DMK govt accuses Centre of withholding funds, tightening borrowing, unilateral deductions from state accounts. Says Centre's accounting & funding decisions have 'artificially inflated' debt burden.

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US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

Snehesh Alex Philip - February 16, 2026

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

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The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

Shekhar Gupta - February 14, 2026

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

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Imagine if Epstein files named Rahul Gandhi or MK Stalin. What would BJP and TV media do?

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Economy

Tamil Nadu FM presents interim budget, attacks Centre for ‘artificially inflating’ state’s debt

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US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

National Interest

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

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