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The proposed new Secretariat at Pattinapakkam has triggered opposition from local fishing communities, with fishermen warning that the project could affect more than 1,200 families whose livelihoods are directly linked to the sea. The fishermen have called for houses to be built on the proposed site instead of the Secretariat and have rejected the idea [] The post Parandur Had 1,005 Families But Airport Project Was Scrapped. Pattinapakkam Secretariat Project Could Disrupt 1,200+ Fishing Liveliho

A court in Madurai has ordered the custody of four police officers, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), after charges of murder were framed against them in connection with the death of Madapuram temple security guard Ajithkumar, who died after being assaulted during police interrogation, as reported in Dinamalar. Ajithkumar, a security guard at [] The post DSP, Inspector, SI Among 4 Charged With Murder In Temple Guard Ajithkumar Custodial Death Case appeared first on The Commune .

A column in the Tamil weekly Junior Vikatan has alleged that trust assets of Loyola College, Chennai, were irregularly transferred over five years, and reported that the state government has begun examining whether patronage under the previous DMK regime enabled it. An internal Society of Jesus notice, reviewed by The Commune, shows the orders treasurer [] The post Junior Vikatan Alleges 1,000-Crore Land Loot By Loyolas Jesuit Management, Backed By A DMK Minister appeared first on The Commune .

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) has been exposed by its response to the cases of sexual harassment allegations involving professors. The JNUSU which is led by leftist-communist groups AISA has exposed itself by the varying response depending on who the perpetrators are. In 2024, when a JNU professor was accused of sexually and [] The post Leftist JNUSUs Double Standards on Sexual Harassment: Went After Professors In 2024; Questions Media Leak In 2026 appeared first on The

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, approved three major railway infrastructure projects covering key routes in Tamil Nadu as part of a larger package of eight multi-tracking projects sanctioned across the country at a total cost of 20,804 crore, as reported in The Hindu. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by [] The post Centre Clears 3 Major Railway Projects Worth 6,126 Crore For Tamil Nadu appeared first on The Commune .

A large Shiva lingam believed to date back to the Pallava period and a Pandya-era copper coin have been discovered near Boothalur in Thanjavur district, shedding light on the regions historical and religious past, as reported in Dinamani. The discoveries were made at Sengkanmedu Thidal, located between Ilangadu and Niyamam villages near Boothalur. The ancient [] The post Pallava-Era Shiva Lingam, Pandya Coin Found Near Thanjavur appeared first on The Commune .

A performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) has flagged widespread irregularities in the implementation of the Smart City Mission in Tamil Nadu, including diversion of funds, execution of unapproved projects, works outside designated Smart City areas and spending on items unrelated to the mission, as per a Times of India report. [] The post 10,000 Crore Smart City Funds Misused By Successive TN Govts, Unapproved Projects Executed; Funds Diverted To Cars, Salaries, A

Former DMK Minister R. Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, claiming that 34% of voters in Tamil Nadu had acted foolishly by voting the party to power, as reported in Minnambalam. Speaking to reporters in Kanchipuram on 5 September 2026, Gandhi also criticised the State government over [] The post 1.79 Crore Fools Voted For TVK, Former DMK Minister Gandhi Insults Voters For Choosing TVK appeared first on The Commune .

In yet another instance of mirroring the DMKs fascist actions, the Chennai Cyber Crime police under the Joseph Vijay TVK government detained Tamil Nadu-based entrepreneur Prawin Ganeshan at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport over a social media post allegedly containing defamatory remarks about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and actor Trisha Krishnan on 5 September [] The post TVK=DMK: TN Entrepreneur Prawin Ganeshan Detained At Delhi Airport Over Now-Deleted Defamatory X Post appeared f

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has questioned Indias push to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry, arguing that spending billions of dollars to manufacture chips may not be necessary when they can be sourced globally, including through smuggling. Speaking in an interview with Frontline, Rajan criticised industrial policies that identify certain sectors [] The post Why Build Chips? They Can Be Smuggled: Raghuram Rajan Questions Indias Billion-Dollar Semicond

Background Image Source: Veludharan The Madras High Court on Thursday, 3 September 2026, came down heavily on the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department for making a volte face over the eviction of encroachments from land belonging to Sri Bashyakara Adi Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple in West Mambalam, as reported in The New Indian [] The post Evict All Encroachers: Madras High Court Slams HR&CE, Gives 4 Days To Clear Sri Adi Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple Land appeared first on

The Madras High Court on Thursday, September 3, dismissed as not maintainable a writ petition filed by DMK president MK Stalin seeking 100% counting of VVPAT slips in the Kolathur Assembly constituency and a declaration that he be elected by nullifying the victory of TVK MLA VS Babu, as reported in The Hindu. A First [] The post Madras High Court Dismisses Stalins Plea Seeking 100% VVPAT Counting In Kolathur appeared first on The Commune .

Former DMK minister EV Velu appeared to turn the partys own past record into a punchline in the Legislative Assembly, admitting that the DMK was in the Opposition because its previous tenure had not been good enough, even as he questioned the governments performance during its first 116 days. Speaking in the House, Velu questioned [] The post We Are In Opposition Because Our Rule Was Not Good, Says DMK MLA EV Velu appeared first on The Commune .

TVK ministers Bussy Anand, Aadhav, Rajmohan and Nirmal Kumar held talks with sanitation workers in Chennai, who have been protesting for 15 days over a nine-point charter of demands, as reported in Dinamalar. The negotiations were held at the Chennai Corporation office complex, where the workers have been staging their protest. During the meeting, Minister [] The post There Is Nothing In The Treasury: TVK Minister Bussy Anand Tells Protesting Sanitation Workers In Chennai appeared first on The C

Award-winning sound designer Ajayan Adat has dismissed Operation Tral as RSS theettam a crude Malayalam insult that literally refers to excrement. The remark, posted under a video related to the film, has drawn a sharp response from its director, producer and technical team. As reported in Mathrubhumi, Adat made the comment under an Instagram [] The post Sound Designer Ajayan Adat Calls Upcoming Malayalam Film Operation Tral RSS Sh*t; Film Team Hits Back appeared first on The Commune .

A remark by a priest and trustee of the Mar Thoma Church calling for HIV tests before marriages within the Church has triggered controversy in Kerala, as reported in Kerala Kaumudi. Dr K Thomas made the remarks at a Mar Thoma Church family gathering in Thiruvananthapuram on 30 August 2026. He also said that the [] The post Kerala: Mar Thoma Priest Calls For HIV Tests Before Church Marriages, Says Brides Must Be Checked For Abuse appeared first on The Commune .

The Tamil Nadu State Information Commission has directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to proactively disclose details of the movable and immovable assets of all temples under its control and make the information available to devotees at department offices and the respective temples, as reported in Times of India. The information is [] The post TN Information Commission Orders HR&CE To Disclose Details Of Temple Lands, Gold, Bank Deposits Within 90 Days appeare

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has restrained the registration of any document relating to 21 acres and 6 cents of land belonging to a religious trust associated with temples in Srirangam, until further orders, as reported in Dinamalar. The order was passed on a public interest litigation petition filed by Nedungulam Subramanian [] The post 600-Crore Srirangam Temple Trust Land Dispute: Madras High Court Stops Document Registration appeared first on The Commune .

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly using his influence as a partner in the ruling NDA at the Centre to persuade South Korean shipbuilding major HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd to set up a shipyard at Kakinada instead of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, as reported in The Economic Times. According to [] The post 4 Billion HD Hyundai Shipyard At Risk? Andhra Pradesh Woos Korean Giant Away From Thoothukudi appeared first on The Commune .

On 3 September 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw some bizarre moments. TVK Ranipet MLA Tahira demanded the closure of a supposed JK Tyres factory in Ranipet. In the process, the TVK MLA and her minister exposed the tharkuriness of the party and government. Why was this a problem? JK Tyres does not have a [] The post Tharkuri Vijay Kazhagam For A Reason: TVK MLA Complains About Non-Existent JK Tyres Factory In Ranipet, Reels Min Keerthana Goes On To Justify False Info In Assembly appeared first o

After putting several projects on hold and scrapping others, the Joseph Vijay-led TVK government now finds itself in an embarrassing position over an existing industrial unit. A TVK MLA demanded the closure of JK Tyres in Ranipet on the floor of the Assembly, alleging that the company is causing severe environmental damage. Industries Minister Keerthana [] The post JK Tyres Should Sue Joseph Vijays TVK Govt Especially Minister Keerthana For Allowing False Info And Defamation appeared first on Th

Trichy district was jolted on Monday (31 August 2026) evening when a 15-year-old Class X student delivered a baby boy on her government-aided school premises. In an absolutely shocking incident, a 15 year old 10th class student delivered a baby boy inside govt aided school premises in Trichy. This raises too many uncomfortable questions. @imrajmohan [] The post 15-Year-Old Delivers Baby At Govt-Aided School; 292 Underage Pregnancies Reported In Trichy This Year appeared first on The Commune .

After scrapping or putting several projects in limbo, the TVK government now has a ruling-party MLA demanding that an existing industrial unit be shut down. The demand to close JK Tyre in Ranipet adds to questions over how the government intends to retain industries and attract fresh investment to Tamil Nadu. Speaking in the Tamil [] The post After TVK Government Scraps Development Projects In TN, MLA Wants JK Tyre Shut Down Except Theres No Plant In Ranipet appeared first on The Commune .

TVK Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson recently undertook a foot pilgrimage to the Velankanni Basilica. A month ago, he identified himself as a Christian in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Wilson has reportedly also been undertaking the pilgrimage for several years. His pilgrimage assumes significance in light of a study that documents the caste-based organisation of [] The post Caste Practices At Velankanni: Does TVK Minister Marie Wilson Endorse Them? appeared first on The Commune .

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays much-publicised surprise visit to a farmers family near the Mettur Dam is now being revealed to be a carefully choreographed photo-op, after the elderly woman at the centre of the episode revealed that a Tahsildar had visited her the previous night, as reported in OneIndia Tamil. The incident [] The post Paati Busts Vijays Surprise Visit: Wanna-Be MGR Photo Op Exposed appeared first on The Commune .

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays visit to Puzhal Central Prison has raised questions over the reason behind the visit, with a report in Junior Vikatan linking it to advice allegedly given by astrologers close to the Chief Minister. According to the report, astrologers had reportedly warned Vijay that the Sathayam star could create [] The post Did Astrologers Advise TN CM Joseph Vijay To Visit Puzhal Central Prison? appeared first on The Commune .

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has questioned whether Tamil Nadus manufacturing push is creating the kind of well-paying jobs India needs, pointing to the relatively low wages offered in factories involved in product assembly. Speaking to Frontline, Rajan said manufacturing should not be opposed but argued that India must focus on creating better-paying employment rather [] The post TN Manufacturing Jobs Pay 20,000, Not That Different From Driver, House Help In Chennai, Says Raghuram Rajan a

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) National Spokesperson Felix Gerald has accused television media of promoting a manufactured narrative over the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project, after a television anchor reportedly claimed that Parandur was the least damaging site among the locations considered for Chennais second airport. Gerald made the remarks while responding to a debate on [] The post TVK Spokesperson Felix Gerald Calls Parandurs Least Damage Claim Fake; AAI-TIDCO Report Says Para

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries and JD(S) Karnataka state president H.D. Kumaraswamy has levelled serious allegations against Karnataka Home Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge over alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer Grade-I posts, as reported in The New Indian Express. Kumaraswamy alleged that the [] The post Priyank-Sponsored System In Karnataka: HD Kumaraswamy Alleges KPSC Recruitment Scam,

A man dressed as Maveli during an Onam celebration was allegedly assaulted after a minor argument at Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district, Kerala, with a shopkeeper reportedly throwing boiling oil on him, as reported in Asianet Malayalam. The incident took place on Saturday, the day of Avittam, when Chandrababu, a native of Karunagappally, had gone around [] The post Kerala: Shopkeeper Ashraf Throws Boiling Oil At Man Dressed As Maveli After Argument At Tea Shop appeared first on The Commune .

The Tamil Nadu Idol Wing CID on Sunday conducted a search at the Guindy office of Chennai-based businessman Ranvir Shah in connection with an idol smuggling case and seized five antique wooden vahanas (ceremonial mounts), as reported in Dinamalar. The seized artefacts include a Garuda Vahana, a Simha Vahana (lion mount), an elephant Vahana and [] The post Idol Smuggling Case: Idol Wing Raids Businessman Ranvir Shahs Office In Guindy, Seizes 5 Antique Vahanas appeared first on The Commune .

A network of Pakistan-based Facebook pages allegedly promoted actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as part of a paid social-media campaign, with chat records purportedly showing negotiations for promotional posts extending up to the 2029 elections. It also appears to show coordinated promotion of narratives linking Vijay with former Pakistan Prime [] The post Pakistan-Based Facebook Pages Allegedly Paid 100s Of Dollars To Promote Joseph Vijay, Push Imran

Former Tamil Nadu Finance Minister and DMK leader P. T. R. Palanivel Thiagarajan has questioned whether current Finance Minister Marie Wilson personally drafted the Tamil Nadu governments first Budget under the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, suggesting that the minister struggled to read the speech because it may have been prepared by someone else, as [] The post Someone Else Wrote The Budget, He Was Struggling To Read It: PTR Takes Swipe At TVK Minister Marie Wilson appeared first o

The Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, unanimously adopted a resolution opposing uranium mining and the establishment of any uranium ore-processing facility in the State, as reported in The Hindu. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma moved the resolution in the 60-member House, saying the governments position was aligned with communities in the uranium-bearing areas [] The post Christian-Majority Meghalaya Says No To Uranium Mining; Is There A Church Connection? appeared first on The Co

Supriya Sharma, Executive Editor of the digital news platform Scroll, recently used the platform at the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) in Norway to deliver a series of false and damaging allegations against the Indian state. Her remarks painted India as an authoritarian regime under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a part of a sustained campaign [] The post Foreign Funding, UAPA Narratives, Modi-Bashing: How Scroll Editor Supriya Sharma Pitched Authoritarian India At Oslo appeared first on The Commune

The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, has received a detailed dossier alleging academic, financial and governance irregularities in the states higher-education sector, submitted to him this week in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of Madras. Loyola College, Chennai, is the principal subject of the representation. The dossier was submitted by R. [] The post Loyola Alumnus Takes National-Security Alarm To Governor Arlekar Over Loyola College: Foreign Nationals, A Dub

TASMAC employees across Tamil Nadu will begin an indefinite strike from August 28 after talks with the Tamil Nadu government failed to resolve their long-pending demands, the Joint Action Committee of TASMAC trade unions said, as reported in Dinamalar. The decision was reiterated at a preparatory conference held in Erode on Wednesday, ahead of the [] The post After Talks Fail, TASMAC Employees To Go On Indefinite Strike From August 28 Over Permanent Jobs, Regular Pay appeared first on The Commun

Kannada actor Yash used the Telugu pre-release event of his upcoming film Toxic in Hyderabad to speak about Indian cinema, the importance of dreaming big and the need to reject North-South divisions, as reported in Times of India. Addressing a large gathering of students and fans, Yash thanked Telugu audiences for their continued support and [] The post We All Should Come Together, North, South, We Dont Want Any Of This: Actor Yash Urges Youngsters Not To Listen To Those Who Try To Divide appear