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Topic: BJP-AIADMK

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’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

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.

AIADMK breaks alliance with BJP, slams Annamalai — ‘Let’s see if they win more votes than NOTA’

Any decision regarding alliance will be made only before next year’s polls, says AIADMK leader D. Jayakumar. BJP spokesperson says decision will only be loss for Dravidian party.

BJP attack on TN minister Udhayanidhi over ‘Sanatana Dharma’ statement has aided his rise, fears AIADMK

Controversy over Udhayanidhi's statement helped him gain ground & focus should be on confronting DMK over governance & corruption, says AIADMK leader. EPS in Delhi to meet Shah & Nadda.

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Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.