Tamil Nadu politics heats up after the Karur tragedy as AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami reportedly finalizes an alliance with PMK. EPS met Dr. Ramadoss at the hospital, sealing the deal, while sources say the rift between Ramadoss and Anbumani may end soon amid talks of a three-way AIADMK–PMK–TVK alliance for 2026 elections.