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How TN topped Niti Aayog’s ‘Export Preparedness Index’, became top investment destination

Tamil Nadu has always been counted among India’s most industrialised states. Its rising profile as a destination for investments is credited by experts & officials to policy interventions. 

Why landslides continue to wipe out Maharashtra villages — Mahad, Malin, and now Irshalwadi tragedy

July landslide in Irshalwadi village, which left 27 dead, wasn’t a one-off. Experts say Sahyadri ranges must be studied and corrective measures taken to prevent future incidents.

Mekedatu dam latest flashpoint in Cauvery water row. What’s the story behind this TN-Karnataka dispute

With Cauvery river water being an extremely emotive issue, Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK & ally Congress, which is in power in Karnataka, are walking a political tightrope.

Tamil Nadu temple wars: How BJP’s new ‘spiritual wing’ is taking on DMK

Tamil Nadu BJP's spiritual and temple development wing is positioning itself as a custodian of ‘Hindu culture’ and temples, and going head-to-head with state government.

Protecting wildlife, curbing plastic use — IAS officer on a quest to make Tamil Nadu cleaner, greener

Addt'l chief secretary, environment climate change & forests, Supriya Sahu has introduced cloth bag ATMs in the state & initiatives to curb illegal poaching & smuggling.

How NCP’s Pawar vs Pawar feud is in keeping with Maharashtra’s tradition of uncle-nephew conflicts

Ajit's 2019 clash with uncle & Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar was his 1st rebellion. Now, with him taking oath as deputy CM, state's tradition of such family feuds continues.

Where Warkaris see devotion, politicians see ‘marketing’ — following annual ‘Wari’ pilgrimage

Warkaris belonging to apolitical, caste-less sect, see political parties warming up to them — from BRS chief KCR to Shinde govt which announced health insurance for pilgrims.

Ex-professor, Udayar leader with ‘short fuse’ — all about K Ponmudy, 2nd DMK minister to face ED raids

After Senthil Balaji, ED now searching premises linked to Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy & son Gautham Sigamani, his close relatives, and associates.

Aurangabad city may have been renamed, but Maharashtra politics is not quite done with Aurangzeb

In past 4 months, Maharashtra has seen multiple communal conflicts centered around the Mughal emperor. Political analysts believe his name is being used by parties to polarise voters.

Tiffs with ally BJP, optical wins & ground-level cadre challenges — 1 yr of Shinde rebellion

A year on, CM Eknath Shinde-led faction says work of building new organisation on ground remains slower than expected. Meanwhile, clashes between Sena & BJP have become apparent.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.