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Topic: AIADMK

AIADMK led the way on caste census. History should remember that: E Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu has long stood as a beacon of affirmative action, with its unique 69 per cent reservation policy. That achievement was made possible by AIADMK’s political resolve and legal acumen.

How bipolar political landscape allows DMK, AIADMK to keep allies from share in power pie

The question arose after Amit Shah declared on 11 April that NDA would form govt in Tamil Nadu in 2026. Five days later, AIADMK gen secy EPS said the alliance was only for the polls.

How AIADMK plans to convince its workers & voters to bet on alliance with BJP

BJP, AIADMK have revived alliance ahead of TN polls. Ground realities have forced rethink on strategy for how EPS-led party can convince voters to look beyond opposition to BJP's policies.

UK Supreme Court’s legal definition of a woman is an important course correction

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Why EPS had a change of heart & greenlit AIADMK-BJP alliance talks ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

While AIADMK maintains that there was not any talks over alliance with BJP, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that BJP leaders are in talks with regional party.

TN waging a language war, but data tells a different story—enrolment in Tamil-medium schools falling

Officials say trend began under previous AIADMK govt. Meanwhile, DMK insists that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's 'claim' cannot justify implementing three-language formula.

With all-party meeting, DMK sees chance to isolate BJP, rally TN parties ahead of polls

Stalin has invited all parties in the state to attend a meeting on 5 March in protest of Centre’s delimitation proposal. Experts say the issue will form the top agenda for 2026 polls.

AIADMK in turmoil again as 2026 polls approach, with BJP factor adding to the tension

Senior party leader Sengottaiyan’s discontent, along with OPS's willingness to return, has sparked speculation about a challenge to EPS's leadership. 

AIADMK scouts for young orators in bid to bolster voter outreach ahead of 2026 TN polls

AIADMK students’ wing is on lookout for individuals between ages 18-35, with proficiency in both English & Tamil. Selected candidates will be trained in public speaking.

Why ruling DMK is on a poll strategist-hiring spree despite having its own firm PEN

Political commentators in Tamil Nadu argue that this strategy might backfire on DMK, as conflicting interests among multiple consultants could weaken their electoral strategy.

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Free UPI was a revolution. Now costs are piling up, quality is slipping

The RBI Governor would do well to reinitiate earlier attempts to create competition for UPI. It would improve quality and security.

Over six-fold spike in digital transactions since 2019-20, govt informs Parliament

Govt says digital payments also uplift under-served communities by providing them financial footprint that can be used to assess credit worthiness in absence of traditional documents.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.