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TNPSC OR DMKSC? Group 2A Exam Contains DMK Propaganda Question, Calls TN CM As “Thayumanavar”

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has come under heavy criticism after an astonishingly frivolous question appeared in the Group 2A examination conducted yesterday. Instead of testing candidates on governance, law, or public administration, the exam included a question that asked which scheme in Tamil Nadu led people to call the Chief Minister “Thayumanavar”.

Candidates were presented with five answer choices, such as school breakfast programs, Vidiyal Bus Scheme, Neengal Nalama Scheme (Are you fine Scheme), Makkaludan Mudhalvar Scheme (CM with the people) and an option stating that the answer was not known.

The nature of the question, seen as an attempt to praise the ruling Chief Minister, has left aspirants, academicians, and the public in disbelief.

Concerns have been raised that TNPSC exams should focus on assessing candidates’ administrative aptitude and knowledge of policy, governance, and state affairs, rather than including propaganda content that appears to flatter those in power. Observers have pointed out that such questions serve no academic or intellectual purpose and seem designed to align with political narratives.

Reactions from civil service aspirants have expressed frustration over the inclusion of questions that are not relevant to governance. Concerns have also emerged among academics and civil service experts, who have noted that government recruitment exams should not contain material resembling political propaganda. Criticism has been directed at TNPSC for allowing questions that undermine the integrity of the selection process.

There have been previous instances of backlash against TNPSC over questionable exam content, with the latest controversy prompting renewed demands for an overhaul in the vetting of exam papers.

In July 2024, the TNPSC faced strong criticism for portraying Tamil Nadu freedom fighter Vanchinathan as a criminal in the assassination case of Robert Ashe during India’s struggle for independence, which is seen as aligning with colonial British perspectives.

In the recently concluded Group 1 examination held on 13 July 2024, TNPSC included a question that states, “Who was the first accused in Ashe murder’s case?.” This question has offended many individuals and sparked criticism of the TNPSC on the internet and social media.

During the examination held on 13 July 2024, TNPSC included a question that stated, “Who is certified as, “Socrates of South Asia” by UNESCO a unit organisation of United Nation?” perpetuating the propaganda endorsed by DMK and other Dravidianist organizations, aiming to portray E.V. Ramasamy Naicker (EVR) as an international leader. Despite repeatedly debunking of this falsehood, with the UNESCO itself putting statement that no such award was given EVR, TNPSC persists in promoting it.

The argument has been made that such questions erode public trust in the selection process and weaken the credibility of Tamil Nadu’s recruitment system.

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Auto Driver Taufeeq Umar From Mettupalayam Arrested Under POCSO Act For Sexually Assaulting Minor, Forcing Abortion

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The Commune
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A 21-year-old Muslim auto-rickshaw driver from Mettupalayam has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old schoolgirl who regularly traveled in his vehicle. The accused, who provided school transportation services in the area, is also accused of forcing the minor to undergo an abortion with the assistance of a female acquaintance.

The accused, Taufeeq Umar, a resident of Mettupalayam, had been operating auto-rickshaws for school pickups and drop-offs in the locality. Over the past year and a half, he reportedly developed a close relationship with the victim. He allegedly sexually exploited her multiple times, promising to marry her. Six months ago, the girl became pregnant, and the suspect, with the help of a 26-year-old woman, forced her to terminate the pregnancy.

The incident came to light recently when the girl’s family took her for a medical check-up. During this, the victim also disclosed to her parents that the accused had been blackmailing her using sensitive photos and videos. Following her complaint, the Mettupalayam All-Women Police arrested the auto-rickshaw driver Taufeeq Umar and charged him under the POCSO Act. He was remanded to judicial custody on 6 February 2025.

What made the case even more shocking was that, last November, Taufeeq’s mother, along with some activists (allegedly TMMK), held a protest in his support. They claimed that the police had wrongfully accused him of harassing an innocent young man at the police station. As a result of the protest, a police sub-inspector was transferred to the armed reserve. However, three months later, Taufeeq was arrested in a POCSO case, and it was discovered that he had been sexually harassing the student for over a year and a half.

Additionally, the police have registered a case against a 26-year-old woman, a former BSc Nursing student who had dropped out of her course. She allegedly assisted the accused in arranging the abortion. The woman, who had been using the suspect’s auto-rickshaw services for her children, is currently absconding. During the investigation, authorities seized two auto-rickshaws and mobile phones from the accused. Further investigations are ongoing.

(With inputs from TNIE)

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NOTA Gets More Votes Than Communist Party In Delhi Assembly Elections

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The Commune
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Tamil Nadu BJP Secretary SG Suryah has pointed out dismal performance of the Communist parties in the recently concluded Delhi Assembly elections, where they failed to secure more votes than NOTA (None of the Above) in any of the constituencies they contested. The Left parties, which had formed an alliance to contest six seats, were unable to make any significant impact, with their vote count trailing behind NOTA in all segments.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) fielded candidates in Karawal Nagar and Badarpur, while the Communist Party of India (CPI) contested in Vikaspuri and Palam. The CPI(ML) Liberation participated in Narela and Kondli. Despite their efforts, none of the Communist candidates managed to surpass the NOTA votes in any of the nine seats they contested.

Taking to his official X account, SG Suryah highlighted the poor performance of the Communist alliance. He shared the vote details from the nine constituencies, emphasizing that the Communists were outperformed by NOTA in every seat.

  • In the Palam Assembly constituency, the BJP secured 82,046 votes, while the Communists received only 326 votes, significantly lower than NOTA’s 1,119 votes.
  • In Adarsh Nagar, the BJP won with 52,510 votes, whereas the Communists garnered just 133 votes, compared to NOTA’s 377.
  • In Okhla, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged victorious with 88,943 votes, followed by the BJP with 65,304 votes. The Communists managed only 259 votes, falling short of NOTA’s 604.
  • In Wazirpur, the BJP won with 54,721 votes, while the Communists secured 190 votes, less than NOTA’s 652.
  • In Karawal Nagar, the BJP triumphed with 107,367 votes, and the Communists received 457 votes, trailing behind NOTA’s 709.
  • In Narela, the BJP won with 87,215 votes, while the Communists got 328 votes, compared to NOTA’s 981.
  • In Vikaspuri, the BJP secured 112,120 votes, and the Communists received 580 votes, less than NOTA’s 1,127.
  • In Badarpur, AAP won with 112,991 votes, followed by the BJP with 87,103 votes. The Communists managed only 367 votes, below NOTA’s 915.
  • In Kondli, AAP won with 61,792 votes, and the BJP secured 55,499 votes. The Communists received a mere 100 votes, far fewer than NOTA’s 776.

In total, the BJP garnered 703,885 votes across these constituencies, while NOTA received 7,620 votes. The Communist alliance, however, could only muster 2,740 votes in the nine seats they contested.

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Woman Drugged And Gang-Raped In Vellore, BJP TN Slam Dravidian Model

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The Commune
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A disturbing gang rape incident has shaken the community in Vellore. A 30-year-old woman from Chinnakanjeepuram in Vellore district sold her land to invest in chits worth ₹15 lakh from Altaf Das, who runs a chit agency near Cheyyar in the Tiruvannamalai district. In addition, she and her associates invested a total of ₹1.75 crore in chits through the same agency.

Altaf Das’s company initially disbursed ₹40 lakh to the individuals the woman had referred. However, when they demanded the remaining amount, Altaf allegedly refused to pay. Persistent in her efforts to recover the money, the woman repeatedly approached Altaf, who eventually instructed her to come to Vellore to collect the funds. Upon her arrival, he claimed that handing over such a large sum in public could cause complications and suggested she meet him at a hostel instead.

Trusting his words, the woman, accompanied by her mother, went to the hostel. There, a group of five individuals threatened her, warning that they would kill her if she continued to demand the money and categorically stated that the payment will not be made. During this confrontation, the woman’s mother was forcibly taken to another location. Allegedly, Altaf Das, along with Mahesh and Rajkumar, drugged the young woman by lacing her soft drink with drugs and then gang-raped her. After the assault, they informed her that they had recorded a video of the act and threatened to release it online if she reported the incident to anyone.

The victim filed a formal complaint with the Vellore District Superintendent of Police last month, urging action against the perpetrators. In response, the police have registered a case against six individuals, including three women, and are conducting an investigation into the matter.

This latest comes against the backdrop of four men being recently sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Mahila Court for allegedly abducting a doctor in an auto and gang-raping her in Katpadi in 2022.

Of late, there has been increasing crime against women in the Dravidian Model Tamil Nadu. Opposition leaders from the BJP and AIADMK have slammed the DMK for its failure to effectively implement law and order in the state.

BJP leader H. Raja called the recent Vellore gang-rape horror as another achievement of Dravidian Model.

(With Inputs From Makkal Kural)

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Dravidian Model: HR&CE EO Of Madurai Dhandayudhapani Swami Temple Says Money Offered By Devotees In Archaka’s Plate Should Be Put In Hundi Or Action Will Be Taken, Order Retracted After Backlash

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The Commune
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The Executive Officer of the Arulmigu Dhandayudhapani Swami Temple of Madurai has issued an diktat mandating that the money offered by devotees in the Archaka’s plate should be put in the temple’s Hundi/Hundial.

In a circular issued on 7 February 2024, the Executive Officer who is an official of the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department has said that the Archakas should not take the money put in the aarthi plate for themselves but should deposit it in the Hundial.

“Appropriate action will be taken on Archakas who do not deposit the money offered on the plate in the Hundial.“, reads the circular.

Temple Activist TR Ramesh said that devotees or the Archakas can file a complaint with the police that the HR&CE executive officer of the temple is acting fraudulently in this temple without any valid appointment order. He also said that an injunction can be obtained from the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court prohibiting the executive officer from operating in the temple without a legal order.

Following the backlash, the order was retracted saying that the executive officer acted unilaterally without consulting the temple’s ‘Thakkar‘.

The clarification put out by HR&CE Department said that since the salary is fixed and paid on a periodic basis, the tradition of depositing the offerings made by devotees into the temple account has been going on since the beginning.

This is not the first time such an order has been passed by an official of the HR&CE department.

Earlier in October 2024, the HR&CE department issued a statement reinforcing that all contributions made by devotees at the Kuzhandai Velappar Temple in Kodaikanal are to be deposited in the temple’s bank account and should not be used for personal use by any staff member. It was reported that three staffs were appointed to oversee whether the devotees are offering money in the hundial with CCTVs being placed to keep an eye on the archakas. Apparently the HR&CE resorted to this move, after reports surfaced alleging that priests at the Kuzhandai Velappar Temple were pressuring devotees to place their offerings on the archanai plate instead of the hundial.

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Vijay Deverakonda Seek Blessings At The Maha Kumbh With His Mother

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The Commune
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South actor Vijay Deverakonda was recently spotted at the Maha Kumbh, taking a sacred dip in the holy waters alongside his mother, Madhavi Deverakonda. Going by the images doing rounds on social media, Vijay Deverakonda was seen offering prayers after his holy dip. Some time back, Vijay Deverakonda was spotted by paparazzi at the Hyderabad airport along with his mother as the two were headed to Prayagraj.

In the clip that surfaced on social media, the ‘Arjun Reddy’ actor looked his breezy self in a simple white oversized shirt, paired with baggy pants. His off-duty look was completed with a beige beanie. On the other hand, his mother wore a pink oversized kurta with matching pants and a scarf.

Circling back to his work commitments, Vijay Deverakonda will be seen in a massy avatar once again in “VD12”. If the latest reports surrounding the project are to be believed, Bollywood hunk Ranbir Kapoor has provided the voiceover for the much-awaited teaser of “VD12”.

According to an industry insider, “Vijay Deverakonda who is gearing up for his much anticipated VD12 releasing this year. But what’s exciting is that Ranbir Kapoor has given the voice-over for the VD12 teaser which was recorded in Mumbai yesterday.”

Made under the direction of Gowtam Tinnanuri, “VD12” will feature music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The yet-to-be-titled movie has been produced by Sithara Entertainments in association with Fortune Four Cinemas. Rukmini Vasanth, Sriram Reddy Polasane, Bhagyashri Borse, Keshav Deepak, Koushik Mahata, and Manikanta Varanasi have been roped in to play crucial roles in the drama, along with others.

The highly-awaited teaser of “VD12” will be dropped on 12th February, 2025. For the unversed, the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela holds a special significance as it has come after a long gap of 144 years. The religious event will be taking place from 13th January to 26th February.

–IANS

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Meta Likely To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees, Says Leaked Memo

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The Commune
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Facebook India’s Net Profit Up 43% To ₹505 Crore In FY24

Tech giant Meta is expected to lay off around 3,000 employees, which is about 5 per cent of its total workforce, as per a leaked internal memo, reports said on Sunday.

According to the report, the memo, posted by Janelle Gale, Meta’s Vice President of Human Resources, was shared on the company’s internal Workplace forum. The memo states that affected employees will receive an email on Monday morning informing them about their job status. For some international employees, the layoff process will begin on Sunday at 2.30 a.m. IST. In the US, employees will be notified at 6.30 p.m. IST on Monday.

Within an hour of receiving the email, they will lose access to company systems. The email will also provide details about severance packages. Gale acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, especially for teams losing a manager or colleague. She mentioned that Meta offices will remain open, but employees who prefer to work remotely on Monday can do so.

Since Meta follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in the office three days a week, working from home on Monday will still count as an in-person workday. The company has not disclosed the names of the employees being laid off. Some of these roles may be refilled in the future, but there is no set timeline.

Employees whose managers are laid off will be assigned new reporting heads. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously hinted at job cuts, stating that the company was raising performance standards. Typically, Meta phases out low performers over a year, but this time, the layoffs are happening on a much larger scale based on recent performance reviews.

Meanwhile, Amazon recently laid off dozens of employees, while Salesforce cut about 1,000 jobs earlier this year. The trend of job cuts in the tech industry continues as companies focus on efficiency and cost-cutting.

–IANS

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Pir Panjal Festival Begins In J&K’s Poonch, Army Unites Culture And Strength

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The Commune
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The Army kicked off the Pir Panjal Winter Festival in the city on Sunday, setting the stage for wide array of sports and cultural spectacles spread over next two months.

The festival is a testament to the Army’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and social reformation, particularly in advocating against drug abuse. Starting February 9 and culminating on March 31, the grandiose festival will see diverse sports and cultural spectacles, including: Under-25 Boys Cricket Tournament – a platform for aspiring cricketers to exhibit prowess.

Under-25 boys and Under-21 girls Volleyball Tournament – fostering teamwork, discipline, and competitive spirit. Open Kho-Kho Tournament (for girls) – celebrating agility, strategy, and endurance. Gujari and Pahari Folk dance performances with music and dance talent hunt – a tribute to the region’s rich artistic heritage, performed by local virtuosos.

Solo and Group Singing Competitions – an opportunity for school and college students to showcase their melodic talents along with science and art exhibitions to showcase their knowledge and creativity with painting, essay writing and elocution competitions.

The initiative serves as a catalyst for fostering sportsmanship, cultural renaissance, and holistic development among the youth, particularly those hailing from remote and marginalized communities.

The Pir Panjal Winter Festival embodies a transformative movement, inspiring young minds to eschew the perils of substance abuse and channel their energies toward constructive, life-affirming pursuits.

–IANS

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Ed Sheeran’s Impromptu Bengaluru Street Performance Stopped By Police

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The Commune
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Global pop sensation Ed Sheeran is presently in Bengaluru as part of his ongoing +–=÷× Tour (Mathematics Tour). During his visit to the city, the singer decided to go for an impromptu street performance.

The British singer arrived opposite the M G Road Metro station on Church Street, where two microphones and a guitar had been set up for the performance.

He started to perform an unplugged version of his popular track “Shape of You”. He was only a minute into his performance when a police officer arrived and disconnected the speakers to stop his performance.

According to the police, the event had to be unplugged midway as they had not attained any prior permission for the performance.

If the reports are to be believed, the police had also received a complaint of public nuisance against the singer.

After taking over Bengaluru, Ed Sheeran will be seen performing in Shillong’s JN Stadium on 12th February.

The singer’s final stop will be on 15th February at the Leisure Valley Grounds, Gurugram. In the meantime, Ed Sheeran recently flew to Chennai for his performance at the YMCA Grounds in Nandanam.

Before the concert, the singer decided to enjoy some local hospitality. A video circulated on social media, where he was seen enjoying a relaxing head massage on the streets of Chennai.

The clip featured a local masseuse rhythmically tapping Ed Sheeran’s head.

The singer was also seen making exaggerated faces as he got the massage. Netizens flooded the comment section with some hilarious reactions like, “Now we would know the reason if you forget lyrics..”, “I think it’s the revenge of all the guitars that Ed slapped during bloodstream”, “when it says “shake to wake Ted” but you took the wrong Ted”, and “This is what happens when Ed keeps teasing us without answering with any other word but soon @teddysphotos , I’m just joking, please forgive me…luv you so much.”

–IANS

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Tribal Warrior Telanga Kharia Who Defied British Rule

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The 1857 revolution is cited as India’s first war of independence, but the tribal warriors of Jharkhand (then Chhotanagpur) had already begun their struggle against British rule years before.

Among these valiant fighters was Telanga Kharia, whose 219th birth anniversary is being observed with great reverence in Jharkhand on Sunday. Born on February 9, 1806, in Murgu village under the Sisai police station (now in Gumla district, Jharkhand), Telanga Kharia ignited the flames of rebellion against British exploitation in the minds of people. Nearly a decade before the 1857 revolt, he organised village panchayats across Jharkhand to resist colonial oppression.

These panchayats mobilised thousands, forming armed squads to challenge British rule. Alarmed by his growing influence, the British government arrested and imprisoned him. However, even incarceration could not halt his movement. Later, a loyalist landlord of the British ambushed and assassinated him.

Telanga Kharia was born into a modest farming family. His father, Huia Kharia, and mother, Peto Kharia, raised him with values of courage and resilience. Tribal folk songs still celebrate his bravery, depicting him as a warrior from an early age.

Between 1840 and 1850, he led the formation of Juri Panchayats, which became a centre of organised resistance against the British and their allies – the feudal landlords. At these panchayats, he trained his followers in traditional warfare, including the use of gadka (wooden stick), swords, and arrows. Sisai emerged as the primary hub of training.

According to folklore, Telanga Kharia’s skill with his sword was so extraordinary that it was said to rival British rifles and guns, as if divinely blessed. Captured by the British, he was imprisoned in Kolkata for nearly twenty years. After his release, he resumed his fight, rallying his people against British tyranny.

On April 23, 1880, while conducting arms training at Sisai Maidan, he was fatally shot by a British loyalist hiding in the bushes. In his memory, a tomb was built at Chandali, three km from Gumla, while his only statue stands in his native village, Murgu.

His descendants continue to live in Ghaghra village, near Murgu, where the Kharia community regard him as a revered ancestor and worships him like a deity.

Telanga Kharia’s legacy remains a symbol of resistance and valour, inspiring generations in Jharkhand and beyond.

–IANS

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