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TopicMakkal Needhi Maiam (People’s Justice Centre)

Topic: Makkal Needhi Maiam (People’s Justice Centre)

Kamal Haasan’s MNM joins DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, gets 1 seat for Rajya Sabha 2025 polls

Speaking to reporters after clinching the deal, Haasan said his move to join the alliance was done for the sake of the country and not for any consideration for the post.

Amid rumours of cosying up to DMK, Kamal Haasan says no decision on joining INDIA bloc yet

At his party MNM’s anniversary celebrations, the actor-turned-politician asserts he will support anyone doing selfless work.

Promising start to poll limbo, now cosying up to DMK — what next for Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam

The MNM chief has endorsed the DMK-Congress candidate in a by-election and inaugurated a photo exhibition of CM Stalin, signalling a shift in his political stance.

Kamal Haasan loses, his MNM draws a blank in first assembly poll outing in Tamil Nadu

While Kamal Haasan polled just over 33% of the votes in Coimbatore South, other candidates from his party failed to make any dent in the opponents' prospects.

5 major challenges that Kamal Haasan faces after his political plunge

The biggest challenge Kamal Haasan faces is how to convert his huge fan base into the cadre of a cohesive political unit, say political analysts.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

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.