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Topic: AIADMK

Tamil pride, ‘soft’ Hindutva, Modi govt schemes — BJP trying to cut into TN’s Dravidian politics

While BJP is still political lightweight in Tamil Nadu, its aggression here is making ruling DMK wary, with leaders of the regional party criticising BJP as if it were principal opposition.

Madras HC orders status quo on AIADMK’s July 11 General Council meet amid leadership tussle

O Panneerselvam, the rival AIADMK leader who was 'expelled' from the party at the July 11 GC meet, said the ruling showed nobody can 'usurp' a political party.

Former AIADMK legislator KPP Baskar’s properties raided in disproportionate assets case

Baskar has accumulated disproportionate assets worth Rs 4.72 crore, which is 315% over his known sources of income, according to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption.

Our take on Sri Lanka crisis,Uma Bharti ‘tweetography’ and Elon Musk—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

OPS sons among 18 AIADMK members expelled by EPS, next move in power tussle at MLA meet Sunday

EPS says in statement that the 18 members are 'being removed from their primary memberships of AIADMK for acting in contradiction with goals and policies of party'.

From AIADMK, Shiv Sena to JD(U) — how BJP is growing at the cost of its allies as well as rivals

Across states, the biggest complaint against the BJP is that the party does not honour coalition dharma. Party spokesperson says accusations are ‘untrue’.

EPS elected as AIADMK interim general secretary, council members expel OPS from party

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami had called a general council meeting, fiercely opposed by O. Panneerselvam, to deliberate on single leadership issue in the party.

Palaniswami-led AIADMK is bad news for BJP in Tamil Nadu but it opens up opportunities too

While OPS has been courting the BJP in Tamil Nadu enthusiastically, the latter isn't inclined to take any side in AIADMK’s internal warfare yet.

Our take on presidential elections, Maharashtra, and AIADMK — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

New Delhi: Amid heightened tensions between New Delhi and Washington, and a growing synergy between the Pakistan government and US President Donald Trump, Indian...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.