Claim by leading news portal that Stalin government plans to ban Hindi in Tamil Nadu is false
A viral post shared by India Today’s portal claimed that the M.K. Stalin-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu was planning to introduce a legislation banning Hindi films, songs, and signages across the state. The report suggested that the 'ban' will be discussed to countering “Hindi imposition. ” DMK spokesperson A. Saravanan as saying, “When you impose Hindi, why cannot it be banned?”
The post quickly triggered outrage on social media, with BJP leaders, IT cell members, and right-wing accounts amplifying the claim under the sensational headline, “Stalin govt declares war on Hindi?”
However, a fact-check by Alt News has confirmed that the story is completely false. The Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly clarified that “no such proposal for a bill banning Hindi has been received”.
The fact-check unit of the Stalin-led DMK government also posted on X that the claim was fabricated and was circulated by many BJP ministers and the IT cell and then the right wing trolls. "It is being claimed that the Tamil Nadu government, led by the Honorable Chief Minister, is planning to introduce a bill in the Legislative Assembly to ban the Hindi language in all forms," the social media handle of the Tamil Nadu government said.
"Stalin govt declares war on Hindi?"
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The Fake News was shared by @aroonpurie's @IndiaToday. It was later picked up by the BJP ministers and the IT cell and then the RW trolls. https://t.co/GQad8OxnkV pic.twitter.com/DzKrNsmDar
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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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