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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

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.

AIADMK scouts for young orators in bid to bolster voter outreach ahead of 2026 TN polls

AIADMK students’ wing is on lookout for individuals between ages 18-35, with proficiency in both English & Tamil. Selected candidates will be trained in public speaking.

Tamil Nadu is waging a new North-South clash of civilisations— Sivagalai to Keezhadi

MK Stalin is making archaeology a pillar of Tamil pride. Sivagalai’s findings suggest Tamil Nadu entered the Iron Age while North India was still in the Copper Era.

Samsung India, workers’ union at odds again over suspension of 3 at Kancheepuram plant

While Samsung India claims the suspensions are lawful & linked to disruptions at its plant, SIWU claims there's a 'conspiracy' to end the employee trade union.

Ruling DMK wins Erode East bypoll by massive margin of over 91,000 votes

Ever since bypoll was announced, NTK’s Seeman had framed the electoral contest as a battle between ‘Dravidianism’ and ‘Tamil nationalism’.

In Periyar’s land, animal sacrifice row reignites 100-yr old temple-dargah land dispute

Conflict over attempted animal sacrifice at dargah in Madurai has sparked communal tensions in Thiruparankundram hills. Now, BJP & pro-Hindutva groups are seeking dargah’s removal.

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Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.