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(Search results - 314)PoliticsJul 11, 2019, 6:25 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: MDMK's Vaiko, PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
For the six vacancies from Tamil Nadu, there were seven valid nominations. One of them, DMK's backup candidate, NR Elango had withdrawn, which left six nominees in the fray for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha
PoliticsJul 11, 2019, 6:06 PM IST
DMK leader Kanimozhi blames Centre for Railways employing manual scavenging; BJP cries foul
While DMK leader Kanimozhi lashed out at the Central government over the railways enrolling manual scavengers, BJP leader and Supreme Court advocate Ashwini Upadhyay termed her claims as "baseless accusation".
IndiaJul 10, 2019, 4:51 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: DMK’s back-up candidate withdraws nomination for Rajya Sabha poll
NR Elango, DMK’s back-up candidate for the Rajya Sabha poll has withdrawn his nomination. Elango had filed the nomination as a back-up for MDMK founder Vaiko at the MDMK leader's insistence to the DMK in this connection
PoliticsJul 4, 2019, 10:00 AM IST
Son rise in Tamil Nadu: Stalin's son Udhayanidhi to be DMK youth wing state secretary?
The move by the DMK came after Vellakoil MP Saminathan, who was the previous youth wing state secretary resigned from the post and paved the way for appointing Udhayanidhi Stalin to the position
IndiaJul 3, 2019, 2:04 PM IST
Supreme Court defers hearing of DMK’s plea in Tamil Nadu MLAs disqualification case
The Supreme Court has deferred the plea of the DMK and the TTV Dhinakaran factions to disqualify 11 MLAs for voting against the confidence motion moved by Tamil Nadu chief minister in Feb 2017.
PoliticsJul 2, 2019, 4:28 PM IST
DMK workers stage protest after Kiran Bedi called people 'coward' over water crisis
Several DMK MLAs and party workers condemned Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi's remarks with respect to the Tamil Nadu water crisis and demanded that the Centre immediately recall her
PoliticsJul 2, 2019, 3:35 PM IST
MDMK nominates Vaiko for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections
While the ruling AIADMK has 123 members, the MK Stalin-led DMK has 100 MLAs in the 234-member House.
IndiaJul 2, 2019, 9:45 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami on DMK’s Lok Sabha poll win: ‘Kidnapping child by luring with chocolate’
Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami vowed that the ruling AIADMK will bounce back from the drubbing, referring to the Assembly polls due in 2021
IndiaJul 1, 2019, 3:55 PM IST
From DMK to AAP, Lok Sabha MPs raise voice over developmental works
Nishikant Dubey of the BJP triggered a row in the House as he accused the Congress of toeing Pakistan founder MA Jinnah's ideology during his remarks on the issue of illegal immigrants in the country
IndiaJul 1, 2019, 1:42 PM IST
DMK’s Stalin announces nominees for Rajya Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu
According to a statement from Stalin, party trade union leader M Shanmugam and senior advocate P Wilson are the nominees for the biennial election, slated on July 18.
PoliticsJun 29, 2019, 5:11 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: ‘Tamilselvan's exit will not disrupt AMMK,' says TTV Dinakaran
In an audio clip, Tamilselvan reportedly criticised Dinakaran's leadership which prompted the party founder to replace Tamilselvan with another suitable party candidate.
IndiaJun 28, 2019, 1:40 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Thanga Tamilselvan leaves AMMK for DMK after AIADMK talks fail
Former member of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) Thanga Tamilselvan has now joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) amidst rumours of rejoining the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)
ViewsJun 26, 2019, 3:48 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Trouble for Congress as tie-up with DMK on shaky grounds
The Congress is facing a tough time in the state of Tamil Nadu. Recently, senior DMK leader from Trichy and former Minister KN Nehru, speaking at a meeting, said that the DMK should go it alone in the forthcoming local body elections in the State.
IndiaJun 24, 2019, 3:05 PM IST
DMK’s resolution seeking Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker’s removal to be taken up on July 1
The DMK had moved against the Speaker after he had served notices to three AIADMK MLAs siding with the rival leader, AMMK founder TTV Dhinakaran. The resolution is likely to be taken up on July 1
IndiaJun 24, 2019, 1:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu water crisis: 'Pots are here, where is water?' Stalin questions govt
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin and party workers have taken to the streets in Chennai against the government’s alleged inaction in tackling the water crisis that is rampant in the state as well as the city