South India State News

Rupee Symbol Designer Reacts to Tamil Nadu’s Budget Change

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has recently replaced the official rupee symbol “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in its 2025-26 budget documents, sparking discussions across the country on linguistic representation and national identity. Designer of the Rupee Symbol Responds D. Udaya Kumar, the creator of the rupee symbol and a Tamil Nadu native, reacted to

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Title: Tamil Nadu Unveils Rupee Symbol with Tamil Script, Sparks Debate

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has unveiled a new rupee symbol that incorporates the Tamil script, igniting discussions on linguistic identity and regional representation in national symbols. This move is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to promote the Tamil language and culture.​ Introduction of the Tamil-Inclusive Rupee

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Stalin Criticizes NEP as ‘Saffron Policy’ Threatening Tamil Nadu’s Education

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it a “saffron policy” that endangers the state’s education system and social justice framework. Addressing a gathering in Chennai, Stalin claimed that the policy is designed to impose Hindi and disrupt Tamil Nadu’s well-established educational model. NEP’s Language

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KCR Returns to Telangana Assembly After Six-Month Hiatus

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) has made his first appearance in the Telangana Legislative Assembly after six months. This marks his first attendance since assuming the role of Leader of the Opposition following his party’s electoral defeat in December 2023. KCR’s Shift to Opposition Leadership KCR, who led Telangana as Chief Minister […]

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Tamil Nadu Rejects NEP’s Three-Language Policy, Opposes Hindi Imposition

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Tamil Nadu’s leadership has strongly opposed the central government’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly its three-language formula, which is perceived as an attempt to impose Hindi on the state. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s stance, stating that the state will never accept the three-language policy and will

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MK Stalin Challenges NEP’s Three-Language Policy

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly opposed the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, questioning the fairness of its three-language formula. He has challenged the central government to clarify its implementation, particularly in northern states, raising concerns over its uniformity and potential bias toward Hindi. Stalin Questions Language Imposition MK

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Tamil Nadu CM Urges Newlyweds to Have Babies Amid Delimitation Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged newlywed couples to “immediately have babies and give them good Tamil names,” linking his appeal to concerns over the central government’s proposed delimitation exercise. He warned that the state’s effective family planning policies might inadvertently reduce its representation in Parliament if constituency

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Telangana CM Oversees SLBC Tunnel Collapse Rescue Efforts

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2025

A tragic incident unfolded when a section of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool district collapsed, leaving eight workers, including engineers and laborers, trapped inside. Rescue operations have been ongoing for over ten days, with multiple agencies working tirelessly to locate and evacuate the workers. Chief Minister’s On-Site Assessment

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Karnataka Deputy CM Faces Backlash Over Remarks to Film Industry

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s recent remarks criticizing the Kannada film industry’s minimal attendance at the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival have ignited significant backlash from opposition leaders and members of the film fraternity. Shivakumar expressed his disappointment over the low turnout of prominent industry figures at the

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Governor RN Ravi Criticizes Tamil Nadu’s Language Policy

By BPN News Desk March 1, 2025

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has raised concerns over the state’s two-language policy, arguing that it restricts educational and employment opportunities for students. He also accused certain groups of attempting to create societal divisions based on language and regional identity. Governor’s Concerns Over Language Policy Speaking at a public event, Governor