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MDMK stages protest against newly elected Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Sri Lankan President will be on a three-day visit to India from November 28-30.

28 Nov 2019 1:16 PM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi refused to pass an order and observed that 'nothing survived in the matter' as Abdullah has already been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA). (Photo: File | ANI)

SC refuses to pass order on Vaiko's habeas corpus plea on Farooq Abdullah

Vaiko, in his petition, asserted that Abdullah was to attend 111th birth anniversary celebration of former TN CM C N Annadurai.

30 Sep 2019 5:26 PM

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer issued notice to the Centre and the state, and fixed Rajya Sabha MP and MDMK leader Vaiko's plea for hearing on September 30. (Photo: Representational)

SC notice to Centre, J&K on plea for producing Farooq Abdullah

Vaiko has contended that constitutional rights conferred on the NC leader had been deprived of on account of 'illegal detention'.

16 Sep 2019 11:17 AM

As a result of the MDMK leader's hospitalisation, the plan to hold a campaign against neutrino project in Theni district on August 20, 21 and 22 has been postponed. (Photo: File)

MDMK chief Vaiko hospitalised, protest against neutrino project put off

The Rajya Sabha MP was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals in Madurai for a check-up.

18 Aug 2019 7:10 PM

Those desiring to click photographs and selfies with Vaiko, Rajya Sabha member, should remit a minimum donation of Rs 100 to the party, an MDMK headquarters release said. (Photo: File)

'Donate Rs 100 to click photos with Tamil Nadu MP Vaiko,' says MDMK

No reason was assigned by the party for its decision to seek funds for taking photographs and in lieu of shawl.

09 Aug 2019 11:03 AM

MDMK founder and senior politician Vaiko (Photo: File)

Vaiko, four other leaders take oath as Rajya Sabha members

When the House met for the day, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu called for oath or affirmation of the new members.

25 Jul 2019 5:10 PM

Mr. Vaiko has flouted the Oath he took (as Candidate) and upon election to uphold the Constitution, the letter stated. (Photo: PTI)

Swamy calls for terminating RS membership of Vaiko over his anti-Hindi remarks

Swamy further said that Vaiko had grossly insulted the nation by stating that Sanskrit is a dead language and it is useless to learn it.

17 Jul 2019 11:38 AM

As per the provisions of the Representation of People's Act and other relevant rules, they were elected unopposed, the returning officer said. (Photo: File)

Ambumani, Vaiko elected to Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu

In total, six candidates were elected unopposed in the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu.

11 Jul 2019 6:37 PM

On July 1, the DMK had announced names of its three nominees for the ensuing Rajya Sabha polls. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: MDMK chief Vaiko files nomination for RS polls

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Chief MK Stalin was also present on the occasion.

06 Jul 2019 3:15 PM

MDMK Secretary-General Vaiko (Photo: File)

Veteran political leader Vaiko convicted for sedition charges

Vaiko was expected to file his nomination for Rajya Sabha on Saturday.

05 Jul 2019 11:18 AM

A high-level MDMK meet decided to nominate its chief Vaiko for the lone seat allotted to it by the DMK as part of a pre-poll agreement. (Photo: File)

MDMK nominates general secretary Vaiko as its candidate for Rajya Sabha polls

The Rajya Sabha polls in Chennai are slated for July 18.

02 Jul 2019 3:12 PM

DMK will contest 20 out of 39 seats in Tamil Nadu, while its ally Congress will contest on nine seats and also the lone seat in Puducherry. (Photo: File)

2019 LS polls: DMK led alliance will win in TN, Puducherry, says MDMK Chief Vaiko

DMK chief M K Stalin on Friday announced the constituencies from where his party and its allies will contest.

18 Mar 2019 2:57 PM

MDMK leader Vaiko and scores of his supporters were on Friday arrested after BJP and MDMK volunteers clashed in Kavalkinaru area on the border of Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts, police said. (Photo: File)

MDMK, BJP workers clash ahead of PM visit; Vaiko arrested

Vaiko had announced that black flags would be shown to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protest against his visit to Tamil Nadu.

01 Mar 2019 2:23 PM

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