India-US relationship vital, say BJP and allies as Trump calls Modi 'Great PM'

IANS | September 6, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great Prime Minister" and reaffirmed the “special relationship” between India and the United States, leaders of India’s ruling parties on Saturday welcomed the remarks, emphasising the strategic importance of the bilateral ties.

With AIADMK veteran Sengottaiyan's ouster, Palaniswami sends strict warning against public dissent

IANS | September 6, 2025 2:37 PM

Chennai, Sep 6 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leadership on Saturday initiated sweeping disciplinary action against senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, a day after he publicly challenged the party high command with an ultimatum to reinstate estranged leaders within ten days or risk losing ground ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. With Sengottaiyan's ouster, Palaniswami has sent strict warning to his party's leaders against public dissent.