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TN BJP’s rift stands exposed. Annamalai-Nagendran rivalry flares up over war room control, loyalist exit

Such factionalism is common in any party, BJP spokesperson says, referring to charges faced by Annamalai when he had taken charge of state unit. 'But, eventually they subsided.'

Raghav Chadha’s waning ardour for AAP, Annamalai’s ‘harakiri’ & Shivakumar skips rendezvous with Sadhguru

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Retreat or strategic pause? Annamalai takes vow of silence on BJP-AIADMK alliance, for now

Annamalai’s political silence follows his controversial 12 June statement that a BJP govt and not a coalition govt should be formed in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly polls.

As AIADMK picks two ex-MLAs for Rajya Sabha polls, Annamalai may have missed the bus this time

Annamalai may be given a post at national level to build the party, BJP central leadership will decide when, says Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthiran.

Congress asks proxies to push for de-escalation, but draws parallels with 1971 after ceasefire—Annamalai

No one has the right to belittle anyone who served our nation, says Annamalai, defending Vikram Misri. Centre will find terrorists behind Pahalgam attack, he adds.

As Amit Shah confirms tie-up for 2026, a look at AIADMK & BJP’s hot-and-cold equation over the years

Announcement comes weeks after EPS had met Shah at his residence in Delhi. It also comes on a day when Annamalai was replaced by Nainar Nagendran as BJP state chief.

Annamalai confirms he will not run for TN BJP chief amid speculation of tie-up with AIADMK for 2026

Tirunelveli MLA and former AIADMK leader Nainar Nagendran, who joined BJP in 2017 and is leader of the BJP legislature party in Tamil Nadu, is a front-runner for post, it is learnt.

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.

Flogging, going barefoot—Annamalai must endure pain as Modi-Shah’s Tamil Nadu priorities change

Tamil Nadu BJP president whipped himself in public to protest against the sexual assault of a student. What must have hurt him though is neither Modi-Shah-Nadda nor national BJP tweeted about his pain.

In newfound bonhomie of bitter rivals DMK & BJP, signs of a truce that could serve interests of both

At event to commemorate Stalin’s late father, TN CM warmly called out to state BJP chief Annamalai to join him near Karunanidhi’s memorial. Modi & Rajnath heaped praise on late leader.

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A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.