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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicSouthern India

Topic: Southern India

Telangana to Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Why Shivraj Chouhan is touring the south after losing CM chair

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who was replaced as Madhya Pradesh CM last month, has been making rounds of temples in Telangana, Kerala and TN over the past 15 days.

Southern hurdle, presence of ex-allies, tight finish — 200 seats that defied BJP in last 3 LS polls

About two-fifth of these seats are in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Andhra Pradesh. BJP leaders feel this will not be a major concern for party this year.

Not Quite ‘Madrasi’: ‘Coromandel’ offers a panoramic view of south Indian history

Indian reader who emerged clueless from school history classes, Coromandel is a good place to start exploring the rich, storied diversity of the region.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.