice truly and passed a resolution in the Assembly. This is not an issue of the DMK youth wing; it is an issue of Tamil Nadu students, says Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin.

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Top developments from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu: Stay informed with the latest news. Get the facts and stay up-to-date on the state’s current events.

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Critics of Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam have fallen silent: Stalin

CM Stalin said critics of Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam fell silent as women understood the scheme's objective & only 1.63 crore applied. 54,220 officials were deputed for field verification & 1,13,84,300 women are now benefiting from the grant. He defied doctor's orders to attend the meeting.

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On what basis did you arrive at assumption that Sanatana Dharma promotes caste system, HC asks Udhayanidhi

The Madras High Court on Wednesday wanted to know the literature based on which Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin had understood Sanatana Dharma to be the one that promotes the caste system. Justice Anita Sumanth raised the question at the hearing of a writ of quo…

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I stand by my opinion on ‘Sanatana Dharma’, will face issue legally, says Udhayanidhi

Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his position on 'Sanatana Dharma' row. He met Thirumavalavan to seek support for signature campaign against NEET. He asked AIADMK to continue support for fight against NEET and protect rights of students. Rahul Gandhi backed TN's demand to be exempted from NEET. Udhayanidhi will meet leaders…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

.Madras HC files PIL against TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, SC refuses to interfere in HC order on DMK Minister, SC allows RSS route march in TN, HC asks individual to detox from social media & Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his remarks on Sanatana Dharma.

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BJP is daydreaming about reining in DMK through raids: Stalin

M.K. Stalin alleges I-T Dept. and ED are BJP's "alliance partners" used to settle scores with political rivals. He claims conviction rate of cases filed by them is low and BJP is trying to intimidate DMK. He says AIADMK and BJP candidates will not retain deposits in upcoming LS election.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

IT searches at 16 premises linked to TN Minister E.V. Velu & arrest of 14th man in Coimbatore car blast case. TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited TNCC HQ to seek support for NEET exemption for TN. ED & IT wings of BJP working overtime in last few months.

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Stalin unveils statue of late freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal

CM Stalin unveils statue of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal in Cuddalore's Gandhi Park. Ministers Duraimurugan, Udhayanidhi Stalin, M.P. Saminathan, C.V. Ganesan, MLA N. Ezhilan, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena present.

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Shivraj slams Congress, INDIA bloc over Udhayanidhi’s Sanatan Dharma remarks

At a public rally in Mauganj, Mr. Chouhan said that a “nervous Congress” was now forming alliances with different parties as it knew it could not defeat the BJP.

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DMK’s signature campaign against NEET a drama ahead of Lok Sabha polls: Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami claims DMK's NEET signature campaign is a drama before 2024 LS election. He challenges Udhayanidhi Stalin to scrap NEET. AIADMK protects minorities & snapped alliance with BJP in 1998.

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People will hit out at INDIA alliance in Assembly polls in 5 States over its anti-Sanatan Dharma stand: Tejasvi Surya

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha president and Lok Sabha MP Tejasvi Surya on October 19 said people are going to deal a big blow to the opposition bloc INDIA in the Assembly polls in five States, including Madhya Pradesh, for its posture against Sanatan Dharma.

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Sanatana dharma row: Holding a viewpoint against caste hegemony is not unconstitutional, Udhayanidhi Stalin tells Madras High Court

Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin argued in Madras High Court that his views on Sanatana Dharma, which oppose caste hegemony and preach equality, cannot be termed unconstitutional. Senior Counsel P. Wilson argued that the writ petition is politically motivated and a classic case of abuse of process of the court. He accused…

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Prosecution against former AIADMK MLA withdrawn after he apologises to CM, Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Kallakurichi police have filed a final report before a judicial magistrate dropping all further action against AIADMK former MLA R. Kumaraguru

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Sanatana Dharma row | Udhayanidhi Stalin has played a “fraud on the Constitution,” argues Senior Counsel before Madras HC

Senior Counsel T.V. Ramanujam argued before the Madras High Court that Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin had played a "fraud on the Constitution" by calling for the annihilation of Sanatana Dharma.

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9.24 lakh women file appeals against their rejection from Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam

Over 9.24L women appeal rejected Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam aid. Officials to decide appeals by Nov 30. Special training on Oct 12. Affluent women got aid, not deserving. Govt. willing to review if cases specified. 1.06 cr women benefitted, incl. 2.06L differently-abled & 4.72L elderly. Eligible women not selected.

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Will you hold a public meeting to apologise to CM Stalin, Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin? Madras High Court asks former AIADMK MLA

Madras HC grants time till Oct 11 for AIADMK ex-MLA to express willingness to apologise to CM & Sports Min for using foul language in public meet. Ex-MLA had made remarks against ruling dispensation in meet & police registered FIR against him. HC said apology in same forum & venue…

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Morning Digest | India’s elderly population to double to over 20% by 2050, says UNFPA report; EPFO likely to give employers extension to validate joint forms, and more

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VHP delegation meets Governor over sanatana dharma row

VHP meets Governor: Demands expulsion of Udhayanidhi, Sekarbabu for remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Delegation led by Alok Kumar submits memorandum to Governor R.N. Ravi. VHP seeks action against Ministers for hurting religious sentiments.

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Sanatana Dharma row | SC tags plea against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin with earlier one

The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged a petition seeking criminal prosecution of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma with a similar plea filed earlier by another party. A Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M. Trivedi said it would examine, on the next date, whether…

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A vitiated political discourse in Tamil Nadu

The Sanatana Dharma issue continues to dominate political talk. On the one side are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, and party ideologues, and on the other side is the Bharatiya Janata Party and its affiliates.

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Three housing projects worth over ₹400 crore unveiled in Chennai

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated housing projects worth ₹409.74 crore for 2,364 new apartments in Chennai. Anbarasan stated that 30,492 dilapidated houses would be replaced with new ones in Chennai and other districts, costing ₹2,400 crore. Udhayanidhi also inaugurated a football stadium, gym and 39 smart classrooms. State Health Minister, HR&CE Minister…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC seeks TN govt, Udhayanidhi's response on petition seeking probe into his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; TN Min expresses regret; Kamal Haasan keen to contest from Coimbatore LS seat; Sri Lankan boat seized; AG rejects application to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader; HC wants to know if TN…

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Kamal Haasan intends to contest from Coimbatore during 2024 Parliamentary election

Kamal Haasan, MNM party president, expressed keenness to contest from Coimbatore LS seat in upcoming polls. He urged partymen to work hard to ensure victory. Referring to his 2021 defeat, he said it defied reason. He criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin's use of 'Sanathanam' term, saying it was akin to beating a…

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