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Commander to CEO: How Stalin has shaped DMK into a machine permanently in poll mode

As Stalin completes 7 years as DMK president, analysts say he runs the party much as he runs the govt—through review meetings, reports, grievance cells and structured monitoring.

Vijay is winning nickname war in Tamil Nadu. He’s attacking Brand Stalin with ‘uncle’ taunt

If Stalin ignores the taunt, it spreads unchecked. If he responds, he legitimises Vijay. Either way, the Tamil Nadu politics binary bends.

Why a report by Stalin-appointed panel on state autonomy may trigger fresh Centre-TN faceoff

Prof M. Naganathan, 1 of 3 members of panel headed by retired SC judge Kurian Joseph, said panel expected to submit interim report in January 2026, months before state elections.

Stalin looks to expand DMK-led alliance, but questions remain on whether DMDK, PMK could rock the boat

CM Stalin pitched expansion of DMK-led alliance during informal talks earlier this week. Congress welcomed proposal but PMK and DMDK are yet to make their stand clear.

DMK to support INDIA bloc’s non-Tamil candidate for V-P polls, rejects BJP’s ‘identity politics’

Chennai: Although DMK’s efforts to push for a Tamilian as INDIA bloc's vice-presidential candidate failed, the ruling DMK and its allies in Tamil Nadu...

CP Radhakrishnan vs who? Why DMK’s pushing INDIA bloc for a Tamil vs Tamil contest for India’s V-P

Chennai: With the BJP-led NDA fielding Tamil Nadu-born C.P. Radhakrishnan as its vice-presidential nominee, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu finds itself in a...

Why DMK’s handling of Chennai sanitation workers’ protest is causing strain in ruling alliance

VCK says manner in which Chennai police dealt with protesting sanitation workers was unacceptable; CPI(M) and Congress have sought CM Stalin's intervention.

PhD scholar snubs Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi at convocation, says he’s ‘working against state’s interests’

By declining to receive the degree from the Governor, Jean Rajan says that she is questioning the functioning of the system.

ASI to publish controversial Keezhadi excavation report, but along with ‘questions by domain experts’

Move to put archaeologist Ramkrishna's report on ASI website comes after it became Centre vs Tamil Nadu issue. ASI wanted changes, Stalin said Centre was undermining Tamil heritage.

TN files plea in SC restraining Madras HC from using name & picture of CMs in welfare schemes

The ruling DMK government has filed a plea against the state barring it from using names and photographs of present and former chief ministers in welfare schemes.

On Camera

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.