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TN Budget: AIADMK Exits Assembly, BJP Boycotts Proceedings

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1 year ago

March 14, 2025

The budget session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly kicked off with dramatic events as the opposition AIADMK staged a walkout, while the BJP opted to boycott the session altogether. AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), accused the ruling DMK government of neglecting its duty concerning a liquor scam believed to involve over Rs 1,000 crore in corruption.

Speaking to the media outside the Assembly, EPS called for the resignation of the DMK government, stressing their moral obligation in light of the allegations. He condemned the administration for its lack of transparency, pointing out that despite the ongoing probe, no significant actions had been taken.

EPS also revealed that the opposition filed a no-confidence motion against the Speaker, which allegedly went unaddressed.

Meanwhile, BJP leader and Coimbatore MLA Vanathi Srinivasan spoke to reporters outside the Assembly, clarifying the party’s reason for boycotting the session. She accused the Tamil Nadu government of disrespecting the Constitution by removing the Devanagari rupee symbol from the state budget logo and substituting it with the Tamil rupee symbol.

She contended that while the Tamil symbol is often used in personal context, its official exclusion of the nationally recognized rupee symbol was a calculated decision. According to her, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his cabinet had sworn to uphold the Constitution, yet their actions contradicted its principles.

Vanathi Srinivasan further charged that the DMK government was attempting to distract the public from pressing issues, such as the Rs 1,000 crore liquor scam highlighted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), by focusing on symbolic changes instead of tackling corruption.

The presentation of this year’s budget has been marred by controversy, following CM M.K. Stalin’s decision to replace the Indian rupee symbol (₹) in the official budget logo with the Tamil representation ‘Roo’ (‘ரூ’), derived from the Tamil word for rupee, ‘Roobai.’

On Thursday (March 13), CM Stalin introduced the promotional logo for the budget, which included this new symbol alongside the slogan “Ellarkum Ellam” (Everything for Everyone), highlighting inclusivity. However, this move has attracted significant backlash from opposition leaders and Union Ministers, who accuse the DMK government of fostering linguistic and regional chauvinism.

The Tamil Nadu budget session began with Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu presenting the budget, but the AIADMK’s walkout and the BJP’s boycott signal that the days ahead may be contentious and fraught with disagreement.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

Published

3 days ago

April 9, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.

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Man Killed by Wife’s Lover in Andhra Pradesh, Son Raises Alarm

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4 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

Andhra Pradesh: A 45-year-old man was killed by his wife’s lover in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. The incident happened on Monday night in a forest area near Chowdepalli.

The victim, Gandhi from Tamil Nadu, had come with his five-year-old son to search for his wife. Police said the wife was in a relationship with another man named Narasimhulu.

Narasimhulu allegedly took Gandhi and the child into the forest. He and his aides then attacked Gandhi with a stone and killed him in front of the boy.

The frightened child hid in nearby bushes. After the attackers left, he stayed beside his father’s body the whole night.

At sunrise, the boy walked to a nearby village and informed locals. The police were alerted and started an investigation.

Police have taken the accused and his two aides into custody. The child has been placed in a care centre.

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Woman Delivers Baby Girl on Train in Andhra Pradesh

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4 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

Andhra Pradesh : A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby girl on a moving train in Andhra Pradesh. The incident ended safely with the help of railway staff.

The woman was eight months pregnant. She boarded the train with her family, believing she still had one month left for delivery. She was travelling from Chennai to Dhanbad on Train No. 13352.

After the train crossed Annavaram station, she began to feel labour pain. Her family members became worried and immediately informed the ticket examiner.

Railway staff member G. Jyothi responded quickly and helped the woman. Understanding the emergency, the train was given a special halt at Elamanchili station. An ambulance was also arranged.

The woman delivered a healthy baby girl on the train. After the delivery, both the mother and the newborn were shifted to Elamanchili Government Hospital in a 108 ambulance.

Officials confirmed that both the mother and baby are safe and healthy. The train was halted at the station for about 40 minutes to manage the situation.

Railway staff ensured privacy by asking male passengers to leave the coach. Their timely action helped ensure a safe delivery.

This incident highlights the importance of quick response and human support during emergencies.