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TopicMK Stalin

Topic: MK Stalin

2 suicides, DMK-governor clash, rich-poor divide — why NEET politics is back in Tamil Nadu

The deaths of a 19-year-old student & his father within three days have put focus on politics surrounding the medical entrance exam. Both DMK, AIADMK govts adopted anti-NEET bills.

‘NEET will be scrapped,’ CM Stalin to aspirants after student, father die by suicide

Expressing shock over the recent demise of aspirant Jagatheeswaran, who unsuccessfully attempted to clear the entrance test, the CM said he was at a loss to console his family.

‘Linguistic imperialism’ — Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams new bills replacing IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the three bills in Parliament Friday. Stalin called the move ‘recolonisation in the name of decolonisation’.

Maamannan shows winds of change in Tamil Nadu politics. A democratic upsurge is close

Maamannan underscores the need for a second democratic upsurge in Tamil Nadu that goes beyond Brahmin and non-Brahmin binary.

Stalin’s ‘pen’ memorial to Karunanidhi gets Centre’s green light — but there are conditions

Union environment ministry has granted clearance to Tamil Nadu govt to build Rs 80-crore seaside monument. Project faced resistance from environmentalists, fisher folk, opposition.

Anti-NEET bill, ‘Tamizhagam’ & now minister Senthil — saga of spats between TN govt and Governor Ravi

Minister V Senthil Balaji's arrest is latest flashpoint between Governor RN Ravi & DMK govt, but in nearly 2 yrs since his appointment, there've been several standoffs over various issues.

Senthil new flashpoint as Tamil Nadu governor wants arrested DMK minister out of Stalin cabinet

Governor has agreed to reallocate Senthil Balaji's portfolios but disagreed on him continuing as minister since he's 'facing criminal proceedings for moral turpitude', says Raj Bhavan.

BJP’s Annamalai slams Stalin, posts old video of Tamil Nadu CM criticising Senthil Balaji

On Wednesday, Stalin issued a statement after visiting the hospitalised Balaji, saying ‘DMK will not be intimidated by BJP’s threats.’

‘Don’t provoke DMK workers’ — Stalin’s ‘warning’ to BJP after Senthil Balaji’s arrest

Tamil Nadu CM says 'ED officers ignored DMK minister's health condition', adds that those who can't be challenged in electoral politics are intimidated through central agencies.

Arrested TN minister Senthil Balaji is Karur strongman, ‘Yes man’ favoured by Jayalalithaa & Stalin

Senthil was part of coterie that supported Sasikala’s nephew in AIADMK factional fight. After joining DMK, he was credited with its good show in Kongu region in civic polls.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.