DMK leaders in Chennai passed a resolution condemning Congress for moving away from the secular progressive alliance, accusing the party of “betraying” the coalition. The resolution also targets Congress’s political conduct, saying it has failed to change its “old political character,” as the meeting points to Congress joining hands with TVK.
US defence official Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that allies stepping up—naming Israel, South Korea, Poland, Finland and the Baltics—will receive “special favour,” while those that don’t meet their obligations will face “consequences.” Speaking to the House Armed Services Committee, he framed the stance as a clear demand for support to align with US expectations.
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