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Topic: Tamil Nadu

‘Social justice venture lab’, ‘Shark Tank’ style TV show — what Tamil Nadu’s new start-up policy offers

State's revamped 'Startup & Innovation Policy' aims to make Tamil Nadu one among the top 20 start-up ecosystems of the world in the next 10 years.

Ask Stalin questions, get info on govt work, register as party worker — DMK’s new one-stop app

App conceived to ensure that there is a last mile connectivity between people & DMK as well as provide easy accessibility to government schemes, says party spokesperson.

AIADMK breaks alliance with BJP, slams Annamalai — ‘Let’s see if they win more votes than NOTA’

Any decision regarding alliance will be made only before next year’s polls, says AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar. BJP spokesperson says decision will only be loss for Dravidian party.

What’s driving Stalin’s sudden love for Hindi? Timing of DMK tweet raises many questions

DMK shares a lot of Hindi content on social media platforms such as Facebook, and gives regular newspaper ads in the language.

30 locations in Tamil Nadu & Telangana raided by NIA in ISIS recruitment case

The searches were conducted at premises of persons connected to the case following fresh evidence about an ISIS module which could have links to Coimbatore car bomb blast suspects.

Karti defends INDIA ally Udhayanidhi — ‘Call to end Sanatana Dharma a call to end caste hierarchy’

Karti Chidambaram, who has been at the forefront of defending DMK leader, says he was ‘erroneously’ interpreted. In interview, pitches INDIA as alternative to BJP’s Hindi-Hindutva agenda.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches Rs 1,000 monthly assistance scheme for women

A basic income programme, it is named after former chief minister M Karunanidhi and the state government has christened the assistance the 'right' of women.

No longer just a Tamil dynast—Sanatana Dharma row got Udhayanidhi Stalin national attention 

Udhayanidhi’s rise from a youth wing leader to MLA to minister in 4 years was criticised for its speed. But the comments have cemented his role as a rising star.

‘Confronting Sanatana Dharma an old tradition’ — why Udhayanidhi remark hasn’t shocked Tamil Nadu

Analysts say DMK leader & Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments on Sanatana Dharma reflect what Dravidian parties have espoused for decades.

‘Sanatana Dharma’ row: Stalin defends son Udhayanidhi’s comment, says ‘he didn’t call for genocide’

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin asks if PM Modi is unaware of lies being spread about Udhayanidhi. After DMK minister's comment, party leader A Raja, too, likened Sanatana Dharma to 'HIV, leprosy'.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

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.