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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicM Karunanidhi

Topic: M Karunanidhi

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.

Tamil people do not bow in shame, nor lower their head in defeat: M Karunanidhi on Tamil pride

On 15 September 1986, the DMK stalwart delivered a stirring address in Chennai, weaving poetry with politics, defending Tamil cultural heritage while reflecting on electoral defeats with unwavering pride.

Court grants bail to YouTuber arrested for ‘derogatory remarks’ against Karunanidhi

Social influencer & NTK member ‘Sattai’ Durai Murugan was arrested for making ‘derogatory remarks’ against Karunanidhi while campaigning for NTK candidate for Vikravandi bypoll.

Same circle of leaders, different approach — how Stalin made father Karunanidhi’s DMK his own

MK Stalin inherited his father M Karunanidhi's political legacy, but adopted a different style of leadership and governance to face the changing scenario in Tamil Nadu and India.

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’.

Stalin is no Karunanidhi, but this is how he’s rebranding his image in Tamil Nadu politics

Most events Stalin has participated in over the last few months have been choreographed down to the minutest detail.

Negotiator recalls how Kannada film star Rajkumar was freed from Veerappan’s custody

Eighteen years after 'Dr' Rajkumar was abducted by forest brigand Veerappan, nine suspects were set free Tuesday.

Karunanidhi’s Marina beach burial despite AIADMK objection, and shelter-home horrors

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Technically, the national flag shouldn’t fly at half-mast everywhere for Karunanidhi

The Flag Code of India doesn’t officially allow for this honour to be given to a former state CM. But the code has long been flexible.

Politics over Karunanidhi’s burial & why Rahul Gandhi liked Gadkari’s query on job data

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Keeping CAPF in Bengal for 60 days raises constitutional questions. It’s not an occupying force

Under Article 324, the ECI requisitions central forces to ensure free and fair polling. But once the ballot boxes are sealed, that authority begins to fade.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

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.