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Union Minister of State for Finance Pon Radhakrishnan. (Photo: File)

BJP becoming focal point in Tamil Nadu politics: Pon Radhakrishnan

BJP has become the talking point for all political parties either to criticise or appreciate, Radhakrishnan said.

29 Sep 2018 2:46 PM

AIADMK lawmaker Karunas, also a well-known actor and founder of a small outfit, was picked up from his house Sunday morning by a special team, police said. (Photo: File)

AIADMK MLA Karunas arrested for making abusive remarks against TN CM

Karunas was earlier booked for criminal conspiracy, promoting enmity and disharmony, attempt to murder and issuing death threats.

23 Sep 2018 10:21 AM

Leading the first protest after assuming the post of DMK President, Stalin launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his cabinet colleagues, levelling corruption charges against them. (Photo: File)

DMK holds state-wide protests, calls AIADMK government 'corrupt'

Besides Stalin, his sister Kanimozhi and senior DMK leaders including Durai Murugan and Dayanidhi Maran participated in demonstrations.

18 Sep 2018 4:26 PM

The AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu had on Sunday recommended to the governor to release Rajiv Gandhi killers, a move hailed by most political parties in the state. (Photo: File)

TN Guv has no power to release Rajiv Gandhi killers, say MHA officials

Governor will have to consult with Centre before taking decision to remit or commute sentence of 7 convicts, Home Ministry official said.

11 Sep 2018 8:04 PM

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: AFP)

Tamil Nadu govt asks gov to release Rajiv Gandhi case convicts

A resolution to this effect was adopted by the Cabinet at its meeting headed by chief minister K Palaniswami.

10 Sep 2018 12:10 AM

Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur near here by an LTTE woman suicide bomber, Dhanu, at an election rally. (Photo: File AFP)

Tamil Nadu recommends release of 7 Rajiv Gandhi assassins

'A resolution to this effect was adopted at state cabinet which met under CM K Palanisamy's leadership', D Jayakumar said.

09 Sep 2018 7:01 PM

Speaking at the condolence meeting organised by the South Indian Artistes Association for Karunanidhi on Monday, Rajinikanth had said many leaders were present during the funeral at Marina. (Photo: PTI)

Rajinikanth used Karunanidhi’s funeral to become full-time politician: AIADMK

Senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar said Rajinikanth should not have spoken about politics at a condolence meeting.

14 Aug 2018 6:17 PM

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi died on August 7, in Chennai, following a brief illness. (Photo: File)

AIADMK questions 'haste' over announcement of measures to honour Karuna

AIADMK alleged there was 'political motive' behind 'haste' shown by Puducherry CM in making slew of announcements to honour Karunanidhi.

12 Aug 2018 4:52 PM

The 94-year-old leader is currently being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection with intravenous antibiotics and fluids. (Photo: File | PTI)

Amid prayers for DMK chief, Stalin says Karunanidhi recovering steadily

Karunanidhi completed 50 yrs as DMK chief today and party had planned to celebrate by distributing sweets.

27 Jul 2018 2:34 PM

Deputy CM O Panneerselvam along with other ministers met DMK’s MK Stalin to inquire about DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s health at his residence in Chennai. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

AIADMK leaders visit ailing DMK chief Karunanidhi's Chennai residence

Karunanidhi completes 50 years as party chief today and the DMK will celebrate by distributing sweets and welfare assistance.

27 Jul 2018 8:53 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee speaks during the event on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata vows to win all 42 LS seats in Bengal

Mamata Banerjee dubs BJP leadership as Hitler, Mussolini and Taliban.

22 Jul 2018 5:48 AM

The West Bengal Chief Minister, also exuded confidence that her party will win all the 42 Lok Sabha seats. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

At Trinamool’s mega rally, Mamata Banerjee vows to topple BJP in 2019 polls

A confident Trinamool Congress supremo said that the BJP will get less than 100 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

21 Jul 2018 6:31 PM

The AIADMK has 37 MPs in Lok Sabha, making it the third-largest party after the ruling BJP and opposition Congress. (Photo: File | PTI)

AIADMK might not back no-trust motion against Modi govt: Palanisamy

Palanisamy said no party had backed TN when AIADMK had stalled LS seeking constitution of Cauvery Management Board.

19 Jul 2018 2:41 PM

The BJP chief, who met party leaders and workers during the day to galvanise the party apparatus before the Lok Sabha polls, said a conference of 1.25 lakh booth-level functionaries will be held in October which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | Amit Shah)

Amit Shah promises 'respect' to allies, says NDA will expand before 2019

Without naming main opposition in Tamil Nadu-- the DMK-- Shah said it had started a 'disinformation campaign' on the issue of 'Tamil pride'.

10 Jul 2018 8:53 AM

AIADMK mouthpiece has slammed actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan alongwith a group of film directors who are critical of the party, calling them a 'gang of clowns'. (Photo: File)

AIADMK mouthpiece calls Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan 'gang of clowns'

Poem published in 'Namadhu Amma' refers to Kamal Haasan as 'coward', taking swipe at him for his political foray.

22 Jun 2018 9:21 AM

The MLAs were disqualified after they had called on Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit expressing lack of confidence in the leadership of Palanisamy and seeking a change of guard. (Photo: File/PTI)

Split verdict on 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs, case referred to third judge

Chief Justice Indira Banerjee upholds Speaker's order of disqualifying the MLAs, while Justice M Sundar strikes it down.

14 Jun 2018 2:30 PM

Dhivakaran, who has fallen out of favour with Sasikala following his public spat with their nephew Dhinakaran, also introduced his party flag with red and black stripes, with an added green star in the centre. (Photo: File/PTI)

Sasikala’s brother launches political party Anna Dravidar Kazhagam

Dhivakaran floated his ‘Anna Dravidar Kazhagam’, named after Dravidian veteran CN Annadurai, fondly addressed as ‘Anna'.

10 Jun 2018 5:31 PM

‘Street dogs who shout for biscuits will be tied on the gate rather than allowing them inside’, Hari Prabhakaran tweeted. (Photo: Twitter/@Hariadmk)

AIADMK expells Hari Prabhakaran for calling journalists ‘dogs’ in his tweet

AIADMK's IT wing member disrespected journalists who were reporting from Tuticorin where anti-Sterlite protests took place.

28 May 2018 2:38 PM

HC prudently avoids House controversies

The question is whether it has absolute legitimacy in terms of constitutional propriety of enjoying the confidence of a majority of legislators.

02 May 2018 2:39 AM

In October 2015, Kovan was arrested on charges of sedition and for uploading defamatory content against the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on social media. (Photo: TouTube Screengrab)

Tamil Nadu: Ultra Left singer Kovan arrested for 'deprecative' anti-Modi song

'While we seek Cauvery water, they held a rath yatra as a precursor to riots and I have been arrested,' Kovan alleged.

14 Apr 2018 11:14 AM

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