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'You are right, my jawbone did break': M K Stalin tells Vijay on MISA; TVK demands detention proof

MK Stalin detailed his MISA-era prison abuse after a chief minister's gesture. The ruling TVK party demanded proof of his alleged detention. Stalin recounted harsh prison conditions and colleague's death. He stated his broken jaw was a brave scar from beatings. TVK criticised the video as an engineered attempt to…

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M K Stalin responds to CM Vijay's jaw gesture, recalls MISA agony

M.K. Stalin addressed the controversy surrounding Chief Minister Vijay's jaw gesture in the Assembly. He detailed his severe physical abuse and imprisonment during the Emergency period. Stalin confirmed the truth of his MISA detention and the harsh prison conditions he endured. He dismissed corruption allegations as politically motivated lies spread…

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Karunanidhi row: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologises in Assembly after DMK protest on honorific for ex-CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay apologized in the Assembly for a minister's remarks. Forest Minister R V Ranjith Kumar omitted traditional honorifics when naming Karunanidhi. Opposition DMK members protested the breach of legislative decorum immediately. The Chief Minister intervened to defuse the rising tension and de-escalate the situation. Vijay…

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From Screen Rebel to Political Force: Vijay’s Rise Reshapes Tamil Nadu Politics

In Tamil Nadu’s long history of cinema-driven politics, M. G. Ramachandran—popularly known as MGR—set the gold standard. A matinee idol who transitioned seamlessly into politics, MGR cultivated a carefully crafted on-screen persona: virtuous, disciplined, and morally upright. He famously avoided portraying characters who drank or smoked, reinforcing an image that…

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Family feud turns legal: Dayanidhi Maran accuses brother Kalanithi of Sun TV fraud

Chennai Central MP and former Union minister Dayanidhi Maran has sent a legal notice to his elder brother, Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran, accusing him of orchestrating large-scale fraud in the allotment and transfer of shares in Sun TV Network and its affiliated firms, Bar and Bench reported .

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The rise and fall of VK Sasikala

For thirty years, VK Sasikala was known for her association with the most powerful woman in Tamil Nadu. Described by most as Jayalalithaa’s friend, a ‘shadow’ by some others, it was the late Chief Minister, who saved the kindest words for Sasikala, describing her as “almost like a sister”.

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Gandhi To Stalin: India's Disparate Opposition

India's opposition faces huge challenges as their loose coalition of more than two dozen parties take on the juggernaut of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party.

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Lok Sabha polls | Panneerselvam is contesting in Ramanathapuram in place of PM Modi: Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai campaigns for former Chief Minister, highlighting loyalty, development promises, and historical political betrayals.

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Katchatheevu demands thinking outside the box

Steps must be taken to ensure that fishermen in India and Sri Lanka can equitably enjoy the rich marine wealth in the Palk Bay

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PIL in Madras High Court insists on reviving the 2001 flyover construction scam case

Public interest litigation challenges Tamil Nadu Speaker's order withdrawing prosecution sanction for Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in flyover scam case.

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Katchatheevu | Foreign Secretary cited India’s security interests in 1974, to convince Karunanidhi to cede island to Sri Lanka

MEA documents reveal Karunanidhi's involvement in Katchatheevu agreement, highlighting India's security interests and legal challenges against Sri Lanka.

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Ghost In The Machine: Deepfake Tools Warp India Election

Death has not extinguished the decades-long rivalry between two Indian leaders: both have now seemingly risen from the grave, in digital form, to rally their supporters ahead of national elections.

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In 1968, Ceylon’s ‘occupation’ of Katchatheevu sparked a debate

In 1968, India debated Ceylon's occupation of Katchatheevu, an uninhabited islet with historical significance and disputed ownership.

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When parallel sessions unfolded in the Assembly leading to Speaker’s removal

Stable tenures of Tamil Nadu Assembly Speakers, with rare removal of K. A. Mathialagan in 1972.

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Lok Sabha polls | Erode farmers’ associations says CM Stalin made erroneous statements about LBP, Kalingarayan canals

Farmers associations in Erode dispute Chief Minister Stalin's claims on Lower Bhavani Project and pollution levels in Kalingarayan Canal.

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The years that saw two Dravidian majors becoming Tamil Nadu’s principal players

The decade starting from 1967 marked a pivotal moment for Tamil Nadu as it witnessed the rise of the DMK and the AIADMK

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AIADMK flags MCC violation at memorial to Karunanidhi

AIADMK files complaint to EC over showcasing of Karunanidhi's life at memorial, seeks sealing of premises.

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Katchatheevu issue: Nirmala Sitharaman asks DMK to stop disseminating ‘falsehood’

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exposes DMK's misinformation on Katchatheevu issue, highlighting Congress and DMK collusion in ceding territory.

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Madras High Court permits Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals filed against Stalin, Duraimurugan

Madras High Court allows Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals against Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister Duraimurugan.

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The politics of humanitarian aid

Using humanitarian aid for political ends in conflicts is as old as diplomacy itself

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Why C.N. Annadurai was buried at the Marina and the row it triggered

C.N. Annadurai, Tamil Nadu's first Chief Minister, was buried on Marina Beach, sparking political controversy and lasting memorials.

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K. Ponmudy | Stalin’s man

The Hindu profiles on Tamil Nadu minister K. Ponmudy on march 23 2024

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A doyen of the Criminal Bar who played a vital role in women’s education in Madras

Ethiraj College for Women in Chennai honors the legacy of Vellore Lakshmanaswamy Ethiraj, a pioneering Indian lawyer and philanthropist.

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Why seek votes when you did not do anything for Tamil Nadu, Stalin asks Modi

Tamil Nadu CM criticizes PM Modi for visiting only for votes, asserts DMK's patriotism, and demands fair treatment.

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A ‘royal electoral battle’ that did not materialise in Thanjavur in 1979

Suggestions for Modi and Rahul to contest in South India; reminiscent of Indira Gandhi's failed attempt in 1979.

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