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Topic: BJP Tamil Nadu

‘Slept like Kumbhakarna for 10 yrs’: How Tamil Nadu parties are reacting to Modi’s Katchatheevu remarks

In 1974, India relinquished any claim it had over the Palk Strait island, thereby handing it to Sri Lanka. Fishing around its waters have led to fishermen deaths, arrests.

BJP bid to carve out space in TN hits unlikely roadblock — a DMK-AIADMK ploy to keep ‘outsider’ out

Dravidian parties keeping BJP out of Lok Sabha election rhetoric after realising BJP is eyeing state election, say political analysts. Since 1967, either DMK or AIADMK has ruled state.

Union minister Karandlaje faces EC rap for ‘creating enmity’ between Kannadigas & Tamilians

Union minister Shobha Karandlaje suggested Tuesday that those responsible for the blast at Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe on 1 March were ‘trained’ in Tamil Nadu.

Modi-Shah’s 2024 goal is to diminish Dravidianism. It is the next frontier

The Modi-Shah-Yogi Trimurti has decided to bring an Article 370-like disruption in Tamil politics in 2024. BJP wants to squeeze out the separatist Dravidian impulse from Tamil cultural politics.

In AIADMK-BJP split, an opportunity for OPS — ‘BJP leadership in touch with me for past 3 months’

AIADMK rival faction leader O Panneerselvam said ‘BJP is capable of ruling a third time’ at Centre. Decision on possible alliance after ‘BJP decides on its stand’.

Why a split with AIADMK opens the door for BJP in Tamil Nadu

The BJP-AIADMK parting ways in Tamil Nadu will have multiple implications for all the parties in the state and the national parties. The state...

‘Kanimozhi nobody without father Karunanidhi, Modi could give TN an alternate path,’ says Annamalai

During phase 1 of his padyatra in Tamil Nadu, BJP state chief K. Annamalai claims Modi has done a lot for revival of Tamil culture, says NDA poised to win many seats in state in 2024.

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.

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.

TN governor Ravi puts order ‘dismissing’ minister Senthil Balaji in abeyance, cites Shah’s advice

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi initially cited DMK leader's arrest by ED as reason for dismissal from council of ministers, but has now decided to seek attorney general's opinion on matter.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.