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Chennai: Chennai: MDMK on Wednesday reversed its earlier decision to contest one seat on its own symbol and announced it would instead field candidates in all four constituencies on DMK's symbol.The move takes the total number of segments where DMK's Rising Sun' symbol would be in fray to 176. MDMK, however, did not spell out the reason behind the change. Chief Minister M K Stalin welcomed the decision, thanking MDMK general secretary Vaiko. He described the move as "magnanimous." MDMK was allott
CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Saturday said that the people of the State will never accept a coalition government and DMK will form it with an absolute majority in the upcoming Assembly polls. He added that MDMK's association with DMK is very strong, and the cadre would work dedicatedly for the alliance. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchy, Vaiko refused to divulge details on any action planned against senior leader Mallai Sathya, but confirmed his grouse against his former loyalist. "For the past four years, he was not loyal to the party, and so it is not necessary to talk about him, ...Read More >
Vellore (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): With less than month to go for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, DMK General Secretary and Katpadi Assembly constituency candidate, Durai Murugan, sounded confident about winning. On TVK Chief Vijay criticising the DMK's election manifesto, Murugan told reporters, "I do not consider such criticism significant." The criticism comes after Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the DMK's manifesto on Sunday, highlighting several welfare measures for the upcoming state assembly elections. He also said, "I am confident that the DMK would secure victory r ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), asserting that the people of Tamil Nadu are not ready to vote for the BJP-led coalition and are instead prepared to support the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). Campaigning in support of DMK candidate for the Madurai South constituency, Bhoominathan, she emphasised that the people will vote for those who safeguard the future of the Tamil people and their children. "People are not ready to vote for you (NDA). They are pr ...Read More >
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Durai Vaiko on Friday expressed confidence in the victory of the secular progressive alliance (SPA) led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He also expressed doubts over TVK chief Vijay's chances in the forthcoming polls, saying that popularity in cinema does not necessarily translate into votes. "The secular progressive alliance headed by DMK is one we are very confident about. We are predicting a landslide victory for us, thanks to the welfa ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday stated that the party had successfully fulfilled 404 out of the 505 promises made during the last Assembly elections, while also introducing several welfare schemes that were not originally part of the manifesto. She added that some promises remain pending as they require support from the Central Government. Also Read | Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Box Office Day 12: Ranveer Singh's Action-Thriller Surpasses INR 1,013.93 Crore Gross Milestone in India Amid Sustained Momentum. Addres ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 5 (UNI) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Sunday named P Viswanthan as its candidate for the Melur seat in Madurai for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal announced the candidate for the Melur seat on the eve of the last date for filing of nominations. With this, the National party has announced candidates for all the 28 seats allotted to it as per the seat sharing pact by the ruling DMK, heading the multi-party Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). The AICC, after much delay, had annouced the first list of candidates on April ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 6 (ANI): Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President and Actor Kamal Haasan filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha at the Tamil Nadu secretariat in the presence of DMK President and state Chief Minister MK Stalin and his Deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin. DMK allies, VCK leader Thirumavalavan, MDMK leader Vaiko, and Tamil Nadu Congress President Selvaperundagai were also present. With DMK allocating one Rajya Sabha seat to Makkal Needhi Maiyam, its founder and actor Kamal Haasan was earlier named the candidate for the Upper House of Parliament. In the 234-member Tamil Nadu ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the behaviour of DTC bus drivers. There have alleged that the buses often fail to stop at the designate ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Following the finalisation of seat-sharing talks with the DMK, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai on Thursday announced that the party is set to finalise its candidate list during the upcoming Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in New Delhi. Selvaperunthagai said 85% of candidates have been decided, with discussions held among top leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. The final list is expected soon, with Congress contesting 28 seats in the DMK-led alliance. Speaking to reporters, Selvaperunthagai said, ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 8 (ANI): The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) announced Birendra Prasad Baishya as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Assam. Baishya is currently serving as a member of the Rajya Sabha, with his tenure set to expire on June 14. Also Read | Indore Horror: Dog Carries Baby Girl's Body in Its Jaws at Madhya Pradesh Hospital, Mutilated Body of Newborn Recovered, Probe On. Earlier this week, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for conducting biennial elections in eight Rajya Sabha seats, six from Tamil Nadu and two ...Read More >
CHENNAI: DMK allies Left parties and MDMK on Tuesday strongly condemned the desecration of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's statue in Salem by unidentified miscreants who splashed it with black paint. In a statement issued on Monday, CPM state secretary P. Shanmugham stated that a bronze statue installed a few months ago in front of Anna Nagar Park in Salem had been defaced. It was a deliberate act of insult by anti-social elements, he said, describing it as part of a growing pattern of targeted attacks on statues of iconic social and political figures. He drew parallels with past incid ...Read More >
Chennai: MDMK general secretary Vaiko dismissed speculation that his party was in talks with the BJP, stating he would never support Hindutva forces."Speculation of MDMK quitting the DMK alliance is baseless," Vaiko told reporters here on Friday after calling on chief minister M K Stalin to check on his health.Vaiko said the MDMK will never support Hindutva forces. "We joined hands with DMK in 2021 to block BJP, RSS and other fascist forces from gaining ground in Tamil Nadu, and we will continue this position for the 2026 elections and beyond," he said. TNNChennai: AIADMK appears unfazed by th ...Read More >
Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday held an election campaign in the Dharmapuri area ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the state. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on April 23, 2026, to elect over 234 members. The counting of votes will take place on May 4. Also Read | Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Result Today 8 PM Live: Dear Destiny Tuesday Lottery Result of March 31, 2026 Declared Online, Watch Lucky Draw Winners List. Earlier ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) After a two-day government holiday, filing of nominations for the April 23 high stakes Assembly elections resumed on Thursday, with a host of candidates including Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder-President and actor-politician and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin filing their papers from their respective constituencies. While Vijay, who has entered the foray from two seats in his maiden electoral plunge, filed his nomination papers from Tiruchi East, Mr Udhayanidhi, who is also the DMK Youth Wing Secretary, filed his papers at the Chepauk-Tiruvall ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The BJP on Friday released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, after delays caused by prolonged deliberations and discontent among a section of cadres and functionaries over seats allotted by the AIADMK. The list was along expected lines and did not include former state president K Annamalai. Despite speculation that the party might field him, the list confirmed he will not contest. Annamalai had earlier indicated that he was not interested in contesting in the Assembly polls. The list includes several prominent names: senior leader and former T ...Read More >
Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin on Wednesday held an election campaign in Tiruvannamalai, as the state gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections. During the campaign, the Chief Minister paid floral tributes to the statue of the late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK patriarch, M Karunanidhi. Stalin's campaign trail in Tiruvannamalai comes as he intensifies poll outreach across the state ahead of the April 23 single-phase Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Earlier on Tuesday, ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 10 (PTI) MDMK leader Durai Vaiko on Thursday apologised for an incident involving his party workers allegedly roughing up mediapersons during a coverage of the party event in Sattur in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district. At a meeting of the MDMK for Tirunelveli mandal on July 9 held in Sattur, which was addressed by MDMK chief Vaiko, a section of journalists reportedly recorded videos of empty chairs at the meeting venue and this resulted in an argument between party workers and reporters, resulting in the mediapersons getting roughed up. Also Read | Google Launches New Agricult ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Political leaders across the spectrum mourned the demise of M K Muthu, the eldest son of former chief minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and eldest brother of CM M K Stalin, who made his mark both in Tamil cinema and politics. In his condolence message, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperunthagai said, "M K Muthu held a unique place in Tamil Nadu's political and cinematic history." He expressed deep condolences on behalf of the TNCC to CM Stalin, Muthu's family members, DMK cadre and the film fraternity. MDMK general secretary Vaiko also offered his condo ...Read More >
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 30 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday said he is "waiting to back AIADMK's recommendation" to confer Bharat Ratna on freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar. CM Stalin was responding to a question at a press conference held after he paid tributes to Thevar's memorial in Pasumpon on the 63rd guru pooja and 118th jayanthi, being observed on Thursday. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswamy, after paying tribute to Thevar in Pasumpon, said he has sent a letter to the Union Home Min ...Read More >
Amid speculation over K Annamalai's absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest," reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the Nati ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Secretary Durai Vaiko on Thursday regretted the incident at his party's event in Sathur on Wednesday, where MDMK cadres allegedly assaulted journalists. Durai Vaiko, the son of MDMK General Secretary Vaiko, stated that his party firmly believes that for democracy to thrive, freedom of the press must be upheld and protected. "Yesterday evening, a gathering of MDMK cadre from the Nellai Zone was held in Sattur. Over 3,000 people had gathered, filling the hall and leaving thousands seated outside. Vaiko began his speech at 8 pm. About an ho ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 15 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hailed the safe return of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from space, calling it a matter of national pride. Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force officer and test pilot, on Tuesday returned to the Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. Also Read | Will Samosa and Jalebi Display Cigarette-Style Health Warnings? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake News, Says Health Ministry's Advisory Doesn't Mention Warning Labels on Indian Food Products. "Welcome home, Shubhanshu Shukla! We are r ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Senior DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Monday said the BJP is nominating Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its nominee to the post of vice president, considering its own electoral gain, since the Assembly election is less than a year away in Tamil Nadu, and it is aimed at deceiving the people. The DMK leader gave a clear hint that his party would not back Radhakrishnan's candidature. Radhakrishnan is a BJP man, and his nomination by the saffron party for the second top Constitutional office is an elevation to him, and "it is not going to do anything good" to Tamil Nadu, he said. ...Read More >
Chennai: Union govt is obstructing TN's education drive even as other states seek to replicate it, chief minister M K Stalin said at "Kalviyil Sirandha Tamil Nadu" event in Chennai on Thursday. He said, "We must instil fear in those who, unable to bear our progress, try to block it. Our schemes and our achievements will surely make that happen."Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, who participated in the event, said his govt will adopt TN's model and introduce a breakfast scheme next academic year. "I got the inspiration from here," he said, adding that 'Naan Mudhalvan', 'Pudhumai Penn', and 'Tamil P ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After confusion in candidate selection and protests from cadres over seat allocation, the BJP released a list of candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections on April 3. Former state president K Annamalai, whose candidature was under discussion, has not been given a ticket in this list.The party has fielded Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore, Vanathi Srinivasan from Coimbatore (North), L Murugan from Avanashi (SC), and Nainar Nagendran from Sattur.Among others, M Rajasimha Mahindra has been named from Avadi, Nagesh Kumar from Thalli, C Elumalai from Tiruvannamalai, S D Pre ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis had stated that a metro project for Madurai would only be launched if a BJP candidate wins the upcoming election. Stalin questioned the propriety of such remarks from a chief minister of another state. Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday lashed out at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks that a metro project in Madurai would be launched only if BJP ca ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Twenty-four members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Saturday agreed on various key issues to be raised during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday. A virtual meeting of the INDIA parties was held today, which was attended by leaders and representatives of 24 INDIA parties. They included Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Smt Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, J ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday criticised the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in the city over the worsening pollution levels in the Yamuna River, calling it a "grave concern". Referring to the July pollution report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Yadav said that pollution levels in the Yamuna have worsened since March. This, he said, clearly exposes the BJP's hollow promises on cleaning the river. He alleged that the government has only made tall claims about cleaning the Yamuna after assuming power in Delhi but has taken no concrete action. I ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2 : Extending his greetings on International Labour Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced the withdrawal of the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Factories Act stating that the state government will never compromise with the welfare of the labours. While addressing the May Day celebrations in Chennai, Stalin said, "To attract huge investments in Tamil Nadu and to create employment opportunities for thousands of youngsters from North and South Tamil Nadu, the Government introduced one bill. That was not for all Industries and only for specific ...Read More >