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Tamil Nadu BJP Leaders Arrested Amid TASMAC Corruption Protest

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu BJP leaders, including state president K. Annamalai, were detained by the police during a protest against the alleged ₹1,000 crore corruption in TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation). The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly found evidence of financial irregularities involving liquor sales, tender manipulations, and unaccounted transactions

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Telangana Assembly Approves 42% Reservation for Backward Classes

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

The Telangana Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed two significant bills aimed at increasing reservations for backward classes (BCs) to 42% in educational institutions and public employment. This legislative move seeks to enhance social equity and provide greater opportunities for historically marginalized communities within the state.​ Details of the Passed Bills

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Alstom to Manufacture 32 Additional Driverless Trains for Chennai Metro Phase II

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2025

Alstom, a global leader in rail transport, is poised to manufacture an additional 32 driverless trains for Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II project. This development builds upon Alstom’s existing contract to supply 78 metro coaches, including 26 driverless train sets, awarded in November 2022. The Phase II expansion of Chennai Metro encompasses three new lines:

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MK Stalin Explains Rupee Symbol Change in Tamil Nadu Budget

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has explained the rationale behind replacing the standard rupee symbol (₹) with the Tamil script ‘ரூ’ in the state budget logo. The move, which aligns with the state’s long-standing commitment to linguistic pride, has sparked political debate, drawing both support and criticism. Why Tamil Nadu Replaced ₹ with ‘Ru’ […]

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Tamil Nadu to Develop New City Near Chennai to Ease Congestion

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to develop a new city near Chennai as part of its Budget 2025-26 initiatives. The project aims to reduce congestion in the state capital and support long-term urban expansion by creating a well-planned alternative urban hub. New City to Address Chennai’s Growing Congestion The rapid urbanization of Chennai […]

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Pawan Kalyan Backs Multilingual Approach Amid NEP Debate

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has voiced his support for a multilingual approach in India’s education system, emphasizing the need to embrace multiple languages instead of being restricted to just two. His remarks come amid ongoing debates surrounding the National Education Policy (NEP) and its impact on language inclusion. Pawan Kalyan Advocates for Linguistic

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Tamil Nadu Govt Covers ₹2,152 Cr Withheld by Centre

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹2,152 crore from the state exchequer to compensate for funds withheld by the central government. This development comes amid ongoing tensions between the state and the Centre over language policy issues, which have led to financial disagreements. Tamil Nadu Compensates for Withheld Central Funds The Tamil Nadu government has […]

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Jaishankar Assures Full Support to Tamil Nadu Fishermen

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with fishermen from Tamil Nadu, assuring them of the government’s commitment to addressing their concerns, including consular support in cases involving detentions abroad. The meeting focused on the long-standing challenges faced by Indian fishermen, particularly those arrested in international waters, and emphasized the

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Vows to Oppose Delimitation Plan

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has strongly criticized the central government’s proposed delimitation process, vowing to resist any move that could diminish the political representation of southern states. He alleged that the Centre’s plan is an attempt to redistribute parliamentary seats in a manner that would benefit the northern states while reducing the

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Nirmala Sitharaman Criticizes DMK Over Rupee Symbol Change

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its decision to replace the official rupee symbol “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in the state’s budget documents. She accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of promoting “secessionist sentiment” and questioned the rationale