A day after Chief Minister Vijay's TVK Government in Tamil Nadu announced the signing of MoUs with the potential to bring investments of Rs.67,542 crore and the potential of generating over 100,000 jobs, the state's principal opposition DMK has hit back, saying that 75 per cent of these MoUs are a result of the previous DMK rule. Tamil Nadu's Former Industries Minister TRB Rajaa raised several questions about the 'Vettri(Victory) Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026', which is the first such investment-related initiative by the TVK-led coalition government, which completed three months at the helm of the Southern Indian state.&nbsp;"A few days ago, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu himself chaired the State Investment Promotion Bureau meeting, where he cleared projects worth two lakh crore rupees (approx $21bn). Whereas in Tamil Nadu, the TVK Government is merely signing MoUs for the projects that were negotiated and finalised by the previous DMK regime led by then Chief Minister MK Stalin.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is being said that 75% of the MOUs signed are from or an outcome of the DMK regime's good work. Why are new projects not coming in ? Why have no major investments come in these 100days that the TVK has been in power," queried former Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.&nbsp;Citing the prevailing uncertainty over the Parandur airport project (second airport for Chennai) and the Hosur airport project, Rajaa mentioned that such infrastructure projects are highly crucial to attract investments to Tamil Nadu. He added that there is no clarity on the TVK regime's stance on these projects.&nbsp;Highlighting the need for continuity in the state's investment promotion campaigns and marketing strategy, Rajaa pointed out that the DMK Government's "Bullish on TN" logo has been changed. "We have marketed all this, done such a long project and brought publicity. I don't know what is wrong with us continuing to use it for our Tamil Nadu. This 'Bullish on TN' is not DMK branding, that is branding for Tamil Nadu. Don't re-brand that Tamil Nadu brand and start afresh. Utilise the work that has been done all these years, that will help elevate Tamil Nadu to the next level," Rajaa said.&nbsp;

DMK claimed 75 per cent of the TVK government’s ₹67,542 crore investment MoUs stemmed from previous DMK initiatives. TRB Rajaa criticized the lack of new projects, infrastructure clarity, and rebranding of state campaigns.

A day after Chief Minister Vijay's TVK Government in Tamil Nadu announced the signing of MoUs with the potential to bring investments of Rs.67,542 crore and the potential of generating over 100,000 jobs, the state's principal opposition DMK has hit back, saying that 75 per cent of these MoUs are a result of the previous DMK rule. Tamil Nadu's Former Industries Minister TRB Rajaa raised several questions about the 'Vettri(Victory) Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026', which is the first such investment-related initiative by the TVK-led coalition government, which completed three months at the helm of the Southern Indian state. "A few days ago, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu himself chaired the State Investment Promotion Bureau meeting, where he cleared projects worth two lakh crore rupees (approx $21bn). Whereas in Tamil Nadu, the TVK Government is merely signing MoUs for the projects that were negotiated and finalised by the previous DMK regime led by then Chief Minister MK Stalin. It is being said that 75% of the MOUs signed are from or an outcome of the DMK regime's good work. Why are new projects not coming in ? Why have no major investments come in these 100days that the TVK has been in power," queried former Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa. Citing the prevailing uncertainty over the Parandur airport project (second airport for Chennai) and the Hosur airport project, Rajaa mentioned that such infrastructure projects are highly crucial to attract investments to Tamil Nadu. He added that there is no clarity on the TVK regime's stance on these projects. Highlighting the need for continuity in the state's investment promotion campaigns and marketing strategy, Rajaa pointed out that the DMK Government's "Bullish on TN" logo has been changed. "We have marketed all this, done such a long project and brought publicity. I don't know what is wrong with us continuing to use it for our Tamil Nadu. This 'Bullish on TN' is not DMK branding, that is branding for Tamil Nadu. Don't re-brand that Tamil Nadu brand and start afresh. Utilise the work that has been done all these years, that will help elevate Tamil Nadu to the next level," Rajaa said.

DMK claimed 75 per cent of the TVK government’s ₹67,542 crore investment MoUs stemmed from previous DMK initiatives. TRB Rajaa criticized the lack of new projects, infrastructure clarity, and rebranding of state campaigns.

‘75% of the amount is from ‘our tenure’: DMK questions Vijay Govt's investment MoUs

The Tamil Nadu Government, led by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, announced that it inked 97 investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with a cumulative potential value of Rs 67,542 crores and the potential to generate over 100,000 jobs. These MoUs span sectors such as automotive, renewables, life sciences, electronics, R&amp;D, data centres, footwear manufacturing, and space technology, among others. Hosted in Chennai, the event titled 'Vettri (Victory) Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026' is the first such investment-related initiative by the TVK-led coalition government, which completed three months at the helm of the Southern Indian state.Speaking at the event presided over by Chief Minister Vijay, Industries Minister Keerthana said that their government does not take investors' trust and faith in Tamil Nadu lightly. "Before you sign an MoU, you look at the numbers, evaluate the risk, compare us against other states, countries and decide that Tamil Nadu is where you want to put your capital... If you have trusted us with your capital, we have an obligation to make sure that capital moves quickly, productively and predictably," she said, highlighting that the Chief Minister had envisioned a $1.5 trillion Tamil Nadu state economy by 2036.Citing the cumulative investment MoUs inked during the first 100days of their Government, Minister Keerthana said that the commitments exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore ($10.5 bn) and that they had the potential to generate over 1.2 lakh jobs. She added that the new Government had inked MoUs with companies, built partnerships with foreign institutions, inaugurated Global Capability Centres, and the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a footwear manufacturing project in Karur.<h2>Notable investment MoUs</h2>Australia-based Avid Group has proposed to invest in various sectors including urban infrastructure, tourism, healthcare, and mining equipment manufacturing in Tamil Nadu over the next five years. In the first phase, it is said that the firm would invest Rs.7,000 crore and create direct and indirect employment for over 12,000 individuals.JK Tyres would be expanding its tyre manufacturing facility in Kanchipuram district with an investment commitment of Rs 5,143 crore and a potential employment opportunity for over 3,500 individuals.German firm Daimler, which manufactures commercial vehicles at its facility at Kanchipuram, is set to upgrade its 400-acre manufacturing facility to undertake design and R&amp;D of commercial vehicles. This MoU in this regard was inked with a stated potential investment of Rs 4,000 crores and the potential to generate 400 jobs.Japanese firm YKK, which is a leading manufacturer of zippers and fasteners, has committed to set up a manufacturing unit in Tiruvallur. The investment commitment is for Rs 1,651 crores, and the project has the potential to generate over 4,300 jobs.Electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette has committed to set up a plant for electric two-wheelers in Krishnagiri district, with an investment commitment of Rs 779 crores and the potential to create 4,000 jobs.German firm BITZER, a leading manufacturer of compressors for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning(HVAC), has inked an MoU to set up its first HVAC compressor manufacturing unit in Kanchipuram, with an investment commitment of Rs 300 crore.

Citing the cumulative investment MoUs inked during the first 100days of their Government, Minister Keerthana said that the commitments exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore ($10.5 bn) and that they had the potential to generate over 1.2 lakh jobs. 

The Tamil Nadu Government, led by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, announced that it inked 97 investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with a cumulative potential value of Rs 67,542 crores and the potential to generate over 100,000 jobs. These MoUs span sectors such as automotive, renewables, life sciences, electronics, R&D, data centres, footwear manufacturing, and space technology, among others. Hosted in Chennai, the event titled 'Vettri (Victory) Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026' is the first such investment-related initiative by the TVK-led coalition government, which completed three months at the helm of the Southern Indian state. Speaking at the event presided over by Chief Minister Vijay, Industries Minister Keerthana said that their government does not take investors' trust and faith in Tamil Nadu lightly. "Before you sign an MoU, you look at the numbers, evaluate the risk, compare us against other states, countries and decide that Tamil Nadu is where you want to put your capital... If you have trusted us with your capital, we have an obligation to make sure that capital moves quickly, productively and predictably," she said, highlighting that the Chief Minister had envisioned a $1.5 trillion Tamil Nadu state economy by 2036. Citing the cumulative investment MoUs inked during the first 100days of their Government, Minister Keerthana said that the commitments exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore ($10.5 bn) and that they had the potential to generate over 1.2 lakh jobs. She added that the new Government had inked MoUs with companies, built partnerships with foreign institutions, inaugurated Global Capability Centres, and the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a footwear manufacturing project in Karur. Notable investment MoUs Australia-based Avid Group has proposed to invest in various sectors including urban infrastructure, tourism, healthcare, and mining equipment manufacturing in Tamil Nadu over the next five years. In the first phase, it is said that the firm would invest Rs.7,000 crore and create direct and indirect employment for over 12,000 individuals. JK Tyres would be expanding its tyre manufacturing facility in Kanchipuram district with an investment commitment of Rs 5,143 crore and a potential employment opportunity for over 3,500 individuals. German firm Daimler, which manufactures commercial vehicles at its facility at Kanchipuram, is set to upgrade its 400-acre manufacturing facility to undertake design and R&D of commercial vehicles. This MoU in this regard was inked with a stated potential investment of Rs 4,000 crores and the potential to generate 400 jobs. Japanese firm YKK, which is a leading manufacturer of zippers and fasteners, has committed to set up a manufacturing unit in Tiruvallur. The investment commitment is for Rs 1,651 crores, and the project has the potential to generate over 4,300 jobs. Electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette has committed to set up a plant for electric two-wheelers in Krishnagiri district, with an investment commitment of Rs 779 crores and the potential to create 4,000 jobs. German firm BITZER, a leading manufacturer of compressors for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning(HVAC), has inked an MoU to set up its first HVAC compressor manufacturing unit in Kanchipuram, with an investment commitment of Rs 300 crore.

Citing the cumulative investment MoUs inked during the first 100days of their Government, Minister Keerthana said that the commitments exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore ($10.5 bn) and that they had the potential to generate over 1.2 lakh jobs.&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu: Vijay Govt inks MoUs for potential investment of $7 bn, 100K jobs

Having assumed office on 10th May 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's coalition Government completed three months this week. Earlier this year, Vijay's debutant TVK party stormed to power by disrupting the dominance of the Dravidian parties DMK and AIADMK, which had ruled Tamil Nadu for nearly six decades. Vijay's cinema stardom, his widespread popularity, decades-long connect with the masses and his promise to herald a significant change and rollout unprecedented welfare measures, led to his party's emergence as the single largest in the newly-elected Tamil Nadu assembly. Though his party did not have adequate numbers to form the Government on its own, the TVK managed to win over major allies of the DMK, which is the second largest party in the state.&nbsp;Among the key focus areas of Vijay's coalition government has been the welfare and safety of women and children, rooting out corruption, a tough stance against narcotics etc. Over the last couple of months, this has been reflected in several efforts undertaken by the TVK Government.&nbsp;<h2>Pro-women initiatives</h2>&nbsp;Barely two days after taking office as Chief Minister, actor-turned-politician Vijay ordered shut 15percent of the Government-run liquor outlets in the state. In Tamil Nadu, the sale of liquor has been a monopoly of the Government-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation(TASMAC), which has complete control on the procurement, distribution, and retail sale of liquor through 4,765 outlets across the state. Vijay's Government ordered the closure of 717 of these outlets, which operate within 500 meters of educational institutions, bus stands, places of worship.&nbsp;In June, Chief Minister Vijay launched the&nbsp;&nbsp;all-women 'Singappen'(Lioness) Special force under the state Police Department. Meant to operate under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister's Office, the force has been tasked with improving women's safety, patrolling public spaces, preventing crimes against women and children, building safer communities and offering emergency support to women.&nbsp;<h2>Tough Anti-narcotics stance&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;On June 26th, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, CM Vijay flagged off a "Start Run, Stop Drugs" Marathon, a Government effort involving thousands of youngsters. Aside from flagging it off, the 52-year-old Vijay also ran the distance of over 3kilometers along Chennai's scenic Marina beach road.&nbsp;This week, CM Vijay furthered his Government's 'Drug-free Tamil Nadu' vision. Vijay led a mass anti-drug pledge for students who had gathered in Chennai from various schools across the state. This event comes amid the first Budget session of the Vijay-led TVK Government, which allocated Rs.7crore towards school level anti-drug initiatives in the 2026-27 Estimates. This also includes the launch of Drug Free Tamil Nadu mobile application.<h2>Rooting out corruption in Government establishments&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In a major step to prevent corruption, the Vijay Govt ordered in July that all Govt offices and websites display a Whatsapp number, E-mail ID, phone numbers for reporting complaints about&nbsp;bribery and corruption. The latest order came after similar Government orders over the last two decades, had not been properly implemented. In the order dated 14th&nbsp;July 2026, the Chief Secretary urged all the Departments of Secretariat and all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials are requested to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil, in every office, in public places at visible points, also in websites. &nbsp;

Among the key focus areas of Vijay's coalition government has been the welfare and safety of women and children, rooting out corruption and a tough stance against narcotics.

Having assumed office on 10th May 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's coalition Government completed three months this week. Earlier this year, Vijay's debutant TVK party stormed to power by disrupting the dominance of the Dravidian parties DMK and AIADMK, which had ruled Tamil Nadu for nearly six decades. Vijay's cinema stardom, his widespread popularity, decades-long connect with the masses and his promise to herald a significant change and rollout unprecedented welfare measures, led to his party's emergence as the single largest in the newly-elected Tamil Nadu assembly. Though his party did not have adequate numbers to form the Government on its own, the TVK managed to win over major allies of the DMK, which is the second largest party in the state. Among the key focus areas of Vijay's coalition government has been the welfare and safety of women and children, rooting out corruption, a tough stance against narcotics etc. Over the last couple of months, this has been reflected in several efforts undertaken by the TVK Government. Pro-women initiatives Barely two days after taking office as Chief Minister, actor-turned-politician Vijay ordered shut 15percent of the Government-run liquor outlets in the state. In Tamil Nadu, the sale of liquor has been a monopoly of the Government-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation(TASMAC), which has complete control on the procurement, distribution, and retail sale of liquor through 4,765 outlets across the state. Vijay's Government ordered the closure of 717 of these outlets, which operate within 500 meters of educational institutions, bus stands, places of worship. In June, Chief Minister Vijay launched the all-women 'Singappen'(Lioness) Special force under the state Police Department. Meant to operate under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister's Office, the force has been tasked with improving women's safety, patrolling public spaces, preventing crimes against women and children, building safer communities and offering emergency support to women. Tough Anti-narcotics stance On June 26th, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, CM Vijay flagged off a "Start Run, Stop Drugs" Marathon, a Government effort involving thousands of youngsters. Aside from flagging it off, the 52-year-old Vijay also ran the distance of over 3kilometers along Chennai's scenic Marina beach road. This week, CM Vijay furthered his Government's 'Drug-free Tamil Nadu' vision. Vijay led a mass anti-drug pledge for students who had gathered in Chennai from various schools across the state. This event comes amid the first Budget session of the Vijay-led TVK Government, which allocated Rs.7crore towards school level anti-drug initiatives in the 2026-27 Estimates. This also includes the launch of Drug Free Tamil Nadu mobile application. Rooting out corruption in Government establishments In a major step to prevent corruption, the Vijay Govt ordered in July that all Govt offices and websites display a Whatsapp number, E-mail ID, phone numbers for reporting complaints about bribery and corruption. The latest order came after similar Government orders over the last two decades, had not been properly implemented. In the order dated 14th July 2026, the Chief Secretary urged all the Departments of Secretariat and all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials are requested to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil, in every office, in public places at visible points, also in websites.

Among the key focus areas of Vijay's coalition government has been the welfare and safety of women and children, rooting out corruption and a tough stance against narcotics.

3 months of Vijay Govt: Tough stance on women's safety, narcotics, graft

American Space Agency NASA has invited its Indian counterpart, ISRO, to join its Moon Base program, which aims to build humanity's first Lunar outpost: a place where astronauts will live, work, and explore near the Moon’s South Pole(about 400,000 km from Earth). While America's 1969 mission Apollo 11 is the first to land astronauts on the Moon(near the equatorial region), India's 2023 mission Chandrayaan-3 is the first robotic craft to soft-land and explore near the Lunar south pole. NASA's invitation to ISRO was issued during the 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) hosted by India at the ISRO Headquarters in Bengaluru this month.&nbsp;As for Lunar ambitions, America is working to return astronauts to the moon by the end of this decade or by the start of the next, while India hopes to land its own astronauts on the Moon by 2024 or later. India is also working on sending its astronauts to space on a homegrown mission by the end of this decade.&nbsp; Meanwhile, China is working towards a manned lunar landing mission by the end of this decade and has long-term Lunar exploration and habitation goals. In partnership with Russia, China plans to build a permanent robotic and human research base called the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) at the Lunar south pole by 2035.The India-US meet was attended by Dr. V.&nbsp;Narayanan,&nbsp;Chairman, ISRO &amp; Secretary, Department of Space and Sergio&nbsp;Gor, US Ambassador to India. In their address, Narayanan and Gor highlighted the significance of further strengthening the bilateral space cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired on the Indian side by M.&nbsp;Sankaran, Director, UR Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO and on the U.S. side by Dr. Wesley Brooks, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and Kathleen&nbsp;Karika, NASA Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations.&nbsp;<h2>What is NASA's Moon Base program?</h2>NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious endeavours in human history: building humanity’s first outpost on another celestial body. Located near the lunar South Pole, the Moon Base will be built step by step through a series of robotic and human missions that help astronauts learn how to live and operate in one of the most demanding and dangerous environments humans have ever set out to explore. The discoveries made and lessons learned there will help shape the future of exploration, from the Moon to Mars.Through a series of crewed and uncrewed missions, NASA and its partners will build the infrastructure needed to support an enduring human presence on the lunar surface while advancing science, technology, and exploration.NASA plans to establish the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, a region that offers unique opportunities for exploration, discovery, and long-term human presence. Notably, the Lunar South Pole region is known to hold reserves of water ice, which can serve basic human needs and be converted to cryogenic rocket fuels: liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. This remote frontier may hold resources that can help support future explorers and answer important questions about the history of the Moon, Earth, and the solar system.NASA’s Moon Base strategy is built on commercial participation at an unprecedented scale, combining the strengths of government, private innovation, and global collaboration.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-leads-mass-anti-drug-pledge-for-school-students-1786431072899">Tamil Nadu CM Vijay leads mass anti-drug pledge for school students</a><h2>The timeline of NASA's Lunar Base Program</h2>Until 2029, NASA is looking to gain reliable access to the lunar surface and build a deeper understanding of the harsh environment there. Robotic missions will explore the lunar South Pole, demonstrate new technologies, and gather the knowledge needed to guide future development. By expanding experience landing and operating on the Moon, NASA will identify promising locations for future infrastructure, improve mission capabilities, and reduce risk before astronauts arrive.Between 2029 and 2032, NASA aims to build and expand on what is learned during Phase One. This includes deploying the first infrastructure needed to support long-term operations on the Moon: Early power systems, cargo transportation, logistics, and communications capabilities. These will expand humanity’s footprint on the Moon and enable increasingly complex missions.Beyond 2032, NASA aims to begin assembling a permanent lunar outpost where astronauts can live and work for extended periods. Habitats, power systems, communications, transportation, and other critical capabilities will come together to support an enduring human presence near the Moon’s South Pole. As the Moon Base grows and evolves, it will enable increasingly ambitious scientific research, technology demonstrations, and exploration, while helping prepare humanity for future journeys deeper into the solar system.

NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme near the lunar South Pole. Here is what the project aims to achieve and its timeline beyond 2029.

American Space Agency NASA has invited its Indian counterpart, ISRO, to join its Moon Base program, which aims to build humanity's first Lunar outpost: a place where astronauts will live, work, and explore near the Moon’s South Pole(about 400,000 km from Earth). While America's 1969 mission Apollo 11 is the first to land astronauts on the Moon(near the equatorial region), India's 2023 mission Chandrayaan-3 is the first robotic craft to soft-land and explore near the Lunar south pole. NASA's invitation to ISRO was issued during the 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) hosted by India at the ISRO Headquarters in Bengaluru this month. As for Lunar ambitions, America is working to return astronauts to the moon by the end of this decade or by the start of the next, while India hopes to land its own astronauts on the Moon by 2024 or later. India is also working on sending its astronauts to space on a homegrown mission by the end of this decade. Meanwhile, China is working towards a manned lunar landing mission by the end of this decade and has long-term Lunar exploration and habitation goals. In partnership with Russia, China plans to build a permanent robotic and human research base called the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) at the Lunar south pole by 2035. The India-US meet was attended by Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO & Secretary, Department of Space and Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India. In their address, Narayanan and Gor highlighted the significance of further strengthening the bilateral space cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired on the Indian side by M. Sankaran, Director, UR Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO and on the U.S. side by Dr. Wesley Brooks, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs and Kathleen Karika, NASA Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations. What is NASA's Moon Base program? NASA is embarking on one of the most ambitious endeavours in human history: building humanity’s first outpost on another celestial body. Located near the lunar South Pole, the Moon Base will be built step by step through a series of robotic and human missions that help astronauts learn how to live and operate in one of the most demanding and dangerous environments humans have ever set out to explore. The discoveries made and lessons learned there will help shape the future of exploration, from the Moon to Mars. Through a series of crewed and uncrewed missions, NASA and its partners will build the infrastructure needed to support an enduring human presence on the lunar surface while advancing science, technology, and exploration. NASA plans to establish the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole, a region that offers unique opportunities for exploration, discovery, and long-term human presence. Notably, the Lunar South Pole region is known to hold reserves of water ice, which can serve basic human needs and be converted to cryogenic rocket fuels: liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. This remote frontier may hold resources that can help support future explorers and answer important questions about the history of the Moon, Earth, and the solar system. NASA’s Moon Base strategy is built on commercial participation at an unprecedented scale, combining the strengths of government, private innovation, and global collaboration. Also Read: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay leads mass anti-drug pledge for school students The timeline of NASA's Lunar Base Program Until 2029, NASA is looking to gain reliable access to the lunar surface and build a deeper understanding of the harsh environment there. Robotic missions will explore the lunar South Pole, demonstrate new technologies, and gather the knowledge needed to guide future development. By expanding experience landing and operating on the Moon, NASA will identify promising locations for future infrastructure, improve mission capabilities, and reduce risk before astronauts arrive. Between 2029 and 2032, NASA aims to build and expand on what is learned during Phase One. This includes deploying the first infrastructure needed to support long-term operations on the Moon: Early power systems, cargo transportation, logistics, and communications capabilities. These will expand humanity’s footprint on the Moon and enable increasingly complex missions. Beyond 2032, NASA aims to begin assembling a permanent lunar outpost where astronauts can live and work for extended periods. Habitats, power systems, communications, transportation, and other critical capabilities will come together to support an enduring human presence near the Moon’s South Pole. As the Moon Base grows and evolves, it will enable increasingly ambitious scientific research, technology demonstrations, and exploration, while helping prepare humanity for future journeys deeper into the solar system.

NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme near the lunar South Pole. Here is what the project aims to achieve and its timeline beyond 2029.

NASA invites ISRO to build a base on the Moon

In line with the State Government's 'Drug-free Tamil Nadu' vision, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay led a mass anti-drug pledge on Tuesday(11th August) for students who had gathered in Chennai from various schools across the state. This event comes amid the first Budget session of the Vijay-led TVK Government, which allocated Rs.7crore towards school level anti-drug initiatives in the 2026-27 Estimates. This also includes the launch of Drug Free Tamil Nadu mobile application.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-tussle-dmk-aiadmk-skip-vijay-s-all-party-meeting-1786380361000/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-tussle-dmk-aiadmk-skip-vijay-s-all-party-meeting-1786380361000/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;"I wholly understand the ill-effects of drug abuse. I will not fall prey to drug abuse. I will prevent my friends and family from falling prey to drug abuse and offer them good advice. I will work towards helping drug abuse victims undergo rehabilitation and recovery. I will work with the Government to root out the production, distribution, and use of narcotic substances. I will dedicate myself to the state's growth and people's welfare," was the pledge that Chief Minister Vijay administered to the students.Following the pledge, Chief Minister Vijay awarded police personnel who had undertaken successful efforts towards foiling the production and smuggling of drugs in the state. During the event, police authorities had displayed the video stream of large quantities of seized drugs being incinerated at locations in Chengalpet, Coimbatore, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli districts of the state.&nbsp;The major anti-narcotics initiatives announced by the Vijay Government are: 65 Special Task Forces for Interdiction of Narcotics (STING) with over 2,200 personnel, Stringent action against Drug trafficking networks, confiscation of assets of drug traffickers, anti-drug clubs and volunteer teams in educational institutions, 24x7 Helpline '10581' and the Drug Free Tamil Nadu Mobile App for anonymous reporting, Rs.70 crore for rehabilitation of persons recovering from substance abuse, Integrated Youth Development Programme - 'Take Up Sports, Give Up Drugs'.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delimitation-unity-bid-falters-as-majority-of-tamil-nadu-mps-skip-cm-vijay-s-meet-1786190772860">Delimitation unity bid falters as majority of Tamil Nadu MPs skip CM Vijay's meet</a>&nbsp;In June, Chief Minister Vijay had officially flagged off and actively participated in the 'Start Run, Stop Drugs' anti-drug marathon at Marina Beach in Chennai. The 52-year-old actor-turned-politician completed the three-kilometre run alongside thousands of public participants and youth to promote a healthy lifestyle. Back then, Vijay had also signed an official commitment with the catchphrase "sports-ah edu, drugs-ah vidu" (take up sports, give up drugs).&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dmk-mla-arrested-for-will-break-your-bones-remark-against-cm-vijay-1784551563225">DMK MLA arrested for "will break your bones" remark against CM Vijay</a>&nbsp;Recently, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala met Chief Minister Vijay in Chennai, following which he said that he invited Vijay to an event organized in line with Kerala's 'Operation Toofan' anti-drug campaign. He shared that Vijay agreed to attend the event. Actor Mohanlal is the brand ambassador of the campaign. The event would be held in Kochi, where Kerala CM VD Satheeshan, and actor Mohanlal will take part. During the meeting, the leaders agreed to improve surveillance of the state border, sharing intelligence related to narcotics.&nbsp;

Chief Minister Vijay administers a mass anti-drug pledge to school students in Tamil Nadu to promote a drug-free state initiative.

In line with the State Government's 'Drug-free Tamil Nadu' vision, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay led a mass anti-drug pledge on Tuesday(11th August) for students who had gathered in Chennai from various schools across the state. This event comes amid the first Budget session of the Vijay-led TVK Government, which allocated Rs.7crore towards school level anti-drug initiatives in the 2026-27 Estimates. This also includes the launch of Drug Free Tamil Nadu mobile application. https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-tussle-dmk-aiadmk-skip-vijay-s-all-party-meeting-1786380361000/embed "I wholly understand the ill-effects of drug abuse. I will not fall prey to drug abuse. I will prevent my friends and family from falling prey to drug abuse and offer them good advice. I will work towards helping drug abuse victims undergo rehabilitation and recovery. I will work with the Government to root out the production, distribution, and use of narcotic substances. I will dedicate myself to the state's growth and people's welfare," was the pledge that Chief Minister Vijay administered to the students. Following the pledge, Chief Minister Vijay awarded police personnel who had undertaken successful efforts towards foiling the production and smuggling of drugs in the state. During the event, police authorities had displayed the video stream of large quantities of seized drugs being incinerated at locations in Chengalpet, Coimbatore, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli districts of the state. The major anti-narcotics initiatives announced by the Vijay Government are: 65 Special Task Forces for Interdiction of Narcotics (STING) with over 2,200 personnel, Stringent action against Drug trafficking networks, confiscation of assets of drug traffickers, anti-drug clubs and volunteer teams in educational institutions, 24x7 Helpline '10581' and the Drug Free Tamil Nadu Mobile App for anonymous reporting, Rs.70 crore for rehabilitation of persons recovering from substance abuse, Integrated Youth Development Programme - 'Take Up Sports, Give Up Drugs'. Also read: Delimitation unity bid falters as majority of Tamil Nadu MPs skip CM Vijay's meet In June, Chief Minister Vijay had officially flagged off and actively participated in the 'Start Run, Stop Drugs' anti-drug marathon at Marina Beach in Chennai. The 52-year-old actor-turned-politician completed the three-kilometre run alongside thousands of public participants and youth to promote a healthy lifestyle. Back then, Vijay had also signed an official commitment with the catchphrase "sports-ah edu, drugs-ah vidu" (take up sports, give up drugs). Also read: DMK MLA arrested for "will break your bones" remark against CM Vijay Recently, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala met Chief Minister Vijay in Chennai, following which he said that he invited Vijay to an event organized in line with Kerala's 'Operation Toofan' anti-drug campaign. He shared that Vijay agreed to attend the event. Actor Mohanlal is the brand ambassador of the campaign. The event would be held in Kochi, where Kerala CM VD Satheeshan, and actor Mohanlal will take part. During the meeting, the leaders agreed to improve surveillance of the state border, sharing intelligence related to narcotics.

Chief Minister Vijay administers a mass anti-drug pledge to school students in Tamil Nadu to promote a drug-free state initiative.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay leads mass anti-drug pledge for school students

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, (10th August), affirming that the State Song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' (Prayer to Mother Tamil) be sung first at Official events pertaining to Government departments and offices, educational institutions, among others. The special resolution moved by TVK Chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay was backed by the principal opposition DMK, and the third largest party AIADMK. This resolution comes at a time when there has been controversy over the recital of 'Vande Mataram'(National Song) first at Government functions in Tamil Nadu, including at Chief Minister Vijay's swearing-in ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/major-relief-for-tn-cm-vijay-as-wife-sangeetha-withdraws-infidelity-and-divorce-petition-1786101623295">Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition</a>&nbsp;Earlier this year, a Central Government directive had asked States and Union territories to play 'Vande Mataram' ahead of the National anthem at official events. Political parties in Tamil Nadu have objected to 'Vande Mataram' being sung first at official functions and university events, arguing that the recital of 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' first has been a decades-long tradition of the state. In recent months, the singing of 'Vande Mataram' first at Lok Bhavan (Governor's office) events has sparked a row in Tamil Nadu, with parties belonging to the state raising their voice against the break from standard protocol. Parties in Tamil Nadu see the push for 'Vande Mataram' as an intrusion into regional cultural rights and linguistic identity by the Centre-ruling BJP.&nbsp;Speaking in the Assembly, Chief Minister Vijay said, “Tamil is not just a language, it is our life and emotion...Tamil is like a Mother to us... Just like Mother is a symbol of Holiness, Tamil is also Holy to us....There are very few nations without Tamil-speaking people... Tamil is cool &amp; powerful.. Political parties may have differences over various issues, but all of Tamil Nadu will unite for the Tamil language... Many languages have disappeared, but Tamil has endured across ages.. Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu must be placed first in Tamil Nadu.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delimitation-unity-bid-falters-as-majority-of-tamil-nadu-mps-skip-cm-vijay-s-meet-1786190772860">Delimitation unity bid falters as majority of Tamil Nadu MPs skip CM Vijay's meet</a>&nbsp;Elaborating on the values expressed in the State Song, Vijay said that the 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' speaks of India's diversity, it does not denigrate or hurt any person or language or religion. He emphasized that the Indian constitution grants protection to every state's language, culture, tradition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Citing the longstanding tradition of reciting the 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu', Vijay said that the prayer has been recited first at the start of all State Government events, since the 1970s(based on Government order). Further, he added that 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was recognized as the State Song by the Tamil Nadu Government in the year 2021. &nbsp;

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution making Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu the first song at official state events. CM Vijay said Tamil is the state's identity and stressed that the State Song reflects India's diversity amid a row over Vande Mataram being played first.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, (10th August), affirming that the State Song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' (Prayer to Mother Tamil) be sung first at Official events pertaining to Government departments and offices, educational institutions, among others. The special resolution moved by TVK Chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay was backed by the principal opposition DMK, and the third largest party AIADMK. This resolution comes at a time when there has been controversy over the recital of 'Vande Mataram'(National Song) first at Government functions in Tamil Nadu, including at Chief Minister Vijay's swearing-in ceremony. Also Read: Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition Earlier this year, a Central Government directive had asked States and Union territories to play 'Vande Mataram' ahead of the National anthem at official events. Political parties in Tamil Nadu have objected to 'Vande Mataram' being sung first at official functions and university events, arguing that the recital of 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' first has been a decades-long tradition of the state. In recent months, the singing of 'Vande Mataram' first at Lok Bhavan (Governor's office) events has sparked a row in Tamil Nadu, with parties belonging to the state raising their voice against the break from standard protocol. Parties in Tamil Nadu see the push for 'Vande Mataram' as an intrusion into regional cultural rights and linguistic identity by the Centre-ruling BJP. Speaking in the Assembly, Chief Minister Vijay said, “Tamil is not just a language, it is our life and emotion...Tamil is like a Mother to us... Just like Mother is a symbol of Holiness, Tamil is also Holy to us....There are very few nations without Tamil-speaking people... Tamil is cool & powerful.. Political parties may have differences over various issues, but all of Tamil Nadu will unite for the Tamil language... Many languages have disappeared, but Tamil has endured across ages.. Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu must be placed first in Tamil Nadu.” Also Read: Delimitation unity bid falters as majority of Tamil Nadu MPs skip CM Vijay's meet Elaborating on the values expressed in the State Song, Vijay said that the 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' speaks of India's diversity, it does not denigrate or hurt any person or language or religion. He emphasized that the Indian constitution grants protection to every state's language, culture, tradition. Citing the longstanding tradition of reciting the 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu', Vijay said that the prayer has been recited first at the start of all State Government events, since the 1970s(based on Government order). Further, he added that 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu' was recognized as the State Song by the Tamil Nadu Government in the year 2021.

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution making Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu the first song at official state events. CM Vijay said Tamil is the state's identity and stressed that the State Song reflects India's diversity amid a row over Vande Mataram being played first.

TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution to make state song first at govt events, CM Vijay says 'Tamil is cool'

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is set to establish campuses in Chennai and Mumbai, expanding its presence in India and strengthening education ties between the two countries.&nbsp;The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian university for the Chennai campus. The facility will cover 50,000 square feet and involve an investment of Rs 125 crore. The project is expected to generate more than 200 direct and indirect jobs.&nbsp;The university plans to operate its Indian campuses from existing private properties in Chennai and Mumbai. Both facilities are expected to become operational and welcome students by December 2026.UWA will offer programmes in areas including STEM, commerce and management as part of its expansion in India. The move follows approval from India's University Grants Commission (UGC) for the university to establish campuses in the country.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/inside-ceuta-s-chaos-tiny-spanish-enclave-at-the-centre-of-europe-s-border-crisis-wion-decodes-1785582300324">Inside Ceuta’s chaos: Tiny Spanish enclave at the centre of Europe’s border crisis | WION Decodes</a>&nbsp;Established in 1911, UWA is an Australian Government-established institution and ranked 77th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is also among the world's top 100 universities and a member of Australia's Group of Eight, a network of leading research-intensive institutions.&nbsp;Through its physical presence in India, UWA aims to strengthen educational and economic links between Australia and India. The university also plans to develop new research and industry partnerships and create opportunities for wider collaboration between the two countries.

The University of Western Australia plans to establish campuses in Chennai and Mumbai by December 2026, aiming to expand educational opportunities and strengthen academic and economic ties between India and Australia.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is set to establish campuses in Chennai and Mumbai, expanding its presence in India and strengthening education ties between the two countries. The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian university for the Chennai campus. The facility will cover 50,000 square feet and involve an investment of Rs 125 crore. The project is expected to generate more than 200 direct and indirect jobs. The university plans to operate its Indian campuses from existing private properties in Chennai and Mumbai. Both facilities are expected to become operational and welcome students by December 2026. UWA will offer programmes in areas including STEM, commerce and management as part of its expansion in India. The move follows approval from India's University Grants Commission (UGC) for the university to establish campuses in the country. Also Read: Inside Ceuta’s chaos: Tiny Spanish enclave at the centre of Europe’s border crisis | WION Decodes Established in 1911, UWA is an Australian Government-established institution and ranked 77th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is also among the world's top 100 universities and a member of Australia's Group of Eight, a network of leading research-intensive institutions. Through its physical presence in India, UWA aims to strengthen educational and economic links between Australia and India. The university also plans to develop new research and industry partnerships and create opportunities for wider collaboration between the two countries.

The University of Western Australia plans to establish campuses in Chennai and Mumbai by December 2026, aiming to expand educational opportunities and strengthen academic and economic ties between India and Australia.

University of Western Australia plans campuses in Chennai and Mumbai

An evil mining mafia that is looking to loot mineral wealth and finish off indigenous people in India; Indian government officials that are insulted and betrayed by system that they work under; a weapon smuggling mafia that has tentacles spread across politico-business circles in India; Pakistani terrorists plotting against India, communal riots in Tamil Nadu; a fictional African nation that is destabilized into chaos and civil war by external forces; Terminator-like weaponized robots and drones. Roll all of these disparate themes and elements into a plot that spans over three hours and we get Jana Nayagan, the H Vinoth directorial, which is the farewell film of Tamil actor Vijay(popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay). Jana Nayagan is touted as Vijay's final film, bringing a close to a career that started when he was a child artist in 1984.&nbsp;&nbsp;No prizes for guessing that the solutions to all the aforementioned geopolitical and Indian politico-societal problems come from one man - Thalapathy Vetri Kondan(TVK) - the protagonist played by Vijay. Aside from being his final film, Jana Nayagan was also meant to be a political vehicle for actor-politician Vijay to gain further inroads into the hearts and minds of the people of his home state Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;&nbsp;Context: Jana Nayagan was meant to hit the screens in January 2026, but its release was delayed due to a censor certificate hold-up, a legal battle, and an online leak of the film. Vijay was originally an actor-politician when the film was originally set for release in January 2026. With barely two years of experience in politics, Vijay's fledgling political party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam(TVK) won the April 2026 Assembly polls, and he assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in May 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A still from Jana Nayagan

As much as the film is meant to give hardcore Vijay fans their money's worth in terms of action, these predominantly gory fight sequences are also interspersed with sentimental scenes or tragedies or triumphant moments. However, the central messaging is clear: protagonist Thalapathy Vetri Kondan has a magic bullet to address every issue that exists. Literally speaking, it need not always be a bullet. Often, the solution happens to in the form of a sword, a machete, a whip, a rusted iron pipe and what not! From ragtag rowdies to suit-boot baddies, Thalapathy Vetri Kondan beats them all, amply aided and abetted by the beats of Anirudh Ravichander's music. The score adds heft to all these sequences and helps adequately elevate them into fan-favourite "mass moments".

Seen from the perspective of a political film, Jana Nayagan also makes blatant attempts to position Vijay as a political successor of the late Chief Minister MG Ramachandran(popularly known as MGR), who is widely the most famous actor-politician in Tamil Nadu. There are scenes where the protagonist is prominently juxtaposed with MGR's image; the protagonist sings MGR songs while beating up corrupt politicians. Things even reach a point where a framed photo of MGR appears to speak to the protagonist, Thalapathy Vetri Kondan, and even hands him a whip to lash the baddies. Well, it just doesn't stop with the Late MGR. Even Ministers from Chief Minister Vijay's cabinet in Tamil Nadu are seen making appearances in song sequences or crucial moments.&nbsp;Though the film did include a few themes related to women's empowerment, they too were based on the male protagonist's worldview and not based on the will and wishes of the female lead(played by Mamitha Baiju). Ironically, the same film features another female lead (played by Pooja Hegde), which lacked any depth or purpose, other than falling instantaneously in love with the protagonist. Another female lead(the IAS Officer character played by Priyamani) did have a role of some significance in the larger plot. However, her screen time lasted barely a few fleeting moments. It almost felt like a case of too little, too late.

Vijay and Pooja Hegde in Jana Nayagan

While Bobby Deol played the villain character well, poor writing appeared not to do justice to his talent and ability. Though there is an attempt to showcase an elaborate backstory to establish this villain character, it tends to veer more towards tiresome territory. Similarly, Prakash Raj was made to play a corrupt politician, a role that he has played in innumerable films. However, that too felt inadequate because of the writing. For the Thalapathy Vijay maniacs(Thalapathy Veriyans, as they are called in Tamil), Jana Nayagan could certainly offer many big mass moments to celebrate while viewing on the big screen with the blaring BGM. However, even that grand celebration risks getting drowned in a plot that force-fits too many themes and too many characters.

Jana Nayagan attempts to solve every conceivable issue—from local corruption and mining mafias to international terrorism and AI warfare—by framing Vijay’s character as the sole saviour for all problems. Is it a befitting finale to Vijay's acting career, though? Let's find out. 

An evil mining mafia that is looking to loot mineral wealth and finish off indigenous people in India; Indian government officials that are insulted and betrayed by system that they work under; a weapon smuggling mafia that has tentacles spread across politico-business circles in India; Pakistani terrorists plotting against India, communal riots in Tamil Nadu; a fictional African nation that is destabilized into chaos and civil war by external forces; Terminator-like weaponized robots and drones. Roll all of these disparate themes and elements into a plot that spans over three hours and we get Jana Nayagan, the H Vinoth directorial, which is the farewell film of Tamil actor Vijay(popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay). Jana Nayagan is touted as Vijay's final film, bringing a close to a career that started when he was a child artist in 1984. No prizes for guessing that the solutions to all the aforementioned geopolitical and Indian politico-societal problems come from one man - Thalapathy Vetri Kondan(TVK) - the protagonist played by Vijay. Aside from being his final film, Jana Nayagan was also meant to be a political vehicle for actor-politician Vijay to gain further inroads into the hearts and minds of the people of his home state Tamil Nadu. Context: Jana Nayagan was meant to hit the screens in January 2026, but its release was delayed due to a censor certificate hold-up, a legal battle, and an online leak of the film. Vijay was originally an actor-politician when the film was originally set for release in January 2026. With barely two years of experience in politics, Vijay's fledgling political party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam(TVK) won the April 2026 Assembly polls, and he assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in May 2026.

Jana Nayagan attempts to solve every conceivable issue—from local corruption and mining mafias to international terrorism and AI warfare—by framing Vijay’s character as the sole saviour for all problems. Is it a befitting finale to Vijay's acting career, though? Let's find out.&nbsp;

Jana Nayagan movie review: Thalapathy Vijay deserved a sharper send-off

Markandeyan, a legislator of Tamil Nadu's Principal Opposition DMK, was arrested by the Thoothukudi district police for his remarks against Chief Minister Vijay. In a video said to be from a recent DMK event, the DMK legislator is heard saying, "Shameless Chief Minister... We will take care of you in the Legislative Assembly...Do you think we are clowns ? You say that you will lock the Legislative Assembly... If you do that, we will break your bones and send you out."&nbsp;&nbsp;The arrest was made in response to a Police complaint filed by a functionary from Chief Minister Vijay's TVK party.&nbsp;Following the arrest, DMK cadre raised slogans against the police and protested. This is the second arrest of a DMK MLA in connection with objectionable remarks against Chief Minister Vijay.&nbsp;&nbsp;DMK Chief MK Stalin condemned the arrest by alleging that the "Take Diversion Model" Government of TVK was hunting down DMK's former Ministers, legislators, and those associated with its IT Wing. "The arrested Member of the Legislative Assembly has been denied access even to his lawyer and supporters. Those who attempted to deliver his medication have also been prevented from doing so. Even the arrested individual's basic legal and human rights have been denied".&nbsp;&nbsp;Kanimozhi, DMK's Deputy General Secretary and the Parliamentarian from Thoothukudi, condemned the MLA's arrest and alleged that the TVK Government is unable to face criticism. She lashed out at the TVK Government for allegedly unleashing the police to suppress DMK members. Further, she stated that the TVK Government will be taught a fitting lesson through democratic means.&nbsp;The Tamil Nadu BJP welcomed the arrest of the DMK MLA and stated that his remarks at the public meeting were highly condemnable. "DMK leaders, under the guidance of their leadership, condemning this arrest is the absolute peak of shamelessness. It is utterly unacceptable for an elected representative of the people to hurl vulgar and indecent abuse at the Chief Minister in this manner. It is the primary duty of any party leadership to ensure that its members conduct themselves with decency, dignity, and respect. Those who constantly preach about 'duty, dignity, and discipline' are now openly encouraging vulgar attacks on the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister. This attitude will only hasten the destruction of their party. Even though the whole world knows that such vulgarity and shamelessness are in the genes of the DMK, these people have long believed that no one can question or touch them. Arrests like this should serve as a strong lesson to those who arrogantly think they can abuse anyone at will," said Narayanan Thirupathy, the Chief Spokesperson of Tamil Nadu BJP.&nbsp;Citing the previous DMK rule, the BJP leader alleged that several DMK ministers, MLAs, and party officials had repeatedly made highly derogatory and abusive remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Despite the BJP filing multiple complaints, the Tamil Nadu Police took no action whatsoever. Further, Thirupathy demanded that Chief Minister Vijay immediately order action on all those pending complaints and also initiate disciplinary measures against the police officers who failed to act. &nbsp;

DMK Chief MK Stalin condemned the arrest by alleging that the "Take Diversion Model" Government of TVK was hunting down DMK's former Ministers, legislators, and those associated with its IT Wing.

Markandeyan, a legislator of Tamil Nadu's Principal Opposition DMK, was arrested by the Thoothukudi district police for his remarks against Chief Minister Vijay. In a video said to be from a recent DMK event, the DMK legislator is heard saying, "Shameless Chief Minister... We will take care of you in the Legislative Assembly...Do you think we are clowns ? You say that you will lock the Legislative Assembly... If you do that, we will break your bones and send you out." The arrest was made in response to a Police complaint filed by a functionary from Chief Minister Vijay's TVK party. Following the arrest, DMK cadre raised slogans against the police and protested. This is the second arrest of a DMK MLA in connection with objectionable remarks against Chief Minister Vijay. DMK Chief MK Stalin condemned the arrest by alleging that the "Take Diversion Model" Government of TVK was hunting down DMK's former Ministers, legislators, and those associated with its IT Wing. "The arrested Member of the Legislative Assembly has been denied access even to his lawyer and supporters. Those who attempted to deliver his medication have also been prevented from doing so. Even the arrested individual's basic legal and human rights have been denied". Kanimozhi, DMK's Deputy General Secretary and the Parliamentarian from Thoothukudi, condemned the MLA's arrest and alleged that the TVK Government is unable to face criticism. She lashed out at the TVK Government for allegedly unleashing the police to suppress DMK members. Further, she stated that the TVK Government will be taught a fitting lesson through democratic means. The Tamil Nadu BJP welcomed the arrest of the DMK MLA and stated that his remarks at the public meeting were highly condemnable. "DMK leaders, under the guidance of their leadership, condemning this arrest is the absolute peak of shamelessness. It is utterly unacceptable for an elected representative of the people to hurl vulgar and indecent abuse at the Chief Minister in this manner. It is the primary duty of any party leadership to ensure that its members conduct themselves with decency, dignity, and respect. Those who constantly preach about 'duty, dignity, and discipline' are now openly encouraging vulgar attacks on the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister. This attitude will only hasten the destruction of their party. Even though the whole world knows that such vulgarity and shamelessness are in the genes of the DMK, these people have long believed that no one can question or touch them. Arrests like this should serve as a strong lesson to those who arrogantly think they can abuse anyone at will," said Narayanan Thirupathy, the Chief Spokesperson of Tamil Nadu BJP. Citing the previous DMK rule, the BJP leader alleged that several DMK ministers, MLAs, and party officials had repeatedly made highly derogatory and abusive remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Despite the BJP filing multiple complaints, the Tamil Nadu Police took no action whatsoever. Further, Thirupathy demanded that Chief Minister Vijay immediately order action on all those pending complaints and also initiate disciplinary measures against the police officers who failed to act.

DMK Chief MK Stalin condemned the arrest by alleging that the "Take Diversion Model" Government of TVK was hunting down DMK's former Ministers, legislators, and those associated with its IT Wing.

DMK MLA arrested for "will break your bones" remark against CM Vijay

Chennai Police are probing a plot codenamed "Meghalaya Project", which was allegedly a plan hatched to destabilise the ruling TVK government led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. Police say the objective of the plotters was to allegedly induce nearly fifteen MLAs of the ruling TVK through illegal monetary inducements, thereby attempting to destabilise the elected government of the state. In recent weeks, both the ruling TVK and the principal opposition DMK have been hurling serious charges of horse-trading against each other. Notably, six MLAs of the AIADMK, the third-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, had resigned from their elected roles to join the ruling TVK, which added more fuel to the horse-trading allegations against Vijay's party.&nbsp;A couple of weeks ago, TVK MLA Ilayaraja had approached the police, claiming that he was contacted over the phone by an individual who offered him Rs.35 crore as a bribe. Allegedly, the bribe&nbsp;was being offered to get the MLA&nbsp;to vote in a certain way during a future Assembly session. On rejecting this offer, the MLA&nbsp;claims to have been threatened. After making multiple arrests in this case, including that of the main accused Thirunavukkarasu, Police had said that the arrested individuals had links to former DMK Minister Senthil Balaji and his brother. Police also made further arrests in the case. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar managed to obtain anticipatory bail from the Madras High Court. However, the court asked the duo to cooperate with the police probe.&nbsp;In the latest development, Chennai police say that Thirunavukkarasu, who is the main accused in the&nbsp;MLA&nbsp;bribery case, had conspired the "Meghalaya Project" with the other accused. Police allege that Thirunavukkarasu's objective was to&nbsp;induce nearly fifteen Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam&nbsp;MLAs throughillegal monetary inducements and that this was meant to destabilise the elected government.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ruling-tvk-expels-functionary-after-bribery-charges-he-gets-arrested-1784200888583">Ruling TVK expels functionary after bribery charges; he gets arrested</a>&nbsp;After examining documentary and digital evidence collected during the investigation, Police alleged that a Senior Journalist of a Chennai-based Tamil TV Channel had exchanged objectionable electronic communications with the main accused, Thirunavukkarasu. They further alleged that the journalist had remained in continuous contact with him during the period of the alleged criminal conspiracy. Police summoned the journalist, and recorded his statement. After this,, the journalist's mobile phone was seized for forensic examination, and he was instructed to appear when required for further examination.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-s-opposition-dmk-approaches-governor-alleging-horse-trading-by-ruling-tvk-1783930578244">Tamil Nadu's Opposition DMK approaches Governor alleging horse-trading by ruling TVK</a>&nbsp;Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, DMK, has lashed out at the Police department for its actions with regards the journalist. DMK Parliamentarian and senior advocate P. Wilson termed the Police actions as “condemnable, inhumane, and a violation of fundamental rights.” It was added that the senior journalist was mistreated and harassed by the police, including the seizure of his mobile phone when he was summoned at midnight for an inquiry. DMK demanded that the inquiry officer and his immediate superior be held accountable for human rights violations.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Chennai Police probe 'Meghalaya Project', an alleged Rs 35-crore plot to bribe 15 TVK MLAs. Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist questioned & phone seized.

Chennai Police are probing a plot codenamed "Meghalaya Project", which was allegedly a plan hatched to destabilise the ruling TVK government led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. Police say the objective of the plotters was to allegedly induce nearly fifteen MLAs of the ruling TVK through illegal monetary inducements, thereby attempting to destabilise the elected government of the state. In recent weeks, both the ruling TVK and the principal opposition DMK have been hurling serious charges of horse-trading against each other. Notably, six MLAs of the AIADMK, the third-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, had resigned from their elected roles to join the ruling TVK, which added more fuel to the horse-trading allegations against Vijay's party. A couple of weeks ago, TVK MLA Ilayaraja had approached the police, claiming that he was contacted over the phone by an individual who offered him Rs.35 crore as a bribe. Allegedly, the bribe was being offered to get the MLA to vote in a certain way during a future Assembly session. On rejecting this offer, the MLA claims to have been threatened. After making multiple arrests in this case, including that of the main accused Thirunavukkarasu, Police had said that the arrested individuals had links to former DMK Minister Senthil Balaji and his brother. Police also made further arrests in the case. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar managed to obtain anticipatory bail from the Madras High Court. However, the court asked the duo to cooperate with the police probe. In the latest development, Chennai police say that Thirunavukkarasu, who is the main accused in the MLA bribery case, had conspired the "Meghalaya Project" with the other accused. Police allege that Thirunavukkarasu's objective was to induce nearly fifteen Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLAs through illegal monetary inducements and that this was meant to destabilise the elected government. Also read: Ruling TVK expels functionary after bribery charges; he gets arrested After examining documentary and digital evidence collected during the investigation, Police alleged that a Senior Journalist of a Chennai-based Tamil TV Channel had exchanged objectionable electronic communications with the main accused, Thirunavukkarasu. They further alleged that the journalist had remained in continuous contact with him during the period of the alleged criminal conspiracy. Police summoned the journalist, and recorded his statement. After this,, the journalist's mobile phone was seized for forensic examination, and he was instructed to appear when required for further examination. Also read: Tamil Nadu's Opposition DMK approaches Governor alleging horse-trading by ruling TVK Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, DMK, has lashed out at the Police department for its actions with regards the journalist. DMK Parliamentarian and senior advocate P. Wilson termed the Police actions as “condemnable, inhumane, and a violation of fundamental rights.” It was added that the senior journalist was mistreated and harassed by the police, including the seizure of his mobile phone when he was summoned at midnight for an inquiry. DMK demanded that the inquiry officer and his immediate superior be held accountable for human rights violations.

Chennai Police probe 'Meghalaya Project', an alleged Rs 35-crore plot to bribe 15 TVK MLAs. Puthiya Thalaimurai journalist questioned &amp; phone seized.

Chennai Police probes 'Meghalaya Project', an alleged plot to poach 15 TVK MLAs

Tamil Nadu's ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) expelled a lower level functionary&nbsp;Veeraswamy, after he faced charges of receiving a bribe and a video of the incident went viral. Veeraswamy had been serving as the Chengalpattu East district joint secretary. After the allegations emerged and the opposition began targeting the ruling TVK, the TVK expelled him from the primary membership of the party, citing disciplinary reasons and that his actions had brought disrepute to the party.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-politics-heats-up-aiadmk-says-tvk-govt-won-t-last-long-1783949210987/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-politics-heats-up-aiadmk-says-tvk-govt-won-t-last-long-1783949210987/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Veerasamy is accused of accepting a bribe of Rs 1.30 lakh from a contractor, apparently to facilitate the release of pending payments for road construction. This act came to light after the exchange was secretly video recorded and later released on social media. Ironically for the Vijay government, the incident took place at a time when the establishment was promoting the placement of "anti-bribery" boards at Government offices. The Government had issued an order that all Government offices and websites must display a Whatsapp number, E-mail ID, phone numbers for reporting complaints about bribery and corruption.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-s-opposition-dmk-approaches-governor-alleging-horse-trading-by-ruling-tvk-1783930578244">Tamil Nadu's Opposition DMK approaches Governor alleging horse-trading by ruling TVK</a>&nbsp;According to a statement released by the Tamil Nadu government, based on a complaint lodged by contractor Naveen Kumar, a case was registered against Veeraswamy at Thalambur Police Station. Apart from the Prevention of Corruption Act, Veeraswamy was also booked under Sections 308(5) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following which he was arrested.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Tamil Nadu Government's attempt to crackdown on Corruption</h3> &nbsp;This week, Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary Dr. Sai Kumar urged all the Departments of Secretariat and all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil, in every office, in public places at visible points, also in websites.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tvk-led-tamil-nadu-government-pushes-to-make-cm-vijay-university-chancellor-1783583487429">TVK led Tamil Nadu government pushes to make CM Vijay university chancellor</a>&nbsp;The order states that the following should be displayed: "Bribe giving and receiving is an offence", The complaints about corruption may be sent to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-corruption, No.293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai - 600 016. Phone: +91-44-2232 1090/2232 1085/2231 0989/2234 2142 Mobile: 94981 80936 (Whatsapp) Fax: 91-44-2232 1005 E-mail: dvac@nic.in&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chief Secretary's order also stated that the&nbsp;Inspection Wings and the Inspection Cell in the District Collectorate have been instructed to inspect the Government Offices regarding the implementation of the instructions.&nbsp;Right from his first speech as Chief Minister after taking oath, Vijay has made bold public statements against bribery and corruption in Government offices and by those in powerful offices. Addressing a recent political event in Karur district, Vijay said: If someone asks you for a bribe, tell them directly that you won’t give it. I will be with you. Even after that if someone forces you, tell them, ‘our son, our brother, our Vijay is the one ruling this state. Tell them very strongly.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has expelled Chengalpattu East Joint Secretary N. Veera after a viral video showed him allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1.3 lakh. Tambaram Police have arrested the former party functionary following a contractor's complaint. 

Tamil Nadu's ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) expelled a lower level functionary Veeraswamy, after he faced charges of receiving a bribe and a video of the incident went viral. Veeraswamy had been serving as the Chengalpattu East district joint secretary. After the allegations emerged and the opposition began targeting the ruling TVK, the TVK expelled him from the primary membership of the party, citing disciplinary reasons and that his actions had brought disrepute to the party. https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-politics-heats-up-aiadmk-says-tvk-govt-won-t-last-long-1783949210987/embed Veerasamy is accused of accepting a bribe of Rs 1.30 lakh from a contractor, apparently to facilitate the release of pending payments for road construction. This act came to light after the exchange was secretly video recorded and later released on social media. Ironically for the Vijay government, the incident took place at a time when the establishment was promoting the placement of "anti-bribery" boards at Government offices. The Government had issued an order that all Government offices and websites must display a Whatsapp number, E-mail ID, phone numbers for reporting complaints about bribery and corruption. Also read: Tamil Nadu's Opposition DMK approaches Governor alleging horse-trading by ruling TVK According to a statement released by the Tamil Nadu government, based on a complaint lodged by contractor Naveen Kumar, a case was registered against Veeraswamy at Thalambur Police Station. Apart from the Prevention of Corruption Act, Veeraswamy was also booked under Sections 308(5) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following which he was arrested. Tamil Nadu Government's attempt to crackdown on Corruption This week, Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary Dr. Sai Kumar urged all the Departments of Secretariat and all the Heads of Department, all Collectors, District level officials to display "Anti-bribery" Notice Boards in English and in Tamil, in every office, in public places at visible points, also in websites. Also read: TVK led Tamil Nadu government pushes to make CM Vijay university chancellor The order states that the following should be displayed: "Bribe giving and receiving is an offence", The complaints about corruption may be sent to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-corruption, No.293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai - 600 016. Phone: +91-44-2232 1090/2232 1085/2231 0989/2234 2142 Mobile: 94981 80936 (Whatsapp) Fax: 91-44-2232 1005 E-mail: dvac@nic.in The Chief Secretary's order also stated that the Inspection Wings and the Inspection Cell in the District Collectorate have been instructed to inspect the Government Offices regarding the implementation of the instructions. Right from his first speech as Chief Minister after taking oath, Vijay has made bold public statements against bribery and corruption in Government offices and by those in powerful offices. Addressing a recent political event in Karur district, Vijay said: If someone asks you for a bribe, tell them directly that you won’t give it. I will be with you. Even after that if someone forces you, tell them, ‘our son, our brother, our Vijay is the one ruling this state. Tell them very strongly.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has expelled Chengalpattu East Joint Secretary N. Veera after a viral video showed him allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1.3 lakh. Tambaram Police have arrested the former party functionary following a contractor's complaint.

Ruling TVK expels functionary after bribery charges; he gets arrested

India's first privately designed and built spacefaring rocket 'Vikram-1' is scheduled to launch at 11:30am IST, 18th July, Saturday. Since the start of this month, the Hyderabad-based firm Skyroot Aerospace's seven-storeys-tall 'Vikram 1' rocket has been fully integrated and stacked at the lone Indian spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This will be the first time that a private spacefaring rocket is lifting off from the first launchpad of the Government-run Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). So far, only rockets designed and developed by ISRO have been launched from the first and second launchpads at SDSC, Sriharikota.Concerned authorities have issued the necessary airspace and maritime notices, formally designating the restricted zones along Vikram-1's ascent and impact corridor for launch day, Skyroot said about the launch readiness. “We have done everything that could be done to test Vikram-1 on ground. On 18th July, we are eager to see how Vikram-1 performs in a real flight environment for the first time. This is our first test flight, and we will be getting valuable data from it. This will be foundational to Skyroot's aspirations of establishing launch cadence. We are excited to see this through," said Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-founder &amp; CEO, Skyroot Aerospace.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rs-5-lakh-for-neet-questions-cbi-uncovers-conspiracy-behind-paper-leak-1784186292410">Rs 5 lakh for NEET questions: CBI uncovers conspiracy behind paper leak</a> Vikram-1 will carry technology demonstration payloads from Grahaa Space, Cosmoserve, DCubed and Skyroot's own SCOPE, along with Cosmos Diamonds' artwork "Cosmic Bloom" and a micro-art piece. Dubbed 'Mission Aagaman', meaning “the arrival”, the launch mission of Vikram-1 marks Skyroot’s second mission following the successful suborbital flight of Vikram-S, a rocket that was meant to fly to the edge of space and not deploy satellites. The November 2022 launch of Vikram-S was the first attempt of that sort by an Indian private firm. "What we are aiming to do on 18 July is bigger than a single launch. It represents the hopes and hard work of around 1,000 people, the contributions of over 400 suppliers, and nearly 3,000 days of resolve to build a global offering from India. This test flight will show us how every technology we have developed over the years performs in real-world conditions. With the in-flight data gathered from this mission, we will return to the shop floor to learn, improve, and build further. This test flight is the first step towards creating a reliable, on-demand launch company for the world from India." — Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder &amp; COO, Skyroot Aerospace<h2>About the Vikram-1 rocket</h2>Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage orbital launch vehicle built with an all-carbon composite structure and powered by in-house developed propulsion systems, including 3D-printed engines and high-thrust solid-fuel rocket boosters. Designed to carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Vikram-1's maiden mission will target an orbit at an altitude of 450 km with a 60-degree orbital inclination.Orbital inclination is the tilt of a satellite's path with respect to the Earth's equator. For context, a satellite that circles along the Earth's equator will have a 0-degree inclination; a satellite that circles from pole to pole will have a 90-degree inclination. Therefore, a 60-degree inclination in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) means the satellite circles the planet tilted at a 60-degree angle to the equator. It traces a path that flies over populated regions between 60° North and 60° South latitude. It leaves the extreme polar regions unobserved but covers nearly all inhabited areas.Vikram-1's first launch mission will help Skyroot gather critical data across propulsion, stage separation, guidance, navigation, control and overall vehicle performance, supporting the evolution of Skyroot into a commercially operational launch company. Typically, spacefaring rocket makers regard the first three launches of a rocket as developmental or demonstration flights. It is based on the outcomes of the first three missions and their learnings that the firm would declare the rocket operational. Skyroot says that it will commence full commercial launches after one or two successful demonstration launches to orbit.Watch | ISRO genius preparing India's future minds | Vijay govt's big move<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/isro-genius-preparing-india-s-future-minds-vijay-govt-s-big-move-1782928647168/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/isro-genius-preparing-india-s-future-minds-vijay-govt-s-big-move-1782928647168/embed</a>&nbsp;

Vikram-1, will carry technology demonstration payloads from Grahaa Space, Cosmoserve, DCubed and Skyroot's own SCOPE, along with Cosmos Diamonds' artwork "Cosmic Bloom" and a micro-art piece.

India's first privately designed and built spacefaring rocket 'Vikram-1' is scheduled to launch at 11:30am IST, 18th July, Saturday. Since the start of this month, the Hyderabad-based firm Skyroot Aerospace's seven-storeys-tall 'Vikram 1' rocket has been fully integrated and stacked at the lone Indian spaceport, Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This will be the first time that a private spacefaring rocket is lifting off from the first launchpad of the Government-run Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). So far, only rockets designed and developed by ISRO have been launched from the first and second launchpads at SDSC, Sriharikota. Concerned authorities have issued the necessary airspace and maritime notices, formally designating the restricted zones along Vikram-1's ascent and impact corridor for launch day, Skyroot said about the launch readiness. “We have done everything that could be done to test Vikram-1 on ground. On 18th July, we are eager to see how Vikram-1 performs in a real flight environment for the first time. This is our first test flight, and we will be getting valuable data from it. This will be foundational to Skyroot's aspirations of establishing launch cadence. We are excited to see this through," said Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-founder & CEO, Skyroot Aerospace. Also read | Rs 5 lakh for NEET questions: CBI uncovers conspiracy behind paper leak Vikram-1 will carry technology demonstration payloads from Grahaa Space, Cosmoserve, DCubed and Skyroot's own SCOPE, along with Cosmos Diamonds' artwork "Cosmic Bloom" and a micro-art piece. Dubbed 'Mission Aagaman', meaning “the arrival”, the launch mission of Vikram-1 marks Skyroot’s second mission following the successful suborbital flight of Vikram-S, a rocket that was meant to fly to the edge of space and not deploy satellites. The November 2022 launch of Vikram-S was the first attempt of that sort by an Indian private firm. "What we are aiming to do on 18 July is bigger than a single launch. It represents the hopes and hard work of around 1,000 people, the contributions of over 400 suppliers, and nearly 3,000 days of resolve to build a global offering from India. This test flight will show us how every technology we have developed over the years performs in real-world conditions. With the in-flight data gathered from this mission, we will return to the shop floor to learn, improve, and build further. This test flight is the first step towards creating a reliable, on-demand launch company for the world from India." — Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder & COO, Skyroot Aerospace About the Vikram-1 rocket Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage orbital launch vehicle built with an all-carbon composite structure and powered by in-house developed propulsion systems, including 3D-printed engines and high-thrust solid-fuel rocket boosters. Designed to carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Vikram-1's maiden mission will target an orbit at an altitude of 450 km with a 60-degree orbital inclination. Orbital inclination is the tilt of a satellite's path with respect to the Earth's equator. For context, a satellite that circles along the Earth's equator will have a 0-degree inclination; a satellite that circles from pole to pole will have a 90-degree inclination. Therefore, a 60-degree inclination in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) means the satellite circles the planet tilted at a 60-degree angle to the equator. It traces a path that flies over populated regions between 60° North and 60° South latitude. It leaves the extreme polar regions unobserved but covers nearly all inhabited areas. Vikram-1's first launch mission will help Skyroot gather critical data across propulsion, stage separation, guidance, navigation, control and overall vehicle performance, supporting the evolution of Skyroot into a commercially operational launch company. Typically, spacefaring rocket makers regard the first three launches of a rocket as developmental or demonstration flights. It is based on the outcomes of the first three missions and their learnings that the firm would declare the rocket operational. Skyroot says that it will commence full commercial launches after one or two successful demonstration launches to orbit. Watch | ISRO genius preparing India's future minds | Vijay govt's big move https://www.wionews.com/videos/isro-genius-preparing-india-s-future-minds-vijay-govt-s-big-move-1782928647168/embed

Vikram-1, will carry technology demonstration payloads from Grahaa Space, Cosmoserve, DCubed and Skyroot's own SCOPE, along with Cosmos Diamonds' artwork "Cosmic Bloom" and a micro-art piece.

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