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Could BJP & AIADMK revive alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls? Annamalai’s change of tone sparks buzz

State BJP president K. Annamalai’s softened stance towards the AIADMK has sparked speculation about a possible alliance between the two former allies.

Anna University sexual assault sparks political slugfest. BJP’s Annamalai whips himself in protest

The BJP Tamil Nadu chief has also vowed to go barefoot until DMK is ousted. DMK says accused was only photographed with deputy CM, and is 'neither a party member nor volunteer'.

Back in action, BJP’s Annamalai positions himself as rival to Udhayanidhi & Vijay, eases up on AIADMK

The state BJP chief, back from 3-month fellowship in UK, has resumed leadership of party before next yr’s polls. Analysts see his softening on AIADMK as tactic to woo party's voter base.

Ruling DMK to Vijay’s TVK, TN parties bet big on poll consultants ahead of 5-cornered fight in 2026

Political commentator T. Sigamani says trend of hiring poll consultants shows Tamil Nadu leaders' failure to understand ground reality through their grassroot level workers.

Tamil Nadu among states where Adani allegedly offered bribes, but AIADMK is quiet. Here’s why

Ruling DMK govt has denied direct links to Adani. Political watchers point to business ties the AIADMK govt had with the group between 2011 & 2021.

Handpicked by Stalin, how chief secy Muruganandam became TN’s most sought-after IAS officer

Muruganandam’s professional capabilities and detailed planning of flagship scheme to provide financial aid to women helped build a rapport with Stalin.

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.

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.

Why cycling enthusiast Mandaviya is grateful to Kamal Nath & a 2nd ‘son’ set to rise over Tamil Nadu

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AIADMK initiates talks with political strategists for an image makeover before 2026 Tamil Nadu polls

Decision comes after the AIADMK alliance suffered a debacle in the Lok Sabha polls, losing all seats contested. It came in 2nd position in 27 constituencies, 3rd in 11 & 4th in one.

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Trump tariff forces India to shed illusion. Stop conflating status with power

India’s future lies in pragmatism. Protectionism must be phased out gradually, not in disruptive shocks.

Indian drugmakers relieved but wary as US exempts pharma sector from new trade tariffs

Industry insiders say any rise in duties on Indian generics will squeeze profits for Indian companies, but will also make the drugs costlier for patients in US.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.