AIADMK maintains silence on Governor’s sanction to prosecute two former Ministers AIADMK maintains silence on Governor’s sanction to prosecute two former Ministers The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
AIADMK’s district secretaries to meet on November 21 AIADMK GS Palaniswami calls meeting of district secretaries and point men to review progress of booth-level committees. Former MLA Mahendran rejoins AIADMK in presence of Palaniswami and Udhayakumar. Mahendran polled 55,500 votes in 2021, 31,200 in 2019 by-election, but AIADMK lost by 2,400 votes. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
DMK spreading rumours of AIADMK having links with BJP, says Palaniswami AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused DMK of spreading rumours of his party's links with BJP. He said AIADMK was a family not bound by caste/religion & accused DMK of cheating minorities. He said AIADMK had done much for Dharmapuri & accused DMK of not fulfilling poll promises. He said public… The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
AIADMK walked out of the Assembly for a ‘lame’ reason as it did not want to antagonise BJP, alleges DMK Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu alleges AIADMK walked out of Assembly to avoid antagonising BJP; reason cited by Leader of Opposition false; amendment Bill to rename Tamil Nadu Fisheries University after late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa pending with Governor; Bill among those taken up for readoption by Assembly; AIADMK should have supported… The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023
Palaniswami warns DMK regime of agitation over filing of cases against farmers under Goondas Act AIADMK GS Palaniswami warns DMK govt of protest if it doesn't withdraw cases against farmers opposing land acquisition in Tiruvannamalai. He accused DMK of using police to suppress protests instead of resolving issues. AMMK GS Dhinakaran deplores Anna Univ. for hiking exam fee, calls for withdrawal. The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023
DMK has failed to fulfil poll promises, says Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai BJP State unit president K. Annamalai on Thursday said that the DMK had failed to fulfil the promises made to the people on various issues. The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023
Veteran CPI(M) leader Sankaraiah cremated with state honours in Chennai Veteran CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who was a founding member of the party, was cremated with State honours on Nov 16 in Chennai. T.N. CM M.K. Stalin had announced the funeral. The procession was joined by CPI(M) leaders, DMK MP A. Raja, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and other leaders. Police… The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023
Tamil Nadu prepares for a third front The probability regarding the third front in Tamil Nadu has gone up, with the AIADMK walking out of its four-year-old alliance with the BJP. The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023
When Sankaraiah’s pull-out led to AIADMK’s maiden win Veteran Marxist N. Sankaraiah made way for AIADMK candidate in 1973, paving way for party's maiden electoral victory. His selfless act was recalled by AIADMK's V.K. Sasikala in her condolence message. The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023
When opposition in Sri Lanka forced Karunanidhi to shelve visit When opposition in Sri Lanka forced Karunanidhi to shelve visit The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
In MP, BJP turns to welfare schemes amid public anger over price rise A couple in their forties, Santosh Dhiman and Savita Dhiman, are waiting outside their home in Mhow, a town close to Indore city in Madhya Pradesh. A man riding a motorcycle arrives with three gas cylinders strapped to the pillion seat. “The cylinder now costs Rs 950,” says Savita as… Newslaundry · Nov 14, 2023
MMK seeks to contest in 2024 Parliamentary polls under DMK leadership MMK seeks to contest in 2024 Parliamentary polls under DMK leadership The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
Huge shortage of medicines at government hospitals in T.N.: Palaniswami Huge shortage of medicines at government hospitals in T.N.: Palaniswami. Edappadi K. Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran accuse DMK govt. of negligence towards health sector. The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
Sri Lanka releases 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu; likely to reach home in four days According to fishermen association leader P. Jesu Raja, a total of 42 fishermen hailing from Tamil Nadu were released from the prisons in Sri Lanka and are expected to reach home in about four days. The Hindu · Nov 13, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023 CM being ‘anti-Hindu’ by not wishing for Deepavali, says Vanathi Vanathi Srinivasan, BJP's National Mahila Morcha president, accuses TN CM Stalin of being "anti-Hindu" for not wishing for Deepavali. She claims CM's responsibility is to treat all faiths equally. She argues Deepavali is celebrated more in TN and contributes to State's development.
The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023 Court can’t remove MP on unstated grounds, argues DMK’s A Raja CHENNAI: Seeking to remove a Member of Parliament for unstated grounds of disqualification would amount to requesting the court to rewrite the Constitution, DMK MP A Raja argued before the Madras high court on Friday.
The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023 Announce Deepavali bonus, ex-gratia for staff of coop banks, primary agricultural cooperative societies: Palaniswami AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami urges DMK govt to announce Deepavali bonus and ex-gratia of up to 20% for cooperative bank and primary agricultural cooperative society workers. He also appointed new IT wing functionaries in various district units.
The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023 I-T searches will not stop DMK’s poll victory in T.N., Puducherry, says E.V. Velu Minister for Public Works, Highways, and Minor Ports E.V. Velu late on Tuesday said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) would not be intimidated by tactics such as Income Tax (I-T) searches and would win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next Lok Sabha election
The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023 DMK condemns Centre for not telecasting Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s speech at Colombo event CHENNAI: The DMK and political parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday accused the Union government of “preventing” chief minister M K Stalin’s video message from being telecast at an event in Colombo on November 2 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indian-origin or ‘Malaiyaha’ Tamils being taken from India to…
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 I stand by my opinion on ‘Sanatana Dharma’, will face issue legally, says Udhayanidhi Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his position on 'Sanatana Dharma' row. He met Thirumavalavan to seek support for signature campaign against NEET. He asked AIADMK to continue support for fight against NEET and protect rights of students. Rahul Gandhi backed TN's demand to be exempted from NEET. Udhayanidhi will meet leaders…
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 DMK backing AIADMK functionary accused of vandalising Dalit houses at Sokkadi village, says CPI(M) Ex-MLA Babu questions why AIADMK's Rajan, main accused in Dalit house vandalism, hasn't been arrested. Babu alleges DMK's local leadership gave tacit support. Police attempted to script compromise, victims refused. Babu criticises SP for refusing meeting. Party demands compensation, removal of panchayat president, and houses for Dalit settlements. Will escalate…
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today .Madras HC files PIL against TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, SC refuses to interfere in HC order on DMK Minister, SC allows RSS route march in TN, HC asks individual to detox from social media & Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his remarks on Sanatana Dharma.
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 PIL in Madras High Court challenges constitution of Fact Checking Unit by T.N. government PIL filed in Madras HC challenging TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, alleging it curbs freedom of speech & appoints DMK supporter as Mission Director. Court urged to declare G.O. unconstitutional & restrain Mission Director from continuing in post.
The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023 Ravi flays Bharathi for referring to Nagaland people as ‘dog-eaters’ Governor R.N. Ravi criticizes DMK's R.S. Bharathi for referring to the people of Nagaland as "dog-eaters". Raj Bhavan's X handle shared a video of Bharathi's reported comments. Bharathi accused Ravi of stalling TN govt's efforts. Bharathi said Nagaland people chased Ravi away. Gauhati High Court held eating dog meat part…
The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023 BJP is daydreaming about reining in DMK through raids: Stalin M.K. Stalin alleges I-T Dept. and ED are BJP's "alliance partners" used to settle scores with political rivals. He claims conviction rate of cases filed by them is low and BJP is trying to intimidate DMK. He says AIADMK and BJP candidates will not retain deposits in upcoming LS election.