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In a tweet, the DMK chief mocked at the ruling AIADMK saying it was 'servile' to the Centre and acted against even those drew rangoli since it did not want the Union government to be 'offended' even by 'flour' used for drawing kolam. (Photo: File)

'No to CAA, NRC' rangoli at DMK chief Stalin's residence

Alongside the rangoli known as 'kolam' in Tamil, a word was drawn which said 'vendam (don't need/no) CAA-NRC.'

30 Dec 2019 3:31 PM

All set for his fourth innings as the chief minister in July, he had reverted to the earlier English spelling of his name 'Yediyurappa' from 'Yeddyurappa', apparently influenced by numerology. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Yeddyurappa' to 'Yediyurappa': Change in name pays electoral dividend to K'taka CM

After changing the spelling of his name just ahead of his swearing-in, Yediyurappa went on to win the floor test.

12 Dec 2019 4:18 PM

DMK had on December 2 filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court seeking its direction to stay the Tamil Nadu state local body election notification. (Photo: ANI)

'Historic verdict': Stalin after SC holds local body polls in 9 newly formed TN districts

'DMK is always ready, it is AIADMK which is afraid of elections,' Stalin said.

06 Dec 2019 2:49 PM

Jaishankar was replying to a query from Vijila Sathyananth (AIADMK) on India’s entry into the UNSC as a permanent member. (Photo: File)

Confident of India becoming permanent member of UNSC, says Jaishankar

The minister said it takes a long and patient effort for getting permanent membership of the council.

29 Nov 2019 9:39 AM

'Rajinikanth's 'wonder' remark means AIADMK will come back to power again in 2021 assembly election,' Palaniswami said. (Photo: File)

'Rajini's wonder remark meant AIADMK's stint in power again': CM K Palaniswami

Rajinikanth, earlier in the day, asserted people of Tamil Nadu will create a 'wonder and marvel' in 2021 assembly polls.

21 Nov 2019 8:09 PM

'In 2021, people of Tamil Nadu will 100 percent create a big wonder and marvel in politics,' Rajinikanth said in an apparent reference to the polls due in two years and possibly about a major role by him then. (Photo: File | ANI)

'In 2021, people of TN will create wonder and marvel in politics': Rajnikanth

The actor's response was to a query about an AIADMK leader insisting Rajinikanth's 'spiritual politics'.

21 Nov 2019 6:13 PM

The two actors later went on to star in many movies, before both emerged icons. (Photo: File)

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Incidentally, the remarks were made at an event here to mark Haasan's 60 years in the cinema industry.

20 Nov 2019 8:11 AM

The left leg of a 30-year-old woman, who was injured after a truck hit her scooter while she was trying to avoid a falling flagpole of the AIADMK in Coimbatore, was amputated from the knee on Friday. (Photo: File)

30-year-old woman's leg injured while trying to avoid AIADMK flagpole amputated

She got hurt in both her legs, but due to severe injury, her left leg had to be amputated from the knee, hospital sources said.

16 Nov 2019 3:56 PM

Rajeswari was on her way to office when the accident happened and she is the only child in her family. (Photo: NDTV)

Madras HC ban against banners, not flagpoles, says TN CM after woman injured

DMK leader A Saravanan slammed the AIADMK calling it 'power drunk' and 'insensitive to sufferings of the people'.

12 Nov 2019 10:05 AM

Important decisions for the upcoming local body elections are also expected to be taken in the meeting. (Photo: ANI)NI)

Chennai: MK Stalin chairs party's general council meeting at YMCA Ground

Discussions will focus on the reasons behind the party's defeat in Vikravandi and Nanguneri by-election.

10 Nov 2019 1:47 PM

Sources said these alleged 'benami' assets were purchased by VK Sasikala by using about Rs 1,500 crore of demonetised notes and the assets were taken under fictitious identities. (Photo: File)

Ex-AIADMK leader V K Sasikala's assets worth Rs 1,600 crores attached

She has been questioned by tax officials in connection with this case in the past.

06 Nov 2019 9:15 AM

The passerby noticed the desecrated statue and informed the Tamil University police. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Thiruvalluvar statue vandalised, investigation ordered

Stalin said that the state government should conduct an investigation and arrest the miscreants.

04 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

Tamil Nadu Minister D Jayakumar took a jibe against his rival DMK chief Stalin on Thursday as early trends show AIADMK taking a lead in two Assembly seats in bye-election. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu bypolls: Jayakumar mocks Stalin as AIADMK takes lead on both seats

Jayakumar claimed DMK chief Stalin wanted his son Udhayanidhi's entry into politics and many senior party leaders were overruled.

24 Oct 2019 2:54 PM

AIADMK workers celebrating at party headquarters in Chennai. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Celebrations at AIADMK office as candidates lead in by-poll results

The party leaders and workers also poured flowers and paid tributes over the statues of party stalwarts Jayalalithaa and MG Ramachandran.

24 Oct 2019 1:32 PM

Ponnaiyan, who is a senior leader and founding member of the party, in a TV interview, said that Jeyagopal did not have any intention to hurt Subhashri and that he simply wanted to announce his son's wedding. (Photo: File)

'File case against wind': AIADMK leader on 23-year-old Chennai techie's death

The banner was placed on AIADMK leader C Jeyagopal's instructions for his son's wedding.

06 Oct 2019 1:49 PM

He also reminded PM Modi about the death of 23-year-old techie Subashree, who was knocked down by an illegal hoarding put up by an AIADMK functionary and hit by a water tanker. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan appeals to PM Modi to end 'haphazard banner culture'

Appeal comes a day after TN govt moved Madras HC seeking permission to put up banners citing Modi and Jinping meet.

03 Oct 2019 9:51 AM

'If that pig comes here, shoot him,' K T Rajendra Balaji said. (Photo: ANI)

'Beat him with torn slipper': AIADMK leader Balaji hits out at Cong's Manickam Tagore

'For Nanguneri candidate I think Congress is deciding its candidate sitting in Delhi,' he also added.

25 Sep 2019 2:11 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K.. Palaniswami (R) and AIADMK's senior leader O Panneerselvam. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK announces candidates for October 21 Tamil Nadu assembly by-polls

AIADMK also announced the appointment of functionaries from its other district units for the two constituencies as in-charge.

25 Sep 2019 2:08 PM

Dubbing the October 21 bypolls to two Assembly segments in Tamil Nadu as a "corrupt political drama" by the AIADMK and DMK and a "power struggle," between them, Makakl Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan on Sunday said his party would not contest the byelections. (Photo: File)

MNM not to contest Oct 21 bypolls to 2 assembly segments in TN

Vikravandi and Nanguneri seats fell vacant in June and May this year respectively.

22 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

Congress, DMK reach accord, AIADMK is battle-ready

The Vikravandi seat, already held by DMK, will be re-contested by it.

22 Sep 2019 4:52 AM

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