Stalin has his unique style of connecting with public, proving a calculated attempt to speak the language of the youth while reinforcing govt's flagship schemes. But challenges remain.
In 2021 Tamil Nadu polls, DMK won 133 of state’s 234 constituencies, enabling it to form government without the support of allies. The Congress was allotted 25 seats and won 18.
DMK leadership wants ground-level leaders to focus on membership drive & attacking the BJP. However, Udhayanidhi Stalin & Kanimozhi encouraged to take on AIADMK boss Palaniswami.
In a seething attack on Modi govt during Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor & Pahalgam, the DMK MP raised ThePrint's newsbreak on the Pakistan link to 22 April massacre.
The newly appointed in-charges are already in their constituencies, taking stock at booth level. DMK is more serious about 2026 polls than 2021, political watchers say.
Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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