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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu

Topic: Tamil Nadu

Dharmayudham 2.0: After targeting Sasikala 6 years back, new OPS mission to recoup AIADMK from ‘betrayer’ EPS

While in 2017, EPS joined hands with OPS after ousting Jayalalithaa aide V.K. Sasikala, he has now formed a 'working relationship' with Sasikala's nephew T.T.V. Dhinakaran in battle against EPS.

In cabinet reshuffle, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inducts TRB Rajaa & drops controversial dairy minister Nasar

Cabinet may see more changes with P. Thiaga Rajan — who allegedly spoke critically about DMK's 1st family in leaked audio clips — likely being stripped of his finance portfolio.

Former rivals OPS & Dhinakaran join hands against ‘evil force’ DMK, hope to ‘unite’ AIADMK

AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran says union with ousted AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam has no selfish interest but to return AIADMK to 'faithful party cadre, who are followers of Amma'.

Tamil Nadu multiplexes cancel screening of ‘The Kerala Story’, cite ‘law-and-order problems’

'The Kerala Story' has led to a polarised reaction, with critics including Kerala CM dismissing it as propaganda, while others — including BJP members — have said it comes with a message.

‘Not a yes man’ — why Stalin ‘values’ Tamil Nadu finance minister PTR, target of BJP’s audio files

While BJP & AIADMK upped the ante against ‘PTR’s remarks’, the Tamil Nadu backed his minister and dismissed the issue as 'cheap politics'.

Amid escalating row over ‘The Kerala Story’, Tamil Nadu intelligence warns govt of possible law & order issues

Film on group of Muslim women joining Islamic State has been at centre of political row, with critics like Kerala CM calling it 'propaganda story'. BJP has said it has strong message.

Tamil Nadu withdraws Bill allowing 12-hour work days, CM Stalin calls it ‘brave’ move

The Bill was opposed in the state assembly by DMK allies like the Communist Party of India, CPI (Marxist), Congress, the MDMK and VCK as well as the Opposition.

Man dies of burn injuries after falling into vessel of boiling rasam in Tamil Nadu

The victim, a 21-year-old college student, was working part-time in a catering firm. He was serving food to guests at a marriage function last week when the incident occurred.

74 years, 3 generations, 1 ideology: Inside DMK’s ‘first family’ at the heart of TN BJP’s ‘corruption exposé’

BJP’s purported exposé — ‘DMK Files’ — claims 13 members of DMK have assets totalling Rs 1.34 lakh crore. Five of these, it says, are members of ‘DMK first family’.

Annamalai targets PTR with 2nd audio clip on ‘money management in DMK & praise for BJP’

Tamil Nadu finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan had dismissed first audio clip released by Annamalai as 'fabricated'. A DMK leader calls it 'diversionary tactic'.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.