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DMK Lists Congress' 9 Seats Days After Sealing Poll Deal In Tamil Nadu

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday March 18, 2024, Chennai

The ruling DMK today named the nine seats in Tamil Nadu it allotted to the Congress. The Congress will also be contesting the lone seat in neighbouring Puducherry.

"No Concession For Donation": DMK Tackles Attack Over 'Lottery King' Donor

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday March 18, 2024, Chennai

Hitting back at rival AIADMK's offensive on the electoral bonds issue, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu has said it had transparently disclosed the names of donors and stressed that the MK Stalin government gave no concession in exchange for donation.

Telangana Governor Resigns, May Contest Lok Sabha Polls As BJP Candidate

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Monday March 18, 2024

Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from both posts Monday morning.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Refuses To Appoint K Ponmudy As Minister

Asian News International | Monday March 18, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has refused to accept the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister after he was reinstated as an MLA.

Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 21 Indian Fishermen, 2 Boats Seized

Asian News International | Sunday March 17, 2024, Rameswaram

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 21 fishermen and seized two of their boats, said the president of the Rameswaram Fishermen Association, N Devadass.

"DMK Enemy Of Tamil Nadu's Future, Culture": PM Modi

Asian News International | Friday March 15, 2024, Kanyakumari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and alleged that the Dravidian party is an enemy of Tamil Nadu's future and its culture.

After Supreme Court Relief, Disqualified Tamil Nadu Minister To Get Post Back

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday March 13, 2024, Chennai

Disqualified Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader K Ponmudy will be reinstated days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction and three-year jail sentence in a disproportionate asset case.

Tamil Nadu Installs Climate-Resilient Hatcheries For Olive Ridley Turtles

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday March 13, 2024

The Tamil Nadu government has built climate-resilient hatcheries to protect turtles from the adverse effects of climate change.

Days After Alliance, Actor Sarathkumar Merges His Party With BJP

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday March 12, 2024, Chennai

Veteran actor Sarath Kumar has merged his party All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) with the BJP in Tamil Nadu, days after entering an alliance with it.

'No Authority': Tamil Nadu BJP Chief On MK Stalin's 'CAA Won't Be Implemented' Remark

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 12, 2024, Chennai

BJP Tamil Nadu unit president K Annamalai on Tuesday said Chief Minister M K Stalin has 'no powers' under the law of the land to take a stand against implementing the CAA in the state.

"No Benefits": MK Stalin Says Citizenship Law CAA Won't Be Implemented In Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 12, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday dismissed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as 'divisive and bereft of any use' and asserted that it will not be implemented in the state.

Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable"

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Tuesday March 12, 2024, Chennai

Tamil superstar Vijay on Monday called the Citizenship (Amendment) Act "unacceptable" and called on the Tamil Nadu government to not allow its implementation in the state.

Mk Stalin Writes To Centre Over Fishermen Arrested In Sri Lanka

Press Trust of India | Monday March 11, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday apprised the Centre of the arrest of 22 fishermen and the seizure of their three boats by Sri Lanka and sought swift measures to secure the release of the men and their boats.

BJP's "Drug Marketing Kazhagam" Jibe At DMK After Rs 2,000 Crore Drug Racket Busted

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 10, 2024, New Delhi

A day after a former DMK functionary was arrested in connection with an international drugs trafficking racket, the BJP on Sunday demanded that party chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin explain his relationship with the accused.

Lemon Sold For Rs 35,000 At Auction In Tamil Nadu Temple

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 10, 2024, Erode, Tamil Nadu

A single lemon fetched Rs 35,000 at an auction held at a private temple at a village near here, the temple authorities said.