M.K. Stalin and Rahul Gandhi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The ruling DMK leadership appears to be in no mood to relent or concede the higher number of seats demanded by the Congress for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. “We have made our offer clear. We are prepared to offer them 25 … Read more
Archyde Gubernatorial Gridlock: Bill Delays Spark Constitutional Clash Across India, Echoing Concerns in the U.S. System Prolonged delays in assenting to bills have ignited a series of confrontations between opposition-ruled states and their governors in India, mirroring similar tensions within the U.S. system of checks and balances.This has led to multiple state governments appealing to … Read more
Top court holds Governor’s action of sending 10 Bills to President as erroneous in law In Tamil Nadu’s case, originally 12 Bills, mostly dealing with appointments of Vice-Chancellors in State universities, were sent by the State Legislature for consent to the Governor under Article 200 of the Constitution between January 2020 and April 2023. The … Read more
Zakhir Hussain Bijli knew he was going to die. The retired police sub-inspector, once part of the security detail of the former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi, was murdered in Tirunelveli on Tuesday, allegedly in connection with a land dispute. Hussain, 64, was riding his motorcycle home after morning prayers when assailants pulled him … Read more