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Modi Cabinet Approves 28 New Navodaya Vidyalayas Across India, None For TN, Thanks To State Policy

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Modi Cabinet Approves 28 New Navodaya Vidyalayas Across India, None For TN, Thanks To State Policy

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) in districts currently without these institutions. The initiative, under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme (a Central Sector Scheme), is set to enhance access to quality education in rural areas across the country. However, Tamil Nadu remains notably absent from the list due to its state government’s persistent opposition to implementing Navodaya schools.

The project involves a financial outlay of ₹2,359.82 crore over five years (2024-25 to 2028-29), including ₹1,944.19 crore for infrastructure development and ₹415.63 crore for operational expenses. Each of the 28 NVs will accommodate 560 students, benefitting a total of 15,680 students. These residential, co-educational schools offer modern education from Class VI to XII and are known for their merit-based admission process and consistent excellence in CBSE board results.

While the scheme has been lauded for its inclusivity—with increasing representation from girls (42%), Scheduled Castes (24%), Scheduled Tribes (20%), and Other Backward Classes (39%)—Tamil Nadu’s exclusion highlights a glaring gap. The state government has consistently opposed Navodaya schools, citing concerns over the perceived impact on its own education system and linguistic policies.

Currently, 661 Navodaya Vidyalayas have been sanctioned across India, with 653 operational, including schools designated as PM SHRI schools under the National Education Policy 2020. Tamil Nadu, however, remains one of the few states without any NVs, depriving rural students of opportunities to access high-quality education in a residential setting.

This latest expansion of Navodaya Vidyalayas continues the scheme’s legacy of promoting equitable access to quality education, even as certain states like Tamil Nadu choose to remain on the sidelines.

(With inputs from PIB)

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‘Develop Common Sense Before Commenting On Manipur’, BJP TN Chief Annamalai Slams TVK Vijay

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'Develop Common Sense Before Commenting On Manipur', BJP TN Chief Annamalai Slams TVK Vijay

On 8 December 2024, Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai, criticized Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor turned politician Vijay for attacking the BJP over the Manipur issue, urging him to first develop “basic common sense” before commenting on such matters. Annamalai spoke to reporters, pointing out that Vijay should understand the origins of the Manipur issue, its history, the geography of Northeast India, and the broader geopolitical factors involved.

Speaking to the press Annamalai said, “If Vijay is willing to visit Manipur, I am ready to accompany him and show him around Manipur. My humble request is that it’s time for Vijay to develop a basic common sense, especially now that he’s entered politics. He has been in cinema at great heights, great actor and like by everyone and when saying a statement.”

Speaking to the press, Annamalai said, “If Vijay is willing to visit Manipur, I’m ready to accompany him and show him around Manipur. My humble request is that it’s time for Vijay to develop some basic common sense, especially now that he’s entered politics. He has achieved great heights in cinema, is a great actor, and everyone’s favorite actor.” Annamalai continued, “When making political statements, should understand the geopolitical implications, what Manipur is, what’s the real problem, and what’s the problem with tribal living there? who comes from Myanmar? We’ve been talking about this drug triangle repeatedly—what it means? Under whose regime did Manipur face the worst of its problems? How many people died during the Congress rule, and how many have died under the BJP’s 10 years in power? Why did this issue arise in the first place? Even when a specific tribal group burned the chief minister’s house from our own party, the police present there didn’t shoot anyone. There is no solution with guns. The BJP’s chief minister’s house was burnt, ministers’ homes were torched, and party members’ houses were torched and looted. You could say we can invoke the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Manipur, is that for the women of Manipur protested against it naked during the Congress regime in a time?”

Then Annamalai elaborated on the improvements in the North East under the BJP regime, highlighting enhanced security measures and the reduction of harsh policies previously imposed by the Congress government. He also debunked TVK Vijay’s attempt to label the BJP as a Hindutva party, explaining the strength and coalition of BJP-led states, and asserting that this narrative won’t last long.

Annamalai also responded to Vijay’s attempts to target the BJP as a Hindutva party in a bid to gain the support of Christian and Muslim voters. He reminded Vijay that the BJP had won in Goa and Nagaland, where Christians form a majority, and added that in Tamil Nadu too, both Christian and Muslim communities were increasingly supporting the BJP.

Shifting his focus to VCK deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna, Annamalai suggested that the VCK was no longer under the leadership of Thirumavalavan. He raised doubts about whether Aadhav’s recent criticisms of the DMK were a part of a larger scheme by the DMK itself. “Some are asking if this is a conspiracy to divide anti-DMK votes—criticize the DMK, get expelled from the VCK, and then join another party to attack the DMK even more,” Annamalai said.

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The Missionary Maze: How International Funds And Organizations Target India

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The Missionary Maze: How International Funds And Organizations Target India

CNN recently aired an advertisement under its “Freedom Project” branding, showcasing what it described as “modern-day mass slavery in India,” produced by Justice Ventures International (JVI), a Christian missionary group with ties to a network of influential US-based organizations, including the International Justice Mission, Freedom Fund, and various philanthropic foundations with notable political connections. The video seems to serve as part of a larger propaganda effort, fueled by left-leaning, US government-backed organizations, to target India’s reputation globally.

CNN aired a video advertisement under CNN Freedom Project showing “Modern Day mass slavery in India“. This advertisement was prepared by “Justice Ventures International”. Let’s go through this sinister and US State-sponsored Christian missionary propaganda in the hinterlands of India.

 

The Agenda Of The Prayer

Justice Ventures International looks like a simple religious organization on the surface indulging in Christian Missionary work. But when you dig deep, you will find a lot of dirt underneath.

The Payer Of Money-making

Two entities fund Justice Venture International:

  • International Justice Mission (IJM)
  • Freedom Fund

International Justice Mission was founded by Garu Haugen who was once Assistant Attorney General of the US Govt.

Freedom Fund has been founded by:

  1. Humanity United – Founded by Pam Omidyar wife of Pierre Omidyar
  2. Legatum – manages End Fund, Luminous Fund, Freedom Fund
  3. Walk Free – an OCCRP Collaborator that published the “Global Slavery Index”

One of the Humanity United board members is India-born Rajasvini Bhansali, one of the most active and powerful women in the Soros-led leftist non-profit ecosystem in the US.

We all know about Pam Omidyar and her husband Pierre Omidyar’s Omidyar Network in India and globally. Meanwhile, Rajasvini Bhansali is the executive director of Solidaire Network. Freedom Fund is funded by:

  1. The US State Department
  2. Mackenzie Scott (Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos) through her Yield Giving
  3. Oak Foundation
  4. Laudes Foundation
  5. UBS Foundation
  6. Stardust Foundation

And we know that all of them are leftist ecosystem supporters.

The Nexus Of Prayers

The International Justice Mission is a strange mix of board members. It is funded by:

  1. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  2. Target Corporation – For ending slavery in India
  3. Wallmart Foundation
  4. UBS Optimus Foundation

Its board members include:

  1. B. Marc Allen – Board chair and Henry Crown fellow at Aspen Institute and a member of The Council on Foreign Relations
  2. James Abraham is an Aspen Global Leadership Fellow who serves on the board of Larsen and Toubro Power.
  3. Rachel Brand – Former US Attorney General in the Bush Govt and Board member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties oversight board in the Obama Govt.
  4. Mark Labberton – Spent 16 years as a pastor at Presbyterian Church, founded Christian International Scholarship Foundation.
  5. Ruth L. Okediji – Junior Law Professor at Harvard, Director of Berkman Klein Center of Internet and Society funded by Open Society Foundation of Soros.

Notable alumni of Berkman Klien Center are Wikipedia founders.

International Justice Center operates in India also among a large number of countries globally.

The Woman Who Changed US Politics

Rajasvini Bhansali is not an ordinary woman. Before joining Pam Omidyar’s Humanity United, she was working with Solidaire Network and before that as Executive Director of Thousand Currents. 

At Solidaire Network, Rajasvini founded Emergent Fund as a resistant collective against Donald Trump. She collaborated with Women Donors Network, Solidaire Network, and Proteus Fund to create an Emergent Fund, a fully fiscally sponsored entity of the Democracy Alliance PAC of George Soros.

Mackenzie Scott also supported Emergent Fund with a 2 million USD Grant through her Yield Giving.

Before joining Solidaire Network, Rajasvini Bhansali was an Executive Director with Thousand Currents. It was here that the founder of Black Lives Matter approached her for funding and fiscal management, including the opening of BLM branches across the US.

Rajasvini Bhansali Singlehandedly created the leftist black behemoth Black Lives Matter out of nothing.

Of course, the Kellogg Foundation pitched in with a grant of approximately 1 million USD to fund BLM, and later, the Soros-funded Tide Center of Tide Foundation took over fiscal management of the BLM.

Thousand Currents is funded by Peter Buffet, son of Warren Buffet, through his NOVO Foundation, which was seed-funded by Warren Buffet with a 14 million USD Grant. Peter Buffet’s Wife, Jennifer Buffet, is also a cofounder of the NOVO Foundation. Additionally, Jennifer Buffet is a board member of the VDAY Foundation, founded by Eva Ensler, who wrote The Vagina Monologues.

VDAY Foundation is funded by Tides Foundation which is controlled and funded by Soros as one of its major donors.

The Fund Of Many Funds

One of the entities we encountered in the previous parts was the Proteus Fund. Proteus Fund is a Ford Foundation-sponsored project. It funds the Sikh Coalition, which is a partner of the Hindus for Human Rights founded by Sunita Vishwanath. Both are partners of the Indo-American Muslim Council.

The Trail

If you look at the funding partners of the Proteus Fund, you will find all the usual suspects.

  1. Open Society Foundation.
  2. Ford Foundation
  3. Oak Foundation
  4. Kellog Foundation
  5. Democracy Fund of Omidyar Network
  6. NOVO Foundation of Peter Buffet
  7. Rockefeller Brothers Fund
  8. MacArthur Foundation
  9. Tides Center

 

 

The Institute Which Funds The Prayer

Alongside Humanity United and Walk Free, another funder and supporter of the Freedom Fund is Legatum Institute, which runs three entities:

  1. Freedom Fund – This is a direct funder of Justice Ventures International
  2. End Fund
  3. Luminous Fund
  4. Legatum Institute – Publishes Global Prosperity Index annually

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is a significant funder of the End Fund.

While Luminous Fund, which deals with (Non-avoidable Tropical Diseases) NTDs in Africa, is funded by:

  1. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  2. Oak Foundation
  3. USAID
  4. UNICEF

as major donors.

 

The Prosperity Index Or The Fraud Of Numbers

Legatum Institute publishes the Global Prosperity Index annually. Looking at the Index, you will understand how narrative is created for political propaganda. As per this fraud Index:

  • India has social capital almost equal to Pakistan!!
  • Living conditions are better in Pakistan and Bangladesh than in India!!
  • Health infrastructure is better in Bangladesh than in India.
  • Natural Environment is better in Bangladesh!!

Can you believe this fraud of an Index??

Walk Free or The Walk Of Propaganda?

Walk Free, the third founder of the Freedom Fund, was founded by Grace Forest, the daughter of Australian Billionaire Andrew Forest. He also founded the Mideroo Foundation which funds the International Justice mission – one of the two main founding and funding partners of the Justice Ventures International.

Walk Free collaborates with the infamous OCCRP, which is a US State Department, Ford Foundation, and Soros Funded media propaganda house publishing full-scale anti-India propaganda reports.

The biggest highlight of the work done by Walk Free is that it publishes the Global Slavery Index, which Justice Ventures International used in its propaganda anti-India slavery video on CNN, showing India as the capital of Modern Slavery.

The Slavery Index Or Money Slave Propaganda – 1

It shows the value of trade, which involves Modern slavery in a country’s industry. You can access the index at this link. Smartly, it covers forced labour and forced marriages under the label of Modern Slavery.

The Slavery Index Or Money Slave Propaganda – 2

So, as per this Global Slavery Index, India shall stop exporting Billions of dollars worth of goods because, as per this Index, Modern slavery is practised in India in the form of forced labour, and so shall major trade partners of India shall do so by refusing to import goods from India.

This is the kind of economic propaganda that the proxies of the Western deep state always require within and outside India to checkmate India’s economic might and growing economic stature on a global scale.

The Cabal Of Prayer In India – 1

The Christian missionary body Justice Ventures International functions in India through Justice Ventures India, mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and northeast India. In India, it funds and partners with:

  1. New India Evangelistic Association
  2. Emmanuel Hospital Association
  3. The Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR)
  4. Justice Ventures India

The Cabal Of Prayer In India – 2

Emmanuel Hospital Association is supported by

  • Justice Ventures India
  • Emmanuel Hospital Association USA
  • Emmanuel Hospital Association Canada
  • Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security – Founded by Late M.S. Swaminathan

Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security is supported by:

  • PRADAN – Founded by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation CEO Vijay Mahajan and PRADAN is funded by The Ford Foundation. Vijay Mahajan’s Microfinance venture BASIX also started with a 10-year loan from the Ford Foundation.
  • Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives
  • Reliance Foundation
  • Jindal Foundation
  • EFICOR
  • Mennonite Mission Network – A Christian missionary organization based out of the US.

The main objective of the Emmanuel Hospital Association is to open missionary hospitals and clinics in the tribal and remote areas of India in the name of The Church.

But what comes after this is something sinister, we have seen when conversions start happening through medical miracles in the name of Jesus Christ.

 

The Cabal Of Prayer In India – 3

The Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR) is one of India’s largest networks of Christian missionaries. The chart below shows its partners.

The Prayer Of Money – 1

Major funders of The Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR) are:

  1. Tear Fund – Biggest funder of the EFICOR
  2. ERIKS – Funded by the Swedish Mission Council
  3. Justice Ventures International
  4. New India Evangelistic Association – Funded by Justice Ventures International

The Prayer Of Money – 2

Who funds Tearfund, the largest funding partner of The Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR)?

  1. The largest funder of the Tearfund – The US Government!
  2. United Nations is 2nd largest funder
  3. UK Government
  4. Dutch Government
  5. German Government
  6. Norwegian Government
  7. Canadian Food Grain Bank
  8. New Zealand Government
  9. Scotland Government
  10. Denmark Government

Now believe it or not when these Christian missionaries are loaded with money by the Western governments, the only thing you expect from them is their ecosystem thriving in India with paid patronage from politicians and local Western proxies.

Just look at the snapshot below from the Justice Ventures International website. You can see a certain Alexander Philip gracing the page with his missionary agenda in India.

Below are the endorsements Justice Ventures India published in their 2022 Report.

  • Anil Kumar Yadav – Additional DGP, Bihar Police
  • Anil Kumar Parashar – Former Joint registrar, Human rights Commission
  • Om Prakash – Former State Information Commissioner
  • P.S. Nair – Former DGP, NDRF, Govt of India

Who can Christian missionaries in the Hinterlands of India when educated Hindus themselves are endorsing them openly!!

You can access the anti-India “Modern Slavery in India” video advertisement of Justice Ventures International aired on CNN for yourself and decide for yourself the level of anti-India propaganda peddled by CNN under its CNN Freedom Project in collusion with Christian missionary organizations.

Just look at the below pictures. The Emmanuel Hospital Association is concerned about the displaced Christians in Manipur.

Mennonite Mission Network found poor downtrodden poverty-stricken humans only in the tribal areas of Bihar and Jharkhand with the main head office in Jharkhand!!

Here is a banner of Justice Ventures India during one of the protests it held. One of the logos mentions a name: NYAY Network.

The NYAY Network collaborates with various organizations and receives funding from multiple sources to support its initiatives.

Some of the key funding partners include:

  1. Justice Ventures India Trust: Facilitates workshops and initiatives to combat human trafficking.
  2. EFICOR
  3. Adithi
  4. Duncan Hospital
  5. Joyya
  6. Apnalaya
  7. Sreema Mahila Samity
  8. Kshamata
  9. Manav Sansadhan Evam Mahila Vikas Sansthan (MSEMVS)
  10. Mukti Foundation
  11. NIDS
  12. Sahyog
  13. Cing Advisors Group

 

One of the partners of the NYAY Network is the Sahyog Foundation. Sahyog receives funding from:

  • Action Aid Association: Supporting their work since 2004. Involved in Rohingya settlement in India by funding them directly
  • Edelgive Foundation
  • Rangunwala Foundation
  • Barrington Education Initiative
  • Asha Education

Another major partner of NYAY Network is Apnalaya. Apnalaya receives funding from:

  • Australian Consulate, Mumbai: Supports sports-based project activities and women empowerment through livelihood initiatives.
  • Child Action, UK: Helps with the disability program and supports the School Saheli project with adolescents.
  • Epic Foundation, US: Provides unrestricted funding to support program shortfalls and operating costs.
  • Give India: Generates funding for multiple projects, including health clinics, disability support, and sponsorships.
  • HT Parekh Foundation: Supports the disability program in 12 slum clusters of Shivaji Nagar.
  • University of Oxford: Assists with a pneumonia study for children aged 0-5 years.
  • Swiss Air Staff Foundation: Supports education for children and adolescents for almost 20 years.
  • UNICEF: Partners for the U-Reports project to spread awareness about stigma and discrimination due to COVID-19.
  • Julius Baer: Provides ration kits for households during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A.T.E Chandra Foundation: Long-term supporter of various programs.
  • Godrej Consumer Products: Supports entitlements and livelihood generation for women.
  • APPI (Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives): Supports citizenship and advocacy programs in slum clusters of Shivaji Nagar.
  • HUL (Hindustan Lever): Supports awareness campaigns on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and nutrition.
  • Omidyar Network India: Supports education interventions to ensure adolescents stay in school.
  • Ernst and Young Foundation: Provides support during COVID-19 for ration distribution to vulnerable families.
  • Pranic Healing Foundation: Addresses child malnutrition through a life cycle approach.

One more major partners of the NYAY Network is funded by the Oak Foundation. We all know how much funds the Oak Foundation funneled during the Delhi riots for Wikipedia proxies report for spreading disinformation.

This is the focus area for Justice Ventures International and its cabal in India.

This article is based on an X thread by The Story Teller.

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“I Dare You, If You’re Born To A Good Mother & Father, File A Case On Me”: BJP TN Head Annamalai Rips Apart DMK Min Senthilbalaji

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"I Dare You, If You're Born To A Good Mother & Father, File A Case On Me": BJP TN Head Annamalai Rips Apart DMK Min Senthilbalaji

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has strongly hit out at Electricity Minister V Senthilbalaji, asserting that the state BJP will not be intimidated by the minister’s threats. Annamalai, speaking to the media in Coimbatore, said that instead of answering the questions raised, Senthilbalaji was attempting to threaten those who dared to ask. He challenged the minister to file a case if he had the courage, adding that he was not afraid of such threats.

Annamalai referred to Senthilbalaji as the “bail minister,” mocking the minister’s year-long legal troubles related to the cash-for-job scam. He mockingly said, “After spending over a year in prison and being repeatedly denied bail for many times, his own brother is now in absconding in a state where they rule. He is a minister, an oath-bound minister, his own brother is wanted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the responsibility for his arrest lies with the Tamil Nadu police. However, the Chief Minister, who controls the police in Coimbatore, says ‘the best minister among the 35 ministers, including his own son is him’. Meanwhile, his brother is accused in an ED case and remains absconding. Everyone knows where he is in Tamil Nadu—if you go to Karur today, we could easily snatch him at night and bring him by morning, but the police will not arrest him. Now, tell me, without calling him ‘Bail Minister,’ what else should I call him?”

He also referenced the Supreme Court’s concerns, which, upon granting bail, immediately questioned why the DMK government appointed him to a ministerial position. The court feared this could lead to the destruction of evidence. Given this, Annamalai argued that calling him the “bail minister” was entirely justified.

Annamalai accused Senthilbalaji of being envious and failing to answer the important question regarding the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) payments to the Adani Group. Annamalai pointed out that Senthilbalaji’s repeated claims that the DMK government had no dealings with Adani were misleading, especially when financial reports revealed that the TNEB had been paying higher rates for electricity from Adani, despite the minister’s assertions of lower rates.

The BJP leader also criticized Senthilbalaji for his defensive response to questions about the Adani affair. In a statement, the minister had tried to downplay the issue by claiming that the higher prices were due to an agreement signed under the previous AIADMK government, and that the case was still pending in the Supreme Court. Annamalai rejected this explanation, accusing the minister of trying to conceal the truth and avoid accountability.

Annamalai went on to challenge the minister’s ability to follow through on his threats. He sarcastically asked if Senthilbalaji was “born to the right father and mother” to dare file a case against him. He also mocked the minister’s close ties to Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, suggesting that Senthilbalaji could easily use his influence to have the police file a case if he truly wanted to.

Annamalai said, “My fate is such that someone who has been to jail in the ED case file a case against me and get an FIR registered. Isn’t that so? Someone who spent a whole year in jail. And now, (he’s claiming) that I studied alone at Oxford University. Have I ever said I studied alone at Oxford? Would Oxford even offer solo classes? I went there as part of a group. He says he knows the ‘secrets’ of the 11 members who went with me. Go do a simple search in website on the very first day the Chevening gurukul has posted all the details of the 11 members, along with their photos. Even in the FCDO office it is all there, is this an invention? Do we need a minister for that? that’s why I am saying, when I was studying at Oxford, the minister was also studying… but where? In Puzhal Jail, learning to count bars. I was studying in London, while he was studying on other hand. So, it’s not surprising that a failed student would feel envious of a successful one. In our town, that’s quite common. The ‘jail-counting’ minister is clearly envious of me.”

He then challenged, “If you dare, file a case against me, go ahead. If you’re truly born to the right father and mother, then put a case on me, and let’s see. I’m asking this very clearly because I want to see a change in Tamil Nadu politics. Has my politics become that bad for a ‘jail minister’ telling me? If you dare, go ahead and do it. The police are with you, go ahead. The Chief Minister is your close friend, you even say ‘You are like a son to him’ —so do it.”

Annamalai concluded by asserting that he was not afraid of threats and was committed to fighting for justice. He emphasized that his entry into politics was to hold the government accountable, not to be intimidated by its members. He made it clear that he would not back down and continue challenging the DMK on corruption and governance issues.

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“Oh My God, When? Extremely Sorry”, Says Rajinikanth After Hearing About Tiruvannamalai Landslide Victims, Netizens Call Out Charade

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"Oh My God, When? Extremely Sorry", Says Rajinikanth After Hearing About Tiruvannamalai Landslide Victims, Netizens Call Out Charade

Actor Rajinikanth faced online criticism for his perceived indifference to a landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal in Tiruvannamalai that killed seven people. When reporters informed him about the tragedy at the airport, he appeared momentarily shocked, asking, “When?” before offering a brief, seemingly dispassionate, “Oh my god, I am extremely sorry.” Moments later, he shifted focus to answering questions about his films with a smile.

Netizens have criticized his lack of awareness and empathy, questioning the sincerity of his “spiritual” persona and pointing to the disconnect between his public image and actions.

Landslide in Tiruvannamalai

Seven people died in Tiruvannamalai due to landslides in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the aftermath of cyclone Fengal. Several districts in Tamil Nadu have been flooded due to the fury of the cyclone as well as the sudden release of water from the dams.

News reporters caught up with actor Rajinikanth on his way into the airport, they asked him, “7 people have died in the landslide in Tiruvannamalai.” A very concerned looking Rajinikanth replied, “When?”

When the reporters responded that it was due to the floods and the heavy rains in the region, his expression changed and in what seemed like a namesake response, he said, “Oh my god, I am extremely sorry.”

He continued to answer the next questions about his films with a great smile.

For all the “spiritual” leanings and charade of being a great human being, this behaviour and pretence show his true colours.

It is also laughable that a person of his stature is not aware of the news of his own state or the district to which there are claims he donated for a cause.

Netizens React

Netizens called out his charade and his lack of awareness of the recent incidents in Tamil Nadu.

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Chennai College Student With Mental Health Issues Repeatedly Raped For Months; Police Allegedly Let Off Suspects With Warning, 2 Arrested After Fresh Complaint Filed, 5 Absconding

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Chennai College Student With Mental Health Issues Repeatedly Raped For Months; Police Allegedly Let Off Suspects With Warning, 2 Arrested After Fresh Complaint Filed, 5 Absconding Thoothukudi: Labour Agent Hussein, Two Minors Arrested For Rape Of Migrant Worker, Assault On Husband

A 21-year-old college student in Chennai, who reportedly struggles with mental health issues, was repeatedly raped by seven men over several months. Despite her father’s initial complaint to the Ayanavaram police last month, the suspects were released with only a warning after signing an undertaking.

The survivor’s father, a daily wage worker, became aware of the assaults after discovering intimate photos on her phone. Dissatisfied with the lack of action, her uncle, who works at a corporate hospital, stepped in to assist in filing a fresh complaint. This led to the case being transferred to the Chintadripet police, who referred it to the all-women police station in Egmore for investigation.

Two of the accused—a 19-year-old BSc student named Suresh and a Class XII student—were arrested on Saturday, while the remaining suspects are on the run. Authorities continue to try to locate and apprehend the absconding individuals.

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“Genius Tharkuris Who Do Not Come To Battleground”, DMK Min Sekar Babu Takes A Jibe At TVK Chief Vijay Who Criticized DMK’s Coalition Tactics

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"Genius Tharkuris Who Do Not Come To Battleground", DMK Min Sekar Babu Takes A Jibe At TVK Chief Vijay Who Criticized DMK's Coalition Tactics

At the launch of Ambedkar: A Leader for All in Chennai on December 6, 2024, DMK Minister Sekar Babu called actor-politician Vijay an “intelligent illiterate” after the TVK chief’s scathing critique of the DMK government. Vijay accused the ruling party of failing Dalit communities and relying on coalition politics for electoral gains, warning of repercussions in the 2026 elections. The heated exchange, coupled with a controversy over an incorrect map of India displayed at the event, overshadowed discussions on Ambedkar’s legacy

The book Ambedkar: a Leader of All was launched in Nandambakkam, Chennai, on 6 December 2024. Ambedkar’s grandson, Anand Teltumbde, received the first copy, and retired High Court Justice Chandru received the second copy.

During the event, actor-turned-politician Vijay addressed the audience, directing strong remarks at the ruling DMK party. “To the anti-people rulers who rely solely on coalition numbers and boast, ‘We will win 200 (seats)’ without hesitation… I, along with my people, sending a warning. The coalition tactics you are desperately protecting for your selfish interests will be given rejected by the people in 2026,” he said.

In response, DMK’s HRCE Minister Sekar Babu indirectly criticized Vijay’s comments with sharp words. “A few ‘intelligent illiterates’ who have not even stepped onto the ground, are claiming that the hopes of winning 200 seats in the upcoming assembly elections will be shattered. Our objective is not just win 200, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will win all 234 seats in the upcoming elections for sure,” Sekar babu declared.

He added, “Whenever slanders are thrown at the DMK, it only accelerates our progress. Like an arrow from a bow, the DMK, which is already moving at 80 km/h, will increase its speed to 100 km/h. Our journey will not slow until our leader takes the throne in 2026.”

This heated exchange comes against the backdrop of TVK chief Vijay launching a scathing critique of the ruling DMK government, accusing them of failing to uphold Ambedkar’s vision for social justice. He lamented the plight of Dalits, stating, “If Ambedkar were alive today, he would hang his head in shame,” pointing to the continued marginalization of Dalit communities.

Vijay specifically criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its inaction in the Vengaivayal incident, where the drinking water meant for a Dalit community in Pudukottai district was reportedly contaminated in a caste-based hate crime. “The government (DMK) does not seem to have taken any action,” he remarked, emphasizing the need for a government that prioritizes people’s welfare over alliance politics.

In a pointed remark aimed at the ruling DMK’s coalition with VCK, Vijay accused the government of being overly reliant on “alliance arithmetic” while neglecting the welfare of citizens. He predicted that such governments would face the consequences in the 2026 state elections.

Vijay’s fiery speech resonated with the audience, drawing cheers and applause as he called for a political transformation rooted in justice and equality, aligning with Ambedkar’s ideals. However, the map controversy overshadowed the event’s intended focus, sparking national debate about accountability in representing India’s territorial integrity.

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Incorrect India Map Displayed At “Ambedkar: A Leader for All” Book Launch Event Featuring TVK Chief Vijay

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Incorrect India Map Displayed At "Ambedkar: A Leader for All" Book Launch Event Featuring TVK Chief Vijay

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay found himself embroiled in a major controversy after a book launch event, “Ambedkar: A Leader for All,” held in Chennai to commemorate Dr BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary on December 6, 2024, featured an incorrect map of India, omitting Aksai Chin.

Organized by Vikatan Publications and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Deputy General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna, the event gained public attention for displaying an incorrect map of India in a video presentation. The map omitted the Aksai Chin region, sparking widespread condemnation for its inaccuracy and insensitivity. Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, who attended the event, also faced criticism as the incident drew outrage from political commentators and the public, demanding accountability from the organizers over the map.

The book “Ambedkar: A Leader for All” features 20 interviews and 45 articles exploring Ambedkar’s life and legacy. Initially, there were expectations that both VCK Chief Thol Thirumavalavan and TVK leader Vijay would share the stage. However, Thirumavalavan withdrew from the event, reportedly under pressure from the ruling DMK, leading to speculation about intra-party dynamics.

During his speech at the event, Vijay launched a scathing critique of ruling DMK government, accusing them of failing to uphold Ambedkar’s vision for social justice. He lamented the plight of Dalits, stating, “If Ambedkar were alive today, he would hang his head in shame,” pointing to the continued marginalization of Dalit communities.

Vijay specifically criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its inaction in the Vengaivayal incident, where the drinking water meant for a Dalit community in Pudukottai district was reportedly contaminated in a caste-based hate crime. “The government (DMK) does not seem to have taken any action,” he remarked, emphasizing the need for a government that prioritizes people’s welfare over alliance politics.

In a pointed remark aimed at the ruling DMK’s coalition with VCK, Vijay accused the government of being overly reliant on “alliance arithmetic” while neglecting the welfare of citizens. He predicted that such governments would face the consequences in the 2026 state elections.

Vijay’s fiery speech resonated with the audience, drawing cheers and applause as he called for a political transformation rooted in justice and equality, aligning with Ambedkar’s ideals. However, the map controversy overshadowed the event’s intended focus, sparking national debate about accountability in representing India’s territorial integrity.

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Dravidian Model: DMK Govt Spends Whopping ₹3 Crores On Repairs For Two-Day Assembly Session

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The Commune
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Dravidian Model: DMK Govt Spends Whopping ₹3 Crores On Repairs For Two-Day Assembly Session

A staggering ₹3 crores is being spent on maintenance and repair works for the upcoming two-day Tamil Nadu Assembly session, raising concerns about the use of public funds.

Following the DMK government’s assumption of power in 2021, assembly sessions were temporarily moved to Chennai’s Kalaivanar Arangam due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once the pandemic subsided, sessions returned to Fort St. George, where extensive renovations were carried out, costing ₹5 crores. These included new seating, upgraded electrical equipment, and the installation of touch-screen mini-computers on the desks of ministers and MLAs to facilitate paperless proceedings. LED screens were also set up to display assembly-related information.

Additional works are underway for the current two-day session, such as varnishing tables and doors, repairing microphones, touch-screen devices, lights, and speakers, painting walls, and even replacing restroom fixtures for male and female MLAs. The cumulative cost for these efforts amounts to ₹3 crores, sparking criticism over the perceived extravagance for such a short assembly session.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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NIA Arrests Mohammed Asim In Chennai For Sheltering Praveen Nettaru Murder Suspects Linked To Terror Org PFI

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NIA Arrests Mohammed Asim In Chennai For Sheltering Praveen Nettaru Murder Suspects Linked To Terror Org PFI

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids on 5 December 2024, across 16 locations in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, as part of its investigation into the murder of BJP leader Praveen Nettaru.

In Chennai, officials apprehended Mohammed Asim (39), a resident of Doctor Radhakrishnan Nagar in Thiruvottriyur. They searched his residence and seized materials before he was taken into custody. Asim is reportedly the proprietor of TC Traders Mats & Rugs, a business based in Tondiarpet.

The operation extended to Bengaluru, Kodagu in Karnataka, Ernakulam in Kerala, and other locations. Praveen Nettaru, a BJP Yuva Morcha district executive committee member, was brutally hacked to death by two motorcycle-borne attackers in Bellare village, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, on 26 July 2022. According to the NIA, members of the banned terror outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) were allegedly involved in the crime, which was intended to spread fear among specific sections of society.

The NIA began its investigation after taking over the case from local police on 4 August 2022. Searches targeted premises associated with absconding suspects, accused individuals, and their associates. The agency recovered several digital devices and incriminating documents.

The NIA has arrested 19 individuals in connection with the case and filed charge sheets against 23 accused, including four still at large. According to the NIA’s statement, non-bailable warrants and rewards have been issued for seven absconding suspects.

(With inputs from DT Next)

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