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Topic: Tamil Nadu

‘Plucked teeth, crushed testicles’ — Stalin orders ASP’s suspension after claims of custodial torture surface

Ambasamudram ASP Balveer Singh allegedly tortured at least 10 men in custody. DMK govt has ordered inquiry and put the officer on 'compulsory waiting'.

New AIADMK general secretary EPS on party building spree: ‘Enrolling new cadres, infusing fresh blood’

Edappadi K. Palaniswami was Tuesday announced 6th general secretary of AIADMK after Madras HC rejected rival O. Panneerselvam's petitions challenging his own expulsion & EPS's elevation.

At least 5 elephants died of electrocution in Tamil Nadu in 20 days. Govt to crack down on ‘illegal fences’

According to govt data, there have been 29 tusker deaths since 2019 in TN alone. Madras HC has summoned chief wildlife warden to explain electrocution deaths of 4 elephants in Dharmapuri.

Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam: Why BJP’s taking 3,000 TN residents on trip to Modi home state Gujarat

BJP says programme aims to showcase 'age-old ties' between Tamil Nadu & Gujarat. However, it's being seen as an attempt to woo Tamil voters ahead of 2024 LS polls & Karnataka elections.

Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill banning online gambling again, weeks after governor returned it

CM Stalin says MLAs can't have difference of opinion over 'gambling that kills people' and 'interferes with studies', adds that online gambling has claimed 41 lives.

Migrant safety among TN budget promises. DMK govt says revenue deficit cut in half since 2021

Presenting its third budget, DMK govt announced monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 for women heads of households. This was a major poll promise when the party came to power in 2021.

‘Clean politics’ push, closed-door meeting — what Annamalai’s curveballs could mean for BJP-AIADMK

At a time when ties are strained, Tamil Nadu BJP chief has said he isn't in favour of allying with AIADMK for 2024, it is learnt. This comes on back of poaching war between the parties.

VHP district secretary who ‘threatened’ parish priest now detained under Tamil Nadu’s Goondas Act

Ariyalur district secretary P. Muthuvel was taken into judicial custody on 13 March for 'extortion'. In his FIR, Father Dominic Savio alleged Muthuvel had threatened to 'tarnish his image'.

‘Nobody is safe’ — Opposition questions Tamil Nadu law & order as DMK groups clash, leave constable injured

'Supporters' of minister K.N. Nehru and MP Tiruchi N. Siva 'clashed' after latter was 'left out' of a govt event where Nehru inaugurated a badminton court in Trichy, Siva's home turf.

Cops arrest 4 in Coimbatore for ‘assaulting Bengali migrants’, say 2 affiliated with Hindu Munnani

Arrests come at a time when alleged attacks on migrant workers are a heated political issue in Tamil Nadu. Hindutva group Hindu Munnani has denied any connection with the 4 accused.

On Camera

The Beckhams’ PR game is on track. Victoria’s 50th birthday was a pop culture moment

The Beckhams have had the sleekest, unassailable PR game in celebrity town. And much of it rests on their carefully curated social media image, especially on Instagram.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.