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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: BJP-AIADMK

Modi says ED an ‘independent body’, defends electoral bonds — ‘those dancing over it will repent’

In an interview with Chennai-based news channel Thanthi TV, the PM also said 'Modi created electoral bonds, that’s why you know who bought the bonds and who the money went to'.

In Tamil Nadu, BJP tries to dispel ‘Brahmin party’ perception with no candidate from the community

The AIADMK has also not fielded any Brahmin candidates. Community outfit says they hoped to be accommodated to fight ‘enemy DMK,’ but are now in a 'dilemma'.

At general & executive council meeting, AIADMK announces resolves to not ally with BJP for 2024 polls

Tuesday's announcement comes 3 months after AIADMK decided to break all ties with BJP, with which it had forged an alliance in 2019. The 2 parties have been at loggerheads since February. 

Withholding assent ‘insult to people’, says Stalin as TN assembly readopts 10 bills returned by governor

Governor R.N. Ravi had returned 10 of 12 bills awaiting his assent Monday. They include amendments that would dilute his power as chancellor of state universities.

Nine days after split from BJP, three AIADMK MLAs meet Nirmala Sitharaman in Coimbatore

AIADMK MLA V Jayaraman said the meeting did not have any political connection and the stand of the party on alliance is to be decided by Edappadi K Palaniswami.

Why a split with AIADMK opens the door for BJP in Tamil Nadu

The BJP-AIADMK parting ways in Tamil Nadu will have multiple implications for all the parties in the state and the national parties. The state...

‘Now it’s AIADMK’s turn’ & ‘harasser is getting away’

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Lose-lose situation or golden chance to one-up DMK? How AIADMK-BJP split could affect both parties

But political analysts say end of alliance may also result in AIADMK losing out in Tamil Nadu's southern region, and BJP will have to find itself a strong partner.

AIADMK ends alliance with BJP, blames state unit — ‘made remarks against leaders we consider gods’

Announcement came after party held a meeting of all its MPs, MLAs and district secretaries, days after a remark by BJP state president Annamalai on C.N. Annadurai sparked a row.

Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK snaps ties with BJP-led NDA before general elections

The party’s legislators passed the unanimous resolution in a meeting to this effect, AIADMK Deputy Coordinator K.P. Munusamy said.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.