POLITICAL WHISPERS

More attacks of Trump now expected?

India has refused to join Trump board of peace. Expect more Trump attack on India. Though on this India and Israel are on the same page. US wants Turkey and Pakistan () as guardians of Israel.

Annamalai Eyed for Major BJP Role?

BJP leader K Annamalai, former Tamil Nadu state president, poised for significant elevation soon. Party insiders reveal plans for a prominent national position amid 2026 assembly polls strategy. This follows Amit Shah's repeated endorsements of his organizational prowess and vote-share gains from 3% to 11%. Annamalai is unlikely to contest elections, focusing instead on Delhi-centric responsibilities like general secretary. Move rewards his aggressive Dravidian politics while easing AIADMK alliance tensions. Speculation intensifies post his 2025 state role exit, positioning him as key NDA architect in South. BJP aims to leverage his IPS background for broader outreach.

MEA in flux as potential loosening of curbs on chinese exports to be announced soon?

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) faces internal flux amid deliberations to loosen post-2020 curbs on Chinese exports and investments, driven by economic pragmatism and global trade pressures. Recent reports indicate considerations to relax Press Note 3 FDI scrutiny and government procurement restrictions targeting China, allowing calibrated inflows in renewables and manufacturing to boost jobs and technology access. This shift counters rising imports—up 13-15% from 2023-2025—and addresses supply chain vulnerabilities, though reciprocity from Beijing on services remains key. MEA's involvement underscores diplomatic recalibration in a turbulent geopolitical landscape.