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On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill went to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. Congress, the Samajwadi Party and others turned the Lok Sabha into a protest ground. Congresss K C Venugopal stood up and demanded the government withdraw the Bill altogether not amend it, not send it for review, withdraw [] The post Ramakrishna Mission, Tirupati, Shirdi Faced FCRA Action. So Why Is Congress Calling It Anti-Minority? appeared first on The Commune .

The digital footprint, they say, is eternal. But for cockroach Abhijeet Dipke, the eternal appears to have been carefully curated and then deliberately erased. Dipke, who has recently repositioned himself while distancing from the Aam Aadmi Party, has been caught in what appears to be a systematic effort to rewrite his own political history. Our [] The post Cockroach Abhijeet Dipke Tried to Erase His AAP Past. The Digital Trail Remains appeared first on The Commune .

Saurav Das, who positions himself as a transparency crusader and has built a public persona around wielding the Right to Information Act against public authorities, now finds himself on the other side of the accountability lens. Upon reviewing publicly available electoral records and court documents, it appears to reveal inconsistencies in the activists official documentation, [] The post Cockroach Saurav Dass Records Dont Add Up: Who Is He? appeared first on The Commune .

Radical Islamist terror sympathizer and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani participated in the celebrations marking Pakistans Independence Day, praising the Pakistani-American community in New York just weeks after stating that he could not support any country that privileges one religion over another. Mamdani attended the Allama Iqbal Community Centers Mela in Brooklyn, organised to [] The post Radical Islamist Terror Sympathizer Zohran Mamdani Marks Terror State Pakistans Independence Annivers

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at nine locations across Tamil Nadu, including six places in Chennai, as part of its investigation into a drug trafficking case linked to a seizure in the Andaman region in 2024. The searches are also being conducted at locations in Madurai and Coimbatore, with NIA officials [] The post NIA Conducts Searches At 9 Locations In TN Over Suspected Myanmar Link In 2024 Andaman Drug Case appeared first on The Commune .

Fresh questions have emerged over the possession and movement of three Lar Gibbons after the Forest Department discovered that one of the animals acquired by an Erode breeder had died, with the death apparently not being reported to the authorities as required, as reported in The New Indian Express. The development comes amid scrutiny of [] The post CavinKare Owner & DMK-Family-Linked CK Ranganathans Erode Supplier Brought 3 Lar Gibbons From Manipur; One Died, Forest Department Not Informed appe

Devotees could face an additional financial burden as the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has moved to impose 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on several traditional rituals and offerings performed at temples, including Bali Tharpanam and Pulluvan Pattu. According to an order issued by the Devaswom Board secretary, 18 per cent GST is [] The post Travancore Devaswom Board Proposes 18% GST On Bali Tharpanam, Pulluvan Pattu And Other Temple Services appeared first on The Commune .

A heated exchange took place in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly over the proposed Hosur airport after DMK Veppanahalli MLA Srinivasan alleged that Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka were taking steps that could prevent the establishment of an airport in Krishnagiri district, as reported in ETV Bharat. The remarks came during the debate on the Tamil [] The post Hosur Airport Row: TVK Minister Keerthana Dismisses Reported Hurdles As Unauthentic, Demands Evidence appeared first on The Commune .

Rabid anti-Hindu fundamentalist Christian preacher Mohan C. Lazarus has called for prayers against the Centres proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), claiming that the legislation is aimed at targeting Christian churches, missionary organisations and institutions across India. In a prayer, Lazarus alleged that the amendments could allow Christian properties to be seized [] The post Rabid Anti-Hindu Fundamentalist Christian Pastor Mohan C Lazarus Peddles False Info

An Opposition MLA rose in the Assembly this week to make a modest request: could the TVK Finance Minister Marie Wilson please get his Tamil right before he presents the State budget? It was, by any reading of the exchange, about as gentle a correction as the House gets; the MLA went out of his [] The post TVK Minister Marie Wilsons Love & Compassion: Christian Fundamentalism, Tamil Derision And Assault & Abuse Own Family appeared first on The Commune .

A government investigation has uncovered alleged irregularities in the disbursal of funds under the Centres Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Madurai, with Union government assistance reaching beneficiaries for houses that were never constructed, as reported in Times of India. The Tamil Nadu government has suspended three revenue officials from Madurai after an inquiry found [] The post PMAY-G Scam In Madurai: Three Revenue Officials Suspended Over Funds For Houses Never Built appear

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not directed that Tamil Nadus State song, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, be sung only after the national song Vande Mataram and the national anthem at official events, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) A.R.L. Sundaresan told the Madras High Court on Monday, 10 August 2026, as reported in The Hindu. [] The post No Directive To Push Tamil Thai Vazhthu To The End, Centre Tells Madras High Court 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 .

The TVK governments maiden Budget under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has been widely publicised for unveiling a host of welfare schemes targeting women, students, fisherfolk, senior citizens, sportspersons and other sections of society. While the announcements have generated significant attention, questions arise over several of the flagship promises whether they are backed by adequate [] The post The Misses Of Joseph Vijays First Budget 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 Kerala Jesuit priest named George Mutholil has been identified as the key strategist behind the current protests and unrest in New Delhi, according to a PGurus article. The demonstrations, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), demand the resignation of Union Human Resource Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Although the agitation is publicly framed around [] The post Kerala Jesuit Priest Identified As Mastermind Behind Delhis CJP Unrest appeared first on The Commune .

Vetrimaaran who is known for making naxal-glorifying Dravidianist propaganda films, recently appeared on stage at an anti-NEET protest in Chennai on 23 July 2026 and claimed that his friends son scored more than 1170 out of 1200 in the Plus Two exams and yet could not clear NEET on the first attempt. The claim is [] The post DMK Stooge Naxal Glorifying Propaganda Filmmaker Vetri Maaran Caught Lying On Stage At Anti-NEET Protest appeared first on The Commune .

Suhasini Raj, the New York Times South Asia reporter, has been at the center of controversy regarding her coverage of India. Her work, which focuses on Hindu nationalism, the Modi government, Kashmir, and minority rights, presents a consistently negative and sometimes inaccurate portrayal of the country. Early Controversy: The Cobrapost Sting In 2005, while working [] The post Meet Suhasini Raj: The NYT Reporter Who Never Misses A Chance To Paint India In Bad Light appeared first on The Commune

On 20 June 2026, a Child Welfare Committee inquiry revealed that children at the Elohim Global Worship Centre in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, faced abuse and unpaid forced labor. The probe followed a June 17 police case against three staff members for assaulting a 17-year-old boy lured by false promises of education. Authorities have closed the center, [] The post 30 Cases, 1 Pattern: How Churches In India Became Hunting Grounds For Predators In Clergy appeared first on The Commune .

In a significant development in the case concerning journalist Rana Ayyubs allegedly derogatory social media posts, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against two Delhi Police investigating officers after a court found lapses in status reports submitted during the investigation the posts were withheld only in India. An official communication issued by the Office of [] The post Delhi Police Begins Disciplinary Action Against Officers Who Claimed Rana Ayyubs Derogatory & Inflammatory Po

Alleged journalist Rana Ayyub is back at doing what she does best spread fake news. This time she was caught spreading misinformation after she shared a viral video on X claiming it showed anti-NEET protests in Nashik, Maharashtra. A verification of the footage establishes that the claim is false. The video is actually from [] The post Rana Ayyub Spreads Fake News, Shares Mysuru Dasara Procession Video As Nashik Gen-Z Protests appeared first on The Commune .

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar and his wife, Suneet Vir Singh, visited the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where Aiyars remarks focused on jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam rather than the NEET examination, which has been projected as the central issue of the agitation. Addressing the gathering, Aiyar questioned whether [] The post Congress Leader Mani Shankar Aiyar Invokes Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam During Cockroach Protest At Jantar Mantar appeared first on The Comm

While the Opposition manufactures street anarchy over exam irregularities, the Modi government is quietly overhauling legacy flaws and expanding opportunities for Indias youth. In a healthy democracy, student activism has always been a vital force a crucible where ideas are sharpened, injustices challenged, and futures forged. Campus movements have historically served as the moral conscience [] The post Street Protests Or Structural Reform? The Modi Governments Youth Agenda Speaks Louder appeare

He calls himself a crime and justice reporter, but Meer Faisals journalism has one unshakeable rule: the criminal is always Hindu, and the victim is always Muslim. A review of every byline filed by the New Delhi-based freelance journalist for Al Jazeera and other international outlets reveals a pattern so consistent it appears less like [] The post The Fixed Victim Card: Meer Faisals Al Jazeera Reports Only Show Muslim Victims, Never Hindu Victims, Never Muslim Perpetrators, Never Full Context a

Among those who joined the Chennai protest in solidarity with the CJP agitation was actor Devadarshini, a familiar face in Tamil cinema and known nationally for her role in The Family Man. A few days ago, she shared a story supporting the protests. In a video shared on Instagram from the protest organised by Pa. [] The post Actress Devadarshini Says Dont Let Democracy Die, Then Disables Comments On Her Anti-NEET Post appeared first on The Commune .

Geeta Pandey, BBC News Women and Social Affairs Editor for India, is a senior journalist with decades of experience covering the country. Her platform reaches BBCs 320 million weekly global audience. This massive audience is being fed is a systematically distorted portrayal of India that frames both the nation and its Hindu traditions in a [] The post BBC Editor Geeta Pandeys India: Where Mahakumbh Is A Spectacle, Ram Mandir Is A Razed Mosque, And Jai Shri Ram Is A Murder Cry appeared first on T

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 On Cockroach Protests, Stays Silent On Keralas Own PSC Scam & ASHA Workers Ag

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: Tovino Thomas Virtue Signals On Cockroach Protests, Stays Silent On Keralas Own PSC Scam & ASHA Workers Agitation appe

There have been 4 alleged cases of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu under the barely 2-month old TVK government led by Joseph Vijay. Custodial deaths, atleast 27 of them were reported in the DMK regime. As a news portal, one would expect journalists to call out the atrocities of the ruling government. A look at [] The post Tamil Nadu Saw 27 Custodial Deaths Under MK Stalins DMK Regime, TNMurasoli Never Questioned The Then-CM, Remained Silent appeared first on The Commune .

H. Vinoths Jana Nayagan, Joseph Vijays final film before his full-time political career, is far more than a remake of the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari. While retaining the originals themes of heroism and female empowerment, the Tamil adaptation transforms the story into an overt political manifesto where ideological messaging is central to its narrative. Vijays [] The post Joseph Vijay Attacks Lord Ram & Hindutva In His Last Movie Jana Nayagan appeared first on The Commune .

A wave of Instagram influencers and self-styled activists has gone into 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 the Cockroach party protest led by AAP social media functionary Abhijit Dipke failed to [] The post Instagram Influencers Instigating In Support Of Anarchist Aandolanjeevi Sonam Wangchuk appeared first on The Commune .

In a development that raises fresh concerns over press freedom and political dissent in Tamil Nadu, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government under Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has arrested a woman AIADMK worker Indirani Sudala (also referred to as Indrani), an AIADMK functionary, in connection with posts targeting HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh and the handling [] The post Fascism Or Payasam? Joseph Vijays TVK Govt Arrests Woman Over Social Media Post Against HR&CE Minister, Private Individuals Be

Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Harsh Mander has remained a polarising figure in Indias public discourse for over two decades. His career trajectoryfrom a civil servant who resigned in the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat riots, to a policy advisor in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, and subsequently a vocal critic of [] The post Harsh Mander: Soros Adviser, 26/11 Terrorist Mercy Petitioner And Foreign Funds Taker appeared first on The Commune .

The central government has reportedly issued notices to Tamil Nadu ministers Rajmohan and Keerthana, seeking an explanation over allegations that they undertook official foreign visits without obtaining the mandatory approval from the Centre, as reported in DinaMani. According to reports, Rajmohan, who holds the School Education, Tamil Development and Information portfolios, and Keerthana, the Minister [] The post Centre Reportedly Issues Notice To TVK Ministers Rajmohan And Keerthana Over Alleg

A senior editor of Puthiya Thalaimurai Television was questioned by the Greater Chennai Police over two days and his mobile phone seized for forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged Operation Meghalaya conspiracy, in which police claim there was a bid to induce legislators of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) [] The post Puthiya Thalaimurai Senior Editor Vijayan Questioned, Phone Seized In Alleged 35 Crore Operation Meghalaya Plot To Topple TVK Govt appe

From the shores of America to the corridors of Seoul, Niha Masih has built a career on a simple formula: criticise India, defend China, and frame every Hindu action as oppression while packaging Muslim victimhood as journalism. The Washington Posts Seoul-based correspondent, a brown sepoy, has made India coverage her specialty, but her reporting reads [] The post Meet Brown Sepoy Niha Masih: The Washington Posts India-Basher-in-Chief appeared first on The Commune .

Malayalam actor Dhyan Sreenivasan has once again proved that his sharp wit can cut across industries. At the promotional event for his upcoming horror film Visitor, Dhyan delivered a joke that has sent social media into a frenzy, and it came with a clear target: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and his friend and [] The post Malayalam Cinema Actors Roast Joseph Vijay-Trisha Affair With Swearing-In Ceremony Jibes appeared first on The Commune .

As the Karur inam lands issue simmers, it is time to revisit the case involving a 1.35-acre inam property belonging to the historic Vadapalani Vengeeswarar Temple in Chennai, where private individuals names were added to the land patta alongside the temples name. The property, located on Kaliamman Koil Street, Virugambakkam, is estimated to be worth [] The post How Private Individuals Names Were Added To A 100-Crore Vadapalani Vengeeswarar Temple Land Patta appeared first on The Commune .