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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Tamil Nadu

Handpicked by Stalin, how chief secy Muruganandam became TN’s most sought-after IAS officer

Muruganandam’s professional capabilities and detailed planning of flagship scheme to provide financial aid to women helped build a rapport with Stalin.

500 witnesses, over 2,000 accused. Senthil Balaji cash-for-jobs trial may take ‘150 yrs’

Complainants told SC they are yet to receive copy of trial court order from 1 Oct, which directed TN police to club all ‘cash-for-jobs’ cases against Senthil Balaji into one chargesheet.

Sri Lanka has arrested ‘nearly 500’ Tamil Nadu fishermen this year, twice as many as in 2023

While 350 fishermen have been released & repatriated, others are serving sentences or are in judicial remand of 14 days.

Kasthuri Shankar’s remarks against Telugu people are political exaggeration, say historians

Kasthuri Shankar's comments sparked widespread outrage in Tamil Nadu with parties including the DMK and BJP condemning it.

Kasthuri Shankar’s remarks attacking Telugu people are meant to ‘create rift in Tamil Nadu’

Tamil actor Kasturi Shankar's statement at an event organised by right-wing outfit Hindu Makkal Katchi has left the Tollywood industry puzzled. 'There's no animosity here.'

How Coimbatore went from city of textile mills to IT powerhouse in just 10 years

Swanky IT parks, improved infrastructure and a wealth of talent are drawing IT start-ups & tech giants to Coimbatore. Number of startups has shot up to 1,350 from 271 in 2020.

Stock market revolution, GDP race with Japan. Global attention on Indian economy, with some caution

Global media also comments on Tamil Nadu's manufacturing boom & need to replicate it in heartland states, as well as Nepal PM's choice of China over India for 1st visit abroad.

How DMK is trying to reclaim lost forts in Tamil Nadu’s west & south, with Stalin taking lead

Even in 2021, DMK could not capture western region when it won 133 seats overall in state. Support for AIADMK in southern region had been recorded first in 1979.

Vijay’s TVK has stirred up TN politics. Dravidian parties rush to draw youth, smaller ones wary too

Actor-turned-politician Vijay last month held Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s maiden political conference in Vikravandi with a mostly young crowd, causing established parties to take note.

Taiwan firms investing big in Tamil Nadu, creating tens of thousands of factory jobs. What’s driving it

Taiwanese companies are making a beeline for Tamil Nadu, while the state is also reaching out to East Asian nation, especially in sectors such as electronics and non-leather footwear.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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.

India’s Strike Corps to be split into Integrated Battle Groups—govt approves 1st in China-focused 17 MSC

IBGs are envisioned as agile, brigade-sized formations having integrated elements of all arms depending on the operational terrain it is set up for.

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.