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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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'Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellation

In a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opposition leaders contend that this cancellation hinders the region's economic development, Congress lends their support, emphasizing the importance of addressing farmers' grievances and environmental sustainability. The next challenge for…

The Economic Times

"Ban NEET": DMK President MK Stalin reiterates call for abolition of medical entrance exam

MK Stalin continues his demand for abolishing the NEET medical entrance examination. Protests are ongoing in Delhi concerning alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The Cockroach Janta Party will continue its protest until the Education Minister resigns. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after receiving government assurances. The…

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Over 5,000 join DMK under former AIADMK minister Benjamin's leadership; Stalin asks cadres to stay poll-ready

More than 5,000 members from various political parties joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) under the leadership of former AIADMK minister Benjamin during a membership induction programme held at Sri Vaaru Marriage Hall in Vanagaram, Chennai, on Sunday.

The Economic Times

Anitha Radhakrishnan on Vijay government:‘Won’t last 6 months’; asks why Vijay’s wife and children missed swearing-in

Anitha Radhakrishnan on Vijay government and family: Senior DMK leader Anita Radhakrishnan launched a blistering attack on the new TVK-led government, days after Joseph Vijay officially took charge as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister following prolonged alliance talks, Predicting that the administration would collapse within “four to six months,” the Tiruchendur…

The Economic Times

Not a cheap person: Rajinikanth rejects claims of jealousy towards CM Vijay

Megastar Rajinikanth addressed speculation regarding his meetings with MK Stalin and his views on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. He stated his friendship with Stalin is beyond politics and denied any jealousy towards Vijay's success. Rajinikanth emphasized his departure from politics and praised Vijay's achievements, wishing him well in his…

The Economic Times

DMK elects Udhyanidhi Stalin as Leader of Legislature Party; KN Nehru, EV Velu appointed Dy leader and party whip

The decision was taken at the DMK Legislature Party meeting, which was held at Kalaignar Arangam in Anna Arivalayam, Chennai, under the leadership of party president MK Stalin on Thursday.

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Congress-DMK split: How Rahul-Stalin bonhomie collapsed over Vijay’s rise

Their parties have been in alliance for almost two decades, except for a brief breakup in 2013. And when Rahul Gandhi and MK Stalin took over their parties, they had always made it a point to publicly display their bonhomie, often calling each other brothers and ideological partners.

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‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in.

Newslaundry

What happened in Parliament on delimitation vindicates our stand: CM Stalin to TNM

In an interview to The News Minute, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks about seeking a renewed mandate after five years in power and why he believes his governance record will carry him through a complex electoral contest.

Newslaundry

Perambur’s long neglect resurfaces as Vijay enters fray

After years of official and political neglect, Perambur has, this election season, become impossible to ignore. The spotlight returned to the constituency after a lull last May, when a fire swept through around 20 households (estimates range between 18 and 24) in Vyasarpadi. Just months later, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)…

Newslaundry

Ashes gagging orders and a storm over a teacup: it must be the new cricket season

The revamped Hundred will bring us the awkward spectacle of men in chinos struggling to keep the lid on a Pandora’s box of political volatility

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A call from Kerala that spurred Karnataka CMO into action

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed, Pooja Prasanna, and Nidheesh MK.

Newslaundry

Indian Garment Exporters Reel Under US Tariffs

When Donald Trump was elected, Indian garment exporter R.K. Sivasubramaniam thought the new US president would boost business and invested heavily in anticipation of a boom.

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Vijay’s Karur rally tragedy leaves at least 39 dead, TVK functionaries booked

An FIR has been filed against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries in connection with the Karur stampede that has claimed 39 lives so far. The case has been registered against Madhiazhagan, TVK’s district secretary for Karur North; Bussy Anand, the party’s general secretary; CTR Nirmal Kumar, joint general secretary; and…

The Independent UK

Three children killed after train rams into school bus in India

Railway officials say a level crossing gatekeeper has been arrested for negligence

Newslaundry

Is there really a potential change at the top in Karnataka?

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna. In this week’s newsletter, we tell you why Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala has arrived in Karnataka amid speculations about a leadership change. In Tamil Nadu, CM…

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TN, Maharashtra, Bihar and WB police cite contested law to take down tweets

The Tamil Nadu Police Department has sent X (formerly Twitter) two notices to remove tweets mocking the state government, Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. These notices were sent on April 23, 2025, under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, a contested provision.

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18 ‘encounters’ since 2021: MK Stalin must urgently reform the Tamil Nadu police

With three extra-judicial killings in a single week, the Tamil soil of social justice has seemingly turned into a full-fledged police state. The Cuddalore ‘encounter’ of April 2 was the eighteenth such encounter since the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government came to power in 2021. The government justified the murders of…

Al Jazeera

India’s language war: Why is Hindi sparking a north-south divide?

A decades-old spat over alleged Hindi imposition in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has erupted again. Here’s why.

Newslaundry

Tamil Nadu: YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s house attacked, alleges police complicity

YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s house in Chennai was vandalised on Monday, March 24, by a group of unidentified individuals who allegedly entered the premises under the guise of sanitation workers. The attackers poured sewage water, ransacked the house, and verbally abused his mother. The assault is believed to be in retaliation…

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On delimitation fears, some lessons from Jammu and Kashmir

Concerns of southern states regarding the impending delimitation exercise after the freeze on it lapses in 2026 are valid. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, who is one of the most vocal critics of the proposed delimitation, has justifiably framed it as an existential threat. Delimitation based on population would…

Dynamite News

"All languages should be respected": Tejashwi Yadav on CM Stalin's remark

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urged the people to "rise" to defend the state in a fight against the delimitation of constituencies and the three-language policy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu CM urges people to fight for language and fair delimitation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday urged the people to "rise" to defend the state in a fight against the delimitation of constituencies and the three-language policy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TN: Rameswaram fishermen on strike after SL Navy arrests 32; Their demands?

Since last January, 18 boats have been seized by the Sri Lankan Navy, and 131 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested. Read further on Dynamite News:

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