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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, BJP tries to dispel ‘Brahmin party’ perception with no candidate from the community

The AIADMK has also not fielded any Brahmin candidates. Community outfit says they hoped to be accommodated to fight ‘enemy DMK,’ but are now in a 'dilemma'.

Familiar face, senior leader, rapport with parties — why Tamilisai matters for BJP in Tamil Nadu

Closely associated with BJP since her youth, doctor-turned-politician has served party as general secretary, vice-president, national secretary & state chief among others.

Annamalai in Coimbatore, Tamilisai in Chennai South: BJP’s list of LS candidates for Tamil Nadu

Party had contested five seats in 2019 but failed to open its account. In September, former ally AIADMK had come out of alliance.

‘He is defying Supreme Court’ — what SC said on TN governor’s refusal to induct Ponmudi into cabinet

“Did not want to say it aloud. He is defying the Supreme Court of India… those who have advised him have not advised him in accordance with the law,” the Supreme Court remarked.

Not Manusmriti, British—caste system in medieval Tamil Nadu solidified after Cholas fell

Middle castes reveal a complicated social history. Caste is rooted in politics, not just religion

Stalin govt moves SC as Governor Ravi stalls re-induction of ex-DMK minister Ponmudy into cabinet

Governor ‘attempting to run a parallel government & his act amounts to contempt of court’, Tamil Nadu govt says in plea. Asserts that Raj Bhavan is bound by CM’s advice.

Chennai startup helps ‘overqualified housewives’ get back to work, fight motherhood penalty

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

What’s the true cost of free electricity to states? Just look at Tamil Nadu

Many states dedicate a large portion of their subsidies to free electricity, but the true financial burden doesn’t show up in budget documents.

NCB arrests former DMK member Jaffer Sadiq in Rs 2,000 cr international drug trafficking case

According to the NCB, Sadiq was the 'mastermind and kingpin' of a network spread between India, Australia, and New Zealand. The DMK in Tamil Nadu has recently expelled Sadiq.

DMK MP calls for steps to end caste discrimination in TN prisons — ‘jail manual updated 40+ yrs ago’

D Ravikumar's letter to TN law minister follows MHA directive to states, UTs to end such discrimination in prisons. It says convicts are even allotted separate barracks based on caste.

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Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

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.