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TopicM.K. Stalin

Topic: M.K. Stalin

In cabinet reshuffle, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inducts TRB Rajaa & drops controversial dairy minister Nasar

Cabinet may see more changes with P. Thiaga Rajan — who allegedly spoke critically about DMK's 1st family in leaked audio clips — likely being stripped of his finance portfolio.

Stalin breaks silence on ‘PTR audio clips’ in YouTube show, labels them ‘cheap politics’

Tamil Nadu CM said he had 'time only to do duties for people'. He also explained a gap in the monthly show Ungalil Oruvan-Bathilgal in April & told viewers break was 'not between you and me'.

BJP TN chief Annamalai says he’s firmly in the saddle for now — ‘Roadmap given, role in party made clear’

Despite earlier reports of Annamalai saying he'll step down if BJP continues to be in alliance with AIADMK, he said Sunday he'll continue to be at helm of things even with the tie-up.

Tamil Nadu withdraws Bill allowing 12-hour work days, CM Stalin calls it ‘brave’ move

The Bill was opposed in the state assembly by DMK allies like the Communist Party of India, CPI (Marxist), Congress, the MDMK and VCK as well as the Opposition.

74 years, 3 generations, 1 ideology: Inside DMK’s ‘first family’ at the heart of TN BJP’s ‘corruption exposé’

BJP’s purported exposé — ‘DMK Files’ — claims 13 members of DMK have assets totalling Rs 1.34 lakh crore. Five of these, it says, are members of ‘DMK first family’.

In Round 2 of PTR’s battle of viral audio clips, TN minister says recording fake, BJP suggests forensic test

In an audio clip released by BJP Tuesday, PTR is purportedly heard criticising the functioning of the DMK and praising the BJP for its 'one person, one post' structure.

Stalin’s Mann ki Baat? How DMK show Ungalil Oruvan-Bathilgal is helping CM get closer to voters

Chennai: “Of the gifts you received from your cadres on your 70th birthday, which one is closest to your heart?” an unseen male voice...

Proposals to ban hookah bars & empower TN govt to appoint V-Cs: 13 bills DMK says governor Ravi is ‘stalling’

Tamil Nadu assembly has passed a formal resolution urging the Union govt and President Droupadi Murmu to fix a time limit for 'governors to give assent to bills passed by legislatures'.

Demand for ban on non-Tamil CSK, IPL tickets & ‘captain Stalin’ — when cricket took over TN assembly

There was much cricket banter in the TN assembly Tuesday amid a larger discussion on demands for grants from Youth Welfare & Sports Development department, headed by Udhayanidhi Stalin. 

‘Victims of TN custodial torture were offered bribes to retract statement against ASP’

At least five torture victims have allegedly been offered money to change their testimony against IPS officer Balveer Singh, according to a lawyer as well as one of the victims.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.