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A circular issued by the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, led by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, has directed mahals and madrasas to ensure that women are not present among unrelated men at religious programmes, as reported in The Hindu. In a joint statement, Samastha president E. Sulaiman Musliar and general secretary A.P. Aboobacker instructed mahal and [] The post Women Among Unrelated Men Not Appropriate, Un-Islamic, Kerala Sunni Body Restricts Muslim Womens Public Participation. Will

Kannada actor Yash used the Telugu pre-release event of his upcoming film Toxic in Hyderabad to speak about Indian cinema, the importance of dreaming big and the need to reject North-South divisions, as reported in Times of India. Addressing a large gathering of students and fans, Yash thanked Telugu audiences for their continued support and [] The post We All Should Come Together, North, South, We Dont Want Any Of This: Actor Yash Urges Youngsters Not To Listen To Those Who Try To Divide appear

The Congress long-standing discomfort with the full rendition of Vande Mataram came under the spotlight once again on Independence Day, after the complete national song was sung at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi, as reported in Madhyamam Online. What made the episode particularly striking was the visible reaction of senior [] The post Sonia Gandhi Appears Upset As Full Vande Mataram Plays At Congress HQ, Allegedly Seen Signalling For It To Stop appeared first o

Leftist rag Newslaundry that is in the news for the various sexual harassment allegations at its workplace is once again facing fresh questions over its handling of workplace sexual harassment complaints after former employee Sumedha Mittal challenged the organisations claim that its Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has dealt with four such complaints since 2017. This [] The post Newslaundry Caught Lying: Claimed It Acted On 4 Sexual Harassment Complaints; Its Own Disclosures Reported Zero ap

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar has claimed that the party was able to form the government because it followed the teachings of the Bible, while asserting that knowledge, talent and ability all come from God, as reported in OneIndia Tamil. Speaking at the fourth annual event of a Christian foundation in Chennai, [] The post TVK Came To Power By Following The Bible, Says Christutva TVK Govt Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar appeared first on The Commune .

The Tamil Nadu Police under the Joseph Vijay TVK government have finally registered an FIR against a TVK functionary over inflammatory remarks concerning Lord Muruga, but the action has come only after the issue was flagged publicly, raising questions over why the police took time to act against a member of the ruling party. The [] The post TVK Model: Arrest For Vulgar Remarks Against Women; Delayed FIR Against Functionary For Abuse Of Hindu Deities appeared first on The Commune .

On 6 September 2026, Bengaluru wants to host its first-ever Tomatina Festival a direct copy of Buol, Spains La Tomatina, where crowds throw overripe tomatoes at each other for an hour, packaged as fun. The organizers are billing it as a first, complete with a live DJ, games, and food and drinks at The [] The post Bengaluru Wants To Celebrate Tomatina Festival At A Time Holi Gets Branded A Rape Festival appeared first on The Commune .

A few days ago, TVK Industries Minister S Keerthana stood up in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and told the House that two airport projects, Andhra Pradeshs Kuppam greenfield airport and Karnatakas second Bengaluru airport near Hosur, were completely baseless and existed only on social media. The documents say otherwise. Government gazettes say otherwise. Even the [] The post TVK Minister Lied In The Floor Of The Assembly, What Is Joseph Vijay Doing? appeared first on The Commune .

The Greater Chennai Corporation has put its property tax reassessment exercise on hold with immediate effect following several petitions seeking its withdrawal in recent days, as reported in The New Indian Express. In a statement issued on Thursday, 13 August 2026, the civic body said property tax would revert to the amount that was applicable [] The post Chennai Corporation Puts Property Tax Reassessment On Hold After Public Backlash appeared first on The Commune .

Newslaundrys claim that it has nothing to hide and that its Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has acted against wrongdoing is now facing an uncomfortable question: what happened when complaints and allegations involved Chitranshu Tewari? Tewari, who has faced repeated allegations concerning his conduct towards colleagues and women at Newslaundry, remained with the organisation for years [] The post Newslaundry Claims It Has Nothing To Hide, Yet Promoted Chitranshu Tewari To Director Amid #MeTo

C. Joseph Vijay is a Christian. His name says so. Days before filing his nomination, he knelt before the altar at St. Antonys Church, Trichy, advancing on his knees like any devout parishioner. That is who he is, and there is nothing wrong with a Christian holding the office of Chief Minister. But the same [] The post Vijay May Be Secular, But His Govt Is Not, It Is Peak Christutva appeared first on The Commune .

Temple activist TR Ramesh had filed a petition challenging a 2023 government order issued by the then DMK government permitting the construction of a shopping complex near the eastern Rajagopuram of the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, using temple funds. Ramesh and Allikuttai Radhakrishnan (another temple activist) had filed separate Public Interest Litigations (PILs) challenging [] The post Madras High Court Orders Return Of 9.40 Crore To Arunachaleswarar Temple After TVK Govt Wi

Joseph Vijay wants Tamil Nadu to believe in a $1.5 trillion dream. On Wednesday, his government paraded 97 MoUs worth 67,542 crore through the ITC Grand Chola, promising 106,998 jobs and crowning three months in office with a headline investment tally of over 1.02 lakh crore. The theme was Where Vision Becomes Victory. Somebody should [] The post After Scrapping Chennais New Airport, Joseph Vijays TVK Govt Seeks Investment appeared first on The Commune .

A functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Lawyers Wing was arrested for allegedly assaulting a head constable outside the court complex in Tiruvarur, as reported in Hindu Tamil. The accused, identified as Rajesh, 34, is the district deputy organiser of the TVK Lawyers Wing in Tiruvarur. According to the police, Rajesh had gone to [] The post TVK Model: Lawyers Wing Functionary Arrested For Assaulting Head Constable In Tiruvarur appeared first on The Commune .

Newslaundrys claim that it has nothing to hide and welcomes complaints is facing fresh scrutiny after two former employees publicly came forward with accounts of their experiences at the organisation, including allegations of a hostile work environment and serious concerns over how its Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) handled a complaint. The accounts emerged after Newslaundry [] The post Former Newslaundry Employees Challenge Fictitious Allegations Claim, Come Forward With Workplace Harassme

The Kerala High Court has set aside the rejection of FCRA renewal applications of two NGOs after the Centre relied on a report of a Central Security Agency alleging that the organisations had funded protests against the Vizhinjam Port project, as reported in LiveLaw. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while considering [] The post Funding Peaceful Protests Cannot Be Undesirable Purpose To Deny FCRA Renewal, Says Kerala High Court appeared first on The Commune .

Newslaundry has issued a statement defending its internal complaints mechanism amid allegations and criticism surrounding the organisation, claiming that it has had an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in place since 2017 and has acted on four complaints involving sexual harassment. However, the organisations response has itself come under scrutiny after Atul Chaurasia, Newslaundrys Managing Editor, [] The post Managing Editor Atul Chaurasia Calls Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Newslaun

Two reading rooms associated with the CPM in Kannur have announced a pork challenge on the day of Karkidaka Vavu, a day when Hindus traditionally perform rituals to honour their ancestors. The event was organised by the Karavoor AKG Reading Room and Library at Padiyoor in the Irikkur area, with one kilogram of pork to [] The post CPM-Linked Groups Hold Pork Challenge On Holy Karkidaka Vavu Day In Kannur appeared first on The Commune .

While the Cockroach Partys Jantar Mantar protest flooded Instagram feeds and became a major social-media phenomenon, a parallel student agitation in Jharkhand struggled to achieve comparable visibility despite dramatic visuals of clashes, tear gas, water cannons and lathi charges. The stark difference has raised questions over whether Instagrams algorithm merely reflected differences in audience behaviour [] The post Jantar Mantar Went Viral, Ranchi Vanished: Is Instagram Suppressing Jharkhands

Three men were arrested in Keralas Kasaragod with 139.29 grams of MDMA, triggering a political controversy after the CPM-led opposition alleged that one of the accused had close links with Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan and had worked as part of his social media team, as reported in NDTV. The arrested [] The post 139 Grams of MDMA Seized in Kerala; Accused Muhammad Hussain Allegedly VD Satheesans Social Media Aide, Had Backed Operation Toofan appeared first on The Comm

Adithya TV, part of the Sun TV Network, has issued a hollow and superficial apology over a controversial promotional video that trivialised the suffering of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai (V.O.C.), nearly three weeks after the promo triggered widespread outrage. However, the apology seems inadequate, with the channel also disabling the comments section across its [] The post Sun Network-Owned Adithya TV Issues Hollow Apology After Court Intervention For Mocking VOCs Torture; Turns Off C

The 35-day Cockroach Party protest ended after the central government accepted several of the protesters demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Looking back, however, one question stands out. What Exactly Was the Endgame? Was there a coherent roadmap to address the issues that triggered the protest? Were there constructive policy proposals, legislative [] The post The Cockroach Protest Ended. But What Was The Point? appeared first on The Commune .

Panruti Municipality has once again come under fire after residents allegedly caught a municipal garbage vehicle dumping waste into the Kedilam River, despite earlier assurances that the practice would be stopped. BJP State Secretary Ashvathaman warned that the party would intensify its protests if the dumping continued and urged the Tamil Nadu government to take [] The post Garbage Dumping In Kedilam River Continues Despite Assurances, BJP Leader Ashvathaman Warns Of Intensified Agitation appea

Personal faith is constitutionally protected. But a Budget, the Speakers Chair and the Chief Ministers Office belong to citizens of every faith. When Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson entered the Legislative Assembly to present the TVK Governments first full Budget on 5 August 2026, attention was naturally expected to remain on the States [] The post A Rosary Beside The Budget: Is The Joseph Vijay TVK Government Redefining Secularism In Tamil Nadu? appeared first on The Commune .

On 5 August 2026, in the Meta-MeitY showdown, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg officially tendered an apology to the Government of India. But this wasnt just a corporate email or a PR statement. It was a high-stakes, 45-minute face-to-face showdown at the MeitY headquarters in New Delhi, and the details coming out are wild. Here is [] The post Meta Apologises, But Is That Enough? Indias Big Tech Reckoning Has Just Begun appeared first on The Commune .

As US Congressman Riley Moore criticised Indias proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging they would enable government takeovers of churches and religious charities, the remarks have triggered a broader debate over what critics describe as Washingtons double standards on regulating foreign funding. The criticism comes even as the United States, along [] The post USA Can Mind Its Own Business: Here Are FCRA-Like Laws In Different Countries Including USA app

The Tamil Nadu governments first Budget under the TVK administration has sparked political criticism after two key announcements a new State award in the name of Quaid-e-Millath Muhammad Ismail and an increase in financial assistance for Christian pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem, as reported in Organiser. Presenting the 202627 Budget in the State Assembly on [] The post Hindu Munnani Slams Joseph Vijays TVK Govt Budget Over Quaid-e-Millath Award, Increased Jerusalem Pilgrimage Subsidy appeared

A suspected operative linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), arrested by the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF), had allegedly planned to infiltrate the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi while disguised as a police officer and was also tasked with gathering intelligence on West Bengal Chief [] The post Pak-Linked JeM Operative Planned To Infiltrate Cockroach Protests In Police Uniform, Target Bengal CM: STF appeared first on Th

The Supreme Court on Monday (3 August 2026) agreed to examine a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay challenging the Madras High Courts orders permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam atop a stone pillar near a dargah on the Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai district, as reported [] The post Supreme Court Refuses Interim Relief To TVK Govt In Thirupparankundram Lamp Lighting Row, Issues Notice To Respondents appeared first on The Commune .

A video allegedly showing two women filming a dance reel inside the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram has gone viral on social media, drawing criticism from devotees and Hindu organisations, as reported in Daily Thanthi. According to reports, the two women recorded themselves dancing in the temples third corridor and uploaded the video on Instagram. [] The post Two Women Film Dance Reel Inside Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple, Sparks Outrage appeared first on The Commune .

The Bangladesh High Court on Sunday, 2 August 2026, granted bail to jailed Hindu monk and minority rights activist Chinmoy Krishna Das in two criminal cases, marking another legal relief for the Hindu leader. However, he is unlikely to be released immediately as he continues to face four other pending criminal cases, including charges of [] The post Bangladesh High Court Grants Bail To Chinmoy Krishna Das, Four Pending Cases Stall His Release appeared first on The Commune .

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government is reportedly considering granting parole to Muslim convicts lodged in prisons across Tamil Nadu, following demands from Muslim organisations and alliance partners, according to a Dinamalar report. Sources in the TVK told Dinamalar that several Muslim convicts serving sentences in connection with cases, including bomb blast incidents, are currently [] The post TVK=DMK: Joseph Vijay Govt Reportedly Considering Parole For Muslim Convicts Amid Pressure

Seventy-eight members of Hindu Munnani were arrested on Sunday during a protest against a three-day prayer meeting held at a government-aided Christian school in Tirunelveli districts Thisayanvilai, as reported in Dinamalar. According to reports, a prayer meeting was held from Friday to Sunday at Samaria St. John Higher Secondary School in Thisayanvilai. Hindu Munnani opposed [] The post 78 Hindu Munnani Workers Arrested For Protesting Against Prayer Meeting At Govt-Aided Christian School In Tir

For centuries, aging was considered an unavoidable consequence of lifea gradual and irreversible decline in the bodys ability to repair itself. Today, that assumption is being challenged. Modern science increasingly views aging not as an immutable fate but as a biological process that can be slowed, and potentially modified, through targeted interventions. The rapidly evolving [] The post The Science Of Longevity: How Modern Research Is Redefining Human Aging appeared first on The Commune .

Al Jazeera, the Qatar government-funded news network, has faced mounting criticism over its coverage of India, with observers pointing to a consistent pattern of reporting that portrays the country negatively regarding its treatment of Muslim communities and its political direction. The networks Indian correspondents have repeatedly produced reports that distort facts and promote a specific [] The post Inside Al Jazeeras India Coverage: The Brown Sepoys Behind Its Anti-India Narrative appeared f

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated an inquiry into the religious and cultural status of a Member of Parliament Vijay Kumar Hansda, following a complaint filed by Sewa Nyayas SC/ST Cell. Hansda represents the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency in Jharkhand. He is a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) elected from the [] The post NHRC Initiates Inquiry Into ST MPs Religious Status Following Complaint By Sewa Nyaya appeared first on The Commune .

TVK governments Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu has courted controversy after claiming that the slogan Jai Shri Ram was being introduced into the Scout movement and alleging that such a development was contrary to the spirit of the Indian Constitution. Speaking at a recent school function, Vanni Arasu said he was surprised when he [] The post TVK Govt Minister Vanni Arasu Mishears NCCs Jai Hind, Sriman For Jai Shri Ram, Uses School Stage To Attack Centre; BJP TN Chief Slams Him appeared

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president and We The Leaders founder member K. Annamalai has accused the BJP-led Central Government of sacrificing the interests of Tamil Nadus farmers for electoral gains in Karnataka after the Ministry of Jal Shakti clarified in Parliament that the Supreme Courts judgment dated 16 February 2018 does not expressly require Karnataka [] The post Annamalai Twists Centres Mekedatu Reply, Misrepresents Supreme Court Verdict appeared first on The Commune .

A film critic who spent decades as Bollywoods ultimate gatekeeper is now playing the victim. Anupama Chopras recent social media post praising Gen Z for their courage while conveniently forgetting that it was the same Gen Z that trolled her into making her Dhurandhar review private reveals a woman trapped in an ego injury she [] The post Anupama Chopra Uses Gen-Z Protests To Reignite Her Dhurandhar Victim Narrative appeared first on The Commune .

A large quantity of waste, estimated at around 10 tonnes and suspected to have been transported from Kerala, has been discovered dumped on land belonging to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department at Keezha Kadayam village in Tenkasi district, prompting a police investigation and renewed environmental concerns, as reported in The New Indian [] The post Illegal Waste Dumping Returns To Tenkasi? Around 10 Tonnes Of Suspected Kerala Trash Discovered appeared first on The Co

In what appears to be a meticulously orchestrated social media campaign, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijays team either his private secretarys Route Media (Mafia) or his right-hand man Lottery Kings son-in-law Aadhav Arjunas Voice of Commons, has seemed to have embarked on a systematic effort to project him as a future Prime Minister [] The post Route Mafia Or Voice Of Commons? Inside The Fake News Propaganda To Build Joseph Vijays Pan-India Image appeared first on The Commune .

The Cockroach Party seemed to have begun organically but with time, the usual suspects started appearing one by one. Slowly, they descended into the same blueprint of protests over government failures. But what seemed like a legitimate cry of desperation from Indias Gen Z, fueled by real grievances, from medical entrance exam scandals affecting 2.3 [] The post Foreign Intel Agencies Behind Cockroach Protest In India? appeared first on The Commune .

Two-bit actor, an urban naxal and Dravidianist director Vetrimaarans best friend Kishore has joined the bandwagon of actors who are supporting the cockroach protests in Jantar Mantar. In a video on his Instagram handle, he is seen adding fuel to the fire by instigating anarchy. He is reacting to the recent clashes during the Cockroach [] The post Urban Naxal Actor And Vetrimaarans Bestie Adds Fuel To The Fire Instigating Anarchy appeared first on The Commune .

Leftist propaganda rag The News Minute is back with another episode of Let Me Exaggerate & Whitewash. Pooja Prasanna is adept at whitewashing flaws, mistakes, and even speaks lies that feel like truth. In the latest episode covering the Cockroach protests, Pooja and TNM present a one-sided narrative of the protests and the ongoing aftermath [] The post How Leftist Propaganda Rag The News Minute Whitewashed The Cockroach Riots appeared first on The Commune .

Dravidianist filmmaker Pa Ranjith has landed in controversy after he reportedly participated in the Hexaware Dream Runners Half Marathon 2026 using another participants race bib, resulting in the registered runner being disqualified from the event. Images shared on social media show PA Ranjith wearing bib number 22092 during the 21.1-km Half Marathon. Race records identify [] The post Pa Ranjith Reportedly Runs Chennai Half Marathon Using Another Runners Bib, Registered Participant Disqualified

A wave of Instagram influencers and self-styled activists went on an overdrive, flooding reels and stories with emotional appeals, guilt-tripping content, and direct calls for people to descend on Delhis Jantar Mantar on July 20 for a march to Parliament. After it descended into chaos and injured police personnel, celebrities and influencers are once again [] The post Hijacking A Genuine Concern For Limelight: Meet The Woke Celebrities Virtue-Signalling About Police Brutality While Supporting De

Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is one of the latest entrants in the list of celebrities supporting the protests in Delhi. Inan Instagram post, the actor questioned the police action against the protesters, asking,What did these students do wrong? Did they destroy property? Did they resort to violence? He further described the protest as peaceful and [] The post Cockroach Anarchy: Mallu Actor Tovino Thomas Virtue-Signals asking Did They Destroy Property?, Yes They Did appeared first on The Commune

Social activists have raised concerns over the alleged rise in illegal transportation of cattle through Thoppur in Tamil Nadus Dharmapuri district to Kerala for slaughter, urging authorities to establish a permanent check post and intensify vehicle inspections along the route, as reported in Dinakaran. According to activists, Thoppur, located on the Dharmapuri district border, lies [] The post Illegal Cattle Smuggling To Kerala Via Tamil Nadu On The Rise, Activists Seek Crackdown appeared first

Seven tribal children from Rajasthans Udaipur district were rescued in Goa after they were allegedly being trafficked to Tamil Nadu under the pretext of providing free education, with authorities now investigating whether a larger conversion trafficking network was operating in the tribal belt of the state, as reported in Hindustan Times. The rescued children, comprising [] The post 7 Rajasthan Tribal Children Allegedly Trafficked To Tamil Nadu Under Free Education Promise; Rescued In Goa, Probe

The Thoothukudi District Crime Branch (DCB) arrested Vilathikulam MLA G.V. Markandeyan of the DMK early on Monday, 20 July 2026, in connection with a case alleging that he threatened Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a thanksgiving meeting held in Kovilpatti on Saturday, 18 July 2026, as reported in The New Indian Express. According to [] The post DMK MLA GV Markandeyan Arrested For Allegedly Threatening CM Joseph Vijay appeared first on The Commune .