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In Tamil Nadu, It's DMK-Congress vs BJP, Ex-Ally AIADMK In Seat-Share Race

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday March 06, 2024, New Delhi

The race to conclude seat-share deals in Tamil Nadu - where the political landscape is dominated by the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK, with the Congress and BJP playing second fiddle - is picking up pace with the election now just weeks away.

DMK-Congress, AIADMK, BJP In Lok Sabha Seat-Share Race In Tamil Nadu

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday March 05, 2024, New Delhi

Tamil Nadu's two biggest parties - ruling DMK and opposition AIDMK, which dominate the state's political landscape - have begun (delayed) seat-sharing talks with current and potential allies.

"Glad To Have Met": PM Modi Meets Actress Vyjayanthimala In Chennai, Shares Pics

Asian News International | Tuesday March 05, 2024, Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with legendary actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai.

BJP Slams DMK MP A Raja For His "India Is Not A Nation" Remark

Asian News International | Tuesday March 05, 2024, New Delhi

Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell head Amit Malviya on Tuesday slammed DMK's A Raja and alleged that the DMK leader had called for "Balkanisation of India and derided Lord Ram.

"Whenever I Come To Tamil Nadu, Some People Get Stomach Ache": PM Modi

Asian News International | Monday March 04, 2024, Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched an attack on the opposition parties of the INDIA bloc, stating that whenever he visits Tamil Nadu, some people get a 'stomach ache'.

Watch: PM Witnesses Core Loading At Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor In Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Monday March 04, 2024, Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu)

India is a step away from entering the second stage of its nuclear programme with the initiation of core loading at the home-built 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor here, a move described as "historic" by the government.

BJP's Hunt For Tamil Nadu Allies In Focus As PM Makes 4th Visit

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday March 04, 2024, Chennai

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu unit went into a huddle Monday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Chennai later today.

PM Modi To Begin 5-State Tour Today, To Launch Projects Worth Rs 1,10,600 Crore

Press Trust of India | Monday March 04, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar on March 4-6 during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 1,10,600 crore.

In Tamil Nadu, BJP Gets "Field Nirmala Sitharaman" Dare From AIADMK Leader

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday March 01, 2024, Chennai

Speaking at a party event Thursday, senior AIADMK leader KP Munusamy dared the BJP to field Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in this Lok Sabha election.

BJP's Mandarin Wish For MK Stalin Amid 'China Flag On Indian Rocket' Ad Row

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday March 01, 2024, New Delhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party took a jibe at Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday by extending birthday wishes to him in Mandarin.

"Small Mistake": Tamil Nadu Minister On 'China Flag On Indian Rocket' Ad

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 29, 2024, Thoothukudi

A day after his advertisement related to ISRO's new launch complex in Tamil Nadu caused a row for featuring a 'Chinese flag', DMK leader and Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan on Thursday said it was a gaffe by the designer.

PM Modi, BJP On Warpath Over Tamil Nadu Minister's 'China Flag On Indian Rocket' Ad

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 28, 2024, Chennai

A newspaper ad hailing the creation of a second launch pad for India's space agency ISRO - in Tamil Nadu's Kulsekarapatinam - has triggered a furious row after what an image of the Chinese flag figured prominently on the rocket in the poster.

"Crossed Limits": PM Modi Hits Out At DMK Over "China Rocket" Advertisement

Asian News International | Wednesday February 28, 2024, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the ruling, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu over a newspaper advertisement of the state government that allegedly showcased a 'Chinese rocket'.

PM Modi's Big Praise For AIADMK's MGR, Jayalalithaa Months After Ally's Exit

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 28, 2024, Chennai

Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday invoked the legacy of AIADMK founder MGR and former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa while attacking the ruling DMK, months after the party ruled out joining forces with the BJP for the Lok Sabha polls.

Watch: PM Modi Offers Prayers At Meenakshi Amman Temple In Tamil Nadu

Asian News International | Tuesday February 27, 2024, Madurai (Tamil Nadu)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Tuesday.