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Now, DMK's Stalin backs Arvind Kejriwal over L-G office dharna, says BJP 'destroying' India's federal structure

Stalin said that he was concerned with the “disdain” shown towards an elected Chief Minister, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “proactively destroying the federal structure” of India.

Jun 17, 2018, 07:35 AM IST

Madras HC delivers split verdict in AIADMK MLAs disqualification case, matter to be sent to another judge

The MLAs were disqualified after they had called on state Governor expressing lack of confidence in the leadership of Palaniswami and seeking a change of guard.

Jun 14, 2018, 13:50 PM IST

Opposition leaders, former president Pranab Mukherjee attend Rahul Gandhi's Iftar party

The Congress did not hold an Iftar party, which marks the customary breaking of the day-long fast in the holy month of Ramzan, during the past two years. 

Jun 13, 2018, 20:58 PM IST

Karunanidhi meets DMK workers on 95th birthday; Rahul, Mamata extend wishes: See pics

The veteran Dravidian leader's house has been decked up with flowers and hoardings featuring him and his son, DMK working president MK Stalin.

Jun 03, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

Karunanidhi turns 95, Mamata extends wishes, DMK celebrates patriarch's birthday

The veteran Dravidian leader has been out of active politics for several months due to health issues.

Jun 03, 2018, 10:34 AM IST

Rajinikanth blames anti-social elements for deaths during anti-Sterlite protest in Tuticorin

Rajinikanth on Wednesday blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests last week that resulted in the tragic death of at least 13 people in Tuticorin.   

May 30, 2018, 18:37 PM IST

Stalin, other DMK MLAs wear black clothes to Tamil Nadu Assembly over Tuticorin killing

The police had allegedly opened fire on those protesting against Vedanta Group’s Sterlite Copper plant in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin on May 22, killing at least 13 of them.

May 29, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

Is Narendra Modi the PM of some other country? DMK leader MK Stalin questions silence on Tuticorin violence

Stalin also said that the PM should have visited the place or should have at least sent a central minister to assess the situation. 

May 28, 2018, 10:08 AM IST

DMK MP Kanimozhi detained during protest against police firing in Thootikudi

The protest, led by DMK, was held in Egmore in Chennai to condemn the Tuticorin violence in which 13 people lost their lives.

May 25, 2018, 13:39 PM IST

Anti-Sterlite protest: DMK demands CM's resignation, calls for TN bandh

DMK workers have staged a protest outside TN secretariate while party president Stalin has flayed the CM for inaction.

May 24, 2018, 11:49 AM IST

Cut power supply to Sterlite Copper's smelter: TN Pollution Control Board

Board has reportedly found activities still continuing at the plant despite a court order prohibiting it.

May 24, 2018, 10:29 AM IST

AIADMK, DMK greet BJP over Karnataka polls showing

Arch-rivals ruling AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu today greeted the BJP for its good showing in the Karnataka Assembly elections where the saffron party appeared headed for emerging as the single largest party.

May 15, 2018, 15:51 PM IST

Cauvery dispute: Kamal Haasan invites Stalin, Rajnikanth for meeting

Haasan had last month recorded an open message for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking for justice to Tamil Nadu over the river water dispute.

May 15, 2018, 08:37 AM IST

With an eye on forming federal front, Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao to meet DMK leaders on Sunday

Stepping up his efforts to form Federal Front, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao will meet DMK leaders M. Karunanidhi and M.K. Stalin in Chennai on Sunday. This was announced by the chief minister`s office in a statement on Saturday night.

Apr 29, 2018, 07:25 AM IST

Signs visible for working with BJP like double-barrelled gun in Indian politics: AIADMK

AIADMK on Sunday said that signs of its working together with BJP like a "double-barrelled gun" in the political arena were visible.

Apr 22, 2018, 23:44 PM IST

Democracy first, all else later: Opposition parties issue notice for removal of CJI

Led by Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad, MPs of seven parties submitted a notice to Vice President Venkaiah Naidu which sought the removal of CJI Dipak Misra.

Apr 20, 2018, 13:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu opposition seek intervention of Governor Banwarilal Purohit in Cauvery issue: Full text of the memorandum

They met him as a culmination of the week-long march demanding the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board.

Apr 13, 2018, 14:41 PM IST

You are Tamil Nadu's First Citizen, speak up on Cauvery issue: Opposition leaders tell Governor Banwarilal Purohit

They accused the Centre of attempting to delaying the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board with an eye on the coming Karnataka Assembly election.

Apr 13, 2018, 14:27 PM IST

Opposition parties hold black flag protests against PM Narendra Modi in Chennai, security tightened

In view of the protests, tight security arrangements have been put in place including a multiple-layer security ring. 

Apr 12, 2018, 09:34 AM IST

Cauvery water row: Tamil Nadu bandh takes toll on rail, road traffic

Several areas in Chenni and in other parts of the state saw massive protests which disrupted normal life.

Apr 05, 2018, 09:53 AM IST