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Thursday, August 21, 2025
TopicMK Stalin

Topic: MK Stalin

Global media on India’s new tech partnerships & how a ‘bolder fiscal plan’ can power its jobs market

Reports also look at the dwindling demand for diesel consumption in India, and how ‘overtourism’ and climate change are impacting India’s hill stations.

Stalin’s US visit, Rajnikanth & DMK minister ‘banter’ reignite debate over Udhayanidhi’s elevation

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.

Are DMK and BJP cosying up? The goal is to wrong-foot Congress and AIADMK

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.

Once embroiled in audiotape row, PTR has patched up with Stalin. ‘Plum portfolio’ on the cards

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.

Tamil Nadu likely to see major cabinet reshuffle soon, Udhayanidhi set to get additional portfolios

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

BSP Tamil Nadu chief Armstrong hacked to death, police link it to 2023 murder of gangster Arcot Suresh

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.

3 years of Stalin as Tamil Nadu CM — ‘governance style more like Jayalalithaa than Karunanidhi’

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'.

Sacked vigilance staffer, ‘whistle-blower’, YouTuber — who is Savukku Shankar, held under Goondas Act

Shankar is lodged in Coimbatore Central jail with 7 cases registered against him in various parts of Tamil Nadu on multiple charges. He has been critical of CM Stalin & family.

MK Stalin release DMK manifesto, calls for Governor to be appointed in consultation with state CM

MK Stalin release DMK manifesto, calls for Governor to be appointed in consultation with state CM

‘Those who are blind’ – Modi slams DMK for ad showing rocket with Chinese flag

The ad, published by a state minister, featured the prime minister and CM M.K. Stalin and had a rocket as backdrop. The shuttle appeared to have the Chinese flag painted on it.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?