What Question Do You Have For PM, Rahul Gandhi Was Asked. His Reply
ANI | Tuesday March 02, 2021, KanyakumariCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday interacted and danced with the students at St Joseph Matric Higher Secondary School in Kanyakumari.
Tamil Nadu Polls: DMK To Release Election Manifesto On March 7
ANI | Monday March 01, 2021, ChennaiDravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Monday expressed confidence of forming the next government and announced that the party will be releasing its manifesto for the upcoming state elections and party's vision for Tamil Nadu.
BJP Siding With "Corrupt" AIADMK: DMK's MK Stalin Hits Back
Press Trust of India | Monday March 01, 2021, ChennaiDMK leader MK Stalin on Monday sought to make light of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's allegation of corruption against his party, saying it was the BJP that "stands by corruption" by aligning with the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu.
High Court To Monitor IPS Officer's Harassment Case Against Top Cop
Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin , Edited by Stela Dey | Monday March 01, 2021, ChennaiThe Madras High Court on Monday said that it will monitor a sexual harassment case by a woman IPS officer in Tamil Nadu against a high-ranking male colleague. The court had taken up the case on its own today. Justice N Anand Venkatesh ordered no politicisation in the case and said he was "deeply saddened" by the issue.
Tamil Nadu Extends Lockdown Till March 31, Offices To Stagger Timings
Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday February 28, 2021, ChennaiTamil Nadu has extended existing coronavirus-related restrictions till March 31, meaning offices, shops, and industrial and commercial establishments will continue with staggered working hours.
"Have Defeated Much Bigger Enemy Than This": Rahul Gandhi's Dig At PM
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, TirunelveliCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "formidable enemy" who ''crushed'' his opponents.
PM Modi Regrets Not Learning Tamil, The "World's Oldest Language"
Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Sunday February 28, 2021, New DelhiNot learning the Tamil language was one of his long-standing regrets in a long political career, Prime Narendra Modi said today calling it the "world's oldest language". In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio talk today, he also praised Tamil literature and poetry. His reference to the language comes weeks ahead of the southern state going to polls on April 6.
DMK's MK Stalin Likely To Contest Taml Nadu Polls From Kolathur Again
ANI | Sunday February 28, 2021, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Sunday formally expressed his willingness to the party to contest from the Kolathur constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
"Weapon To Communalise": Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Education Policy
ANI | Sunday February 28, 2021, Tirunelveli, Tamil NaduCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the centre for introducing the National Education Policy 2020 without consulting teachers and students and said it is being "used as a weapon to communalise and push a particular ideology" into Indian society.
Rs 220 Crore In Black Money Detected After Raids On Chennai-Based Company
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021, ChennaiThe Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed income of about Rs 220 crore after it raided a leading tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer based in Chennai, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said.
AIADMK's Last-Minute Quota Deal Seals Alliance, Seat-Sharing Done
Reported by Arvind Gunasekar,J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday February 27, 2021, ChennaiMinutes before the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for five states, including Tamil Nadu, yesterday, the state Assembly cleared 10.5% reservation for the Vanniyar community in educational institutions and in the appointment of posts in government services. What was not reported then is that the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam (AIADMK) also sealed a poll deal with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a party with strong roots in the community that the legislators just favoured.
Tamil Nadu To Vote On April 6, Results To Be Declared On May 2
Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday February 26, 2021, New DelhiThe state of Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 6, the Election Commission announced today. The counting of votes and declaration of results will happen on May 2, along with the process in others four states - Puducherry, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam - where elections will be held.
Bengal, Tamil Nadu's Last Minute Schemes Before Poll Dates Announcement
NDTV Newsdesk | Friday February 26, 2021, ChennaiAt least two of the five poll-bound states today rushed to announce populist schemes hours ahead of the election dates being announced. Tamil Nadu and West Bengal introduced various policy changes seemingly aimed at electoral prospects. The model code of conduct, which comes into effect immediately after the Election Commission declares the poll dates, prohibits governments from making fresh welfare announcements so as to minimise any undue advantage accruing to ruling parties.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: DMK-Congress Seat Sharing Talks Begin Today
Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday February 25, 2021, New DelhiThe Congress and the DMK today begin their seat-sharing talks as Tamil Nadu gears up for its assembly elections. Their Secular Democratic Alliance (SDA) alliance is looking to replace the AIADMK-led combine, now serving its second straight term in the state. The polls, the dates for which are expected to be announced in the first week of March, are likely to be held in April-May.
Top Tamil Nadu Cop Accused Of Harassment, "Shame," Says MK Stalin
Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 24, 2021, ChennaiA woman IPS Officer in Tamil Nadu has alleged sexual harassment and misbehaviour by a high-ranking male colleague while she was on duty during Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami's tour of central districts a few days ago
