Powertrip: Kerala IAS officers controversy, old guard vs new in DMK
An exclusive scoop on Indian politics.
The Kerala government has cracked down on two IAS officers for “divisive actions,” but was the suspension warranted, or simply a cautionary measure? Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin is challenging senior DMK leaders with ambitious restructuring plans ahead of the crucial 2026 assembly elections. Over in Telangana, opposition leader KTR has four key reasons for his high-stakes visit to Delhi.
This is Powertrip, exclusively curated for Newslaundry and The News Minute subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna.
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