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President Trump waived Russia energy sanctions and suspended hundred percent tariffs on major purchasers of Russian oil, benefiting India and China significantly while addressing domestic fuel prices and energy market pressures ahead of midterm elections through a national interest waiver.

The DMK is expanding its alliance strategy for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The ruling party aims to secure a second term. Elections are scheduled for 2026.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's new alliance of four parties forms under the name Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, though leadership disputes emerge as some lawmakers project Vijay as potential 2029 prime minister candidate, causing internal tensions.

Congress and DMK finalized seat sharing for Puducherry polls. Congress will contest 16 seats, DMK will contest 14 seats.