A new Malayalam TV channel just ahead of Assembly polls
In Tamil Nadu, ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken charge of firming up alliances.
Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed and Nidheesh MK.
In our first story in this edition, we tell you about a new Malayalam TV channel that has roped in several star journalists, and why the timing of its entry is interesting.
With Tamil Nadu gearing up for PM Modi’s visit later this week, we take you behind the scenes on how the BJP is navigating alliance talks.
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