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.
Tensions between the parties stems from VCK’s longstanding desire for share of power in the govt. In past 2 weeks, their relationship has been rollercoaster of rifts & reconciliation.
High value of 350-acre Ford plant property drove TN to encourage Ford to return over nearly a yr of negotiations. It's expected to reinforce state's resurgence as global manufacturing hub.
Reports also look at the dwindling demand for diesel consumption in India, and how ‘overtourism’ and climate change are impacting India’s hill stations.
Udhayanidhi has been vocal about old guard making more space for younger leaders within party. Anger among older DMK leaders may delay his potential elevation, it is learnt.
If the AIADMK and the Congress are smart enough to seize the opportunity presented to come together again, Tamil Nadu could see a new alliance forming for the 2026 Assembly elections.
PTR was ‘demoted’ from TN finance ministry to IT & digital services in May 2023 after allegedly making claims against CM’s family. He has since kept low profile & worked to earn goodwill.
Present state Cabinet has 34 ministers including CM MK Stalin. Reshuffle was expected soon after LS elections, it is learnt, but was delayed due to hooch tragedy & Vikravandi by-polls
Armstrong was attacked by 6 men in Chennai Friday with 'long, sharp objects'. Greater Chennai police have arrested 8 persons, all said to be relatives and accomplices of Arcot Suresh.
In 1st stint as CM, Stalin focused on welfare schemes & empowered civil servants but ‘there are reservations’. Political analysts also point out need for DMK chief to shed 'dead weight'.
It is necessary to break the spell of socialist dogma on the imagination of those attracted by its Utopia as the only scientific way of progress, wrote MA Venkatarao in 1963.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.
You are the most biased and Anti India mindset, just wondering like how can be one such a blind in reporting that how shamelessly a politician transferring the power to his incompetent son by ignoring all other deserving party workers.
You have sold your soul as reporting media.
You are the most biased and Anti India mindset, just wondering like how can be one such a blind in reporting that how shamelessly a politician transferring the power to his incompetent son by ignoring all other deserving party workers.
You have sold your soul as reporting media.