Month: February 2026

In a sharp critique during the Union Budget debate, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of “selling Bharat Mata” through the India-US interim trade deal, calling it a “wholesale surrender” that compromised India’s energy security and farmers’ interests.

As global tensions rise with the United States, China, and Russia pursuing often conflicting and sometimes hostile agendas, Europe and Canada are increasingly looking toward India as a strategic partner. According to Dr. Jianli Yang in The National Interest, India provides a viable “third pole” in a fragmented global economy—offering scale, market potential, and democratic legitimacy without the geopolitical baggage of China or the volatility of the United States.

Senior DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan on Wednesday rejected reports that the Indian National Congress is exerting undue pressure on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Elangovan dismissed suggestions of coercion and clarified that seat‑sharing negotiations between the alliance partners are scheduled to begin on February 22.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu has announced the formation of a Legislative Assembly Election Management Committee under the leadership of state president Nainar Nagendran as the party steps up its preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin has asserted that support for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has grown in the current 2026 Assembly election compared to the party’s performance in 2021.

Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), General Secretary of the AIADMK, has strongly condemned a violent attack on party volunteers in Coimbatore (Kovai), calling the incident “shocking and deplorable.” The attack, which occurred in the Singanallur area near Ondipudur Ward No.

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is facing challenges in meeting the Supreme Court’s deadline to relocate stray dogs from public spaces due to a shortage of shelter facilities. So far, only a few dogs, including 40 from the Madras High Court premises, have been shifted to shelters or adopted. Most authorised shelters are already at full capacity, and NGOs have been reluctant to participate because of space constraints.

With Valentine’s Day just two days away, florists and flower growers across Tamil Nadu are reporting a sharp increase in demand for roses and carnations. Couples, gift-buyers, and online shoppers are flocking to markets to secure flowers, particularly red roses, the traditional symbol of love.

Chicken prices in parts of Tamil Nadu have fallen significantly following fears of avian influenza (bird flu), authorities and market sources report. According to reports, the prevailing concerns about bird flu spreading have triggered a wave of caution among consumers, leading to reduced demand for chicken meat and a consequent drop in prices.