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Karunanidhi trains guns on TN police following techie's murder

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi on Wednesday criticised the state police for last week`s brutal murder of a 24-year-old software engineer at Chennai`s Nungambakkam railway station, saying the cops were only worried about protecting the powerful.

Jun 29, 2016, 14:23 PM IST

Jayalalithaa govt to close 500 state-run liquor outlets in TN from today

Tamil Nadu government on Saturday issued instructions for the closure of 500 state-run retail liquor shops with effect from June 19, in line with Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s directives.

Jun 19, 2016, 13:00 PM IST

BJP hits out at Karuna for anti-Sanskrit stand

BJP slammed DMK chief M Karunanidhi for his reported remarks that there was an attempt to impose Sanskrit with the support of the ruling party at the Centre.

Jun 18, 2016, 02:07 AM IST

Karunanidhi gives veiled threat to Centre on Sanskrit

In a veiled caution to the Centre, DMK patriarch Karunanidhi on Monday said "no one should become responsible for a big stir" against Sanskrit on the lines of massive agitations against Hindi held in the state decades ago.

Jun 14, 2016, 00:00 AM IST

After BJP, AIADMK mocks at Karunanidhi's jibe against Hindi

A day after BJP hit out at DMK chief M Karunanidhi for criticising the Central government's 'linguistic and cultural chauvinism' in promoting Sanksrit and Hindi, AIADMK on Sunday mocked at the nonagenarian leader-led party for using Hindi during elections.

Jun 12, 2016, 15:12 PM IST

Jayalalithaa thanks Stalin for attending her swearing-in ceremony, says 'no intent to disrespect him or DMK'

Jayalalithaa took oath as CM of Tamil Nadu for the sixth time on Monday.

May 24, 2016, 21:41 PM IST

There was no intention to show disrespect to Stalin or DMK, clarifies Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday thanked DMK treasurer MK Stalin for attending the swearing-in ceremony in which the Council of Ministers were administered oath of office and Secrecy.

May 24, 2016, 17:57 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's swearing-in ceremony: Stalin made to sit in tenth row, Karunanidhi fumes

Jayalalithaa defied 32-year history to return to power for a second consecutive term in Tamil Nadu.

May 23, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

Assembly Elections 2016: Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK wins in Tamil Nadu, bags 134 seats

Jayalalitha on Thursday retained power in Tamil Nadu bagging the chief ministerial post for the second consecutive term.

May 19, 2016, 21:45 PM IST

Subramanian Swamy disappointed with BJP's performance in TN Assembly polls

With early trends indicating a consecutive second term for All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief J. Jayalalithaa as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday expressed disappointment with the party`s performance in the state, saying the results could have been different had the party fought from day one itself.

May 19, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

As Jayalalithaa turns victorious, Sun TV's stock feels the heat!

As J-Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK registers a landslide victory in the recently conducted assembly polls, Sun TV Network, backed by DMK faces heat. 

May 19, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

DMK did little for Tamil Nadu's welfare: Jayalalithaa

Launching a blistering attack against DMK and its President M Karunanidhi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today charged the party with having done little for the state's welfare during its rule and said every vote for DMK-Congress alliance was a vote against people's prosperity.

May 12, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

TN Governor K Rosaiah files defamation case against Elangovan

Tamil Nadu governor K Rosaiah on Wednesday filed a defamation case against EVKS Elangovan for his remarks made in a TV show in a regional channel, according to report.

May 11, 2016, 13:11 PM IST

"Who is Jayalalithaa to attack us on 2G scam when she is convicted in Tansi case"

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi on Friday launched an attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa while adding that her name in 2G scam will not effect her party's performance in the upcoming state assembly election. 

May 07, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Jallikattu will be conducted next year in Tamil Nadu if DMK comes to power: Karunanidhi

DMK President M Karunanidhi on Wednesday assured to bring back the banned bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' and said that Tamil Nadu will celebrate the festival next year if the party comes to power in the May 16 Assembly elections.

May 04, 2016, 17:01 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2016: Jayalalithaa trashes DMK's inaction claim over projects

AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday reeled out statistics to show how her announcements in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over new projects have progressed in several departments.

Apr 26, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2016: Electoral authorities seize Rs 3.39 cr, 245 grams gold

Election authorities today seized Rs 3.39 crore and 245 grams of gold at Krishnagiri in poll-bound Tamil Nadu.

Apr 25, 2016, 13:09 PM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: PMK changes candidate for Uloontherpet constituency

A day after DMDK chief Vijayakant announced his candidature from Uloontherpet constituency for the May 16 Assembly polls, PMK today changed its nominee for the seat, fielding party spokesperson K Balu.

Apr 19, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: AIADMK changes 8 more candidates

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK on Monday changed eight more candidates for the May 16 assembly elections.

Apr 18, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

TN polls: Jaya slams Karunanidhi over fishermen's issue

The Chief Minister was canvassing votes for 14 of her party nominees from the four districts of Viruthunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi.

Apr 15, 2016, 20:27 PM IST