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Not being allowed to raise issue, claim DMK MPs as they walk out of LS

Members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday walked out of the proceedings of Lok Sabha in protest, claiming that they wanted to raise an issue in the House but they were not being allowed

There's fear of Sri Lanka crisis spillover, says EAM S Jaishankar

To help island nation engage with IMF, other debtors, says Jaishankar after all-party meet

Churning in AIADMK gives DMK leverage, opens up new vistas for BJP

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu stands to electorally gain to a significant extent and the BJP, though now on the fringes, could aspire to get more electoral space in the wake of churning in the AIADMK. Although a huge chunk of party workers and office-bearers are apparently with the dominant leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, ousted figurehead O Panneerselvam does have a clout among sections of party workers in select regions of Tamil Nadu. At the same time V K Sasikala, confidante of late party matriarch J Jayalalithaa is staking claim to the late leader's legacy. Dramatically, she declared that both Panneerselvam and Palaniswami were mere 'shadows' while she is the 'truth', meaning she is the real leader. Her remark comes following the expulsion of Panneerselvam and the violence witnessed in the AIADMK headquarters. Narrating an anecdote to her supporters in Pudukottai District, she in a veiled manner hit out at both of them and said party workers rallied only behind her. Apparently, ..

Religion not a tool to divide, ignore those seeking cheap publicity: Stalin

Those doing politics in the name of religion are not aware of the contribution of DMK for development, including renovating temples and improving the infrastructure in heritage towns, he said.

Will happen in Tamil Nadu too: Annamalai to DMK on Maharashtra crisis

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Tuesday correlated Tamil Nadu's 'dynasty politics' with that of the recent Maharashtra political crisis saying 'it will happen in Tamil Nadu too'

Kharge holds consultations with Oppn party leaders on presidential poll

Election for the next President of India will be held on July 18 in which 4,809 electors comprising MPs and MLAs will vote to elect incumbent Ram Nath Kovind's successor

Subramanian Swamy asks EC to cancel DMK's registration over genocide call

BJP leader and former minister Subramanian Swamy has urged the Election Commission to initiate action against Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK after some of its leaders called for "genocide" of Brahmins

Like a stubborn rash, regional political parties just won't go away

They are in power in six states. They are part of an alliance with national parties in ten. And reports of their death are highly exaggerated

Centre's tax cut on fuel only partial, don't expect same from states: TN FM

Despite the tax reduction announced on Saturday, the rates were still high compared to 2014: Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

Former TN CM Panneerselvam slams DMK, says "year of suffering for people"

AIADMK leader and former CM of Tamil Nadu O. Panneerselvam said that the one year of the DMK government, which is celebrating its first anniversary, was a year of suffering for the people of the state

One year of DMK govt: Stalin announces 5 new schemes, focuses on healthcare

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday visited the memorials of DMK founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai and his father Kalaignar Karunanidhi

DMK MPs to contribute one month's salary towards Sri Lanka aid

This follows an appeal from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, also president of the ruling DMK, for donations to help the Lankan people

Udayanidhi Stalin likely to be inducted in TN cabinet in June: DMK sources

Udayanidhi Stalin, is a powerful orator, has good leadership abilities and the possibility of him becoming a minister in June first week is almost certain, according to the DMK leaders

Karunanidhi's b'day to be celebrated as govt function: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Making a statement in the state Assembly, Stalin, Karunanidhi's son, listed out the various pro-people initiatives of his late father in various sectors, including women empowerment and social welfare

DMK government didn't take steps to prevent power outage: O Panneerselvam

Panneerselvam said the DMK had lost power earlier due to electricity cuts and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin should intervene and put an end to power cuts in the state

DMK leadership faces tough time taking in leaders as intra-party polls near

The party leaders are competing for these posts as these grassroots functionaries elect party persons to influential posts like district secretaries, secretaries of town panchayats and municipal units

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin bests critics after one year

The Tamil Nadu government saw an increase in foreign direct investment by 41.5 per cent during the April-December period.

DMK, allies shun Guv's get-together to protest stalling anti-NEET bill

The DMK said that they boycotted the party in order to register their protest against the Governor accusing him of acting "against the Constitution".

NEET face off: Ruling DMK, allies boycott TN Guv's 'At Home Reception'

Tamil Nadu industries minister Thangam Thennarasu said that while the Governor had to give his approval to the bill, he informed them it was still under his consideration

No need to learn Hindi to prove we are Indians: Tamil Nadu BJP chief

BJP strongman and Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that Hindi could be an alternative to English and that Hindi could be the official language in the country