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Has Annamalai Become Overconfident — Or Is He Reading Tamil Nadu Politics Correctly?

MS Shanker The departure of K. Annamalai from the Tamil Nadu BJP has triggered intense speculation about his future political course. While the separation between the party and the present state chief appears cordial, the larger question remains: has Annamalai become overconfident about his political prospects, or is he positioning himself for a bigger role…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Trump’s Transactional Friendship

The word “friendship” has perhaps never been used more loosely in international diplomacy than it has been by US President Donald Trump. If one were to judge by Trump’s public statements, almost every world leader is his “good friend,” “great friend,” or “true friend.” Yet when one examines his actions rather than his rhetoric, a…

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How long will the husband continue to use the rights of Sarpanchs and Councillors?

Democracy in India is deeply rooted not only in Parliament, the Legislative Assembly, and larger political forums, but also in the local institutions of villages, towns, and cities. Panchayats and municipal bodies are the smallest but most vibrant units of democracy, where the public participates in governance through their direct representatives. To increase women’s participation…

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The luminous covenant of Mithra, Varuna, and Rudra

Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the sacred cadence of the Antyeṣṭi and Triṣṭubh metres of the Rigveda, the sage Puruchhepa raises a solemn and elevated invocation to Rudra and the twin cosmic sovereigns Mitra and Varuna. These ancient deities, radiant and eternal, are celebrated as the upholders of ṛta—the cosmic order—and as the benevolent bestowers of…

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Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple- Chowlur

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple is located in Chowlur village near Hindupur in Sri Sathya Sai District (formerly Anantapur District) of Andhra Pradesh. Situated close to the Andhra Pradesh–Karnataka border, the temple is a well-known pilgrimage destination for devotees from both states. The peaceful rural surroundings and long-standing spiritual significance make it an important center of…

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Weak monsoon may impact rural demand, private consumption: RBI governor

Mumbai:  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said a projected deficiency in the south-west monsoon could impact rural demand and private consumption, though mitigation measures are expected to cushion the effect. During the post-monetary policy conference, Malhotra said rural demand and private consumption have remained healthy so far but acknowledged…

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State BJP Welcomes Centre’s Consultative Approach on Delimitation Bill

Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Friday welcomed the NDA government’s reported initiative to engage with various political parties on the proposed Delimitation Bill, describing it as a reflection of the Centre’s commitment to consensus-building and cooperative federalism. In an official statement, Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N.V. Subash said the Narendra Modi-led government…

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