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Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Topic: BJP Tamil Nadu

‘Audio clip was fabricated, attempts to divide CM Stalin & me,’ says Tamil Nadu finance minister

An unverified audio clip had gone viral on social media in which minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan purportedly says money made by CM's son & son-in-law has become 'a problem'.

Breakup or bid for bargaining power? What BJP-AIADMK war of words in Tamil Nadu signals

While BJP top leadership is in favour of alliance, it's letting state chief K Annamalai needle ally, say leaders. AIADMK says it's focussing on relationship with BJP high command.

‘When Tamil Nadu grows, India grows’: How PM Modi pitched BJP’s vision for state in Chennai

Modi said Tamil Nadu’s development is central govt's priority, while CM Stalin urged Prime Minister to expedite road projects & increase allocation of funds for pending projects.

Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam: Why BJP’s taking 3,000 TN residents on trip to Modi home state Gujarat

BJP says programme aims to showcase 'age-old ties' between Tamil Nadu & Gujarat. However, it's being seen as an attempt to woo Tamil voters ahead of 2024 LS polls & Karnataka elections.

Cops arrest 4 in Coimbatore for ‘assaulting Bengali migrants’, say 2 affiliated with Hindu Munnani

Arrests come at a time when alleged attacks on migrant workers are a heated political issue in Tamil Nadu. Hindutva group Hindu Munnani has denied any connection with the 4 accused.

BJP to PMK, it’s padayatra season in Tamil Nadu. But concept’s fast going stale in social media age

Political commentators feel that while padayatras can increase popularity of leaders helming them, they are outdated as a means to woo the masses, especially the present generation.

TN BJP chief Annamalai booked for ‘false propaganda’ on migrant labourers, dares DMK to arrest him

This comes a day after K. Annamalai blamed ruling DMK for dividing the state and as being behind rumours of attacks on Bihari migrant workers in the state.

Annamalai defends Soundararajan’s remark on Tamil voters: ‘Akka meant BJP leaders have distinction’

BJP Tamil Nadu chief plays down predecessor & Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan's comment that ‘people of Tamil Nadu did not recognise leadership skills of state BJP leaders.

Tale of TN BJP chief Annamalai’s ltd edition Rafale watch — wearing ‘nationalism’ on your wrist

DMK targeted Annamalai for his failure to produce bill for Rafale watch made by French watchmaker Bell & Ross in collaboration with Dassault Aviation.

Read between the lines to know why MK Stalin inducted son Udhayanidhi in Tamil Nadu cabinet

The youth of Tamil Nadu are drawn to BJP, whose state chief Annamalai attracts huge crowds and media attention. CM Stalin thinks inducting son Udhayanidhi will change that.

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Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?