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Palaniswami rules out reinduction of OPS, Dinakaran

Palaniswami rules out reinduction of OPS, Dinakaran

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has ruled out the possibility of re-inducting expelled leaders like O Panneerselvam, stating that those who "betrayed" the party have no place in it. He also praised the BJP-led Centre for protecting the AIADMK government in 2017.

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The government said relief activities have been expedited and that efforts to pump out stagnant water were on in different places in the city.

Vaiko-led MDMK to boycott June 27 by-poll against Jayalalithaa

Vaiko-led MDMK to boycott June 27 by-poll against Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The Vaiko-led Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday announced boycotting the June 27 by-poll to Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency in Chennai, against AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa.

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

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Convict in Anna university sexual assault case gets 30-year jail term

Convict in Anna university sexual assault case gets 30-year jail term

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Mahila court judge M Rajalakshmi, who convicted Gnanasekaran on May 28, awarded sentences in respect of each 11 charges proved by the prosecution against him. The sentences run concurrently, the judge added.

Centre denies assent to TN's bill seeking NEET exemption

Centre denies assent to TN's bill seeking NEET exemption

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced that the state's Assembly resolution seeking NEET exemption, which was sent for Presidential assent, has been declined by the Centre. Stalin termed the rejection as a "dark chapter in federalism" and accused the Centre of disregarding the will of the Tamil Nadu people. He also announced an all-political party meeting on April 9 to discuss the issue further.

AIADMK factions discuss candidate for Erode bypoll

AIADMK factions discuss candidate for Erode bypoll

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The supporters of former Chief Minister K Palaniswami are confident of the council recommending the choice of former lawmaker K S Thennarasu, already announced, as they are numerically strong.

Former DMK minister's secy held for land grabbing

Former DMK minister's secy held for land grabbing

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

In the continuing crackdown by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government on land grabbing, the personal assistant of former Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga minister Pongalur N Palanisamy and a DMK general council member were among four people arrested on Friday on charges of land grabbing at Chettipalayam area on the city's outskirts. The arrests followed a complaint from one Gunasekaran of Peramanallur near Tirupur.

AIADMK MPs ask PM to probe phone tapping

AIADMK MPs ask PM to probe phone tapping

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Days after raising in the Parliament the issue of alleged tapping of telephone lines of their party leader J Jayalalithaa, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to order a judicial probe into the issue and initiate action against police officials conducting surveillance of her residence.

DMK allots 6 seats to Dalit-centric VCK; no word on Congress yet

DMK allots 6 seats to Dalit-centric VCK; no word on Congress yet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday allotted six constituencies to ally Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi for the April 6 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

The 2021 Kerala, Tamil Nadu election sentimeter

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Tamil Nadu and Kerala are voting in single-phase for 234 and 140 assembly constituencies respectively.

Train ferrying oil catches fire in Tamil Nadu, services disrupted

Train ferrying oil catches fire in Tamil Nadu, services disrupted

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A moving goods train carrying diesel caught fire on Sunday at Tiruvallur in northern Tamil Nadu severely affecting train services on the arterial Chennai-Arakkonam rail route, which also links Chennai with Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, officials said.

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

As the Bihar assembly results swept in, Patna's Veerchand Patel Marg, the city's political artery, split into two starkly different worlds, with celebrations at the BJP and JD(U) offices and disappointment at the RJD headquarters.

LS Dy Speaker M Thambidurai hospitalised for chest pain

LS Dy Speaker M Thambidurai hospitalised for chest pain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Thambidurai, 71, was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals on Tuesday and underwent an angiogram, they said without divulging any further details.

DMK claims good show in TN local body polls

DMK claims good show in TN local body polls

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Jayalalithaa, in a statement in Chennai, alleged that DMK activists, accompanied by rowdies and anti-social elements, had rigged polling in all the 155 wards in the Chennai Corporation with the help of police

DMK MP, 5 others held over clash

DMK MP, 5 others held over clash

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

J K Ritheesh, a Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam member of Parliament and five others were arrested in connection with a clash between his partymen and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam-All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers at Kalavankudi in the district, police said here on Tuesday.

SC stays disqualification proceedings against 2 AIADMK MLAs

SC stays disqualification proceedings against 2 AIADMK MLAs

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The notices were served under the anti-defection law.

TN: EC to review poll preparations

TN: EC to review poll preparations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

With the initial poll preparations in West Bengal almost complete, the Election Commission is all set to turn its focus on Tamil Nadu, another key state where assembly polls are due early in 2006.

Why does Karuna wear a yellow shawl: Vijayakanth

Why does Karuna wear a yellow shawl: Vijayakanth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Accusing Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam president M Karunanidhi of trying to create confusion in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led front, actor-politician Vijaykant has said Jayalalithaa would be the chief minister of Tamil Nadu if the party-led combine was voted to power in the April 13 assembly elections."Karunanidhi is making such remarks to create confusion in the AIADMK-led alliance," he charged.

Jayalalithaa's Chennai constituency poll play to be mega AIADMK event

Jayalalithaa's Chennai constituency poll play to be mega AIADMK event

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Residents of RK Nagar in Chennai will get a glimpse of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on June 22 when she begins -- and most likely ends -- her campaign to contest the RK Nagar assembly seat.

Tamil Nadu government files defamation case against Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu government files defamation case against Karunanidhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday filed a defamation case against former chief minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi in a Sessions Court in Chennai.

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

'Keeladi Could Be Older Than Indus Valley'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'There is no doubt about the antiquity of Tamil Nadu.'

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

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DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

This article traces the history of the DMK's fight for state autonomy, beginning with C.N. Annadurai's advocacy in the 1960s and culminating in M. Karunanidhi's resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 1974. The article highlights the key figures involved, the arguments presented, and the impact of the Rajamannar Committee Report.

Around 1,000 DMDK workers desert Vijaykanth, join AIADMK

Around 1,000 DMDK workers desert Vijaykanth, join AIADMK

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A week after a fiery exchange of words between Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Leader of Opposition Vijayakanth in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, around 1,000 Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam functionaries and workers, including the actor-politician's close friend Ibrahim Rowther joined the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Tuesday.

'Vijayakant video morphed for political gains'

'Vijayakant video morphed for political gains'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

According to reports, Vijayakant was caught on camera assaulting Dharmapuri candidate Bhaskar during a rally. Bhaskar apparently tried to correct him after he misspelt his name.

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Family members of the temple guard have alleged that the cause of death of the 28-year-old was not natural, and he passed away allegedly after being beaten and tortured during police interrogation.

Karuna, Jaya's poll message in New Year greetings

Karuna, Jaya's poll message in New Year greetings

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

With an eye on assembly elections scheduled in another four months in Tamil Nadu, archrivals M Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa on Thursday virtually turned their customary New Year greetings into poll messages. Karunanidhi said his government's initiatives like the new Assembly-Secretariat complex in Chennai, the five-day World Classical Tamil conference in Coimbatore, celebrations to mark the 1000th year existence of the temple at Thanjavur were the proud achievements.

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

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Teacher fatally stabbed in Tamil Nadu school

Teacher fatally stabbed in Tamil Nadu school

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

In a shocking incident, a woman teacher was fatally stabbed on government school premises in Mallipattinam in the district by a youth, leading to some tense moments in the educational institution, police said on Wednesday.

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

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Jayalalithaa's party continues its winning streak in TN

Jayalalithaa's party continues its winning streak in TN

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Karthik Thondaiman defeated his nearest rival Jahir Hussain of the DMDK, ensuring yet another cakewalk for the Jayalalithaa-led party which had earlier won Tiruchirappalli (West) and Sankarankoil bypolls held in 2011 and early this year since coming to power over a year ago. Thondaiman romped home by a margin of 71,000 votes over Hussain, with the result increasing the AIADMK's tally in the 234-member assembly to 150

OPS, EPS factions announce TN bypoll candidates, who will blink first?

OPS, EPS factions announce TN bypoll candidates, who will blink first?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

However, in the event of the Bharatiya Janata Party deciding to contest, his candidate would withdraw from the race, he said.

Rs two crore seized from DMK candidate, son's house

Rs two crore seized from DMK candidate, son's house

Rediff.com12 May 2016

A sum of Rs two crore was on Wednesday seized from the residence and other premises of a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate and his son at Karur, a senior electoral officer said.

TN CM turns emotional over Raja's remarks about 'his birth'

TN CM turns emotional over Raja's remarks about 'his birth'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday turned emotional while reacting to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja's alleged disparaging remarks against him, his mother and said a mother occupied a lofty position in society and anyone who denigrated women would be punished by God.

Kumbh stampede to rock Parliament's Budget session

Kumbh stampede to rock Parliament's Budget session

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

India's Parliament is set to begin its Budget session on Friday, with opposition parties poised to demand a discussion on the alleged mismanagement of the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, where 30 pilgrims died in a stampede. The opposition also accused the government of politicising parliamentary committees and pushing its agenda through its majority. The session will start with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both houses of Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on Saturday for the eighth consecutive time.

'Karunanidhi's entire family is involved in 2G scam'

'Karunanidhi's entire family is involved in 2G scam'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

Tearing into her arch-rival and Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's "convoluted defence" of his daughter Kanimozhi on the 2G scam issue, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa on Saturday demanded that his entire family be chargesheeted "if the interest of justice is to be met".

AIADMK finalises poll deal with miffed Left Front

AIADMK finalises poll deal with miffed Left Front

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Seeking to mollify allies miffed over its 'unilateral' announcement of candidates for 160 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK on Saturday concluded seat sharing arrangements with the Left parties and other allies for the April 13 assembly polls. The AIADMK is continuing its talks with the DMDK even as the process of filing of nominations for 234 seats begins on Saturday. The hectic political activity in the AIADMK camp continued till the wee hours of Saturday.

Jayalalithaa's allies may quit and form 3rd front

Jayalalithaa's allies may quit and form 3rd front

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The leaders of the Left parties, G Ramakrishnan (Communist Party of India-Marxist) D Pandian (CPI), and Kathiravan of All India Forward Bloc along with Puthiya Tamizhagam leader Dr K Krishnasamy and All India Moovendar Munnetra Kazhagam leader Dr N Sethuraman, were holding talks among themselves and planned to meet Vijayakant jointly to evolve a common strategy