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After A Year, DMK Chief M Karunanidhi Makes A Public Appearance

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 20, 2017

After a gap of nearly a year, during which he was hospitalised twice, DMK chief M Karunanidhi yesterday made his first public appearance at an exhibition here, held to showcase the 75-year journey of the party's mouthpiece, 'Murasoli'.

As OPS Meets PM Modi, His Party Asked About Saffron Hoardings In Chennai

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday October 12, 2017

A change of colour on a Tamil Nadu government campaign is being read by many as a not-too-subtle hint that the ruling AIADMK is cosying up to the BJP.

Stay On Tamil Nadu Floor Test Continues As Madras High Court Adjourns Case

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday October 4, 2017

The Madras High Court today continued its stay on a floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after hearing a hearing a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu Speaker's decision last month to disqualify 18 legislators of the ruling AIADMK loyal to VK Sasikala, who has been evicted by the party as its chief. The case gas been adjourned to next Monday. Tod...

DMK Moves Court For Contempt Against State Poll Panel Over Local Body Elections

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

The DMK has moved the Madras High Court seeking contempt proceedings against the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (SEC) and state government officials for not complying with the court's order on holding local body elections.

Ready To Face Sedition Charges If Filed, Says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

DMK working president MK Stalin said that he is ready to face any sedition charge slapped on him by the government, as registered against sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dinakaran.

Jayalalithaa Death: DMK Says 'Lie Detector' Test Will Bring Out Truth

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 28, 2017

Amid conflicting claims by AIADMK leaders over access to former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa during her hospitalisation, DMK working president MK Stalin today said if a lie detector test was conducted, "many truths" will come from state ministers on her demise.

DMK Moves Madras High Court For Disqualification Of MLAs For Voting Against Government

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

The DMK today moved the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu Assembly speaker to disqualify Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and 10 other AIADMK MLAs under the anti-defection law for voting against Chief Minister K Palaniswami's trust vote in February.

DMK Demands CBI Inquiry Into Jayalalithaa's Death

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Opposition DMK today stuck to its demand of a CBI probe into the death of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, saying the inquiry commission set up by the Tamil Nadu government would not serve the purpose.

A Superstar As Aam Aadmi: When Kamal Haasan Met Arvind Kejriwal

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday September 21, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal became the brand new addition to Kamal Haasan's "political tourism" sked as he flew down to Chennai today for lunch with a side of politics. "Kamal Haasan should join politics," said the Delhi Chief Minister after the meeting. The superstar, who recently confirmed that he just might join politics, said that they would together fight...

Special Court To Hear 2G Scam Cases On October 25

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

A special court today deferred till October 25 the hearing in 2G spectrum allocation scam cases in which former telecom minister A Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi are among the accused.

In High Court Today, High-Stakes Battle Between EPS And Dhinakaran Camp

India News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Wednesday September 20, 2017

In a case that could decide the future of the E Palaniswami government in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court will today hear the country's former top law officer and former Union Ministers argue on a petition challenging Speaker's order disqualifying 18 lawmakers of the ruling AIADMK who support jailed VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran.

DMK Slams Tamil Nadu Governor; Demands Resignation Of Chief Minister, Speaker

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The DMK on Tuesday criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao for not ordering a floor test for the Palaniswami government and instead allowing it to continue for nearly a month after it "lost majority" and said this led to a "black episode" in the state's politics.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Accuses Dhinakaran Of Colluding With Oppostion

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today accused AIADMK deputy general secretary and his rival in the party TTV Dhinakaran of "colluding with the opposition DMK" to topple his government.

In Breather For Palaniswami Government, Madras High Court Says No Trust Vote Before Next Week

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday September 14, 2017

The question whether Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami should face a trust vote in the assembly reached the Madras High Court today, with both opposition DMK and the rebel TTV Dhinakaran faction of the ruling AIADMK standing on the same side in the court.

DMK Moves Madras High Court For Convening State Assembly

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 13, 2017

The DMK has filed a case in the Madras High Court seeking immediate direction to governor to convene the assembly and ask Chief Minister K Palaniswami to prove his majority, party leader MK Stalin said.

'Trust Vote Or Else...' Says MK Stalin After Meeting Tamil Nadu Governor

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday September 10, 2017

Tamil Nadu's leader of opposition MK Stalin today said his party, the DMK, will consider legal options if the Governor does not ask the government of E Palaniswami prove its majority on the floor of the house. After a meeting with Governor C Vidyasagar Rao today, Mr Stalin said he has made a second appeal for a trust vote, since Mr Palaniswami's go...

MK Stalin Indicates Legal Means, Mobilising People To 'Topple' AIADMK Government

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

DMK leader MK Stalin today indicated adopting legal means and mobilising people to "topple" the K Palaniswami-led AIADMK government if Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao did not order for a floor test within a specified time-frame.

Revolt By 19 AIADMK Legislators Internal Party Matter: Advocate General To Court

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Tamil Nadu Advocate General Vijay Narayan today told the Madras High Court that the revolt by 19 AIADMK legislators against Chief Minister E Palaniswami was an "intra-party affair" and the governor could not interfere in it

Take Steps To Arrest 'Blue Whale Challenge' Accessibility: MK Stalin To Centre

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

The DMK today urged the Centre to take immediate steps to "arrest the accessibility" of social media "game" Blue Whale Challenge to children, after it allegedly claimed the life of a teenager in Tamil Nadu.

Won't Resort To Backdoor Means To Form Government: DMK's MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 31, 2017

The internal bickering in the ruling AIADMK notwithstanding, the DMK will not adopt any 'backdoor' means to form the government, party leader MK Stalin said today and indicated the main opposition party had some trick up its sleeve.

DMK Takes Math To President, Says Tamil Nadu Government Now In Minority

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Thursday August 31, 2017

Tamil Nadu's Opposition parties, led by the DMK, met President Ram Nath Kovind today requesting him to order an immediate trust vote in the state assembly to test the strength of the AIADMK's E Palaniswami government, which they allege has now lost majority support.

DMK Urges Tamil Nadu Governor To Ask Chief Minister Palaniswami To Prove Majority

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 25, 2017

The DMK today urged Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao to immediately direct Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami to prove his majority in the Assembly in the wake of revolt by 19 AIADMK MLAs, saying any delay could lead to "horse trading".

Tamil Politician Vaiko Visits DMK Chief Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 23, 2017

MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Tuesday called on DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi at the latter's residence in Chennai and enquired about the health of the nonagenarian leader.

DMK Chief Karunanidhi Undergoes Minor Procedure; Discharged

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 16, 2017

DMK president M Karunanidhi underwent a minor procedure at Kauvery hospital in Chennai today and was discharged soon after. The 93-year-old leader was also examined by doctors to evaluate his other health parameters.

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi In Hospital For Minor Surgery

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 16, 2017

DMK president M Karunanidhi has been admitted to Chennai's Kauvery hospital for a minor procedure, the hospital said.

High Court Allows MK Stalin To Visit Water Body In Chief Minister Palaniswami's Constituency

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 11, 2017

The Madras High Court today allowed DMK Working President M K Stalin to visit a tank in Edappadi taluk in Salem district, falling under Chief Minister K Palaniswami's constituency, to monitor desilting work claimed to be carried out by DMK cadres.

Rajinikanth Watching, Kamal Haasan Doesn't Rule Out Joining Politics

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday August 10, 2017

Oodles of star power and a dash of politics - it was a heady mix for fans of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. The event was a meeting organized by the state's main opposition party, the DMK and anticipation was high - would either of them would give a hint about their future plans vis--vis politics?

Rajinikanth In Front Row, Kamal Haasan On Stage: DMK's Big Coup

South | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday August 10, 2017

For Tamil movie fans, on a scale of 1-10, this would count as 11. Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who both inspire religious-like fervour, attended an event this evening organised by the state's main opposition party, the DMK.

Ex-DMK Minister's Son Arrested In Alleged Money Laundering Case

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday August 9, 2017

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Mani Anbazhagan, son of late DMK minister Ko Si Mani on alleged money laundering charges in Chennai. He has been remanded to judicial custody for 15 days

DMK Leader MK Stalin Stopped Enroute To Salem, Held On 'Law And Order' Grounds

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 27, 2017

DMK leader M K Stalin was today arrested near Coimbatore on grounds of "law and order," when he attempted to proceed to Salem to oversee the desilting work of a lake, over which his party men and AIADMK (Amma) workers had clashed.