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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Our money pickpocketed by BJP: DMK's TKS Elangovan critcises Centre on GST
Chennai: DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Sunday criticised the Centre on the Goods and Services Tax (GST), alleging the BJP-led government of "pickpocketing" state governments' money. Elangovan argued that earlier, commercial tax was collected by states and then spent on states' welfare, accusing the Indian government of taking away a major revenue source for any state by implementing GST. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy PGDM Cybersecurity Data Science Others MBA Product Management Data Analytics healthcare Technology Management Degree Project Management others Finance Digital Marketing Operations Management Artificial Intelligence MCA Healthcare Design Thinking CXO Leadership Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details "Our money is pickpocketed by the BJP. What is this GST? Earlier, they were called commercial taxes, which were totally collected by the states and then spent on the states' welfare. It was the major revenue source for any state, which was taken away by the Indian government. After GST, you (the central govt) collect the tax and give it to the states where they are in power and give very little to Tamil Nadu," Elangovan said. Earlier, on July 1, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi government, terming the GST rolled out by it a "brutal tool of economic injustice and corporate cronyism." The Congress leader alleged that the GST rolled out by the government was designed to "punish the poor, crush MSMEs, undermine states, and benefit a few billionaire friends of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." Live Events "A 'Good and Simple Tax' was promised. Instead, India got a compliance nightmare and a five-slab tax regime that has been amended over 900 times. Even caramel popcorn and cream buns are caught in its web of confusion. The bureaucratic maze favours big corporates who can navigate its loopholes with armies of accountants, while small shopkeepers, MSMEs, and ordinary traders drown in red tape," he said in a post on X. "The GST portal remains a source of daily harassment. MSMEs - India's largest job creators have suffered the most. Over 18 lakh enterprises have shut down since the rollout of GST eight years ago. Citizens now pay GST on everything from tea to health insurance, while corporates enjoy over Rs one lakh crore in tax breaks annually," he added. GST was implemented in 2017 to replace the prevailing complex and fragmented tax structure with a unified system that would simplify compliance, reduce tax cascading, and promote economic integration.
India Gazette
22-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
They want Israel's support: DMK slams Centre's silence on Palestine issue
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] June 22 (ANI): DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan has criticised the Centre's silence on the Palestine issue, which he said is 'wrong' accusing the Union Government of shifted its stance to garner support from Israel. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Elangovan said, 'The Indian Government has supported Palestine earlier and approved it, now they are silent. The policy of the government should be the same, but now they want Israel's support, so they are supporting Israel. Earlier, they said that they approve of Palestine as a separate nation; now, they are silent on this issue, which is wrong...' Previoulsy, India had abstained during voting at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) over the ceasefire in Gaza. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a permanent resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. A total of 149 countries voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza in the UNGA; meanwhile, 19 countries abstained and 12 nations voted against the resolution. In the intervening hours of Saturday and Sunday (June 21-22), the US and Israel targeted Iran's nuclear sites in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. Fardow is Iran's main enrichment location for uranium enrichment to 60 per cent. According to a CNN report, the US likely used six B-2 bombers to drop a dozen GBU-57 A/B 'bunker buster' bombs, also known as Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP), on the Fordow nuclear site, which is Iran's main location for uranium enrichment. A US official also told CNN that a full payload of bombs was dropped on his first public remarks following the strikes, President Trump warned that further action could be taken if Tehran fails to agree to a satisfactory peace settlement. Last week, India's Representative Office in Ramallah urged Indian nationals in Palestine to remain vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures 'in view of the current situation'. It has also released a number which Indian nationals can contact in case of emergency.' 'In view of the current situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Palestine are requested to remain vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures. Please exercise caution and avoid unnecessary movement. In case of an emergency, please contact us at +970592916418 or We remain at your disposal for any further guidance,' India's Representative Office in Ramallah said in a post on X. The advisory came amid escalating tensions in West Asia following Israel's strikes on Iran. The Israel Defence Force (IDF) had said Israel has launched a 'precise, preemptive strike' in Iran. The spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin, said the strikes were aimed at damaging Iran's nuclear programme and in response to the Iranian regime's ongoing aggression against Israel. (ANI)
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Time of India
Man arrested for stealing pipelines from Trichy UGD project
Trichy: Trichy city police have arrested a 24-year-old man for stealing underground drainage (UGD) pipelines installed under Phase III of the Trichy Corporation's ongoing UGD project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused, identified as M Vasudevan from Keezha Panjapur, was found in possession of around 100 kg of high-grade pipelines, valued at approximately ₹1 lakh. According to a complaint filed by Elangovan, project in-charge for the contracting firm implementing the UGD network, the thefts occurred near the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Panjapur. Since the new network has not yet been commissioned, the pipes remained exposed at various installation sites—making them vulnerable to theft. Police investigations revealed that Vasudevan had been systematically digging up and stealing the pipes since September 2024, intending to sell them to scrap dealers. He was caught red-handed while transporting the stolen materials. "We recovered about 100 kg of UGD pipelines stocked at different locations," an investigating officer said. The accused was remanded in judicial custody on Saturday. Police have stepped up surveillance in project areas, especially those where the UGD system is still under construction, to prevent further incidents.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"When BJP enters any issue, they talk nonsense": DMK's Elangovan on Kamal Hasan language row
Chennai [Tamil Nadu], May 28 (ANI): Acknowledging that a language's credit is based on how it is being used and not how it was born in the first place, DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Wednesday criticised the BJP for stirring controversy over actor Kamal Haasan's reported statement 'Kannada is born out of Tamil,' accusing the party of creating trouble and dividing people by misrepresenting historical references as insults. Elangovan defended Haasan, arguing that his comment was likely a historical citation rather than a personal opinion, and emphasised that the focus should be on a language's usage and impact rather than its origins. 'When the BJP enters into any issue, they will talk all nonsense... Kamal Haasan might have read and quoted some historical facts. It is not his finding. He might have taken his source from history, but this does not mean that he is insulting Kannadam,' the DMK spokesperson said. 'I can quote one thing... English is a language spoken all over the world, but the first English literature was published in the 13th century... When we say that English is a newborn language, it does not mean it is an insult to English... More than half of the population speaks, reads, and uses English... That is the credit for language; when it is born, that's not the issue. How it is used is what matters. It is not Kamal Haasan's view. He might have quoted from history... BJP's role is to create trouble among people. They want to divide people, break people. BJP is not a party for the sake of the people... Nobody is against Kannada,' Elangovan added. The controversy erupted after Haasan's reported remarks at an event that prompted a sharp response from BJP Karnataka State President Vijayendra Yediyurappa, who demanded an apology, labelling the statement an insult to Kannada and the self-respect of 6.5 crore Kannadigas. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP Vice-President Narayanan Thirupathy also slammed Hasan on his reported remarks, stating, 'This particular person, Mr Kamal Haasan, has always been acting smart. One should understand; one should know what he is talking about. Second, it is a sensitive issue. Language is life; language is mother, so you can't belittle it.'(ANI)
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Salem City Police issue summons to Periyar varsity V-C to appear for investigation
The Salem City Police have issued a summons to Periyar University Vice-Chancellor R. Jagannathan to appear at the Suramangalam Assistant Commissioner's office on Friday. The summons to appear for inquiry has been issued for the same day the Tamil Nadu Governor is conducting V-Cs' conference in Ooty. Meanwhile, the two-day Vice-Chancellors' conference will begin in Ooty on Friday, which will be inaugurated by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and presided over by Governor R.N. Ravi. Legal advisor of Periyar University Employees Union I. Elangovan in a complaint lodged with the Salem City Police on December 26, 2023, said that Mr. Jagannathan, registrar (full additional charge) K. Thangavel, and two professors started a non-government company, Periyar University Technology Entrepreneurship and Research (PUTER) Foundation, in their personal capacities, at university's expense, which created a loss to the university and the government. On the same day, while Mr. Elangovan met the Vice-Chancellor at his office, the V-C allegedly made casteist remarks against Mr. Elangovan. He also lodged a complaint in this regard with the Karuppur police, and the police registered cases against the V-C under Sections 294 (b), 120 (B), 420, 468, 409, 511, and 506 (ii) of the Indian Penal Code and under Sections 3 (1) (r) and 3 (1) (s) of the SC, ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and arrested the V-C on the same day, and later released him on bail. The VC moved the Madras High Court to quash this FIR registered against him. On April 4, 2025, the Madras High Court refused to quash this case. Similarly, the judgment was reserved by the Madras High Court in the case filed by the police to cancel the bail given to Mr. Jagannathan. Police officials, on condition of anonymity, said that based on the Madras High Court direction to complete investigation within 12 weeks, the summons was issued to the V-C. There was no political angle to the issue, officials added. The Vice-Chancellor was not available for comments.
