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Annamalai fires calculated opening salvo after quitting BJP: Presents roadmap for drug-free Tamil Nadu

K. Annamalai, a former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, quit the party after the recently concluded poll, and launched his own movement We The Leaders.

Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Bengal signal a new political order. BJP’s road to 2029 starts now

BJP has to show exemplary performance in the states under its control, retain those that will go to polls next year, win new geographies, and aim for a stronger majority in 2029.

Five key seats that will shape BJP’s Tamil Nadu strategy for foray in South

Contesting 27 seats in alliance with the AIADMK, the BJP seeks to build on its limited presence by contesting key seats across Tamil Nadu.

Annamalai, once the face of BJP’s Tamil Nadu push, not in poll candidate list

Annamalai was replaced as BJP state president last year. However, Home Minister Amit Shah had indicated the party would continue to utilise his organizational skills.

Her WhatsApp status slammed Op Sindoor. SRM tech institute suspends professor for ‘unlawful activities’

On Wednesday, S Lora, on her WhatsApp status, allegedly called the Indian military's operations in Pakistan a 'Cowardice Act'. The university has launched an inquiry. 

Annamalai confirms he will not run for TN BJP chief amid speculation of tie-up with AIADMK for 2026

Tirunelveli MLA and former AIADMK leader Nainar Nagendran, who joined BJP in 2017 and is leader of the BJP legislature party in Tamil Nadu, is a front-runner for post, it is learnt.

IIT-Madras director has an ally who backs his cow urine theory. TN BJP ex-chief Soundararajan

Tamilisai Soundararajan, an allopathic doctor, said she wouldn’t have backed claim if it wasn't scientifically proven. NTK says 'unfortunate' that urine is being 'treated as medicine'.

Flogging, going barefoot—Annamalai must endure pain as Modi-Shah’s Tamil Nadu priorities change

Tamil Nadu BJP president whipped himself in public to protest against the sexual assault of a student. What must have hurt him though is neither Modi-Shah-Nadda nor national BJP tweeted about his pain.

Anna University sexual assault sparks political slugfest. BJP’s Annamalai whips himself in protest

The BJP Tamil Nadu chief has also vowed to go barefoot until DMK is ousted. DMK says accused was only photographed with deputy CM, and is 'neither a party member nor volunteer'.

Blame game erupts between TN BJP, DMK over award of tungsten mining block in Madurai by Centre

Mines ministry announced last month that tungsten block in Madurai had been auctioned to Hindustan Zinc, sparking protests. TN assembly has passed resolution against move.

On Camera

Smriti Mandhana’s 4 records went unnoticed in India. Will Kohli or Rohit get same treatment?

What we observe is that records, zeal and performance under pressure do not carry an independent value. Our celebration of these depends on who is standing at the crease.

India’s green hydrogen push could attract Rs 10 lakh cr investment by 2030—Hydrogen mission director

Government plans to expand green hydrogen use beyond refineries and fertiliser plants, targeting mobility, steel and shipping while positioning India as a competitive global supplier.

F-35 parts en route to US from Australia diverted to Hong Kong, China ‘takes possession’

The incident happened in May when UPS flight was carrying a cockpit canopy & weapons-bay door. Bloomberg reported Chinese govt later took possession of parts and is yet to return them. 

Let’s keep Pakistan, Bangladesh out of our politics. It undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.