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Annamalai in Coimbatore, Tamilisai in Chennai South: BJP’s list of LS candidates for Tamil Nadu

Party had contested five seats in 2019 but failed to open its account. In September, former ally AIADMK had come out of alliance.

Alternative vs entitlement: How Hindu Right press compared Annamalai, Rahul padyatras

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva writers covered and commented on news and topical issues over the last couple of weeks.

Annamalai booked for ‘promoting religious enmity’, Tamil Nadu BJP says it’s DMK ‘anti-Hindu mindset’

In a widely shared video, BJP state chief is seen losing his cool with protesters who objected to his entry to church during En Mann, En Makkal yatra.

AIADMK ends alliance with BJP, blames state unit — ‘made remarks against leaders we consider gods’

Announcement came after party held a meeting of all its MPs, MLAs and district secretaries, days after a remark by BJP state president Annamalai on C.N. Annadurai sparked a row.

AIADMK breaks alliance with BJP, slams Annamalai — ‘Let’s see if they win more votes than NOTA’

Any decision regarding alliance will be made only before next year’s polls, says AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar. BJP spokesperson says decision will only be loss for Dravidian party.

Annamalai to ride ‘simhavahanam’ across TN as he ‘exposes evil DMK’ in BJP’s 200-day yatra

With about 10 months to go for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, state BJP plans padayatra, set to start on 28 July from Rameshwaram in presence of Amit Shah, to reach voters across Tamil Nadu.

Amid tiff with AIADMK, TN BJP chief Annamalai gets a boost from Rajnath — ‘can be national leader’

AIADMK says BJP has taken cognisance of Annamalai's remarks aimed at Jayalalithaa day after Rajnath Singh said any amount of praise for Annamalai would be 'insufficient'.

BJP’s Annamalai slams Stalin, posts old video of Tamil Nadu CM criticising Senthil Balaji

On Wednesday, Stalin issued a statement after visiting the hospitalised Balaji, saying ‘DMK will not be intimidated by BJP’s threats.’

Why Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai traded in the quiet life he dreamt of for ‘toxic’ politics

Dubbed ‘Singham’ during his tenure in IPS, Annamalai now juggles his role in Tamil Nadu BJP with responsibility as Karnataka assembly polls co-incharge.

BJP picks Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan as Karnataka poll in-charge, Annamalai co-incharge

Elections to 224-member Karnataka assembly are likely to be held in April-May. For 38-year-old TN chief K Annamalai, this is the first poll responsibility of a state outside Tamil Nadu.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.