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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: TVK government merely changed names of DMK’s schemes, criticises Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: TVK government merely changed names of DMK’s schemes, criticises Udhayanidhi Stalin

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Udhayanidhi Stalin at the Tamil Nadu Assembly in Chennai on August 5, 2026 | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) charged the only change ushered in by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led (TVK) government was the renaming of schemes introduced by the previous DMK government. Talking to reporters in Chennai after the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27 was presented in the Legislative Assembly, he charged the Chief Minister’s pre-Budget meeting with officials had been convened solely to rename schemes launched by the erstwhile Dravidian Model government. Referring to the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Scheme announced in the Budget, Mr. Udhayanidhi said it fell short of the Chief Minister’s election promise, which, he claimed, was to extend the benefit to all children in Tamil Nadu. “Now, the Budget says the scheme will be implemented only for children born in government hospitals. There is no announcement to fulfil the election promises,” he said. Scheme names during DMK regime – New names of schemes announced by TVK government Anbu Cholai scheme – …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: ₹52,920 crore allocated to school education, higher education department- check list here

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: ₹52,920 crore allocated to school education, higher education department- check list here

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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 was presented by state finance minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday, August 5. This is the first budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government for 2026-27. Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: ₹52,920 crore allocated to school education, higher education department- check list here (Hindustan Times) The state budget sets a target for the state to become a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036 and emphasises regional development, job creation, and infrastructure investment, among others. Democratic protests cannot be suppressed; ABVP to continue nationwide campaign for examination “This government is committed to making the necessary social, economic and human capital investments in Tamil Nadu which has for many years been a leading state on socio-economic indicators in India into a poverty free, prosperous state that offers equal opportunity to all and upholds social justice as well as to propel the state into a $1.5 trillion economy by the year 2036,” Wilson said in the budget speech. The education sector received a major allocation. The state has allocated ₹44,527 crore for the School Education …

Tamil Nadu Budget allocates Rs 1,300 crore for gold schemes

Tamil Nadu Budget allocates Rs 1,300 crore for gold schemes

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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the TVK government’s first Budget in the Assembly and hailed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for several initiatives, including halting the practice of “cut” in tenders for some parties and individuals. The government also allotted over Rs 1300 crore for two gold assistance schemes —  both key promises of the TVK, while asserting steps were being taken to bring Tamil Nadu out of “financial crunch.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

R Madhavan is proud that his friend Vijay is now chief minister of Tamil Nadu, says this about his future in politics

R Madhavan is proud that his friend Vijay is now chief minister of Tamil Nadu, says this about his future in politics

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Since actor Vijay not only won the elections with his own party but also became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, it seems to have renewed interest among stars who want to switch fields in the future. While R Madhavan is happy that his friend brought about a change in the state, here’s what he said when asked whether he also plans to follow in his footsteps. R Madhavan is proud of his friend Vijay, whom he has known for years now. R Madhavan about Vijay winning elections Madhavan spoke to filmmaker KS Ravikumar as part of the promotions for his upcoming film, GDN. The duo spoke about everything from politics to cinema in the interview. When asked to weigh in on the present-day politics in TN after Vijay became the CM, Madhavan remarked that ‘lot of good things are happening’. When Ravikumar mentioned that it was heartening to see someone who was part of the film industry rise to such a powerful position, Madhavan agreed and said, “Yes, to see the political landscape change …

Allocation for Higher Education drops in Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27; educationists react sharply

Allocation for Higher Education drops in Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27; educationists react sharply

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson pose for a photo ahead of the presentation of the maiden budget of the TVK-led coalition government in the Legislative Assembly, in Chennai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The allocation for the Higher Education Department in Tamil Nadu Revised Budget 2026-27 has dropped by ₹101 crore compared to last fiscal year prompting sharp response from educationists and activists. The total outlay for the department has been put at ₹8,393 crore. In his Budget speech, State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson highlighted allocation of ₹2,000 crore for the “Vetri Laptop Scheme” for college students and the proposal to establish a specialised government law college in Madurai with an intake of 300 students. He also announced the setting up of Tamil Nadu Student Housing and Infrastructure Corporation to build 200 integrated students’ hostels with one lakh beds through a Public-Private Partnership model at a total capital outlay of ₹3,200 crore with a State grant of ₹640 crore. Although the Finance Minister’s speech …

Tamil Nadu govt allocates Rs 10 crore for Chennai open

Tamil Nadu govt allocates Rs 10 crore for Chennai open

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The Chennai Open is all set to be played in November this year after the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday allocated Rs 10 crore for the WTA 250 tournament. The decision was taken in a meeting between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and TN Tennis Association (TNTA) president Vijay Amritraj at former’s office. It is learned that the host organisers will raise the rest of the Rs 10 crore necessary to conduct the tournament through sponsorships. The event will take place at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam between November 2 and 8. The first edition of the tournament was held in 2022 and returned to the calendar after being absent in 2023 and 2024. Indonesia’s Janice Tjen is the defending champion of the hard court tournament. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government’s maiden Budget

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government’s maiden Budget

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Tamil Nadu budget: Ahead of TVK’s maiden budget, a primer on Tamil Nadu’s finances As the new Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay gears up to present its first budget on Wednesday, here is a look back at the State’s finances, with charts explaining the changes over the years, how Tamil Nadu fares compared with its peers and the challenges ahead. Click below to read more on this: Tamil Nadu budget: Ahead of TVK’s maiden budget, a primer on Tamil Nadu’s finances Explore Tamil Nadu’s financial landscape and challenges ahead of TVK’s inaugural budget presentation by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin released on bail after questioning

Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin released on bail after questioning

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Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail on Tuesday after being questioned by the police in connection with a case registered against him, following a direction from the Madras High Court. The court had ordered the police to release Udhayanidhi after completing the inquiry on Tuesday itself. Acting on the direction, police questioned him for around one-and-a-half hours at the Sengipatti Police Station in Thanjavur district in the presence of Superintendent of Police Sundaravathanam before releasing him on station bail, news agency IANS reported. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Former Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udyanidhi Stalin arrested over alleged remark alluding to actor Trisha

Former Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udyanidhi Stalin arrested over alleged remark alluding to actor Trisha

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DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over an alleged double-meaning remark said to allude to actor Trisha. The arrest triggered protests across Tamil Nadu, while the party moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Anybody who backs delimitation is betraying Tamil Nadu, says Rahul Gandhi

Anybody who backs delimitation is betraying Tamil Nadu, says Rahul Gandhi

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Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the BJP-led Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise was aimed at reducing Tamil Nadu’s political influence and urged all parties to oppose it in Parliament. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi (Reuters) Speaking to reporters at Mamallapuram near Chennai after attending the concluding session of a 10-day training camp for District Congress Committee presidents, he described the move as a “conspiracy” against Tamil Nadu. “It is a very important issue for the future of the Tamil people, the Tamil language and the state of Tamil Nadu. BJP is attempting to carry out delimitation, which is designed to disenfranchise and take away power from the Tamil people. This is a BJP conspiracy,” Gandhi said. He urged all parties in the state to oppose the proposal, alleging it would weaken Tamil Nadu’s voice in national politics. “Anybody who supports delimitation is betraying Tamil Nadu and is allowing RSS and the BJP to attack the people of Tamil Nadu,” he said. Also Read | Spain builds …