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What TVK is saying about Dhanush’s possible entry into politics. ‘It is not easy’

Dhanush has not yet announced any plans to enter politics. However, reports suggest that members of his fan association have begun undertaking welfare activities.

‘Dog, lion & dead body’: DMK councillor booked over defamatory remarks against CM Vijay; slugfest in TN

Chennai police lodge FIR against DMK Ward 95 councillor Sudha Deenadayalan over her speech at a 7 October party event attended by Kanimozhi and Chennai Mayor R Priya.

Tamil Nadu’s electricity model is broken. Here’s how it can find its way back

Energy availability is as central as highways or ports. To make mistakes in this area would be a tragedy for Tamil Nadu’s overall economic growth.

NSUI’s Chhotu protest as Rahul-Priyanka turn spotlight on Neha Bora, and ‘Breaking Bad’ in TN politics

NSUI workers’ dig after AISA’s Neha Bora gets Rahul-Priyanka spotlight All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was in the spotlight during a recent...

Scrap SIR, return to paper ballot: DMK adopts 4 resolutions, will take demands to President Murmu 

DMK alleges SIR has led to indiscriminate deletion of voter names, disproportionately affecting marginalised communities, minorities, migrant workers, and young voters. 

As Vijay & allies join INDIA bloc’s anti-CEC protest, VCK blames SIR for Stalin’s defeat in Kolathur

Speaking at Opposition protest meet, VCK leader Thirumavalavan repeats earlier charge that SIR helped Vijay script victory in this year's assembly elections.

Backward class Hindus who convert can’t claim backward status under new faith, says SC

SC bench affirms a Madras High Court judgment that struck down a 2024 Tamil Nadu government order, while hearing the petition of a man who converted to Islam. 

Naidu pushes Godavari-Cauvery link amid El Niño stress, Vijay seeks more water for Chennai from Andhra

Andhra CM Naidu said the suggested Godavari-Cauvery link could become a vital, climate-resilient solution to secure water needs of the southern peninsula. 

Why Andhra got it cheap? Tamil Nadu state discom faces Oppn heat over record-high power purchase

Compared to the rate of Rs 11 to Rs 20 per unit during previous administration, TVK govt has decided to purchase power at Rs 35 per unit for meeting growing power demand.

Is AIADMK staring at irrelevance? Two Tamil Nadu bypolls, one warning

By themselves, the two by-elections point to neither duopoly nor disintegration in Tamil Nadu, but many are already asking whether this is the beginning of a process leading to both.

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The next stage of India’s foreign policy is strategic leverage

India's ambitions should not be about converting diplomatic relationships, economic weight and national capabilities into the power to shape international outcomes.

Bangladesh economy, 2 yrs after Hasina’s fall: Inflation eases, forex gains but growth remains weak

An analysis of seven key economic indicators reveals contrasting trends in Bangladesh’s economy since August 2024 when Sheikh Hasina was forced to quit and flee the country.

Trump admin ‘withholding’ approval for Europe-funded Patriot missiles for Ukraine—WaPo report

The weapons are being purchased through NATO’s PURL framework, which allows European allies to fund the purchase of American military supplies for Ukraine.

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.