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India saw a whirlwind of political and weather developments on Friday, ranging from major alliance announcements in Tamil Nadu to protests and arrests in Bihar, alongside weather alerts in the Delhi-NCR region. On the global stage, China responded strongly to the United States’ new tariff hike, escalating trade tensions.

BJP and AIADMK Join Hands for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

During his visit to Chennai, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a crucial pre-poll alliance between the BJP and AIADMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. Shah confirmed that both parties will contest the polls under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) umbrella, with AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami at the helm of the state-level campaign.

Shah emphasized that no conditions have been set for the alliance and asserted that the NDA will oust the ruling DMK government led by MK Stalin and come to power with a full majority.

Tension in Bihar as Congress Launches ‘Palaayan Roko, Naukri Do’ Campaign

In Bihar, political heat intensified with a massive Congress protest launched just two days after Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Patna. Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar kickstarted the ‘Palaayan Roko, Naukri Do’ (Stop Migration, Give Jobs) Yatra from the Sadaqat Ashram, but was detained by police near Rajapul along with several party workers.

The protest aimed to highlight issues of unemployment and mass migration from Bihar, pressing the Nitish Kumar-led state government for urgent policy action.

Dust Storm and Rain Predicted in Delhi-NCR

The Delhi-NCR region witnessed dust storms and high winds, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of rainfall and hailstorms in isolated areas. Residents were advised to stay indoors and avoid open spaces, as visibility dropped in several parts of the city due to dusty winds.

This sudden change in weather has disrupted traffic and daily routines, adding to the day’s chaos.

China Strikes Back: Raises Tariffs on US Imports

Amid escalating global trade tensions, China has retaliated against the United States’ recent move to impose 145% tariffs on certain Chinese goods. In response, Beijing has raised tariffs on US imports by up to 125%, signaling a deepening rift between the world’s two largest economies.

This latest tit-for-tat development could affect global supply chains and is expected to have wide-reaching implications across sectors such as technology, agriculture, and manufacturing.