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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Topic: Tamil Nadu

‘Push for monolithic Hindi killed ancient mother tongues,’ CM Stalin opposes 3-language policy in TN

Taking to social media platform X, Stalin wrote that Hindi had 'swallowed' several Indian languages, including Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Braj, & Garhwali, which are now struggling to survive.

In political crosshairs over a Modi cartoon, Tamil media giant Vikatan has a long history of defiance

Before the current crackdown on Vikatan by BJP-led Centre, past AIADMK & DMK-led state govts have also taken it to court for defaming their leaders & parties over cartoons, articles.

Why DMK-led Tamil Nadu govt is at war with the Centre over NEP

After education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Samagra Shiksha funds would not be released to TN until it aligns with NEP, CM Stalin asserted Centre cannot indulge in ‘blackmail’.

Tamil Nadu will never accept NEP, three-language policy, says Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin

Ahead of 2026 elections, tussle between DMK and BJP is getting fierce with debate over language policy and educational funds.

As NEP row escalates, Dharmendra Pradhan writes to MK Stalin, slams Tamil Nadu’s ‘myopic vision’

Tamil Nadu govt has been refusing to sign an MoU with Centre to implement PM-Shri, citing objections to the 'imposition of the three-language formula'.

Making of Udhayanidhi—how junior Stalin rose to calling the shots as DMK & Tamil Nadu govt’s no.2

Udhayanidhi was anointed deputy CM last yr by his father & CM MK Stalin. DMK insiders say he is strengthening the party politically, ideologically & pushing to bring in 'more young blood'.

AIADMK in turmoil again as 2026 polls approach, with BJP factor adding to the tension

Senior party leader Sengottaiyan’s discontent, along with OPS's willingness to return, has sparked speculation about a challenge to EPS's leadership. 

SC stands by Madras HC’s rent waiver for TN shopkeepers during 2020 Covid lockdown. What it said

2-judge SC bench also dismisses a set of appeals filed by various municipal bodies of Tamil Nadu that had challenged multiple High Court orders passed in 2022.

The centrepiece to BJP’s Delhi win: a slogan that vanished after Lok Sabha polls

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

At launch of NITI Aayog report, Sitharaman calls for regulation to run at par with AI adoption

FM adds that AI-assisted technologies should be adopted in all districts to bring development & highlights importance of collaborative ecosystems in tech innovation.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.