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Topic: BJP Tamil Nadu

Week after Annamalai’s ‘expose’, I-T raids in 50+ locations over ‘tax evasion by firm close to DMK’

Searches conducted at house of DMK MLA MK Mohan, 'confidant' of TN CM Stalin & the auditor of Stalin's son-in-law, V Sabareesan, said IT officials, in relation to 'tax evasion' by G Square Realtors.

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Political commentators feel that while padayatras can increase popularity of leaders helming them, they are outdated as a means to woo the masses, especially the present generation.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

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

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.