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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

Topic: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

Eyeing larger share of pie in seat-sharing talks, allies keep pressure on DMK ahead of TN polls

DMK allies like Congress, VCK, CPI (M) seeking more seats, saying it'd increase their presence & help alliance rather than weaken it. DMK says ‘our leader won't let anybody be unhappy’. 

From national Dalit-Adivasi conclaves to Maharashtra polls, VCK’s aspirations go beyond Tamil Nadu

The Ambedkarite party is looking to grow beyond the southern state and project Thol Thirumavalavan as a national leader of not just Dalits, but all backward classes.

Frenemies in an alliance ‘based on principle’. In TN, VCK & DMK are sticking together despite friction

Tensions between the parties stems from VCK’s longstanding desire for share of power in the govt. In past 2 weeks, their relationship has been rollercoaster of rifts & reconciliation.

After Mayawati, DMK allies VCK & Congress demand arrest of ‘real culprits’ in BSP leader murder case

VCK leader Thirumavalavan & TN Congress chief Selvaperunthagai also raise concerns about safety of Dalit leaders in TN. Police say it was revenge for killing of gangster last year.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.