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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

Why ruling DMK is on a poll strategist-hiring spree despite having its own firm PEN

Political commentators in Tamil Nadu argue that this strategy might backfire on DMK, as conflicting interests among multiple consultants could weaken their electoral strategy.

Rs 6,434 cr wage dues pending for MGNREGS workers, maximum in UP & Tamil Nadu

Despite the programme running on a deficit of over Rs 12,000 crore, the central government did not increase the MGNREGS allocation in the revised budget for this financial year.

Why Tamil Nadu’s shores have become a death trap for Olive Ridley turtles

Initial autopsy reports have indicated that the probable cause of the deaths could be drowning. TN govt issues stern warnings, increases surveillance around coastlines.

In Sitharaman’s budget speech, a verse from Thirukkural on good governance, a quote from Apparao

Finance minister had quoted Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar in her 2020 and 2021 Union Budget speeches as well. Even PM Modi has mentioned lines from the poet on several occasions.

Lottery King Santiago Martin’s son-in-law Aadhav Arjuna joins TVK. Will be no.2 after Vijay

He will also managing preparations for the 2026 assembly elections, it is learnt. Aadhav Arjuna quit the VCK last year after being suspended for anti-party comments.

Why labour rights’ activists see TN registration for Samsung workers’ union as a turning point

Tamil Nadu labour dept Monday officially registered Samsung India Workers Union, a development that took place at the end of a 7-month struggle by employees.

NIA raids 16 places in Tamil Nadu in ISIS radicalisation case

The NIA has been actively investigating cases of radicalisation and recruitment linked to ISIS across various states in India.

Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age report is a turning point in Indian archaeology. It needs more research

Beyond the political theatrics, the report reflects the hard work of archaeologists. It deserves open-minded academic scrutiny.

Watch CutTheClutter: Archaeology, politics & Tamil pride—unpacking Stalin’s Iron Age claim

In Episode 1595, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta, Political Editor DK Singh & archaeologist Disha Ahluwalia discuss what the archaeological findings mean & the politics behind them.

Vijay’s TVK is honing in on the Christian minority vote, but can he wrest it from ruling DMK

TVK General Secretary engaged with bishops from various churches in Chennai during Christmas & NY, it is learnt, aiming to strengthen ties with Christian community, a key DMK support base.

On Camera

US intervention in Venezuela is about MAGA anxiety, not just drugs or oil

MAGA’s opposition to H1-B visas for Indians has become rather well known, but compared to Hispanic immigration, the India question pales into relative insignificance.

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.