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DMK · MaduraiA complaint raised by an MDMK functionary about its ally and the ruling DMK’s demand for a commission on paddy procurement has sparked controversy in Madurai district, especially after the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) issued a statement urging the public to report corruption. The complaint follows numerous allegations of corruption in areas like Pudukottai, Tanjavur, and Pattukottai. At the Chelampatti paddy procurement center i…See the Story
MDMK Functionary Exposes DMK’s Alleged Paddy Procurement Bribery - The Commune
DMK · VaniyambadiDMK Minister of Public Works E. V. Velu, alias Ethirajalu Vajjaravelu, has recently added to the growing list of contradictions within the DMK’s stance on language politics in Tamil Nadu. While the party opposes the teaching of any third language in Tamil Nadu, Velu’s own school operates CBSE-affiliated institutions where Hindi is a mandatory subject. Velu’s remarks came during the 32nd Muthamizh Mandram Palsuvai Literary Festival in Vaniyambadi…See the Story
Telugu-Speaking DMK Minister Ethirajulu Vajjaravelu Claims Tamil Is Under Threat - The Commune
India · IndiaKash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, 21 February 2025, taking his oath on the sacred Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita. The ceremony took place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where Patel was administered the oath by US Attorney General Pam Bondi, following his confirmation by the US Senate. He succeeds Christopher Wray in the role. Patel’s family and girlfriend were prese…See the Story
Fact-Checking Cong MP Karti Chidambaram's "Unthinkable In India" Claim: Minorities Have Led India’s Key Institutions, Here's A List - The Commune
App · ChennaiThe “APPA App,” launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on 22 February 2025, has encountered a significant criticism from netizens. The app, intended to bridge the communication gap between parents, teachers, and the administration to enhance the educational experience, has drawn criticism for its perceived contradiction to the DMK’s stance on preserving the Tamil language. Additionally, the app’s acronym “APPA” has been mocked, as it …See the Story
TN CM Stalin Launches APPA App In 'Tanglish' While Tamil Nadu Schools Face Safety Crisis - The Commune
Tamil Nadu · Tamil NaduJust as the myth of Jains have been impaled at Madurai, a similar pattern of slander is being spread about Thirumangai Azhwar. A certain group persistently claims that he looted a Buddhist monastery in Nagapattinam, melted down a Buddha statue, and had it restored in Srirangam. They portray this as a wrongdoing. However, these same individuals dismiss all Puranas as myths yet conveniently pick and choose from them to fit their agenda. If questio…See the Story
The Nagapattinam Robbery Myth: How Thirumangai Azhwar’s Story Is Being Twisted - The Commune
MK Stalin · Tamil NaduAhead of the Tamil Nadu 2025-26 budget presentation, scheduled for 14 March 2025, Chief Minister MK Stalin held in-depth discussions with the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) last week. The CM emphasized the importance of the meeting, describing it as critical in shaping the upcoming financial planning. During the discussion, Stalin provided an overview of various welfare schemes that have benefited the state’s residents. These included initiativ…See the Story
