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Sasikala’s return, MK Stalin’s ‘Vel act’ — what’s in store for upcoming Tamil Nadu polls

In episode 670 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about how Sasikala’s return is unlikely to have an impact since no one has taken her to be a natural successor to Jayalalithaa.

How Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala’s return from jail could shake AIADMK fine balance before polls

CM Palaniswami and Deputy CM Panneerselvam have resolved differences to focus on governance, but AIADMK workers fear Sasikala’s release could divide factions.

Sasikala, Jayalalithaa aide & expelled AIADMK leader, released from jail after 4 years

Former AIADMK leader Sasikala was lodged in central jail in Bengaluru in connection with the Rs 66 crore-disproportionate assets case.

What makes Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami and deputy CM Panneerselvam eat out of Amit Shah’s hand

Sasikala will be out of jail before the Tamil Nadu election. The chief minister and his deputy must brace for a storm in the AIADMK.

Alagiri to Dinakaran, all the pieces of Tamil Nadu puzzle are falling in place to suit BJP

Amit Shah is set to inaugurate several projects in Tamil Nadu but expect news headlines only on his likely meeting with Rajinikanth.

Sasikala ‘set for release’ — AIADMK says inconsequential but some leaders wary of poll impact

Lawyer of Sasikala, in jail for 4 years now in Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets case, says the close aide to late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa could be released this month.

Remembering Jayalalithaa, six-term Tamil Nadu CM who was ‘Amma’ to her people

From being an actress to holding the chief minister’s seat for six terms, ThePrint takes a look at her journey.

IPS officer D. Roopa ‘vindicated’ as probe panel finds Sasikala treated like star at jail

IPS officer D. Roopa had alleged in 2017 that late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s aide Sasikala had received special treatment at jail.

Karnataka govt launches ACB probe into Sasikala prison bribery charges

State Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy says the charges are serious and need an expert investigation, promises a fair probe.

After the RK Nagar polls, some tight-rope walking in store for the BJP

BJP wants to end up with the winning side in 2019, but with Sasikala on one hand and DMK on the other, it may need to tweak its stand on corruption.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.