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Potential TVK-AINRC Alliance in Puducherry: Vijay's Praise for Chief Minister Signals Political Shift Before 2026 Elections
Dec 10, 2025 07:41 pm CST
Actor Vijay's recent praise for Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy, coupled with criticism of the BJP, has sparked serious discussions about a possible alliance between his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party and the All India NR Congress ahead of the 2026 legislative assembly elections. AINRC leaders describe it as a "50-50" chance, as growing tensions with the BJP and Lieutenant Governor's office create opportunity for new political alignments in the Union Territory.
Congress Establishes Committee for DMK Seat-Sharing Talks Ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election
Nov 22, 2025 09:56 pm CST
Congress has formed a five-member committee to initiate seat-sharing negotiations with DMK for Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election. Led by Girish Chodankar, the committee will meet Chief Minister MK Stalin soon, reinforcing the alliance amid speculation following Rahul Gandhi's conversation with TVK chief Vijay. The Congress-DMK partnership previously saw success in the 2021 elections, with Congress winning 18 of 25 contested seats.
Congress Declines to Contest Rajya Sabha Elections in J&K After National Conference Denies Safe Seat Request
Oct 13, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Congress party has decided not to participate in the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the National Conference refused their request for a safe seat. Following extensive discussions, Congress leaders expressed dissatisfaction with Omar Abdullah's government, citing governance and administrative concerns. The National Conference has announced three candidates while BJP names three candidates including J&K unit chief Sat Sharma for the October 24 elections.
No Response From India Bloc Yet, Asaduddin Owaisi Begins Solo Bihar Campaign
Sep 24, 2025 05:45 pm CST
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi kickstarted his campaign for the Bihar assembly elections in the state's Seemanchal region, on his own, amid no clarity over his party's tie-up with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance.
BJP's Annamalai Meets Dhinakaran To Persuade Him To Return To NDA
Sep 23, 2025 02:59 am CST
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai called on AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran, who had recently walked out of the NDA, in a bid to persuade him to return to the alliance.
"Crowds Don't Mean Votes": AIADMK's Warning, Outreach To Actor Vijay
Sep 22, 2025 08:42 pm CST
The AIADMK continues to court actor Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam before next year's Assembly election, with ex-Milk and Dairy Development minister Rajenthra Bhalaji calling on him to join hands with his party in the battle to beat the DMK.
Kamal Haasan Begins Talks With Party Functionaries Ahead of 2026 Polls
Sep 19, 2025 02:39 am CST
Actor-turned-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan has begun consultations with his party functionaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as part of preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections.
A Bharat Ratna Demand, Leadership Reminder: Inside EPS-Amit Shah Meet
Sep 17, 2025 03:10 pm CST
A Bharat Ratna for freedom fighter and Thevar community icon Pasumpon Muthuramalinga and expedition of corruption cases against the ruling DMK were among the points raised by AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami in a meet with Amit Shah.
'Wrote 3 Letters, Still Called BJP B-Team': A Owaisi On INDIA Bloc's Snub In Bihar
Sep 17, 2025 02:17 pm CST
The AIMIM was ready to join the INDIA bloc if it was given six seats to contest in the upcoming Bihar election, party chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi told NDTV
"Don't Want Them To Buy Russian Oil": Trump Asks Europe To Sanction Moscow
Sep 15, 2025 12:27 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has accused Europe of buying Russian oil and said the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies were going soft on Moscow, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.