AIADMK rival faction leader O Panneerselvam said ‘BJP is capable of ruling a third time’ at Centre. Decision on possible alliance after ‘BJP decides on its stand’.
AIADMK is finally in grip of Jayalalithaa protégé EPS after a bitter factional battle. But while he is coming into his own, threats linger — from ally BJP to rival O. Panneerselvam.
Meeting came at a time when EPS and BJP state chief K. Annamalai were seen to be at loggerheads amid growing fissures in alliance. Now, EPS says 'there is no fight' between them.
While BJP top leadership is in favour of alliance, it's letting state chief K Annamalai needle ally, say leaders. AIADMK says it's focussing on relationship with BJP high command.
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.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
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.
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