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How DMK is trying to reclaim lost forts in Tamil Nadu’s west & south, with Stalin taking lead

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.

Mega crackdown on oppn YSRCP over ‘derogatory’ social media posts on Naidu govt leaders, their families

YSRCP chief claims 680 notices issued, 147 cases filed against party supporters & 49 arrested. Andhra home minister says ruling combine's leaders & families getting 'rape threats', abuse'.

After Adampur loss, Kuldeep Bishnoi faces heat from community, caught in power tussle with mahasabha head

Akhil Bhartiya Bishnoi Mahasabha chief Devendra Buria and patron Kuldeep Bishnoi have removed each other from their respective posts through separate letters shared on X.

JP Nadda accuses Congress of “promoting urban Naxal forces”, criticizes Uddhav Thackeray’s alliance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 14 (ANI): Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Wednesday accused Congress of promoting urban...

Once written off as ‘BJP’s puppet’, CM Shinde now more self assured than ever. What makes him tick

With a better strike rate that his Mahayuti allies as well as Uddhav Sena in LS election, the Maharashtra CM, who'll now face his biggest test in state polls, says his govt runs '24/7'.

Vijay’s TVK has stirred up TN politics. Dravidian parties rush to draw youth, smaller ones wary too

Actor-turned-politician Vijay last month held Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s maiden political conference in Vikravandi with a mostly young crowd, causing established parties to take note.

Medical infra woes & animal attacks. In left-behind Wayanad, residents wonder if Gandhis are answer

With no full-fledged medical college, emergency cases must be rushed to Kozhikode, about 70 km away. Priyanka Gandhi promises action, but people worry about focus on national issues.

Midnight heist at Jayalalithaa’s estate: As EPS wins defamation proceedings, what is Kodanad case

EPS has been accused of links with a 2017 heist-murder at Jayalalithaa's estate. Madras HC has now slapped a fine on the main suspect's brother for his statements linking EPS to the case.

Modi’s ‘ek hain, safe hain’ call riles Maharashtra allies, yet BJP banking on ‘vote jihad’. Here’s why

BJP's allies—Shinde Sena & Ajit Pawar's NCP—say such remarks are unwelcome in the state. But BJP feels that while 'vote jihad' hurt them in LS polls, it may benefit them in state elections.

MVA releases manifesto, promises 5 guarantees including caste census ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) & NCP (Sharad Pawar) alliance has vowed to provide Rs 3,000 financial aid to women every month as well as free bus rides to women in the state.

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Trump’s Iran blockade isn’t just about Tehran, it’s about China

The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Warfare enters new dimension as Ukraine’s robot brigade records battle win against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a group of Russian soldiers surrendered to an unmanned battle group.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.