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In part one of this two-part interview, Pon Vasanth B.A., senior assistant editor with The Hindu, asks V. Geetha, feminist historian, translator and publisher, about her reading of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's victory in the 2026 Assembly election that stunned many. She shares her thoughts on how Vijay's win represents a "contingent moment", the shortcomings of the DMK and the AIADMK, the shrewdness of the TVK's campaign and other factors that played a role in this electoral outcome. Host: Pon Vasanth B.A., senior assistant editor, The Hindu Guest: V. Geetha, feminist historian, translator and publisher Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TMC नेता के घर पहुंची कोलकाता पुलिस, AIADMK के तीन विधायकों ने दिया पार्टी से इस्तीफा, असम विधानसभा में UCC विधेयक पेश, बढ़ती महंगाई को लेकर खड़गे ने केंद्र सरकार पर निशाना साधा, इबोला वायरस को लेकर केंद्र सरकार अलर्ट, धर्मेंद्र को मरणोपरांत पद्म विभूषण, केबल कार में खराबी के चलते 300 लोग हवा में फंसे, ईरानी टॉप अधिकारी कतर की राजधानी दोहा पहुंचे, पाकिस्तानी PM शहबाज़ शरीफ़ ने चीनी राष्ट्रपति शी जिनपिंग से की मुलाकात, भारतीय शेयर बाजार में तेज़ी और IPL 2026 का पहला प्ले-ऑफ़ मुक़ाबला कल, सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 7 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

पीएम मोदी नीदरलैंड पहुंचे, AIADMK में गुटबाजी से सियासी तनाव बढ़ा, हरसिमरत कौर बादल का पंजाब सरकार पर बड़ा हमला, NEET-UG 2026 मामले में नई याचिका दाखिल, हैदराबाद एयरपोर्ट पर बम धमकी से हड़कंप, POCSO केस में बागीरथ को राहत नहीं, रॉबर्ट वाड्रा को मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग केस से जमानत, कंबोडिया साइबर स्लेवरी रैकेट पर NIA द्वारा चार्जशीट दाखिल, ईरान-इजराइल हमलों में नुकसान के आंकड़े जारी, पुतिन का चीन दौरा और हॉकी इंडिया ने कोच सुधीर गोला को हटाया, सिर्फ 5 मिनट में दोपहर 1 बजे तक की बड़ी बड़ी खबरें

If Tamil Nadu CM doesn't want to be at his ‘political enemy' Stalin's mercy, he will need the AIADMK on his side. Either way, his USP as the Dravidian majors' alternative gets diluted, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/vijay-gets-his-sarkar-in-real-life-too-many-odds-are-stacked-against-him/2927800/

सोमनाथ से पीएम मोदी ने क्या कहा. बंगाल में शुभेंदु सरकार ने कौन से बड़े फैसले लिए. शुभेंदु के पीए की हत्याकांड में 3 गिरफ्तार. पीएम की अपील से आज बाजार में हाहाकार. राजनाथ सिंह की आज हाई लेवल बैठक. तमिलनाडु में AIADMK के भीतर हलचल. राहुल गांधी को मानहानि केस में राहत. लेबनान-इजरायल में तनाव बढ़ा. ट्रंप ने ईरान का युद्धविराम प्रस्ताव ठुकराया और IPL में आज पंजाब-दिल्ली की टक्कर. सिर्फ 5 मिनट में शाम 4 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

pWotD Episode 3295: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 322,104 views on Sunday, 10 May 2026 our article of the day is Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is the head of government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In accordance with the Constitution of India, the governor is the state's nominal head, but real executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, the state's governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly. Given that he has the confidence of the assembly, the chief minister's term is for five years and is subject to no term limits.Since 1950, Tamil Nadu has had 14 chief ministers. The first four chief ministers belonged to the Indian National Congress, of which K. Kamaraj held the post for the longest for more than nine years. With the rise of Dravidian parties in the state, C. N. Annadurai of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) became the first non-Congress chief minister in 1969. Annadurai, who was from the Tamil film industry, and since his tenure, a significant number of the state's chief ministers have hailed from the industry.M. Karunanidhi of the DMK succeeded Annadurai, and was the longest-serving chief minister, who held the office for nearly nineteen years across five tenures. M. G. Ramachandran of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) took office 1977 and served for a decade across three terms. V. N. Janaki Ramachandran of the AIADMK was the first woman to hold the position of chief minister in 1987. J. Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK became the chief minister in 1991, and had the second longest tenure, holding the office for more than fourteen years across multiple terms.There have been four instances of President's rule in Tamil Nadu, most recently in 1991. C. Joseph Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the incumbent since 10 May 2026, and the first chief minister from a non-Dravidian party since 1969.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:54 UTC on Monday, 11 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

विजय ने सरकार बनाने के लिए 2 महीने का समय मांगा, AIADMK विधायक ने सरकार बनाने पर क्या कहा, करेल में नहीं बनेगा डिप्टी सीएम, अखिलेश यादव की कोलकाता में ममता से हुई मुलाकात, बंगाल में चुनाव बाद हिंसा जारी, पिनराई विजयन ने क्या चिंता जताई, चुनाव आयोग नई जानकारी क्या दी, नोएडा एयरपोर्ट के लिए टिकटों की बुकिंग शुरू, चीन में दो पूर्व मंत्रियों को मौत की सजा, कनाडा में उठी अलगाववाद की मांग, आईपीएल में आज RCB के सामने होगी लखनऊ. सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 7 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें.

In a historic shift for Tamil Nadu politics, Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has shattered the 50-year-old duopoly of the DMK and AIADMK. Emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats, the TVK still faces a deadlock as it shores up support to reach the majority mark needed to form the government. In this episode, we break down the high-stakes manoeuvring involving the multiple meetings between TVK's Vijay and TN Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, and TVK's request for support to the smaller parties. Discover why the Dravidian model is facing its greatest challenge yet and what the next 24 hours could hold for the future of Tamil Nadu.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has delivered a verdict few anticipated. A political landscape long defined by the alternating dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has been decisively disrupted. At the centre of this churn is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by C. Joseph Vijay, which has emerged as the single largest party in its electoral debut, falling short of a majority, but clearly ahead of both Dravidian majors. The scale of the upset is hard to overstate. The sitting Chief Minister, M. K. Stalin, has lost his own seat. The AIADMK has ceded ground even in its traditional western strongholds. And the Bharatiya Janata Party, despite its national prominence, has seen its presence in the State shrink dramatically. What we are witnessing is not just a reshuffling of seats, but a deeper churn in voter preferences, one that appears to cut across caste, region, and established party loyalties. So how should we read this verdict? Is this simply a wave election driven by anti-incumbency and a charismatic new entrant, or does it signal a more fundamental realignment in Tamil Nadu's politics? Are we looking at the weakening of identity-driven mobilization that has long underpinned Dravidian parties, or its reinvention through a new political vehicle? And what does this mean for the future of the State's political order? Guest: R. Kannan, political analyst and author of MGR: A Life, The DMK Way, and The Life and Times of C. N. Annadurai Host: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#cuttheclutter Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has ended the rule of Dravidian parties (DMK & AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu after over 5 decades. As TVK rises in the state, #CutTheClutter explains Vijay's politics & policies and how they are not very different from that of the Dravidian parties. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at the challenges faced by regional parties across India over the years, their fate & why only a handful of them have survived. Episode 1835

The assembly election results have sharply changed the political landscape in India, with the BJP set to form a government on its own for the first time in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee, the three-term chief minister often spoken of as the ‘real' Opposition leader to the BJP, has ended up losing her own seat. In Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) a two-year-old political start-up, has emerged as the single largest party, leaving both the Dravidian behemoths, DMK and the AIADMK, in the dust. TVK chief and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is expected to become the next Chief Minister, though questions remain about government formation. While the Congress-led UDF returned to power in Kerala, the NDA retained power in Assam and Puducherry. How do we read these mandates? What do the outcomes mean for the BJP, for the Opposition, and the Indian polity as a whole? Guest: Anand Mishra, Political Editor, Frontline. Host: G Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu Producer and Editor: Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pWotD Episode 3289: 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,152,883 views on Monday, 4 May 2026 our article of the day is 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections were held on 23 April 2026 to elect all 234 members of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The votes were counted and the results were declared on 4 May 2026 by the Election Commission of India. This election recorded a voter turnout of 85.1 percent—the highest ever in the history of the state's assembly elections.The election resulted in a hung assembly, with the newcomer Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single largest party. It won 108 seats, defeating both the incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The DMK's Secular Progressive Alliance was reduced to 73 seats, 59 of which were of the DMK, becoming the new opposition of the house. Its ally, the Lok Sabha opposition Indian National Congress, won 5 seats. The AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance with the ruling party of the union government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), won 53 seats. The AIADMK secured 45 seats, while the BJP was reduced to a single seat.Outgoing chief minister, M. K. Stalin of the DMK, lost the election from the Kolathur constituency, becoming the first incumbent CM since the AIADMK's J. Jayalalithaa in 1996 to lose an election. This election also marked the first time a non-Dravidian party emerged as the single largest party in the state since 1967, when self-described Dravidian parties began dominating the state's politics.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:28 UTC on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Aria.

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks find our in-depth coverage on the elections - from political to economic implications. India now has a continuous saffron corridor from west to east, but will BJP's historic victory in Bengal lead to improvements in investment and industrial revival. Down south, we analyse actor-turned-politician Vijay's surge to victory and what made his outstanding debut stun DMK and AIADMK in 16 points.  Also inside: State-run fuel retailers may raise petrol and diesel costs to offset losses, Apple steps up crackdown on grey-market iPhone exports from India, investors remain committed to brands that appeal to affluent Indians and more. Tune in!

pWotD Episode 3278: 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 257,803 views on Thursday, 23 April 2026 our article of the day is 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election was held on 6 April 2021 to elect the representatives of the 16th Tamil Nadu assembly. Elections were held for all the 234 constituencies in the assembly. The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the elections on 26 February 2021. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the election, ending the decade-long reign of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and M. K. Stalin was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.The poll was Tamil Nadu's first assembly election after the demise of the two most prominent chief ministers in the state's modern history, J. Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK, and M. Karunanidhi of the DMK, who died in 2016 and 2018, respectively. With the AIADMK winning the 2016 election, Jayalalithaa had become the chief minister and served for almost six months before she died. Upon her death, O. Panneerselvam took charge as the chief minister, shortly after which Edappadi K. Palaniswami was sworn in as the chief minister in 2017, and served till the end of the 15th assembly's tenure.The DMK led the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), consisting of the Indian National Congress, the Communist parties and others, and named Stalin as its candidate for the chief minister's office. The AIADMK joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, the ruling party of the Union Government of India, and projected Palanisami as its chief ministerial candidate. The polling was held with COVID-19 safety guidelines, and the state recorded a voter turnout of 73.63%. Surveys before and after the polls predicted a win for the DMK-led SPA. The votes were counted on 2 May 2021, and the SPA won 159 seats, with the DMK winning in 133 constituencies, securing an absolute majority for the first time in 25 years. The NDA won 75 seats, out of which 66 were won by the AIADMK. 11 ministers from the outgoing Palaniswami cabinet were defeated in their respective constituencies. The DMK formed the state government for the sixth time, and the M. K. Stalin ministry was sworn in on 7 May 2021.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:43 UTC on Friday, 24 April 2026.For the full current version of the article, see 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Danielle.

Tamil Nadu heads to the polls with its familiar two-party battle DMK vs AIADMK facing an unprecedented challenge. Actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party TVK are injecting fresh uncertainty into a state that has ritually voted out incumbents since 1967. With law and order, corruption, and drugs dominating voter anxieties, MK Stalin's "Dravidian model" faces a tough stress test. Vijay's caste-neutral identity and populist promises are drawing the youth away from established loyalties. In 120 seats won by razor-thin margins, even a vote-splitter can rewrite history. Host Nidhi Sharma talks to ET’s Dia Rekhi and Krishna Kumar how April 23 could be one Tamil Nadu's most consequential elections.You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes like: How Will a Volatile ₹ Impact You in 2026?, How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z, Two Women Fought to Change India's Maternity Laws...and Succeeded, Can India Truly End Naxalism?, Semaglutide Goes Generic: Big Pharma’s Moat Breaks and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.Credits: KCH MovementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Tech3 episode, we break down Zerodha shutting its creator network amid regulatory pressure, continued weakness in IT growth despite strong deal pipelines, and how the West Asia conflict is driving up costs for food startups. We also track the rollout of India's Online Gaming Authority and decode what Tamil Nadu's election manifestos mean for jobs and startups

As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections approach, the political landscape is shifting. In this episode, we move beyond the hype to analyze the real stories shaping the state. From key constituency battlegrounds to the latest polling trends, we break down what voters need to know.Whether you're interested in the DMK vs. AIADMK dynamics, the role of newer alliances, or how digital narratives are influencing voter behavior, this episode provides a clear, evidence-based perspective

Tamil Nadu is heading into a crucial election, with the DMK government led by M. K. Stalin completing its first full term in office. While the party continues to foreground its welfare-driven “Dravidian model,” questions are being raised about governance, fiscal sustainability, and whether there is any perceptible anti-incumbency on the ground. The AIADMK is attempting to consolidate the opposition space even as leadership challenges persist. At the same time, the BJP has been trying to expand its footprint in a State where it has historically struggled, raising the question of whether Tamil Nadu remains a bipolar contest or is slowly becoming more competitive. Adding a new dimension to this election is the political entry of actor Vijay through his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which could potentially reshape voter dynamics, particularly among the youth.  So, how strong is the anti-incumbency sentiment against the DMK, if at all?  Can the AIADMK mount a credible challenge? How will leadership changes affect BJP's prospects?  And is Tamil Nadu still firmly bipolar, or are we witnessing the beginnings of a more fragmented political landscape?   Guest: R Kannan, former UN officer, and author of MGR: A Life, Anna: The Life and Times of C.N. Annadurai and The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival  Host: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian  Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Arun Janardhanan about how the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Election is shaping up differently this time, with a fragmented, multi-cornered contest replacing the traditional DMK vs AIADMK binary. Next, we turn to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, where Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between the US and Iran. The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy explains how this mediation role evolved, what it signals for regional diplomacy, and how it affects India's strategic interests. (16:15)And in the end, we look at a rare conservation breakthrough, as a Great Indian Bustard chick is born in Gujarat for the first time in a decade, offering hope for the revival of one of India's most endangered species. (26:35)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

ThePrintAM: What are the highlights of AIADMK's manifesto for Tamil Nadu polls?

पश्चिम एशिया संकट पर आज सर्वदलीय बैठक, संसद में वित्त विधेयक पर टकराव के संकेत, असदुद्दीन ओवैसी की एंट्री से बंगाल की सियासत गरम, ममता बनर्जी ने साधा बीजेपी पर निशाना, कांग्रेस दफ़्तर पर कार्रवाई को लेकर विवाद, आप विधायक पठानमाजरा गिरफ्तार हुए, तमिलनाडु में AIADMK ने उम्मीदवारों की लिस्ट जारी की, दिल्ली में हथियार गिरोह का भंडाफोड़, रूस ने यूक्रेन पर किया बड़ा हमला और Israel Defense Forces ने ईरान पर नए हमले किए, सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए दोपहर 1 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें

Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly election hinges on an unprecedented question: can superstar Vijay's TVK disrupt the established DMK-AIADMK duopoly? Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to political analyst Sumanth Raman, who dissects the math Vijay polls around 15% vote share but may win zero seats, potentially acting as a spoiler splitting anti-DMK votes. The AIADMK-led NDA gains ground after securing PMK and TTV Dhinakaran's crucial Thevar community votes, while DMK battles anti-incumbency yet holds firm thanks to Stalin's personal appeal. The magic number: 40% vote share. With caste equations and celebrity politics injecting chaos, Tamil Nadu's outcome remains defiantly unpredictable.You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: X and Linkedin Check out other interesting episodes like: How Will a Volatile ₹ Impact You in 2026?,Capital Pains: Budget 2026's Loud Silences, India’s Labour Law Reboot, Viral to Valuation: Building Women’s Cricket as a Brand, Why are Music Labels Buying Into Film Companies? and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. Credits: TheHinduOfficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने राष्ट्र प्रेरणा स्थल का उद्घाटन किया, अर्जुन राम मेघवाल ने राहुल गांधी को क्यों घेरा, आम आदमी पार्टी के नेताओं की बढ़ी मुश्किलें, तेज प्रताप यादव ने मांगी सुरक्षा, AIADMK ने बनाई मेनिफेस्टो कमेटी, यूपी STF ने किया बड़े गिरोह का पर्दाफाश, इंडिगो ने रद्द की 67 उड़ानें, रेलवे ने किराया बढ़ाने पर दी सफाई, दुनिया भर में क्रिसमस की धूम, बॉक्सिंग डे पर कल इंग्लैंड और ऑस्ट्रेलिया भिड़ेंगे. सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए रात 9 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें.

भारत ने पाकिस्तान के आरोपों को खारिज करते हुए कहा कि उसे अल्पसंख्यकों पर नसीहत देने का कोई अधिकार नहीं, भारत को 2030 कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स की मेजबानी मिली और अहमदाबाद होस्ट सिटी होगा, दिल्ली में GRAP-3 हटाया गया लेकिन AQI अब भी खराब, भारत शेख हसीना के प्रत्यर्पण अनुरोध पर कानूनी प्रक्रिया के तहत विचार कर रहा है, बिहार में हार के बाद कांग्रेस की समीक्षा बैठक, एमसीडी उपचुनाव में आतिशी ने की पदयात्रा, AIADMK नेता सेंगोट्टैयन ने दिया इस्तीफा, MP की VIT यूनिवर्सिटी में छात्रों का विरोध प्रदर्शन, सेना अग्निवीर भर्ती दोगुनी करेगी, मोहाली में बिश्नोई गैंग से मुठभेड़, राजस्थान में IAF अभ्यास के लिए NOTAM जारी, इमरान खान की सेहत को लेकर अफवाहें. सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए रात 9 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें.

राष्ट्रगीत ‘वंदे मातरम्' के 150 साल पूरे होने पर पीएम मोदी ने स्मरण समारोह की शुरुआत की, बिहार चुनाव के प्रचार में आज PM मोदी, राहुल गांधी, अमित शाह और तेजस्वी यादव की अलग-अलग रैलियां, प्रशांत किशोर बांका और बेलहर में जनसभाएं करेंगे, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने आवारा कुत्तों और मवेशियों पर राज्यों को सख्त कार्रवाई के निर्देश दिए, आज़म खान ने अखिलेश यादव से मुलाकात की, AIADMK ने पार्टी अनुशासन भंग करने पर 14 नेताओं को निकाला, पंजाब के सांसद अमृतपाल सिंह पर NSA लगाने के खिलाफ आज सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सुनवाई होगी, अमेरिका ने कैरेबियन में ड्रग तस्करों की नाव पर हमला किया, ट्रंप ने कजाकिस्तान के इज़राइल के साथ अब्राहम समझौते में शामिल होने की घोषणा की और रूस में ई-सिगरेट-वेप पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध लगेगा, सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए दोपहर 1 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें

The 3 leaders say they have vowed to bring back legacy of MGR & Jayalalithaa. OPS says they are not against party, only against EPS. EPS hits back saying traitors can't harm AIADMK.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/his-call-for-aiadmk-unification-ignored-ex-minister-sengottaiyan-joins-hands-with-rebels-ops-ttv/2773635/

Survey covered 2.91 lakh respondents, with average sample size of 1,245 per seat. TVK says ‘don't want validation from DMK'; AIADMK says ‘survey commissioned to keep DMK bosses happy'.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/vijays-tvk-could-corner-23-vote-share-if-it-goes-solo-in-tn-polls-finds-dmks-confidential-survey/2764036/

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप के हालिया बयान पर प्रतिक्रिया दी, विदेश मंत्री जयशंकर ने मोदी-ट्रंप के व्यक्तिगत संबंधों पर रखे विचार, TTV दिनाकरण ने AMMK के NDA में शामिल होने के दिए संकेत, AIADMK विधायक के.ए. सेंगोत्तैयन को सभी पदों से हटाया गया, अरविंद केजरीवाल गुजरात दौरे पर, भारत के CJI भूषण रामकृष्ण गवै नेपाल दौरे पर, भारी बारिश के बाद चारधाम यात्रा फिर से शुरू, पंजाब के लुधियाना में 14 गांवों में बाढ़ का खतरा, टेस्ला के एलन मस्क को 1 ट्रिलियन डॉलर पैकेज का ऑफ़र, गूगल पर लगा 3.5 अरब डॉलर का जुर्माना और ICC महिला वनडे वर्ल्ड कप में पाकिस्तान की टीम नहीं आएगी भारत. सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए दोपहर 1 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें.

Analysts say AIADMK leader losing political dignity by inviting anti-BJP parties. EPS says DMK humiliating its allies, AIADMK will welcome them with red carpet.  

Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.India's Operation Sindoor precision strikes destroyed nearly 20% of Pakistan Air Force infrastructure and multiple fighter jets, official sources said Tuesday. The strikes targeted key bases like Sargodha and Bholari, which housed F-16s and JF-17s, in retaliation to Pakistani drone and missile attacks. Over 50 people, including Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf, were killed in Bholari. India also hit ammunition depots and several other airbases across Pakistan. Satellite imagery confirmed major damage. The strikes mark a significant strategic and psychological blow to Pakistan's military capabilities.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. President Droupadi Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143(1) on whether timelines can be legally imposed on the President and Governors for acting on state Bills. This comes after the Court, in April, set a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by Governors, despite no such timeline existing in Article 201 of the Constitution. The Court stated that delays beyond this period must be explained to the concerned state. The President now seeks clarity on whether these directives are justiciable.Following India's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has shown willingness for talks for the first time. Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has reportedly responded to India's notification and offered to discuss New Delhi's specific objections. India's decision came in response to the attack, which heightened diplomatic tensions. The IWT, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two nations. Pakistan's response marks a rare shift, potentially opening the door to dialogue amid ongoing hostilities.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 13th of May and here are the headlines.Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.At least three militants have been killed in the ongoing encounter in the upper reaches of Shopian in South Kashmir. Gunshots were heard Tuesday morning after which senior police officials confirmed the presence of militants in the area. In the contact, there was an exchange of fire between security forces and militants. However, with the operation ongoing, officials have refrained from divulging further details at this point.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. Judge R Nandhini Devi pronounced the sentence Tuesday afternoon, following arguments from both the prosecution and the defence.The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 12 results 2025 today (May 13). The result of Class 10 will also be announced soon. In Class 12, there is a minor increase in pass percentage as compared to the previous year. In the CBSE Class 12 examinations, a total of 17,04,367 students were registered. Out of these, 16,92,794 students appeared, and 14,96,307 students passed the exam. Students can check their results on the official websites — cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in. The CBSE Class 10 board exams were conducted by the board from February 15 to March 18, 2025, in a pen and paper format. This year, 24.12 lakh CBSE Class 10 students appeared for the exams in 84 subjects.US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, in what will be the first stop of a three-day tour that will also see him visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, has greeted Trump upon arrival in Riyadh. US President Donald Trump was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the sounds of a 21-gun salute and trumpets. The two leaders then headed to the Royal Court where a lengthy procession of dignitaries, officials, business figures waited their turn to shake hands with them. The Saudi-US Investment Forum has also begun, with the two leaders expected to take part later today. Saudi Arabia is the first leg of Trump's regional tour that also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

BJP still seems to view AIADMK as a potential Shiv Sena in the making—a party it could fracture at some stage and then acquire a large part of its vote base.  

पाकिस्तान ने फिर किया संघर्ष विराम का उल्लंघन, जम्मू-कश्मीर में हुई मुठभेड़ में 1 जवान शहीद, बारिश के चलते पीएम मोदी का विमान हुआ लेट, बीजेपी और AIADMK के बीच गठबंधन, गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने दी हनुमान जयंती की बधाई, इंदिरा गांधी इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट पर टर्मिनल-2 की उड़ानें टर्मिनल-1 से होंगी संचालित, देश के 22 राज्यों में आंधी-तूफान और बारिश का अलर्ट, ऑस्ट्रेलिया में भारतीय वाणिज्य दूतावास में की गई तोड़फोड़, अमेरिका के दूत मिले व्लादिमीर पुतिन से, अमेरिका ने ख़त्म किया टेंपररी प्रोटेक्टेड स्टेटस और आईपीएल में आज होगा डबल हेडर. सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए सुबह 10 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

#cuttheclutter As BJP & AIADMK, once again, tie up ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections & Annamalai is replaced by Nainar Nagendran as BJP TN chief to accommodate EPS, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Political Editor DK Singh discuss TN's major political players, natural alliances, smaller players and how things have panned out for them electorally, in Episode 1639 of #CutTheClutter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Writings on the Wall: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/return-of-the-angels/9740/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

AIADMK -BJP Alliance Done | Annamalai to Join Union Cabinet? | Modi's Masterstroke | Sanjay Dixit

Why EPS had a change of heart & greenlit AIADMK-BJP alliance talks ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

दिल्ली सरकार की तरफ से महिलाओं को हर महीने मिलेगी 2500 रूपए की आर्थिक सहायता, बिहार विधानसभा में आया नीतीश कुमार को गुस्सा, उमर अब्दुल्ला ने पेश किया छह साल बाद जम्मू-कश्मीर का पहला बजट, ओडिशा विधानसभा में विपक्षी पार्टियों ने किया जमकर हंगामा, AIADMK ने अपने पूर्व विधायक एस विजय कुमार को पार्टी से निकाला, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने टाली यासीन मलिक केस के मामले से जुड़ी सुनवाई,पेरिस के गेरे डू नॉर्ड रेलवे स्टेशन पर मिला वर्ल्ड वॉर 2 का बम और सीरिया के लताकिया प्रांत से हुई भीषण लड़ाई. सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 4 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai has avoided targeting AIADMK & focused on DMK, Udhayanidhi Stalin since his return from UK. However, both parties maintain that they are not in an alliance.  

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 26th of December and here are the headlines.A roadside biryani vendor, Gnanasekaran, was arrested in Chennai for allegedly sexually assaulting a student at Anna University's campus on Monday night. The arrest led to a political uproar, with BJP and AIADMK accusing Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK of ties to the accused. However, the DMK denies any association. The attack reportedly occurred around 8 pm when the student was in a secluded area of the 180-acre campus, chatting with a friend. Authorities are investigating the case while the political parties continue their accusations.At a Patna event commemorating the life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a protest erupted when folk singer Devi performed the line "Ishwar Allah tero naam" from the bhajan "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram." Protesters interrupted the performance, claiming it was inappropriate. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain condemned the disruption, calling it "the height of intolerance." The song, which has been closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi, was being sung as part of a tribute to Vajpayee, leading to tensions during the event.Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal expressed frustration with Congress over complaints filed against AAP leading up to Delhi's 2025 elections. Kejriwal criticized Congress for alleging AAP was anti-national despite seeking its help during campaigning. Delhi CM Atishi questioned why Congress formed an alliance with AAP if they had such doubts. She accused Congress leaders in Delhi of aiding BJP in the upcoming polls and possibly making secret pacts to harm AAP's electoral prospects.Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met with major figures from the Telugu film industry on Thursday, rejecting their demand for increased movie ticket prices. Reddy stressed the importance of respecting the law and not offering any more concessions for film screenings. He also urged industry leaders to support government campaigns against drugs, promote women's safety, and help with ecotourism and temple tourism initiatives. The meeting followed concerns over a stampede during the premiere of "Pushpa 2," which tragically killed a woman.In Gaza, five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Thursday, according to local authorities. However, the Israeli military stated that the airstrike targeted a vehicle carrying Islamic Jihad militants. The journalists were reportedly in a broadcast vehicle outside Al-Awda Hospital in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp when the attack occurred. The Palestinian Journalists Union confirmed their deaths, which were part of a series of airstrikes that also killed at least 16 others. This violence comes as ceasefire talks remain stalled after months of fighting.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Handpicked by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin as CM secretary I, T Udhayachandran, after friction with several ministers, was transferred to the finance department in May 2023.  

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.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/how-dmk-is-trying-to-reclaim-lost-forts-in-tamil-nadus-west-south-with-stalin-taking-lead/2355899/

BJP has put a six-member panel led by H Raja, who comes from a background vastly different from Annamalai's. He is waging an ideological battle against government in Tamil Nadu.  

Dravidian parties keeping BJP out of Lok Sabha election rhetoric after realising BJP is eyeing state election, say political analysts. Since 1967, either DMK or AIADMK has ruled state.

This week, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal and Anand Vardan are joined by Dhanya Rajendran, co-founder of The News Minute.On electoral bonds, and the Trinamool Congress being its second-largest recipient, Anand says, “One factor [which determines this] is which party is seen as remaining in power for more time. Power magnets in a region.”The conversation moves on to the seat-sharing arrangements for the Lok Sabha polls. Talking about Tamil Nadu, Dhanya says the BJP has “almost sidelined the AIADMK” and has become “confident of forming an alliance in Tamil Nadu without the party, which was not possible five or 10 years ago”.On the Adani group funding the Ramnath Goenka Awards, Abhinandan says, “It's complicated. For new journalists, it is a motivating factor, it builds morale.” Raman says it's okay to receive awards funded by conglomerates as long as they do not interfere in the outlet's coverage. He adds that The Indian Express's coverage of the Hindenburg Research report accusing Adani group of stock manipulation was “relentless”.This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app.General elections are around the corner, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have ambitious plans. Click here to support us.Timecodes00:05:20 - Headlines00:17:02 - Electoral bonds00:38:28 - Tamil Nadu, Bihar seat-sharing00:53:15 - Adani sponsoring Ramnath Goenka Awards01:13:55 - Letters01:35:11 - RecommendationsHafta letters, recommendations, songs and referencesCheck out our previous Haftai recommendations.Produced and recorded by Aryan Mahtta, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alliance forged on the heels of AIADMK snapping ties with BJP. Party chief G.K. Vasan says he expects BJP to take care of welfare of Tamil Nadu and Tamils around the world.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/tamil-maanila-congress-joins-nda-ahead-of-ls-polls-annamalai-hails-it-as-sign-of-bjps-future/1979692/

Last week, NIA conducted raids at residence of Duraimurugan, leader of Naam Tamilar Katchi. Political experts see raids as ‘genuine challenge' for a party that has shown marked growth.  

In the post Jayalalithaa-Karunanidhi era, PM Modi seems to be a more popular leader capable of drawing huge crowds and dipping into the Dravidian vote bank.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-a-split-with-aiadmk-opens-the-door-for-bjp-in-tamil-nadu/1781928/

The BJP has lost its Tamil Nadu ally AIADMK just two days after an old partner, the JD(S), returned to the NDA in Karnataka. In episode 1315 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into data from 2014 and 2019 to explain what these developments mean for the BJP in 2024, and how they affect the party's poll calculations and its plans to score a hat-trick in landslide Lok Sabha election wins.