J Sam Daniel Stalin

AIADMK, PMK Tie-Up Ahead Of Former's Alliance With The BJP

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday February 19, 2019

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu announced its alliance with PMK ahead of Lok Sabha polls likely in May. The announcement came hours before the scheduled visit of union minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyalto Chennai to firm up alliance with AIADMK.

"Will Sweep Elections": BJP, AIADMK Join Hands For Lok Sabha Polls

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday February 20, 2019

The BJP on Tuesday closed the deal on its alliance with Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK for the national election, hoping to expand its base in a southern state where it has been only a marginal presence without the crutch of regional giants.

Week After Puducherry Crisis, A Truce Between Chief Minister, Lt Governor

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday February 19, 2019

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Monday ended his sit-in protest at midnight after a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, saying "partial success" was achieved on various demands. The temporary truce followed a five-hour meeting on the sixth day of the chief minister's protest outside the Raj Niwas demanding the governor's recall...

Kamal Haasan Clarifies Amid Row Over "Plebiscite" Comments On Kashmir

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday February 18, 2019

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has clarified after a controversy over comments apparently questioning why the government did not carry out a plebiscite in Kashmir. He said today that plebiscite is "no longer relevant" and Kashmir is an integral part of India.

Rajinikanth Not In 2019 Race, Says "No Party Should Use My Photo"

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by S Shobana | Sunday February 17, 2019

Ending months of speculation, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday declared he would not contest the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Wearing Father's Uniform, 2-Year-Old's Final Salute To Pulwama Soldier

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday February 17, 2019

Two-year-old Sivamuniyan, son of C Sivachandran, the soldier who was killed in Pulwama terror attack on Thursday, looked puzzled as hundreds including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, paid their tribute before bidding his father final farewell. Sivamuniyan can hardly understand why he saluted and kissed the coffin draped in tricolour. His mothe...

Lok Sabha Elections: AIADMK All Set For Tie-Up With BJP, Seat-Sharing Talks In Final Stages

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday February 15, 2019

The AIADMK and the BJP almost finalised an electoral deal for the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu after late night talks between Union Minister Piyush Goyal and two state ministers, but they are yet to reach an agreement on seat-sharing. "We are seeking 10 of the 39 seats in Tamil Nadu, but the AIADMK is willing to give six. The deal should be done i...

Puducherry Chief Minister Sleeps On Road Outside Kiran Bedi's Home

South | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday February 14, 2019

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy pulled off an all-nighter and slept on the road outside Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi's residence in the latest case of power struggle between the Union Territory government and the former IPS officer.

On Valentines Day, Puppy With Heart-Shaped Spot Waits For Home In Chennai

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday February 14, 2019

A two-month-old female mongrel with a heart symbol on her forehead is searching for a home this Valentine's day in Chennai.

Battling Kiran Bedi Over Helmets, Puducherry Chief Minister Sits On Road

South | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and his ministers sat in protest outside Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi's residence on Wednesday, in the latest round of stand-off between the Congress government and the former IPS officer.

Yes, No, Maybe... :AIADMK's 'Change Of Heart' On BJP Before Election

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 13, 2019

The BJP's tie-up with the AIADMK is "nearly done", say sources, signaling a big about-turn by Tamil Nadu's ruling party, which had just weeks ago talked about its cadre being strongly against such an alliance. BJP president Amit Shah will seal the alliance soon, say sources, adding that the deal may be done by the time Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...

AIADMK Announces Cash Benefit A Month After Pongal Gift Hamper

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday February 11, 2019

In the peak of election season, people in Tamil Nadu received two back to back gift hampers from the AIADMK government after Chief Minister E Palaniswami - popularly known as EPS - announced Rs 2000 each for 60 lakh families in the state.

Rajinikanth Meets Kamal Haasan, Invites Him To Daughter's Wedding

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday February 8, 2019

Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Thursday met actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan in Chennai and invited him to his daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth wedding, which is to be held on February 11, 2019.

Chennai Filmmaker Killed Wife, Chopped Body, Tattoos Gave Him Away: Cops

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday February 7, 2019

A filmmaker was arrested in Chennai on Wednesday for allegedly murdering his wife, an aspiring actress. The woman's body parts, without the head, were found in a dump yard in the city last month.

Why This Chennai Engineering Grad Says He's Applying For A Sweeper's Job

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday February 7, 2019

23-year-old Dhansingh Arul, a first class Electrical Engineering graduate has applied for the job of a sweeper at the Tamil Nadu assembly.