Dayanidhi Maran

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 | Last Update : 04:17 PM IST

Suspended Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi (C), T N Prathapan (2L), Dean Kuriakose (R), Manicka Tagore (2R) and Gurjeet Singh Aujla (R) stage a protest at Parliament during the ongoing Budget Session, in New Delhi (PTI)

Revoke suspension of Congress MPs: Opposition

Lok Sabha had on Thursday passed a motion suspending the seven Congress members for their “utter disregard” for House rules

06 Mar 2020 3:47 PM

The DMK on Monday held a protest against the Tamil Nadu government over the acute water crisis in Chennai with its workers carrying empty plastic pots in their hands. (Photo: File)

Dayanidhi Maran attacks AIADMK govt for its complacency in tackling water crisis

Tamil Nadu has been reeling under acute water crisis stress for the past several months as Chennai's water reservoirs have gone dry.

25 Jun 2019 3:08 PM

'I will meet people of Central Chennai from tomorrow for thanking people,' said Dayanidhi Maran. (Photo: ANI)

DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran meets MKK president, expresses thanks

'I thank the people who voted me to power,' Dayanidhi Maran said.

27 May 2019 4:09 PM

‘Edappadi K Palaniswami must take moral responsibility for the defeat of AIADMK in Lok Sabha elections,’ DMK leader and MP Dayanidhi Maran said. (Photo: ANI)

Palaniswami must tender his resignation: DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran

Raveendranath Kumar was the only All AIADMK leader who managed to win from the Theni seat in Tamil Nadu.

26 May 2019 1:33 PM

Polling began in 38 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, besides the bypolls to 18 assembly segments. (Photo: PTI /File)

AIADMK alleges violation of model code by Dayanidhi Maran

Murugavel alleged that Maran addressed the press after casting his vote.

18 Apr 2019 2:58 PM

The CBI Special Court on January 30 framed fresh charges in the illegal telephone exchange case filed by the CBI against Maran brothers and others after a detailed order was passed by the high court. (Photo: File)

Maran brothers approach HC, seeks to quash charges in illegal telephone exchange case

They claimed that guidelines were not followed by the trial court at the time of framing charges in the case.

15 Feb 2019 2:57 PM

The judge directed the CBI to file its counter petition and posted the matter to October 3. (Photo: File | PTI)

Charges in telephone case 'lame, shame': Maran brothers to Madras HC

The CBI court on August 30 framed charges and ordered trial of Dayanidhi Maran and 6 others in the case of 'illegal' telephone exchanges.

15 Sep 2018 9:30 AM

The Supreme Court asked Kalanithi Maran to face trial in decade-old illegal BSNL telephone exchange case, along with his brother and former Union Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran. (Photo: File)

SC asks Kalanithi Maran to face trial in telephone exchange case

In his appeal, Kalanithi Maran said the HC had allowed CBI’s appeal without affording an opportunity of hearing the matter on merits.

17 Aug 2018 9:24 PM

Former Union communications minister Dayanidhi Maran (Photo: PTI)

Face trial in BSNL case: Supreme Court to Maran

Court dismisses appeals by Dayanidhi against HC order.

31 Jul 2018 12:20 AM

The special CBI court had in March discharged Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi and others accused in the case. (Photo: PTI/File)

Dayanidhi Maran will face trial in telephone exchange case, rules SC

Maran had appealed against a Madras High Court ruling that sent back case to CBI for framing of charges.

30 Jul 2018 1:23 PM

Over 700 high-end telecommunication lines were installed at their residences in Boat Club. (Photo: File)

Setback to Marans as HC sets aside order in illegal exchange case

The special CBI court had on March 14 discharged the two Maran brothers and five other accused.

26 Jul 2018 12:23 PM

Marans discharged in phone scam case

Passing the verdict in less than two minutes, the judge said that there was no prima facie case made out in the charges framed against them.

15 Mar 2018 1:47 AM

CBI had alleged that Dayanidhi Maran (L) had caused a loss of Rs 1.78 crore to the exchequer. (Photo: File)

CBI court acquits Maran, Kalanithi in telephone exchange scam

Court allowed petitions filed by Maran brothers and others seeking their discharge, holding that there was no prima facie case against them.

14 Mar 2018 4:33 PM

Former Telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran. (Photo: PTI)

Aircel-Maxis case: Marans miss court appearance as HC seek reply on CBI plea

Justice Mehta issued the notices on the CBI’s plea against the February 2 order of a special court discharging all the accused in the case.

22 May 2017 1:21 PM

Aircel-Maxis case: Respond to ED plea, Delhi HC tells Maran brothers

ED had, on May 2, moved the High Court challenging a special court's February 2 order discharging the Maran brothers.

19 May 2017 12:37 PM

Aircel-Maxis deal: Marans let off, ED to file appeal

Officials said the agency believes that its probe in the money laundering charges was independent of the CBI’s FIR and enquiry.

03 Feb 2017 2:32 AM

Aircel-Maxis case: Maran brothers cleared of all charges

Maran was accused of forcing the Aircel owner to sell the firm to a Malaysian company which allegedly paid Maran a huge kickback.

02 Feb 2017 4:33 PM

Aircel-Maxis case: Court to pass order on charge on Jan 18

All the accused have denied the allegations against them made by the investigating agencies and moved bail pleas.

09 Jan 2017 4:45 PM

Former Communications Minister Dayanidhi Maran (Photo: PTI /File)

Marans booked in illegal phone exchange case

The scam was broken in June 2011 and the investigation was moving at a snail’s pace after the CBI filed a preliminary probe in 2011.

10 Dec 2016 1:44 AM

Aircel-Maxis case: Court order likely on November 30

The court had summoned the six accused after taking cognisance of the ED’s charge sheet.

21 Nov 2016 6:05 AM

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