Rahul Gandhi publicly reaffirmed the Congress party's alliance with DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, describing Stalin as a 'brother' and framing the partnership as a long-standing political bond. The statement signals Congress's intent to maintain its seat-sharing arrangement with the DMK ahead of upcoming electoral cycles in Tamil Nadu. The Congress-DMK alliance has historically been the dominant opposition bloc in Tamil Nadu state politics, with the two parties coordinating on both assembly and Lok Sabha contests. Sustaining this alliance is operationally critical for Congress, which holds limited independent electoral strength in the state and depends on DMK's organizational infrastructure and voter base to remain competitive. Rahul's public endorsement reduces near-term speculation about friction within the alliance and reinforces a unified front. Analysts will watch whether the affirmation translates into favorable seat-sharing terms for Congress in future negotiations, as the party has periodically sought a larger allocation of constituencies within the coalition framework.
India's Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, up 64 percent from ISM 1.0's Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal now goes to the Cabinet, as two chip plants begin commercial output and a third, CG Semi, is set to open July 4, 2026.
The Supreme Court blocked Trump from firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, preserving the Fed's independence from presidential removal power. A separate ruling the same day gave Trump broader authority to dismiss leaders of other independent federal agencies.
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who faced unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The ruling preserves Fed independence for now and keeps a politically charged removal case alive in the courts.
The US Supreme Court, splitting along ideological lines, has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
