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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
TopicMK Stalin

Topic: MK Stalin

IAF chief’s frustration is evident. Govt must not grow complacent about his pledge

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IAS who’s been in crosshairs of both DMK & AIADMK, why Udhayachandran is Stalin’s most trusted officer

Chennai: At the time of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M.K. Stalin’s swearing-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister on 7 May 2021, speculation was rife...

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin bats for reservation in judiciary at social justice conference

At All India Federation for Social Justice conference, he also backed women's reservations & caste-census. Other speakers included Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren & ex-CM of UP Akhilesh Yadav.

Handpicked by Stalin, how chief secy Muruganandam became TN’s most sought-after IAS officer

Muruganandam’s professional capabilities and detailed planning of flagship scheme to provide financial aid to women helped build a rapport with Stalin.

How DMK is trying to reclaim lost forts in Tamil Nadu’s west & south, with Stalin taking lead

Even in 2021, DMK could not capture western region when it won 133 seats overall in state. Support for AIADMK in southern region had been recorded first in 1979.

Why DMK has softened towards arch-rival BJP after Lok Sabha elections

Signs of bonhomie were evident in August when a BJP MLA shared stage with CM Stalin. Since then, DMK and BJP leaders have shared the stage on at least three occasions.

How Naidu, Stalin’s call for baby boom is rooted in declining fertility rate, ageing population

Experts point to lower fertility, large dependent population and shrinking working-age population as factors that have led to concerns over demography in southern states.

DMK finds common ground with BJP against Left union on Samsung workers’ protest, but allies miffed

While BJP & DMK are rivals in terms of ideologies, political watchers say the parties have been covertly maintaining their friendship, even though they would never join hands electorally.

With ally’s needling & eye on northern TN, Stalin cabinet makes history with highest-ever Dalit quorum

With the induction of Dr. Govi Chezhiaan Sunday, there are now 4 Dalit ministers in the TN Cabinet. DMK denies external pressure, says a deserving candidate was given the post.

With Udhayanidhi’s elevation & a 4th Dalit minister, TN cabinet reshuffle lays groundwork for 2026

Senthil Balaji's reinstatement also significant in light of his support base in western TN, reflecting DMK's aspirations to make inroads in region where AIADMK won most seats last time.

On Camera

Is Nepal having a Bangladesh moment? Gen Z protests more than social media ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?