MK Stalin Explains Rupee Symbol Change in Tamil Nadu Budget

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2025

South India State News

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

South India State News

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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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

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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