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Thursday, September 11, 2025
TopicTamil Nadu Assembly elections

Topic: Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Even if AIADMK wins a single seat, victory would be BJP’s, says DMK chief Stalin

Claiming that the AIADMK is a 'branch' of the BJP, the DMK chief also reiterated his allegation of corruption against CM Palaniswami.

Who are Devendrakula Vellalars and why BJP is wooing them in Tamil Nadu

Hindu Pallars, who have a presence in 28 of Tamil Nadu’s 33 districts and are 17% of the population, want to be classified as Devendrakula Vellalars, a demand the Modi govt has met. 

Kamal Haasan releases MNM manifesto, assures income for housewives through skill development

Outlining his party's manifesto, Haasan said facilitation is proposed to be made for homemakers to get suitable opportunities to earn and it doesn't mean doles from govt treasury.

How BJP’s using intellectuals, actors to win Bengal & ‘get traction’ in Tamil Nadu, Kerala

By fielding public figures, BJP aims at expanding its footprints in Kerala & Tamil Nadu, but in Bengal, its strategy is to counter TMC’s outsider jibe, party leaders say.

Prosperity line, not poverty line, will be my focus, want to bring TN above that: Kamal Haasan

In an interview to ThePrint, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan explained his party’s economic ideology and said why BJP’s brand of politics will not work in Tamil Nadu.

Palaniswami is Tamil Nadu’s survivor-in-chief, he doesn’t need to be Jayalalithaa or MGR

That the AIADMK govt didn’t fall and served out the full term is a testimony to Palaniswami’s political instinct and capability.

Kamal Haasan files nomination from Coimbatore South for Tamil Nadu polls

The actor-politician, who has been critical of both the DMK and AIADMK, is fighting on the plank of corruption and good governance in the state.

Palaniswami, Stalin file nominations for Tamil Nadu polls, Vijayan files for Kerala elections

Both Tamil Nadu and Kerala have Assembly elections in one phase on 6 April, along with Puducherry.

AIADMK promises one govt job for every family, ‘Amma’ washing machines, 6 LPG cylinders/year

Manifesto also says AIADMK will provide solar gas stoves to every family, and proposes to change name of Madras High Court to Tamil Nadu High Court.

Will keep urging Centre to scrap CAA & give citizenship to Lankan Tamil refugees, says Stalin

DMK chief M.K. Stalin said his party has opposed the CAA all along, and if it comes to power in Tamil Nadu, the assembly will pass a resolution against it.

On Camera

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

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.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?