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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicMK Stalin

Topic: MK Stalin

‘Iron Age began on Tamil soil 5,300 yrs ago,’ Stalin declares citing artefacts tested in labs abroad

Releasing report by Tamil Nadu archeology dept at Anna Centenary Library, Stalin says samples excavated from archaeological sites in the state were sent to labs around the world.

Our take on Ramesh Bidhuri, India’s GDP growth & MK Stalin’s $1 million reward—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

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

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

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.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.