Shabbir Ahmed
Tamil Nadu Bureau Chief at The News Minute who reported on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Tamil Nadu and ground-level political and administrative responses.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 29min
South Central 36 | Vijay in TN politics, pilots question Air India crash cockpit report
Sam Thomas, President of the Airlines Pilot Associations of India, and Amit Singh, aviation safety expert, delve into the controversial details of the Air India crash report, questioning pilot communication during the incident. Meanwhile, Shabbir Ahamed and Kavitha Muralidharan examine actor Vijay's political debut in Tamil Nadu, exploring whether his film fanbase can translate into electoral success. They discuss the complexities of his political strategy amidst a changing landscape, raising critical questions about engagement and voter sentiment.
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 25min
South Central 28 | Will Shashi Tharoor leave Congress? And how India’s police get away with violence
Join Shabbir Ahmed, Chennai Bureau Chief of The News Minute; Sudipto Mondal, a commentator on societal issues; and Vinay Srinivasa, an activist known for his relentless protests. They dive into Shashi Tharoor’s potential exit from Congress, dissecting the internal strife within the party. The discussion also addresses alarming instances of police brutality in Tamil Nadu and systemic violence in Indian policing, emphasizing the urgent need for reform in law enforcement and the protection of marginalized communities.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Dileep case and how SIR is unfolding across states | South Central 52
Join Sukanya Shaji, a lawyer-turned-journalist, Azeefa Fathima, Breaking News Head, and Shabbir Ahmed, Tamil Nadu Bureau Chief, as they dissect the high-profile Kerala actor assault case involving Dileep. The guests explore the intricacies of the case, including alleged conspiracies and forensic controversies. They then shift focus to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Tamil Nadu, revealing the chaos on the ground, pressures faced by officials, and potential risks to voter inclusion—all set against a backdrop of political maneuvering.
