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.
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.
S.G. Suryah had alleged in a post that a CPI(M) ward councillor had forced a sanitation worker to clean a drain, leading to his death. He also tagged MP Su Venkatesan, seeking action.
Banganapalli, Mallika, Totapuri, Moovandan, Malgova, Amlet, Panchadara Kalasa mangoes contribute to a thriving market in Karnataka, Kerala Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Governor has agreed to reallocate Senthil Balaji's portfolios but disagreed on him continuing as minister since he's 'facing criminal proceedings for moral turpitude', says Raj Bhavan.
According to 2021 complaint, Rajesh Das harassed her while on duty at then CM Palaniswami's poll event. Another cop who 'tried to stop her' from filing complaint let off with Rs 500 fine.
Tamil Nadu CM says 'ED officers ignored DMK minister's health condition', adds that those who can't be challenged in electoral politics are intimidated through central agencies.
Senthil was part of coterie that supported Sasikala’s nephew in AIADMK factional fight. After joining DMK, he was credited with its good show in Kongu region in civic polls.
A Dalit youth's entry into a temple in Melpathi, Villupuram isn’t the only point of conflict. In 2023, similar ordeals were reported from Kallakurichi, Thenmudiyanur, and Thanjavur.
The people of conflict-torn Manipur will have every right to feel betrayed if the new government doesn’t break its silence and show its commitment to addressing the state's issues.
Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.
Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.
COMMENTS