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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Topic: PMK

AIADMK-BJP welcome Anbumani as NDA moves to solidify Oppn front in poll-bound Tamil Nadu

PMK founder Ramadoss said it was wrong on AIADMK’s part to hold talks with his estranged son. Political analysts say if the father sides with DMK, PMK's Vanniyar vote base may split.

After EC’s ‘recognition’ of Anbumani as PMK chief, Ramadoss camp to demand formal hearing by poll body

An EC letter allowing extension of term of party office bearers was released by Anbumani’s supporters Monday, sparking fresh row amid the father-son tussle. Ramadoss camp denies claim.

‘Unfit to hold any position’: PMK founder Ramadoss expels son Anbumani ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Post of PMK working president will remain vacant for now, octogenarian says. 'Party cannot be claimed as a hereditary possession.'

PMK father-son feud: After mediation flops, setback for Ramadoss as HC allows Anbumani to hold meeting

Chennai: In a major setback to Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss, the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the...

‘Can’t sit dummy & give party to son Anbumani,’ says Ramadoss as PMK feud reaches Madras HC

PMK founder has approached court to restrain son Anbumani from holding party’s general council meeting on 9 August, says differences began over alliance and candidates.

PMK foundation day overshadowed by father-son feud as Anbumani Ramadoss pitches for share in TN govt

Chennai: The Pattali Makkal Katchi’s 37th foundation day was observed quietly amid the growing standoff between the party’s founder S. Ramadoss and his son,...

PMK founder Ramadoss says son Anbumani ‘held his feet & cried’ for tie-up with BJP for 2024 LS polls

Father-son feud continues in Tamil Nadu as Ramadoss says making his son a cabinet minister was a ‘mistake’, adds, 'it was not Anbumani who erred, it was me'.

How a father-son feud threatens to split PMK before 2026 Tamil Nadu elections

Though PMK leaders claim all is well, party workers fear founder S Ramadoss and his son Anbumani—at odds over alliance strategy—may not reconcile in time for the assembly polls.

How smaller TN parties are bolstering bargaining power to extract more from senior partners in 2026

Polls about a year away, parties such as VCK, PMK, DMDK are organising large rallies & conferences to mobilise support bases, and send signals to their existing or prospective allies.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

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

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

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

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.