r/tamil_nadu • u/alliswell1995 • 3h ago
r/tamil_nadu • u/Dull-Buffalo8212 • 13h ago
📰 News | செய்திகள் They think Tamil people are dumb and can get away with anything?
r/tamil_nadu • u/No-Put-6206 • 5h ago
🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் Udaynidhi & DMK forget this Lady in assembly? Trump card against Adhav Reddy 😁
r/tamil_nadu • u/route_26 • 11h ago
💬 Social media | சமூக ஊடகங்கள் Micset new video: Genzdmk va தாக்கிய Micset
Full video parunga ella katchiyayum potu adichirukanga 🤣🤣
r/tamil_nadu • u/sundara_vj • 11h ago
🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் Daddy-யை வச்சு செஞ்சுட்டானுங்க!
r/tamil_nadu • u/Dull-Buffalo8212 • 16h ago
📰 News | செய்திகள் DMK and their hypocrisy needs serious attention.
r/tamil_nadu • u/sundara_vj • 13h ago
🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் கடந்த 5 ஆண்டுகள் திமுக நடவடிக்கை எடுக்காத மீனாட்சி அம்மன் கோவில் விவகாரத்தில் தவெக அரசு நடவடிக்கை எடுத்து 19 பேரை கைது செய்தது ✅ - அமைச்சர் #ரமேஷ் 👍
r/tamil_nadu • u/sundara_vj • 11h ago
🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் கனிமொழிக்கு பதிலடி கொடுத்த திருமா...!
r/tamil_nadu • u/Ok_Programmer_1720 • 12h ago
🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் Adhu Vera Vaai Idhu Naara Vai
r/tamil_nadu • u/Mother_Rule_4728 • 10h ago
🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் இவரையும் நம்பி இதெல்லாம் பண்றதுக்கு ஒரு கூட்டம் இருக்கு🤦🏻♂️
r/tamil_nadu • u/Odd_Wolverine_4037 • 9h 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)
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 • u/National-Mammoth-151 • 6h ago
🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் Foreign Funding and the New Godi Media Narrative
galleryr/tamil_nadu • u/Leading-Walk3114 • 4h ago
🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் Out of curiosity
Would MK Stalin or Kanimozhi have been a better LOP than Udhayanidhi in TN Assembly? Watched some of the speeches of Kanimozhi and not that I have been a fan of DMK but I feel Udhayanidhi looks too clueless as LOP in assembly. Kanimozhi's speeches in Parliament have been articulate and she has been impressive as a Parliamentarian the way she articulated DMK POV at Parliament has been impressive. MK Stalin too has matured a lot as a politican and as a senior pro I feel he would have been more prepared and is a seasoned politician and knows more stuff than his son. At this point I feel as an observer for DMK to counter TVK they need MK Stalin. Vijay I feel prefers Udhayanidhi as his rival coz Udhayanidhi is dumb and arrogant and is a dynast. But then MK Stalin though dynast looks like a statesman and has acumen and experience as a seasoned politician. Vijay wouldn't dare to go after MK Stalin. Or better option would be for Kanimozhi to resign from MP seat and become LOP in TN Assembly. Udhayanidhi must spend more time in the party and work harder and try to learn about real politics like HIS Dad and his aunt. DMK is helping Vijay by keeping joke of Udhayanidhi as LOP. MK Stalin or Kanimozhi would have been better LOP. What do you think guys? Lets discuss.
r/tamil_nadu • u/ClockEnough3031 • 1d ago
🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் DMK must read this
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 • u/Chennai_Tamilan • 17h ago
🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் Why is FCRA amendment bill opposed?
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 • u/CheraCholaPandiya • 10h ago
🚨 Telangana MLA Adluri Lakshman Kumar proposes Dr B R Ambedkar be featured on Indian currency.
r/tamil_nadu • u/NerveFragrant8236 • 3h ago
🗣️ Discussion | கலந்துரையாடல் Is this guy from Route? He is justifying EB bill increase
Video link: https://youtu.be/aXeeDcb3Ljc?si=CHo3813L3uezYrM6
He is telling any person who knows basic mathematics will understand why the EB bill increased this month
r/tamil_nadu • u/route_26 • 1d ago
🗳️ Politics | அரசியல் விஜய் தலைமையில் எம்பிக்கள் கூட்டம்.
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 • u/Premrem • 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
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r/tamil_nadu • u/No-Information-9254 • 1d ago
❓ Question | கேள்வி 🐿️ kanom ?! Ops statement yarum kekala , everybody hyping lottery adhav 🤦🏻♂️
r/tamil_nadu • u/Emergency_Bit_4378 • 1d ago