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MLAs loyal to Sasikala revolt against Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami; DMK demands trust vote

MLAs loyal to Saikala and Dhinakaran on Tuesday told the Governor that they no longer had confidence in TN CM.

Aug 22, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

AIADMK expected to join NDA, cabinet reshuffle on the cards

An early reshuffle of the Union Cabinet appears to be on the cards.

Aug 21, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

OPS, EPS factions of AIADMK merge, Panneerselvam takes oath as Tamil Nadu Deputy CM

Rival AIADMK factions on Monday merged following a power sharing arrangement.

Aug 21, 2017, 19:22 PM IST

Talks on AIADMK merger has moved a step forward: Panneerselvam

Panneerselvam on Sunday said the talks on merger of AIADMK factions led by him and Palaniswami had moved a step forward.

Aug 20, 2017, 21:12 PM IST

'Panneerselvam to head merged AIADMK, Palaniswami will continue to be Tamil Nadu CM'

Panneerselvam will head a merged AIADMK while Palaniswami will continue to head the government, leader from the Panneerselvam faction has said.

Aug 20, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Kamal Haasan fires fresh salvo at ruling AIADMK, demands Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami's resignation

Actor Kamal Haasan on Tuesday fired a fresh salvo at the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu virtually calling for Chief Minister K Palaniswami's resignation over alleged corruption.

Aug 15, 2017, 19:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami's camp questions Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran's appointments

A minister from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami's camp on Saturday questioned AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran's eligibility to name some of his loyalists as party office-bearers.

Aug 05, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

DMK chief Stalin likens AIADMK to 'circus camp', claims gutkha scam alone would unseat govt

Ridiculing the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, DMK leader MK Stalin on Friday likened it to a "circus camp", claiming that the "gutkha scam" alone would unseat the government and there was no need for his party to topple it.

Jul 28, 2017, 22:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami, O Panneerselvam meet NDA vice-presidential nominee Venkaiah Naidu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday met NDA Vice-Presidential nominee M Venkaiah Naidu and extended his greetings.

Jul 25, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends eight Tamil Nadu fishermen, boat seized

The Sri Lankan Navy on Saturday apprehended eight Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized their boat near Delft Island.

Jul 22, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Vice Presidential election 2017: Panneerselvam camp to support NDA's candidate M Venkaiah Naidu

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam has announced support of the AIADMK faction led by him for National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Vice Presidential candidate M.Venkaiah Naidu. In a statement issued late Monday, the Panneerselvam faction said Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought their support for Naidu in the August 5 election.

Jul 18, 2017, 10:33 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami formally inaugurates MGR's birth centenary celebrations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday formally inaugurated the birth centenary celebrations of AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran.

Jun 30, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly spares seven DMK MLAs of action as speaker intervenes

The government, represented by Leader of the House K A Sengottaiyan, moved a motion that the Assembly accepted the recommendations, which also included freezing of the legislators' salary and other perks during the six month suspension period.

Jun 23, 2017, 15:09 PM IST

Firm on keeping out Sasikala, Dinakaran: AIADMK ruling faction

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK faction on Monday reiterated that they are firm on the decision to sideline jailed General Secretary VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran from the party.

Jun 06, 2017, 00:26 AM IST

TN CM announces Rs 20 lakh relief to slain army man's kin

Palaniswami condoled the death of 25-year old Manivannan, who hailed from Thiappanandhal village in Tiruvannamalai district, and ordered payment of Rs 20 lakh to his family, an official release said.

Jun 04, 2017, 22:09 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami, MK Stalin condole Union Minister Anil Dave's death

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and Opposition Leader MK Stalin on Thursdat condoled the death of Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave.

 

May 18, 2017, 18:36 PM IST

AIADMK has split into three factions — Sasikala, O Panneerselvam and Palaniswamy, says party leader

The AIADMK party has now split into three factions, led respectively by O. Panneerselvam, Chief Minister K. Palaniswami and AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala and her nephew T.T.V. Dinakaran, said a party member.

May 15, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

Setback to merger talks: Palaniswami, Panneerselvam trade charges

In a setback to merger talks between the AIADMK rival factions, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and rebel leader O Panneerselvam blamed each other on Monday for the merger talks continuing to be a non-starter.

May 02, 2017, 00:39 AM IST

AIADMK merger talks stalled as rival factions wrangle

The two factions of the AIADMK were on Monday squabbling and blaming each other for the delay in merger talks getting off the ground, days after they formed committees for carrying forward the negotiations.

Apr 24, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami meets the protesting farmers at Jantar Mantar, assures help

Palaniswami on Sunday met with protesting farmers from Tamil Nadu at Jantar Mantar.

Apr 23, 2017, 15:07 PM IST