Abraham Benrubi

Former BJP leader K Annamalai has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics, based in Coimbatore. He announced his intention to contest future Assembly elections and stressed the need for systemic political reform, aiming to end 'cult politics' and dynastic rule.

Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee expressed confidence that support for his rebel faction will grow, claiming a significant number of MLAs are backing him. He also appealed to CM Suvendu Adhikari to take action against BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal for protesting outside a fellow rebel's residence.

In an increasingly investment-cautious world, why reforms aren't enough and it is the Indian state that has to absorb risk

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar has assured that there is "nothing to worry" regarding the resignation of minister Ramalinga Reddy. Reddy, a close friend and senior leader, expressed dissatisfaction with his allocated portfolio and sought a different ministerial post. Shivakumar stated he would discuss the matter with Reddy to resolve the issue.

The number three position has remained unsettled for India in Test cricket since Cheteshwar Pujara moved out of the side. Since then, seven different batters have been tried at one-drop, but none have managed to make the spot their own. Several of them were also not given an extended run in the role.

India's defence industry has achieved a significant milestone with the indigenous Zorawar light tank, developed in just 19 months for high-altitude Himalayan warfare. Designed to counter China's Type 15, this 25-tonne tank boasts a 105mm gun and advanced missile capabilities. The army plans an initial order of 59 units, with induction expected in 2027.

There are high court orders and previous government inquiries that should have prevented tragedies of the sort seen on Wednesday.

The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has quietly closed a year-old loophole that let Nvidia's most advanced Blackwell AI chips reach overseas subsidiaries of Chinese companies without an export licence. Industry sources estimate hundreds of thousands of chips may have already shipped through the gap. The new guidance still leaves data centre servicing and TSMC foundry due diligence untouched, raising fresh enforcement questions.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran dismissed any loss following K. Annamalai's exit, who has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics. Annamalai aims to foster systemic change, ending cult and dynastic politics, and encouraging technocrats. His departure follows speculation after the BJP's performance in recent elections.