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Our alliance will win over 200 seats in 2026: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President MK Stalin exuded confidence ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, and said the party will form government in the state for the seventh time, this time with the alliance securing 200 seats.Addressing party workers in the Kancheepuram Constituency today, CM Stalin emphasized the DMK's commitment to public welfare over the past …

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18 hours, 41 minutes ago

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Lashing out at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on many counts, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday called the former a coward who failed to condemn the BJP-led union government in the tungsten mining issue and also failed to raised his voice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for belittling revolutionary leader BR Ambedkar. Stalin also charged that …

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Agaramangudi and Chidambara Bhagavathar: a forgotten village and a musician

The Hindu

Agarmangudi, an agraharam in Thanjavur, resembles a deserted village. It is the house of Mangudi Chidambara Bhagavathar, a kathakalakshepam exponent, who went on to win the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award of the Music Academy in 1937. What started as playful activity became serious and in six months he started giving performances,” writes Duraiappa Bhagavathar in his book ‘Kalaksheba Bhagavatharkalin Charithiram’ …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to launch 'Pragati Yatra'; Tejashwi calls it his 'Alvida Yatra'

New Indian Express

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is set to launch his 'Pragati Yatra' from West Champaran district on Monday, days after leader of Opposition in the state assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav took a potshot at the CM's yatra, accusing him of wasting public money. Tejashwi, mocking Nitish’s tour, referred to it as the CM’s 'Alvida Yatra', alleging that the people …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Omar Abdullah's National Conference rules out joining BJP-led NDA

India Today

The National Conference on Sunday ruled out joining the BJP-led NDA and dismissed as baseless a media report in this regard. This news being peddled by certain so-called journalists is nothing but a blatant lie, driven by malicious intent to mislead the people of Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said. He was reacting to a report …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

JUST SPAMMING | Will the prodigal son return to the BJP fold?

Deccan Chronicle

The return of BJP State president K Annamalai from a sabbatical in the UK has not made much of a difference to the political tamasha in Tamil Nadu. Though sections of leaders in both parties resented the snapping of ties as they felt that together they would have given a tougher fight to the DMK, the AIADMK or BJP never …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria’s upheaval

Al Jazeera

Iran’s leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots. Tehran, Iran – For decades, authorities in Iran have been meticulously building an “axis of resistance” of like-minded factions to oppose Israel and the United States across the region. Amid claims that the axis has collapsed, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei asserted last week …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

Chennai residents, pressure groups ask GCC to scrap proposed waste-to-energy incinerator in Kodungaiyur

New Indian Express

Chennai residents and the Alliance for Incinerator-Free Chennai members submitted a petition to the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner on Tuesday demanding the scrapping of the proposed Waste-to-Energy incinerator plant in Kodungaiyur. Over 200 residents, civil society organisations and environmentalists endorsed the representation letter, said environmental activists and contributors for Citizen Matters, Vishvaja Sambath and Lokeshwaran ES. According to them, the …

2 days, 18 hours ago

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls

India Today

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday hinted that his party, led by Uddhav Thackeray, may contest the upcoming Mumbai local body polls alone, without an alliance with Congress and Sharad Pawar’s NCP. Raut said that party workers are demanding to contest the Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls alone and mentioned that the party chief will take a decision after consulting …

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3 days ago

A chance to strike gold during the Kuwait visit

The Hindu

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is set to visit Kuwait on December 21-22. Untapped potential, existing links India and Kuwait have always enjoyed friendly ties, built on a strong foundation of history and cultural bonds. Areas to elevate ties Despite enjoying mutual trust and goodwill, India’s ties with Kuwait — like with many others in the Gulf region — have …

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3 days, 1 hour ago

Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson named UK ambassador to the US

Associated Press

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Friday that veteran Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson will be the U.K.'s next ambassador to Washington, a rare appointment for someone outside the diplomatic corps. Mandelson, who served in senior posts in the governments of former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown between 1997 and 2010, is set to take up …

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One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members

The Hindu

The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, besides two …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Why was Stonehenge built? Scientists may have finally found an answer to 5,000-year-old mystery

India Today

Scientists may have finally uncovered the mystery of the UK's iconic Stonehenge, which has fascinated people for hundreds of years. The latest study said that the Altar Stone, a key monolith in the center of the circle, was brought from northeastern Scotland which is around 435 miles away. "The fact that all of its stones originated from distant regions, making …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side

India Today

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a coalition heralded as the most promising Opposition front to counter the BJP’s political dominance, is now riddled with fractures that seem to be growing deeper by the day. Rahul’s repeated attacks on Savarkar, a highly polarising figure, drew sharp criticism from the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party, …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Yearender 2024: 'The Beast' makes a triumphant return to the White House

India TV News

The year 2024 witnessed mega elections where the most populated nation- India, neighbouring Pakistan, the oldest democracy- the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Russia and 59 other nations voted. It is also likely that Trump would accept demands by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to prevent a future Ukrainian NATO membership. And this in turn would also strengthen …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

Al Jazeera

Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria. Turkiye expects foreign countries to withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, as Germany warns against an escalation in fighting with Kurdish forces. Security for Kurds ‘essential’ Later on Friday, German Foreign …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

AAP steps up heat over Shah's remarks against Ambedkar

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday demanded an apology and resignation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on B R Ambedkar in Parliament. With Delhi Assembly elections approaching, party sources revealed that AAP is positioning this issue to consolidate its Dalit voter base and retain dominance in the 12 reserved seats of the national capital. …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Ajit Jogi's party seeks merger with Congress in Chhattisgarh

India Today

Janata Congress Chhattisgarh national president Renu Jogi has decided to merge her party with the Indian National Congress in the state. Renu Jogi is the wife of the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi, who had floated the party in June 2016 after parting ways with the Congress. Notably, Renu Jogi's son Amit Jogi, who is the current state …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Parliamentary panel on ONOE bills to have 39 members

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, …

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4 days, 8 hours ago

Biden, on his way out, sets ‘ambitious’ climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035 as he fights to ensure his legacy on slowing global warming, even as President-elect Donald Trump vows to undo much of Biden’s climate work when he takes office next month. “And I believe that with this new 2035 target as their …

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4 days, 16 hours ago

Is Syria now a threat to the West? Rebel leader speaks out after toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime

Daily Mail

Syria's new de-facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has said the country is not a threat to the West or its neighbours. Syrian de-facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa speaking to BBC News about the takeover Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses a crowd at the capital's landmark Umayyad Mosque on December 8 He said HTS did not target civilians or civilian areas and consider themselves to …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Chinese operas that blend French culture wow audiences

China Daily

gofujian.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-19 The "China-France Beautiful Countryside Journey" event was stagedin the town of Pernes les Fontaines in southern France on local time Dec 17, aiming to promote exchanges and mutual understanding among the people of both countries. Highlights included the Notre-Dame de Paris puppet show, a blend of martial arts and acrobatics in a Dacheng Opera, a tea-picking …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

New Indian Express

MUMBAI: Thirty-nine legislators from MahaYuti allies were sworn in the first cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government on December 15, but the ministers are functioning without portfolios. Sources said portfolios will be distributed among the alliance partners – BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP – on the basis of the previous government’s allocation formula with some changes. “Chief Minister Devendra …

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Can AAP's New Strategy Help it Become the Only Party to Defeat BJP Thrice?

The Quint

AAP's success in Delhi so far has had two elements - winning over a section of voters who vote for the BJP at the national level and consolidating the entire anti-BJP vote, a big part of which goes to the Congress at the national level. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured 54 percent votes and the AAP-Congress …

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Our alliance will win over 200 seats in 2026: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

Agaramangudi and Chidambara Bhagavathar: a forgotten village and a musician

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to launch 'Pragati Yatra'; Tejashwi calls it his 'Alvida Yatra'

Omar Abdullah's National Conference rules out joining BJP-led NDA

JUST SPAMMING | Will the prodigal son return to the BJP fold?

The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria’s upheaval

Chennai residents, pressure groups ask GCC to scrap proposed waste-to-energy incinerator in Kodungaiyur

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls

A chance to strike gold during the Kuwait visit

Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson named UK ambassador to the US

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members

Why was Stonehenge built? Scientists may have finally found an answer to 5,000-year-old mystery

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side

Yearender 2024: 'The Beast' makes a triumphant return to the White House

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

AAP steps up heat over Shah's remarks against Ambedkar

Ajit Jogi's party seeks merger with Congress in Chhattisgarh

Parliamentary panel on ONOE bills to have 39 members

Biden, on his way out, sets ‘ambitious’ climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%

Is Syria now a threat to the West? Rebel leader speaks out after toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime

Chinese operas that blend French culture wow audiences

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Can AAP's New Strategy Help it Become the Only Party to Defeat BJP Thrice?