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’.
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.
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.
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.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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