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The parliamentarians urged the constitutional head to restore the long-standing tradition of beginning state events with the state song and concluding with the National Anthem.

NEW DELHI: Actor Dhanush has renewed the focus on the language debate with his remarks stressing the importance of learning Tamil and being "fluent in one's mother tongue."

Tamil Nadu MPs wrote to Governor R N Ravi Arlekar regarding event protocol. They requested the state anthem precede other songs at official functions. This follows recent events where the anthem was placed third. The MPs cited past conventions and other states' practices. They seek assurance that no disrespect was intended towards the state.

The state has allocated Rs44,527 crore for the School Education Department and Rs8,393 crore for the Higher Education Department. | Education News

Amid speculation over a possible political entry in Tamil Nadu, actor Dhanush's remarks on language have sparked discussion. Expressing concern over the declining use of Tamil among youngsters, the actor said fluency in one's mother tongue should come before everything else and stressed that not knowing Tamil is "not a matter of pride, but an insult."

Tamil Nadu's 2026-27 budget cuts higher education funding by Rs101 crore, sparking criticism from educationists over resource shortages.

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Tamil Nadu's Rs2,117-crore urban mission aims to enhance infrastructure and public health, reshaping cities by 2031.