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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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Topic: Tamil Nadu

Ravi’s flip-flop on Senthil Balaji: BJP ‘reserves’ comment, attacks Stalin for ‘doublespeak’

In a tweet, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai reminds CM how he had sought Balaji's dismissal over corruption charges 5 yrs ago when he was in Opposition.

Tamil Nadu Guv paused sacking of jailed DMK minister Senthil Balaji on advice of Amit Shah

Governor R.N. Ravi took the decision barely 5 hours after his initial letter dismissing Balaji as he was ‘facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption, including taking cash for jobs and money laundering’.

DMK may consider legal options against TN Governor RN Ravi’s move to dismiss Senthil Balaji

DMK said the governor's order dismissing Balaji from the Cabinet was placed under abeyance by the Raj Bhavan within hours, following the home ministry's intervention.

Tamil Nadu governor unilaterally dismisses jailed Senthil Balaji from state cabinet

The Raj Bhavan said Balaji 'is facing serious criminal proceedings' in several corruption cases & the governor has dismissed him from Council of Ministers with immediate effect.

Ex-professor, Udayar leader with ‘short fuse’ — all about K Ponmudy, 2nd DMK minister to face ED raids

After Senthil Balaji, ED now searching premises linked to Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy & son Gautham Sigamani, his close relatives, and associates.

Chidambaram temple row: Tempers rise as devotees banned entry, 11 priests booked

Row over 4-day ban on offering prayers from Tamil Nadu temple's sacred platform during auspicious festival. Minister warns govt will not tolerate any violence on devotees.

How officials negotiated peace in TN village after OBC-Dalit dispute over temple entry

Temple in Karur district was sealed 2 weeks ago after protests over Dalit man being denied entry. It was reopened for everyone Wednesday following peace talks.

Amid tiff with AIADMK, TN BJP chief Annamalai gets a boost from Rajnath — ‘can be national leader’

AIADMK says BJP has taken cognisance of Annamalai's remarks aimed at Jayalalithaa day after Rajnath Singh said any amount of praise for Annamalai would be 'insufficient'.

Anti-NEET bill, ‘Tamizhagam’ & now minister Senthil — saga of spats between TN govt and Governor Ravi

Minister V Senthil Balaji's arrest is latest flashpoint between Governor RN Ravi & DMK govt, but in nearly 2 yrs since his appointment, there've been several standoffs over various issues.

‘BJP spreading fire of autocracy’: Stalin vows to join Nitish-led Oppn meet months after migrant row

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin and Bihar’s Nitish Kumar had warm words for each other at event hosted by DMK to inaugurate memorial for the late DMK leader M. Karunanidhi.

On Camera

Buses are stuck on third gear in India. It’s time to privatise with London-style GCC model

Using a GCC model, where the state contracts private operators, lowers costs and subsidies. It’s possible to run a high-quality service, as anyone who has used London’s buses will attest.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.