Tamil Nadu set to table second economic survey ahead of interim budget

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Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is expected to release its second Economic Survey on Monday (February 16, 2026), a day ahead of the presentation of the interim Budget for 2026–27 in the State Assembly.

The document, prepared by the State Planning Commission with substantial inputs from the Finance Department, is anticipated to provide a comprehensive assessment of the State’s economic performance and policy direction.

Sources indicate that the latest edition of the Survey will include thematic chapters contributed by multiple experts, with one section likely focusing on women’s participation in the economy. The inclusion of such a chapter is seen as reflecting the government’s emphasis on gender-inclusive growth and social development.

The Survey is expected to highlight Tamil Nadu’s strong economic track record over the past decade.

Between 2012–13 and 2023–24, the State’s economy recorded an average real growth rate of 6.37 per cent, slightly higher than the national average of 6.1 per cent during the same period. This trend of outperforming the all-India growth rate has been observed on most occasions over the past two decades.

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s Handbook of Statistics on Indian States, Tamil Nadu’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew by an impressive 11.2 per cent in 2024–25.

The Centre is yet to officially publish the estimated growth rate for 2025–26.

However, the Union Finance Ministry’s recent Economic Survey pegged the country’s real GDP growth at 7.4 per cent.

Given its recent performance, Tamil Nadu’s growth rate for the current fiscal is expected to surpass the national average once again.

Observers of the State economy suggest that the growth figure could remain in double digits, although it remains uncertain whether the State will exceed the record set in 2024–25.

The Economic Survey traditionally serves as a precursor to the Budget, outlining key macroeconomic indicators, sectoral trends, fiscal management, and development priorities.

With the interim Budget approaching, the Survey is likely to set the tone for policy announcements and financial allocations in the coming year, offering insights into how the State plans to sustain its growth momentum amid evolving national and global economic conditions.

–IANS

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Patna, March 22 (IANS) Notorious robber Chunmun Jha succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries on Saturday following a fierce encounter with the police in Bihar’s Araria district, an official said.

Araria Superintendent of Police (SP) Anjani Kumar told IANS that Jha died while undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital, Araria.

The encounter occurred at Dhalha Canal under the jurisdiction of Narpatganj police station. A joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and district police conducted a raid to apprehend Jha, a wanted criminal involved in multiple high-profile heists. During the operation, Jha sustained three gunshot wounds.

“Our team managed to overpower him after a fierce exchange of fire. The injured police officers were sent to Sadar Hospital for treatment, while Jha, who also suffered gunshot wounds, succumbed during treatment,” SP Kumar said.

As the police approached Dhalha Canal, Jha and an accomplice attempted to flee, resulting in a gun battle. Jha was eventually captured, but his accomplice managed to escape. Five police personnel sustained injuries during the encounter.

The injured officers have been identified as Mohammad, a sub-inspector with the STF; Kumar Vikas, the station house officer (SHO) of Narpatganj police station; Nagesh Kumar, an STF driver; and STF jawans Sahabuddin Ansari and Deepak Kumar.

Following the encounter, a heavy police presence was deployed in the area to prevent any untoward incidents.

Jha was a key suspect in several major crimes, including the Purnea and Arrah Tanishq showroom heists.

On July 26, 2024, a gang of six criminals, including Jha, looted gold jewelry worth Rs 2 crore from a shop in Purnea. On March 10 this year, Jha and his associates stormed a Tanishq jewelry store in Arrah, Bhojpur district, escaping with jewelry worth over Rs 25 crore.

In response to the Arrah heist, Bhojpur police apprehended two of the robbers after a brief encounter the same day. Both criminals sustained leg injuries, and two bags containing parts of the stolen jewelry were recovered from their possession.

Jha was known for his involvement in serious offenses across multiple districts, particularly in the Seemanchal region of Bihar.

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Law college rape: Kolkata Police’s Detective Department takes over probe, adds new sections against accused

Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) The Kolkata Police’s Detective Department (DD) on Wednesday took over the investigation into the rape of a law student within her college premises at Kasba in south Kolkata last week.

The investigation was initiated by local Kasba police station, whose personnel also arrested the three prime accused in the case within 24 hours from the time of lodging of a complaint by the victim, soon after the crime was committed on the evening of June 25.

Later, a special investigation team (SIT) headed by an assistant commissioner of police-level officer was also constituted to probe the matter. However, on Wednesday, the higher authorities of the city police decided to hand over the charge of the probe to the Detective Department.

The Detective Department sleuths have started the probe process by adding new sections against the three prime accused persons in the case, namely Monojit Mishra, Jaib Ahmed, and Pramit Mukhopadhyay.

Initially, they were charged with sections of rape. However, with the Detective Department taking over the investigation, sections relating to abduction and causing injuries with weapons were also slapped on the three accused persons.

Mishra, a former student of the law college, has been identified as the main architect in the crime of rape, while, Ahmed and Mukhopadhyay have been identified as the facilitators of the crime.

The fourth arrested person in the case is Pinaki Banerjee, a security guard attached to the law college campus at Kasba. As per the statement given by the victim to the police immediately after the event of sexual assault on her on June 25 evening, Banerjee had been identified as the “sole helpless witness” to the crime of sexual assault on her.

On Tuesday, a trial court in Kolkata extended police custody for Mishra, Ahmed, and Mukhopadhyay till July 8. The trial court also extended the police custody for Banerjee till July 4.

A public interest litigation has been filed before the Calcutta High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in the matter, and the hearing of this is likely to be conducted on Thursday.

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Gautam Adani’s heartfelt post on Mahakumbh: ‘Service is God, blessings of Ganga be with us all’

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In the post, he expressed his thoughts on the divine occasion of the Mahakumbh and wrote: “We are blessed to have the opportunity to serve millions of devotees on the divine occasion of the Maha Kumbh. Service is a practice, service is a prayer, and service is God. May the blessings of Mother Ganga remain with us all.”

Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria couldn’t help but praise Gautam Adani’s spiritual focus and his contribution to the grand religious occasion.

On X, he wrote: “This is exactly why forces around the world are working relentlessly to bring this man down. He’s dedicating his wealth and resources to serving Sanatan Dharma, not pandering to any ‘ecosystem’. As someone from a Gujarati Hindu family, I take immense pride in having you as part of our community.”

Meanwhile, the video shared by Gautam Adani on X highlights some fascinating figures that showcase the incredible scale of the Maha Kumbh Mela:

1. Every 144 years, 1 Maha Kumbh Mela is held in Prayagraj.

10. If you forget something, the Mela has 10 Lost and Found Centres.

100. The Tricolour in the Mela’s grand procession is 100 feet long.

1,000. It costs only around Rs 1,000 to stay at a Mela Dharamshala.

10,000. The trash collected everyday fills more than 10,000 garbage bins.

100,000. Adani and ISKCON serve Mahaprasad to 1 lakh Mela visitors daily.

100,000,00. More than 10 lakh public washrooms are available at the Mela.

1,00,00,000 Adani and Gita Press are distributing 1 crore Aarti Sangrah at the Mela.

Gautam Adani, along with his wife Priti Adani, visited the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj on Tuesday and offered prayers during the Mahakumbh.

He also visited the ISKCON temple camp at the Kumbh Mela, where he, along with his wife, prepared and distributed Mahaprasad to the devotees.

At that time, he had also posted on social media, sharing several pictures and expressing his joy at attending the Mahakumbh.

In his post on X, Gautam Adani wrote: “Incredible, unique, and divine! Coming to Prayagraj felt like all the faith, spirit of service, and cultures of the world had merged in the lap of Mother Ganga. I sincerely thank the saints, sadhus, kalpvasis, and devotees who keep the grandeur and divinity of the Kumbh alive, as well as the administration, cleaning staff, and security forces who are always ready to serve.”

He further added: “May the blessings of Mother Ganga remain with us all.”

During his visit, Gautam Adani had told the media: “I have come to the land of Prayagraj, and it has been an extraordinary experience. The experience here cannot be described in words. The divinity and grandeur of the Maha Kumbh are indescribable. For me, nothing is more important than the blessings of Mother Ganga.”

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