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India showing faith in Russia is pragmatic, hedges US’ mixed signals

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‘Want Jayalalithaa regime back’: Heart of crisis in AIADMK as Sasikala seeks to reclaim party

Sasikala, the one-time close aide of Jayalalithaa, was expelled from AIADMK in 2017. Its senior leaders have threatened legal action over Sasikala naming herself as ‘general secretary’ of party.  

Modi govt, SC collegium tussle over judges’ appointments is unfortunate. Both must engage better

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Viral audio clips hint Sasikala planning return to AIADMK, party says ‘doors shut’ 

The audio clips come at a time when the AIADMK, voted out of office in this year’s assembly election, is courting reports of infighting between former chief ministers EPS & OPS. 

‘Traitorous’ AIADMK will be taught a lesson, aunt Sasikala is helping: AMMK founder Dhinakaran

T.T.V. Dhinakaran claims his party is the true heir to Jayalalithaa’s legacy, and the late CM’s close aide Sasikala is advising him despite ‘stepping aside’ from politics.

Sasikala learnt from Jayalalithaa the art of making comebacks. In retreat lies her politics

Sasikala is no stranger to highs and lows, just when you thought she would fade away into oblivion, she makes a comeback.

Sasikala’s AIADMK entry looks tough but corruption never stopped Jayalalithaa from comebacks

Tamil Nadu has had a long history of corruption going back to 1976 when the DMK government of Karunanidhi was dismissed on graft charges.

Sasikala’s return, MK Stalin’s ‘Vel act’ — what’s in store for upcoming Tamil Nadu polls

In episode 670 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about how Sasikala’s return is unlikely to have an impact since no one has taken her to be a natural successor to Jayalalithaa.

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Why Hyundai Creta is still the king of Indian roads after 11 years—brand value to looks

Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.