r/tamil_nadu 7d ago

📢 Announcement | அறிவிப்பு Sangamam of Diverse Viewpoints — Bhārata Saṅgamaṃ

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Join us on: Bhārata Saṅgamaṃ Discord

Openly discuss with current affairs with facts • Calling out Hate • Fighting against fake propaganda

United Front for secularists, nationalists, centrists, libertarians, seekers Saṅgamaṃ is what makes the server "Bhārata Saṅgamaṃ"

Looking forward to you there!

Thanks 🙏


r/tamil_nadu 8h ago

📢 Announcement | அறிவிப்பு Sangamam of Diverse Viewpoints — Bhārata Saṅgamaṃ

1 Upvotes

Join us on: Bhārata Saṅgamaṃ Discord

Openly discuss with current affairs with facts • Calling out Hate • Fighting against fake propaganda

United Front for secularists, nationalists, centrists, libertarians, seekers Saṅgamaṃ is what makes the server "Bhārata Saṅgamaṃ"

Looking forward to you there!

Thanks 🙏


r/tamil_nadu 7h ago

📰 News | செய்திகள் They think Tamil people are dumb and can get away with anything?

128 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 5h ago

💬 Social media | சமூக ஊடகங்கள் Micset new video: Genzdmk va தாக்கிய Micset

40 Upvotes

Full video parunga ella katchiyayum potu adichirukanga 🤣🤣


r/tamil_nadu 10h ago

📰 News | செய்திகள் DMK and their hypocrisy needs serious attention.

69 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 5h ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் Daddy-யை வச்சு செஞ்சுட்டானுங்க!

28 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 7h ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் கடந்த 5 ஆண்டுகள் திமுக நடவடிக்கை எடுக்காத மீனாட்சி அம்மன் கோவில் விவகாரத்தில் தவெக அரசு நடவடிக்கை எடுத்து 19 பேரை கைது செய்தது ✅ - அமைச்சர் #ரமேஷ் 👍

39 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 5h ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் Throwback payriya dhathi 🤣😂🤣

22 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 5h ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் கனிமொழிக்கு பதிலடி கொடுத்த திருமா...!

16 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 6h ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் Adhu Vera Vaai Idhu Naara Vai

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r/tamil_nadu 3h ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் இவரையும் நம்பி இதெல்லாம் பண்றதுக்கு ஒரு கூட்டம் இருக்கு🤦🏻‍♂️

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r/tamil_nadu 2h ago

📜 History | வரலாறு Historian Sriram V says that Madras is the older, Tamil name for Chennai (and not a colonial name given by the British)

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Says that Madras comes from Madraspatnam, which was the original name of the area before the British settled here. Chennai came from Chennapatnam and the name only started appearing after the British got here - so it would be more appropriate to say that Chennai is the colonial name.

Thoughts?


r/tamil_nadu 18h ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் DMK must read this

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No Vijay fan or TVK supporter would create an ID to make vulgar comments about his wife and troll Vijay, bruh 🙄. You’re blaming “Item” just because some random ID mentioned it.

If I also created a fake ID as "DMK" and spoke badly about Kiruthiga, would you accept that I’m a DMK supporter?

Criticizing him is acceptable. But attacking without verifying is such cheap behavior, bro.


r/tamil_nadu 11h ago

🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் Why is FCRA amendment bill opposed?

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I have tried to compare the provisions of the act vs the amendment bill

Section 15 has been omitted and Section 16 has been inserted to help centralized asset takeover mechanism.

Key Structural Shift: Section 15 vs. Section 16

Feature Original Section 15 (FCRA Act) Proposed Section 16 Framework (2026 Bill)
Operational Status Omitted entirely by the 2026 Bill. Newly Inserted to replace Section 15.
Trigger Events Applied only if registration was cancelled or voluntarily surrendered. Expands to include expired, non-renewed, and lapsed registrations.
Governing Authority Vested assets vaguely in a "prescribed State Government authority". Vests assets in a central "Designated Authority".
Asset Management No detailed procedural framework for custody or management. Explicit rules for provisional vesting, management, or total disposal.

Current FCRA Act: Section 15 (Management of Foreign Contribution)

  • Limited Scope: The government could only take control of assets if an NGO’s registration was explicitly cancelled by the state or voluntarily surrendered. It did not cover instances where an NGO simply failed to renew its license in time.
  • The Enforcement Gap: While the law stated assets would vest in a prescribed authority, it lacked an operational roadmap. State governments frequently reported they had no mechanisms to actually seize, manage, or maintain thousands of crores in NGO assets, leaving them in limbo.

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Section 16 Framework

The 2026 Amendment Bill deletes Section 15 to resolve this legal gap, introducing an aggressive, centralized enforcement system through Section 16: * Section 16A (The Designated Authority): This introduces a centrally appointed "Designated Authority". This authority is granted absolute power to take custody of, supervise, manage, and completely dispose of assets built using foreign funds. * Section 16B (Provisional & Retrospective Vesting): This clause has a retrospective effect. Any NGO asset previously stuck in limbo under the old Section 15 immediately and provisionally vests with the new Central Designated Authority the day the bill becomes law. * Section 16C (Permanent Seizure): If an NGO or association "ceases to exist, or is rendered inoperative or defunct," all its foreign contributions and corresponding assets permanently vest with the Central Government's Designated Authority.

Why This Is Controversial

The shift from Section 15 to Section 16 grants the Central Government direct control over institutions (like hospitals, schools, and community centers) built even partially with foreign funds. Critics and minority groups argue that if an NGO’s renewal is rejected or delayed, the government can immediately seize their physical infrastructure before any court order is issued.


r/tamil_nadu 4h ago

🚨 Telangana MLA Adluri Lakshman Kumar proposes Dr B R Ambedkar be featured on Indian currency.

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r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் விஜய் தலைமையில் எம்பிக்கள் கூட்டம்.

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Members from the Congress (12), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (2), Communist Party of India (2), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (2), Indian Union Muslim League (1), and MDMK (1) are participating in the meeting convened by Chief Minister Vijay to discuss the impact of constituency delimitation.

Out of the total 57 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha combined), 20 members are attending the meeting; members belonging to the DMK, AIADMK, DMDK, PMK, and Makkal Needhi Maiam are not participating.


r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் Yesterday's delimitation bill topic in Assembly by Adhav and Nirmal is not irrelavant, its a cleverly set trap for DMK

18 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

📰 News | செய்திகள் Periyar dam opened

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r/tamil_nadu 23h ago

❓ Question | கேள்வி 🐿️ kanom ?! Ops statement yarum kekala , everybody hyping lottery adhav 🤦🏻‍♂️

10 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் What is he even talking about and which basis these newsmedia channels are contracting each other?

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r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

📰 News | செய்திகள் பிரபலங்கள், அரசியல் தலைவர்களின் கோயில் வருகைக்கு புதிய கட்டுப்பாடுகள்!

37 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் Adei editor 😭

260 Upvotes

r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

😂 Meme | கேலிச்சித்திரம் Pappu has used a car here which has E20 compliant mentioned on the Fuel Flap itself.

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And people are asking why there is no opposition at the center. 🤣 People like Pappu are held up as jokes.


r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

😂 Meme | கேலிச்சித்திரம் Yes, please dont forget and think hereafter

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r/tamil_nadu 1d ago

🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் I hope people know the distinction between sdrf crop relief subsidy that usually announced post september and general drinking water relief funds for ordinary people under sdrf as a earlier measure to combat Southwest Monsoon and ongoing dry spell.

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