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DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi's health deteriorates; President Kovind, PM Modi wish him speedy recovery
India | Jul 27, 2018, 02:33 PM ISTKarunanidhi, 94, is currently undergoing treatment for fever due to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) with intravenous antibiotics and fluids.
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No trust move: TDP team meets DMK, accuses AIADMK of going back on appointment
National | Jul 16, 2018, 06:36 PM ISTThe three-member delegation, led by TDP MPCM Ramesh, met Kanimozhi, DMK's Rajya Sabha member and party chief M Karunanidhi's daughter, and sought support to the motion to be moved during the coming monsoon session of Parliament.
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One nation one election | Law Commission's proposal gets MIXED reactions
National | Jul 08, 2018, 09:42 PM ISTTerming the Law Commissions consultations on simultaneous polls a "futile exercise", the JD-S said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was just "testing the waters" through it with no real intentions of reforms in the electoral process.
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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Here's why DMK 'whole-heartily' opposes 'one nation one poll' proposal
Jul 08, 2018, 07:13 PM ISTLok Sabha elections 2019: According to DMK, the cost of procuring voting machines would be about Rs 10,000 crore - recurring every 15 years whereas the entire expenditure borne by the Central government for conducting the 2014 general elections was only Rs 3,870 crore or roughly Rs 45 per elector.
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At Rs 82.76 crore, Samajwadi Party richest regional party in FY17, ADR report shows
India | May 22, 2018, 05:30 PM ISTOut of 48 regional parties considered, audit reports of 16 are unavailable for 2016-17 on the website of the Election Commission of India (ECI). This includes some major regional political parties like AAP and RJD.
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DMK questions Tamil Nadu Governor’s action on lecturer episode
India | Apr 17, 2018, 05:28 PM ISTThe Governor had said Santhanam would look into “certain immoral” happenings surrounding the lecturer of the Devanga Arts College in Arupukottai in Virudhunagar district.
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Cauvery dispute: DMK-led shutdown affects normal life in Tamil Nadu
India | Apr 05, 2018, 12:08 PM ISTThe Centre failed to set up the CMB within six weeks of the apex court's February 16 order. The deadline ended on March 29.
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Cauvery: DMK-led Opposition parties call for Tamil Nadu bandh on April 5
India | Apr 01, 2018, 02:22 PM ISTA "Cauvery Rights Retrieval Yatra," will be held following the bandh, the DMK leader said.
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DMK to convene 'all-party' meet on Cauvery issue
India | Feb 19, 2018, 12:07 PM ISTThe Supreme Court had on February 16 directed the Karnataka government to release 177.25 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, reducing the quantum specified by the tribunal in 2007.
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President Kovind should intervene if judges cannot resolve issue, says DMK
India | Jan 13, 2018, 06:08 PM ISTFour senior judges of the apex court on Saturday virtually revolted against the Chief Justice, raising questions on “selective” case allocation and certain judicial orders.
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Rajinikanth meets DMK chief M Karunanidhi to seek blessings for political plunge
India | Jan 03, 2018, 11:08 PM ISTKarunanidhi is the first political leader Rajinikanth is meeting after announcing his entry into politics on December 31.
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Rajinikanth announces political debut, to float party and contest next TN assembly elections
National | Dec 31, 2017, 10:04 AM ISTRajinikanth on Sunday confirmed his entry into politics, adding that he will be contesting in the next state assembly elections by forming a new party.
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'Imaginary' 2G losses vanished into thin air like phantom: DMK
National | Dec 30, 2017, 04:19 PM ISTA high-level party meeting chaired by DMK working president MK Stalin yesterday claimed that "some hegemonic forces" had created an "imaginary account" of Rs 1.76 lakh crore loss, a reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General's estimate.
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Rajnikanth in politics: Will it be AIADMK or DMK? Suspense continues
National | Dec 26, 2017, 08:44 PM ISTThe charismatic actor, who enjoys cult status in the Tamil film industry, today said he will announce his stand on entering politics on December 31.
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Rajinikanth meets fans in Chennai, will disclose his political plans on December 31
National | Dec 26, 2017, 10:11 AM IST"I'm not new to politics. I got delayed. Entering is equal to victory. I will announce a decision on December 31", the actor said addressing his fans.
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RK Nagar bypoll result: AIADMK alleges pact between Dinakaran-DMK; Stalin rejects charge
Elections | Dec 25, 2017, 07:28 AM ISTThe ruling AIADMK today alleged there was a 'tacit understanding' between TTV Dinakaran and the opposition DMK to defeat it in the RK Nagar bypoll, in which the sidelined party leader emerged victorious.
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RK Nagar bypoll: AIADMK alleges pact between TTV-DMK; Stalin rejects charge
Elections | Dec 24, 2017, 10:59 PM ISTDhinakaran won the bypoll by a thumping margin of over 40,000 votes while DMK candidate N Maruthu Ganesh finished third, garnering 24,651 votes, in the process losing deposit. AIADMK’s E Madhusudanan came second.
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TN government will fall in three months, says Dinakaran as trends show him leading RK Nagar seat
National | Dec 24, 2017, 03:26 PM ISTSidelined AIADMK leader T.T.V. Dinakaran's remarks came as he established a considerable lead in the by-election for R.K.Nagar seat.
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After acquittal in 2G spectrum case, Kanimozhi, A Raja get rousing welcome by DMK leaders
India | Dec 23, 2017, 01:55 PM ISTWading through the crowd, Kanimozhi and Raja assembled at a designated place and received shawls presented by the party cadre.
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2G case verdict: DMK hails judgement as 'historic'; AIADMK says it merits appeal
National | Dec 21, 2017, 06:59 PM ISTAs the news about the CBI special court's verdict came, DMK cadres broke into celebrations across Tamil Nadu, bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets.