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Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary SG Suryah Arrested Over Three-Language Policy Signature Campaign In Chennai, Released Later

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The Commune
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Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary Dr. S.G. Suryah was arrested for organizing a signature campaign titled ‘Equal Education is Our Right’ in support of the three-language policy in state education. The initiative aimed to bridge the educational gap between government school students and those in private matriculation and CBSE institutions—an idea strongly opposed by the ruling DMK.

Suryah was booked under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 along with Sections 126(2) – (intentionally prevents another person from moving in a direction) and 192 (intentionally provokes others to commit a riot) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

On 5 March 2025, the Tamil Nadu BJP launched the campaign ‘Samakalvi Engal Urimai’ (Equal Education is Our Right), advocating for the implementation of the three-language formula outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The campaign was inaugurated in Chennai by former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and ex-Union Minister Pon. Radhakrishnan. A dedicated website has also been launched to collect digital signatures.

BJP State President K. Annamalai stated that the party planned to hold multiple public meetings across Tamil Nadu and conduct door-to-door visits to gather support. The goal was to secure one crore signatures by the end of May and submit them to the President of India. To facilitate participation, the BJP also launched the website puthiyakalvi.in for online signature collection.

As part of this drive, BJP members engaged with the public directly to gain support. However, tensions escalated when senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan attempted to gather signatures at Chennai’s MGR Nagar market, where police intervened, leading to chaos.

Similarly, another signature collection effort took place outside the Government Higher Secondary School in Karapakkam, near Sholinganallur, where BJP members discussed the three-language policy with students. This led to allegations that BJP members were coercing government school students into signing by allegedly offering them biscuits. In response, the Chennai District Child Protection Welfare Committee filed a complaint.

As a result, the Kannagi Nagar police registered cases under four sections against BJP Tamil Nadu State Secretary S.G. Suryah, along with BJP councilor Sundaram, Mohan Kumar, Kotteeswaran, and Anbarasan. Following the arrest, BJP workers staged a protest outside the police station, demanding their own arrests as well, arguing that they too had participated in the campaign. The situation escalated into a heated confrontation with the police, requiring intervention from Chemmancheri Assistant Commissioner Vaishnavi, who eventually dispersed the crowd.

SG Suryah and others who were arrested were subsequently released at 10:30 PM.

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Dravidian Model Tamil Nadu: Govt ITI College Students Lured Into Drug Trade By Gang, Brutally Beaten Over Profit Distribution, Perpetrators Arrested

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The Commune
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A viral video from Chidambaram showing ganja peddlers torturing government ITI students into selling drugs has led to the arrest of key suspects. The clip captures a group of drug-addicted youths locking students in a room and assaulting them. The arrested individuals are identified as Vimalraj, Siva, and Vinothkumar.

Udappu Siva and Vinoth kumar, both residents of the Omakulam area in Chidambaram, were part of a ganja-selling network led by Vimalraj. The group was heavily involved in drug consumption, packaging, and distribution as their full-time operation. Another key figure in the gang, Naveen Raj, played a significant role in their illegal activities. Initially, they sold ganja locally, but due to increased police crackdowns, they began recruiting ITI students who were already into drugs, pushing them into the business.

Two such students became entangled with the gang and were given ganja packets to sell at government ITI college campus. Believing they could earn easy money, the students managed to make a significant profit. However, instead of handing over the earnings to the gang, they attempted to keep it for themselves. This enraged the gang members, leading to violent altercation.

The students were lured to a rented room, where they were brutally assaulted. The gang locked the door, slapped them repeatedly, and tortured them. Shockingly, Vimalraj, the gang leader, filmed the ordeal while laughing. During the assault, the gang issued death threats, warning the students that if they failed to return the money, they would be killed. At one point, they even seized the students’ mobile phones and menacingly declared, “Tell whoever you want. Even if I go to jail, I’ll come out and cut you up.”

Although the incident occurred two months ago, the release of the video has caused public outrage. This is yet another incident that shows the rising drug menace among the youth in Dravidian Model Tamil Nadu.

Following investigations led by Police Inspector Ambedkar, authorities have arrested 11 individuals, including Siva and Vinothkumar for their involvement in harassing students. Udappu Siva has been detained under the Goonda Act, while the primary suspects, Vimalraj and Shivaraj, remain on the run. A special task force has been assembled to track them down.

(With Inputs From News 18 Tamil)

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Tax-Payer Funded Madras University To Hold Lecture Titled “How To Spread Christianity In India”

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The Commune
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The University of Madras, one of India’s oldest public universities has found itself at the center of bizarre, surprising, flabbergasting, and even grotesque controversy due to a recent decision that has left many in shock.

The university’s Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, under the Sir S. Subramania Ayyar Endowment Lectures, has scheduled a lecture on the topic: “How to Spread Christianity in India” and “Why Need This Margam” which translates to “Why We Need This Religion”

The official invitation, which has gone viral, explicitly promotes these topics under the university’s banner. It reads, ”

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
Cordially invites you to the SIR S. SUBRAMANIA AYYAR ENDOWMENT LECTURE 2024-2025
To be delivered by Er. K. Siva Kumar, B.Ε., Μ.Β.Α Chief Engineer, Hyderabad
Topics:

  1. “How to Spread Christianity in India”
  2. “Why Need This Margam”
    Date: 14.03.2025 (Friday) | Time: 02.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
    Venue: MODERN LECTURE HALL, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005
    All are welcome
    Dr. J. Soundararajan
    Associate Prof. and Head I/C, Chairperson – School of Historical Studies
    Department of Ancient History & Archaeology
    University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.”

What has particularly shocked the public is that these religiously charged topics are being hosted by the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, rather than a department dedicated to theology or religious studies. The move has sparked outrage, as it appears to promote proselytization under the guise of historical and archaeological discourse, raising questions about academic neutrality and the role of public institutions in religious advocacy.

This unprecedented incident has left many bewildered, with critics questioning how a secular tax-payer funded institution could veer into blatant Christian proselytization rather than focusing on its core disciplines of history and archaeology.

Several netizens took to social media to criticize the university, questioning its decision and expressing their outrage. One user sarcastically asked, “Fundamentalism? Fanaticism?” while another pointed out, “How on earth are these topics related to archaeology? This is getting crazier by the day!” Others reacted with disbelief, calling it “absurd,” “weird,” and “What is this nonsense?” The backlash continued as many questioned the academic relevance of such lectures under a history and archaeology department.

https://twitter.com/0Truth_Triumph/status/1897987711484465215

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Deteriorating Law And Order Situation In Bangladesh Further Exacerbated By Release Of Violent Extremists: MEA India

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The Commune
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India on Friday said that it remains concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation in neighbouring Bangladesh which has further been exacerbated by the release of violent extremists who were sentenced for serious crimes.

The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has been criticised severely for acquitting extremist elements and exonerating many Islamists since the fall of the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.

“We support a stable, peaceful, inclusive and progressive Bangladesh in which all issues are resolved through democratic means and by holding inclusive and participatory elections. We remain concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation, which has further been exacerbated by the release of violent extremists who were sentenced for serious crimes,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday.

As Bangladesh slid into abyss following the fall of Sheikh Hasina government, the interim government led by Yunus has been accused of giving a free hand to the Islamist forces in the country and also relaxing comprehensively the policy of mandatory security clearance required for Pakistani citizens seeking visas, thus facilitating easy return of many notorious terror suspects who had earlier fled to the safe havens in Pakistan.

With no end still in sight to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, particularly on members belonging to the Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities, the MEA on Friday once again highlighted the serious issue and the interim government’s botched up investigations that have so far been just an eyewash.

“We have repeatedly underlined that it is the responsibility of the interim government of Bangladesh to protect Hindus and other minorities, as well as their properties and religious institutions. As seen so far, only 1254 out of 2374 reported incidents between August 5, 2024, and February 16, 2025, have been verified by the police. Further, 98 per cent of these 1254 incidents were deemed political in nature. We expect Bangladesh to thoroughly investigate and bring all perpetrators of killings, arson, and violence to justice without making such distinctions,” the MEA spokesperson mentioned.

Jaiswal admitted that development cooperation, which has been a priority area of bilateral relations, has suffered a dent due to the current situation in Bangladesh.

“Development cooperation is a priority area of our relations with the people of Bangladesh. The recent security situation and longstanding local issues have affected the pace of implementation of some of these projects. The official discussions, therefore, focused on rationalising the project portfolio and executing mutually agreed-upon projects in a time-bound manner. Subject to obtaining the committed support and pending clearances from the Bangladesh side, we plan to move forward with these projects,” Jaiswal said about a recent meeting that was held between the two countries on development cooperation.

–IANS

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“IAS And IPS Officers Are The Ones Pulling The Country Down”: Two-Bit Film Reviewing Tamil YouTuber And A Political Turncoat Abuses Indian Civil Service Officers

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The Commune
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Prashanth Rangasamy, a self-styled film critic and actor, who was seen praising TN BJP chief Annamalai recently has turned into a mouthpiece of the TVK all of a sudden (or was it).

In 2024 during the Lok Sabha polls, he was seen acknowledging Annamalai as an “undeniable political figure in Tamilnadu!”

Prashanth is known for his buttressing of the ruling DMK time and again so it was surprising for netizens to see such comments from him. However, his true colours came out recently when he was found speaking derogatorily about civil servants in an X space with members/followers of part-time politician Vijay’s TVK. He said, “Sanathanam means this – I have passed my IPS, I am egoistic, arrogant, he is just a cinema star, what will he have? Hey, it is these IAS IPS officers are the ones who are pulling the country down. The poor people are working hard for the country. IAS and IPS officers, I am not blaming all, but many of them are doing it, I am not just speaking in the air, they are looting to the rate of 500-600 crores. They are not doing it in cahoots with the poor, it is done with the politicians. So, everywhere it is this bureaucracy that is a headache. It is destroying everything. This bureaucracy is sitting in ECR. All of the officers have bought land from there until Mahabalipuram. We can’t even dream of the lives they are living. I know a lady IAS officer, who has imported teak from Japan. No one knows whether teak is found in Japan. She imported teak from there (Japan) and has decorated/furnished her house with it. We can build 3 houses with the budget of a window of that house she built. They are all living a royal life. They are not bothered if we people are alive. It is this bureaucracy that is controlling everyone who enters the system.”

 

In December 2022, Prashanth, a known DMK supporter, was caught contradicting his past stance on Aadhaar linking. While he previously criticized the Modi government for linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, calling it dictatorial, he is now praising the DMK government for mandating Aadhaar linking with electricity connections. When exposed, he initially denied opposing Aadhaar linking under Modi, but netizens unearthed his old tweets proving otherwise. He later tried to justify his hypocrisy by claiming he only opposed the implementation, not the scheme itself, highlighting his double standards in defending the DMK’s actions.

He also went overboard in “welcoming” Pakis and abusing the non-left who questioned his stand during the Pak Vs Afg World Cup series match in October 2023.

This same Prashanth Rangaswamy who had peddled the watch “sports as sports” trope had said that he won’t extend a warm welcome to Sri Lanka players back in 2013.

 

He even made insensitive comments about a tragic accident involving a mother and her child. After a lady’s baby accidentally fell from a balcony but was miraculously rescued, she faced relentless online trolling, which deeply affected her. Amid this, Prashanth posted a callous remark questioning whether the parents even deserved a child. His comment fueled the public shaming of Ramya, who later died by suicide.

Following her death, his remark received severe backlash from netizens, who blamed him and other trolls for their insensitivity and lack of empathy.

In what seems like an attack on BJP TN Chief Annamalai, Prashanth has indulged in abusing Indian Civil Service Officers peddling half-truths in the process.

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How A Self-Styled ‘Animal Activist’ Has Turned Bengaluru’s Sun City Apartments Into A Stray Dog Hotspot Putting Residents’ Lives At Risk

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The Commune
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In March 2025, the NHRC took serious note of the rising dog bite incidents across India, especially in Haryana, and directed the Animal Welfare Board of Haryana to investigate and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within four weeks. The issue gained attention after a report revealed 21.95 lakh dog bite cases in 2024, including 5 lakh children and 37 fatalities.

The stray dog menace is a pan-Indian phenomenon that is causing trouble to people, especially children every single day.

In 2024, in Chennai, several such serious cases came to light as well also in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and in the state of Kerala.

Sun City Apartments: Stray Dog Issue And Alleged Animal Trafficking Nexus

Against the backdrop of rising human-stray dog conflicts, a disturbing issue has surfaced at Sun City Apartments in Ibbaluru-Bellandur, Bengaluru.

Residents have been struggling with an ongoing stray dog problem, which they claim has been exacerbated by an alleged animal trafficking nexus operating within the complex. This issue, reportedly persisting for over a decade, has escalated in recent months, causing distress to children and senior citizens.

According to residents, a self-proclaimed animal activist named Minu Singh has been running an alleged rescue operation since 2010. Initially, she operated a shelter outside the complex, but following demolitions and legal restrictions on stray dogs in neighboring areas, she allegedly relocated dozens of dogs into Sun City Apartments. At any given time, 9 to 12 dogs reportedly occupy the ground floor, making it unsafe for children and elderly residents.

The activist in question started a rescue shelter in 2010, initially operating from a location 150–200 meters away from the apartment complex. While running the shelter, she continued to feed stray dogs inside Sun City Apartments, a practice that went unchallenged for years due to inaction from the apartment association. However, following COVID-19 and an increase in nearby constructions, her shelter was demolished, and stay orders against stray dogs were issued in other residential areas, including one obtained by NaVi Technologies. As a result, she allegedly relocated these displaced dogs into Sun City Apartments, significantly increasing their population within the premises.

Furthermore, since the activist claims to be feeding around 2,000 dogs within a two-kilometer radius, many dogs follow her back, creating an unpredictable rotation of strays within the complex.

Several alarming incidents have been reported, including dog bites, aggressive behavior, and children being chased while playing.

The dogs are not confined to the ground floor, as some have been spotted taking elevators to upper floors, reaching as high as the ninth floor.

Feeder networks inside the apartment have allegedly facilitated this movement, further aggravating the issue.

Allegations Of Financial Misconduct And Political Influence

Residents also allege that the activist has created a nexus of influence by paying off security guards, gardeners, and dog walkers. Her reported connections with Maneka Gandhi have made it difficult for residents to take action against her activities. Complaints of bribery and legal harassment have surfaced, with accusations that individuals who speak out are met with threats and false police complaints. In one instance, FIRs were allegedly filed against 40 residents, with the case being turned into a molestation accusation.

In December 2024, an FIR was registered at Bellandur Police Station based on a complaint by this self-proclaimed animal activist Minu Singh. The FIR, filed on 3 December 2024, alleged that an ‘unidentified man’ verbally abused her when she confronted him for attacking stray dogs.

However, residents of Sun City Apartments claim that this is yet another false complaint lodged by Singh to intimidate those who oppose her activities. Over the past decade, Singh has been accused of illegally sheltering stray dogs within the apartment complex, allegedly using her influence and political connections to suppress opposition. Residents have raised concerns that her NGO, Minu Rakshe Vahini Foundation, is involved in fraudulent fundraising under the guise of animal rescue while simultaneously creating an unchecked nuisance within the community.

According to Singh’s complaint, the incident occurred near the gym area behind Block-6 of Sun City Apartments at around 8:30 AM. She claimed that after hearing stray dogs barking, she stepped outside her apartment and saw a man, approximately 40 years old, attacking them. When she confronted him, he allegedly responded with abusive language and moved toward her aggressively, prompting her to call for help. Singh stated that the man fled the scene afterward. She has urged authorities to take legal action against him for animal cruelty and verbal abuse.

Residents, however, have a different perspective. Many argue that this is a pattern of behavior by Singh, who they allege has repeatedly misused legal provisions to silence those raising concerns about the safety and well-being of the apartment community. Some even recall previous instances where residents who opposed her were slapped with serious allegations, including molestation charges, in what they believe were deliberate attempts to intimidate and defame them.

Her X handle alleges that the residents of Suncity Apartments are “anti-animal”. Despite clear directives from the Residents Welfare Association and other officials prohibiting the entry of stray dogs into the apartment complex, her social media videos reveal her blatant defiance as she continues with her insistence to bring them in.

Additionally, concerns over financial transparency have emerged regarding the activist’s NGO, Minu Rakshe Vahini Foundation. The organization has allegedly raised nearly ₹50 lakh through crowdfunding, yet discrepancies in its registered address and other inconsistencies have raised doubts about its legitimacy.

Another point of contention is the unauthorized installation of three surveillance cameras by the activist—two directed at common areas and one facing neighboring flats in her corridor. Residents have demanded their removal, citing privacy violations. However, delays from the apartment association have prolonged the issue.

Intervention By Authorities

Following multiple complaints, the residents escalated the matter to the police, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), and their local MLA. As a result, some relief was granted. Authorities ruled that dogs should not be allowed on ground floors and basements, and two illegal dog shelters outside the apartment gates were demolished. However, residents claim the activist continues to find ways to reintroduce strays into the complex.

A recent BBMP inspection counted 19 stray dogs residing within the apartment premises. Due to legal restrictions, these dogs cannot be relocated. However, the association has taken a stand that these dogs should be managed by them without the activist’s involvement, as her continued influence is seen as worsening the situation rather than resolving it.

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BJP Slams Siddaramaiah’s ‘Halal’ Budget For Excessive Focus On Sops For Muslims

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The Karnataka BJP on Friday slammed the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government’s “halal” budget and religion-based reservation, saying it is appeasement politics at its peak.

Taking to social media, in-charge of BJP’s National Information and Technology Department and co-incharge of West Bengal, Amit Malviya said, “The Congress is hell-bent on undermining the rights of SCs, STs, and OBCs, as enshrined in Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s Constitution. No reservation can be provided based on religion. India will not let the Congress succeed with their sinister plans.”

Malviya said, “On December 9, 2006, Manmohan Singh, then Prime Minister, said, “We will have to devise innovative plans to ensure that minorities, particularly the Muslim minority, are empowered to share equitably in the fruits of development. They must have the first claim on resources.”

It was a premeditated statement because, on April 14, 2009, in the run-up to the Lok Sabha election, Manmohan Singh, when asked about it, reiterated his stance, stating that minorities, especially poor Muslims, should get priority when it comes to the nation’s resources, he said. Malviya said that Manmohan Singh stood by his earlier assertion that Muslims should have the first right to resources.

“Today, while presenting the state budget, CM Siddaramaiah confirmed that 4 per cent of public works contracts will be reserved for Muslims under CATEGORY-II B,” he stated.

“Reservation will be provided in the procurement of goods and services under various government departments, corporations, and institutions for suppliers belonging to SC, ST, Category-I, Category-II A, and Category-II B, up to Rs 1 crore. Category-II B refers to Muslims,” Amit Malviya underlined. BJP Karnataka, taking to social media platform X, said, “Scam CM @ Siddaramaiah in Karnataka presents a Halal Budget – appeasement at its peak.”

“Reservation for Muslims in government contracts; Rs 50,000 assistance for Muslim simple marriages; Rs 150 crore for infrastructure development of Waqf properties and graveyards; Rs 50 lakh for Muslim cultural programmes; New ITI college to be set up in Muslim-dominated areas; 50 per cent fee concession for Muslim students under KEA; Residential PU college for Muslim girls in Ullal town; Increase in National and Foreign Scholarships for Muslim students; Expansion of Bengaluru’s Haj Bhavan with additional buildings and Self-defence training for Muslim girl students announced in the budget,” the BJP said.

The BJP further underlined, “What about SCs, STs, and OBCs? Absolutely nothing!” “CM Siddaramaiah, in his bogus budget, has provided religion-based reservations for Muslims, which is completely against the ideals of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar! The anti-constitutional budget presented by Siddaramaiah has once again exposed how much the Congress party despises Ambedkar,” it said.

–IANS

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Adani Group Hosts Women Ambassadors From 9 Nations Ahead Of Women’s Day

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In a special engagement ahead of International Women’s Day, the Adani Group welcomed a delegation of women ambassadors from nine nations to the conglomerate’s projects in Khavda and Mundra, both in Gujarat, where they witnessed India’s strides in clean energy, infrastructure and industrial development.

The delegation first visited Khavda, a remote site in western India’s arid Kutch district, where Adani Green Energy, the largest renewables company in India, is developing the world’s largest clean energy plant.

Spanning an area five times the size of Paris, the 30 GW solar and wind energy project will play a critical anchor role in meeting India’s rising energy demands with clean, affordable and reliable power.

The ambassadors saw firsthand how the renewables project is integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable development, including the Energy Network Operations Centre (ENOC) overseen by women engineers.

At Mundra Port, India’s largest commercial port handling nearly 11 per cent of the country’s maritime cargo and 33 per cent of its container traffic, the women ambassadors explored the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in the Mundra Special Economic Zone (SEZ), where global players are investing in advanced manufacturing. They also visited Adani’s state-of-the-art solar manufacturing plant, a key project in India’s push for self-reliance in renewable energy.

Across these facilities, the ambassadors met women professionals and engineers contributing to India’s industrial, economic and energy transformation, underlining the growing role of women in shaping the country’s future. The delegation comprised: * Ina Krisnamurthi – Ambassador of Indonesia to India * Diana Mickeviciene – Ambassador of Lithuania to India * Ana Taban – Ambassador of Moldova to India * Sena Latif – Ambassador of Romania to India, Nepal and Bangladesh * Lalatiana Accouche – High Commissioner of the Republic of Seychelles to India * Lebohang Valentine Mochaba – High Commissioner of Lesotho to India * Marje Luup – Ambassador of Estonia to India * Mateja Vodeb Ghosh – Ambassador of Slovenia to India * Peggy Frantzen – Ambassador of Luxembourg to India

–IANS

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66% Of Indian Women Now Feel Equipped To Use AI In Their Roles

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About 66 per cent of women in India now feel equipped to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their roles, compared to less than 40 per cent last year, a new report said, ahead of the International Women’s Day 2025, on Friday.

International Women’s Day 2025 is observed every year on March 8. The report, by ANSR, an Accel portfolio company, reveals a significant shift in workplace diversity initiatives and the growing confidence of women in AI adoption.

It showed that the number of women perceiving their company’s diversity efforts as merely symbolic or slow-moving has dropped from 70 per cent in 2024 to 40 per cent in 2025, marking a substantial improvement. Nearly 75 per cent of women also reported that their workplace provides a safe and inclusive environment.

However, persistent challenges such as the glass ceiling, pay disparity, and lack of mentorship continue to hinder career advancement. The number of women citing unfair pay has increased by 10 per cent, while 7 in 10 women say career advancement opportunities remain out of reach. About 58 per cent of women also report a lack of strong mentorship, a significant rise from 35 per cent last year, highlighting a critical gap in leadership development.

“Diversity should not be a metric but a horizontal priority embedded across an organisation’s DNA. True progress happens when inclusivity extends beyond hiring — into policies, leadership development, boardroom discussions, and governance. Our survey shows promise year on year, but to drive lasting change, diversity must be an integral part of how businesses operate, not just an initiative,” said Smitha Hemmigae, Head of Marketing at ANSR.

The report draws insights from over 3,000 women professionals in IT/ITES, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), startups, and product companies across India. It also highlights a growing need for structured mentorship and leadership development programmes, with 58 per cent of women reporting a lack of strong mentorship.

This gap in leadership support is particularly evident in Global Capability Centers (GCCs), where organisations are increasingly focused on developing leaders who can manage diverse, global teams. As the demand for leadership talent grows, companies must invest in training programmes that empower women with the skills to navigate cross-cultural challenges, drive innovation, and make strategic decisions, said the report.

–IANS

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Tamil Nadu Should Open Up Engineering, Medical Education In Tamil: HM Shah’s Retort To MK Stalin

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over the language issue under the National Education Policy (NEP), urging the state to introduce engineering and medical education in Tamil.

Speaking at the CISF Raising Day event in Thakkolam, HM Shah criticised the DMK government for not doing enough in this regard, asserting that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration that had made significant policy changes to promote regional languages in recruitment. “Until now, there was no provision for mother tongue in CAPF recruitment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured that our youth can now take the CAPF exam in all languages listed in the Eighth Schedule, including Tamil,” HM Shah said.

“I urge the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to take immediate steps to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil,” he added.

Earlier in the day, CM Stalin had targeted Shah over the alleged imposition of Hindi, declaring that he had “revived a fight he can never win.”

CM Stalin criticised the Centre’s three-language formula under NEP 2020, calling it “Hindi colonialism” and asserting that Tamil Nadu would not tolerate it.

In a post on X, CM Stalin wrote, “It was the Union Education Minister who provoked us to write this series of letters when we were simply doing our job. He forgot his place and dared to threaten an entire state into accepting #HindiImposition. Now, he faces the consequences of reviving a fight he can never win. Tamil Nadu will not be blackmailed into surrendering.”

On Thursday, CM Stalin had also warned that any form of imposition breeds enmity and threatens unity. He accused BJP leaders of questioning the DMK government’s patriotism despite its contributions to national causes. “The tree may prefer calm, but the wind will not subside,” he said, blaming the controversy on the Union Education Minister’s remarks.

With Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu scheduled for next year, CM Stalin has ramped up his attacks on the BJP in recent weeks on the issues of delimitation and Hindi.

–IANS

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