AIADMK and BJP have solidified their alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, with Amit Shah confirming the NDA will contest under PM Modi nationally and Edappadi K Palaniswami in the state. Meanwhile, gold prices surged to a record high amid US-China trade tensions, and MS Dhoni has returned to captain Chennai Super Kings after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury.
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