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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
DMK's pro-Udhayanidhi resolution sparks controversy over Op Sindoor silence
The DMK passed 27 resolutions in Tamil Nadu, including one supporting Udhayanidhi Stalin, but faced criticism for not acknowledging Operation Sindoor. In Karnataka, the BJP alleges bias as Congress workers receive funds while guarantee scheme beneficiaries wait. The Congress defended the move, stating it's for effective implementation of guarantee schemes. The BJP claims this shows the prioritization of party workers over people's welfare.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
₹ 152.52 crore provided as incentives to 4,617 sportspersons: Govt
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday said nearly ₹ 152.52 crore has been provided as incentives to 4,617 sportspersons who have brought laurels to Tamil Nadu by winning medals in international and national level events, while ₹86 crore have been spent for providing Kalaignar Sports Kits (KSK). The Department has sanctioned ₹ 100 crore to provide KSK to all urban local bodies, the release said Listed the achievements of the Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development headed by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, an official press release said, the Department has set national and international benchmarks including hosting major global events such as the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad, WTA Chennai Open, Squash World Cup, Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, Khelo India Youth Games, World Surfing League and India's first Formula-4 night race. Tamil Nadu bagged second place in the 2023 Khelo India Youth Games and ranked sixth in the 38th National Games. Steps are underway for establishing Chief Minister's Mini Stadia in 75 Assembly constituencies, with plans for all the 234 Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation and Mission International Medal Scheme offer crucial support to emerging athletes. These initiatives reflect a transformative sports policy that aims to empower youth, elevate Tamil Nadu to global sporting prominence and make Chennai the sports capital of the Indian subcontinent, the press release added. Ends
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates Tamil Nadu Fish Food Festival at Chennai
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday inaugurated the 'Tamil Nadu Fish Food Festival 2025' organized by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare at Island Grounds in Chennai. The festival will be held for three days till June 1. According to an official release, the objective of organising the festival was to help the public gain knowledge about various fish-based food items. More than 50 stalls, an exhibition hall for ornamental fishes were among others set up at the venue. Cultural events and cooking competitions will be organised for students and women from fishing communities. This festival also aims to raise awareness about health benefits. Minister for Fisheries, Fishermen Welfare and Animal Husbandry, Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu, MPs Dayanidhi Maran, Kalanidhi Veeraswamy, MLAs and officials were among others present.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nainar to undertake ‘yatra' to assembly with poll candidates
Madurai: BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran on Wednesday told reporters in Madurai that his journey as state president will be defined by a 'yatra' (march) to the state assembly with MLA candidates. He stated that the BJP, which came second in many constituencies, will clinch victory in 2026. "Just as how my predecessors took up 'Vel Yatra' and 'En Mann En Makkal Yatra', I will go on a march to the state assembly with MLA candidates. BJP candidates, in many constituencies, already came second in the previous assembly elections. This time, they will go a step further and achieve victory, no doubt," he said. Nagenthran was in Madurai on Wednesday to take part in the erection of 'muhurta kaal' pole at Amma Thidal near Vandiyur toll gate for the Murugan devotees conference to be organised in Madurai by Hindu Front on June 22. He said around 5 lakh people are expected to take part in the conference. "It is purely for devotees, in line with what was conducted by the DMK govt in Palani but on a better scale and with real devotees. There is no political motive," he added. Referring to Udhayanidhi Stalin's statement that DMK is 'not afraid of Modi or ED,' he said reality speaks otherwise. "From when they were in the Congress alliance in 2011, ED raids remain a source of fear for the DMK and deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. CM Stalin also made contradictory statements regarding attending Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi but later met PM Modi too. He should be asked what he spoke with the PM," added Nagenthran.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DMK is scared of central agencies: Nainar Nagenthran
COIMBATORE: The DMK has been scared of the central agencies since 2011 though deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has claimed that they don't fear the Enforcement Directorate, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore, Nainar said the DMK had to finalise seat-sharing talks with Congress under the threat of an ongoing search by a central agency. 'If the DMK is not afraid of an ED probe into the Tasmac scam, then Udhayanidhi should explain why two of his friends have fled abroad,' Nainar said. When asked if the BJP would seek a Rajya Sabha seat from the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, he said such decisions would be taken by the party national high command. The BJP MLAs would support the AIADMK in the Rajya Sabha elections, he said. On chief minister M K Stalin's New Delhi visit, Nainar said the CM would have explained the reason for his visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'We are not aware of what he spoke,' he said. He then appealed to all opposition parties to come together and oppose the DMK in the 2026 assembly elections.
