Actor Vijay’s TVK party passes resolution opposing BJP’s push for One Nation One Election

Actor Vijay’s TVK party passes resolution opposing BJP’s push for One Nation One Election

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has officially opposed the Union Government’s proposal for ‘One Nation One Election,’ which aims to synchronize elections across India. In a recent resolution, the party condemned this initiative, arguing that it undermines the federal structure and the unique needs of different states. “TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) party opposes ‘One … Read more

TN Islamic organisations to protest against Waqf Bill on Oct 4

TN Islamic organisations to protest against Waqf Bill on Oct 4

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Islamic organisations and political parties will conduct a joint protest on October 4 against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by the Union government. The protest would be held at Rajarathinam stadium, Chennai on October 4, according to a joint statement issued by Islamic organisations and political parties. Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) President … Read more

Waqf boards: Bill seeking changes in Wakf Act in works

Waqf boards: Bill seeking changes in Wakf Act in works

The Centre may bring a bill soon in Parliament seeking several amendments in the Wakf Act, including a check on sweeping powers of the Waqf boards to declare any land as its own property, sources said. The bill is likely to propose around 40 amendments in the Wakf Act. The bill was approved by the … Read more

Windfall tax on petroleum crude hiked to Rs 6,000 per tonne

Windfall tax on petroleum crude hiked to Rs 6,000 per tonne

The Union government has hiked windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 6,000 per tonne from Rs 3,250 per tonne. Export duty on petrol and diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will continue to be nil. The new rates are effective Tuesday Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said in a … Read more

Supreme Court: Ready to let Kerala borrow ₹5,000 crore more, Centre tells Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Ready to let Kerala borrow ₹5,000 crore more, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Union government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is ready to allow the Kerala government to borrow an additional ₹5,000 crore in the current fiscal year as a one-time measure. However, it will be subject to certain conditions to be imposed in the next financial year. Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman also … Read more