MK Stalin: News
Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin is a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) politician and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He is the son of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. Stalin did his BA in History from Presidency College, Chennai. He became a member of DMK’s General Committee in 1973. In 1976, during the Emergency (1975-77), Stalin joined the long list of political detainees in prison. In the 1980s, he formed the DMK’s youth wing and became its secretary, serving in the position till 2017. Stalin became an MLA in Tamil Nadu Assembly for the first time in 1989 from Thousand Lights constituency and was re-elected in 1996. He became Chennai’s first directly elected Mayor in 1996 and was re-elected in 2001 but stepped down due to a Madras HC ruling. When DMK came to power in 2006, Stalin became a minister and served as the Deputy CM from 2009 to 2011. After his father’s death, he took over as DMK chief in 2018 and, in the 2021 Assembly polls, led the party to victory, becoming the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister himself.
Stalin mistakenly calls Rahul 'Rajiv Gandhi;' BJP, Vijay's TVK mock
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has come under fire for mistakenly referring to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as "my dear brother Rajiv Gandhi," his father and former prime minister.
Stalin in Bihar; BJP says, 'Repeat Biharis clean toilets' remark
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's visit to Bihar has ignited a political storm, with the BJP raising past "anti-Bihar" and "anti-Sanatana" remarks by Stalin's party, DMK, leaders.
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to address US tariffs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed grave concern over the potential increase of US tariffs on India from 25% to 50%.
Scholar ignores Tamil Nadu governor, walks past him at convocation
At the 32nd convocation of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) in Tamil Nadu, Jean Joseph, a student and wife of DMK Nagercoil Deputy Secretary M Rajan, refused to accept her degree from Governor RN Ravi.
Tamil poet's 'Lord Ram lost his mind' remark sparks outrage
A speech by Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has sparked a political controversy.
Supreme Court quashes HC order banning MK Stalin-named scheme
The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed an interim order of the Madras High Court, which had banned the Tamil Nadu government from using Chief Minister MK Stalin's name for the "Ungaludan Stalin" scheme.
Kamal Haasan starts Rajya Sabha term; eyes 'KH 237'
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan took his oath as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on Friday.
Train rams into Tamil school-bus, killing 2 students; gatekeeper suspended
A tragic accident occurred in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday morning when a train collided with a school bus at a non-interlocked manned gate crossing near Semmanguppam.
Shiv Sena (UBT) distances itself from Stalin's language stance
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has clarified its position on the Hindi imposition issue, distancing itself from Tamil Nadu's hardline stance.
'Who understands that?': Tamil Nadu minister mocks Sanskrit wedding chants
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Minister EV Velu has questioned the Union government's financial support for Sanskrit, a language he claims is not widely understood.
Tamil Nadu custodial death: Autopsy confirms torture, hemorrhages in organs
The autopsy report of Ajith Kumar, a 28-year-old temple guard in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga who died in police custody, has revealed shocking details.
Shah says next Tamil Nadu CM will be from AIADMK
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections.
YouTuber Manish Kashyap resigns from BJP
Popular YouTuber Manish Kashyap has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'One state, one global destination': PM at Niti Aayog meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to develop "future-ready" cities and at least one world-class tourist destination.
TN moves SC, alleges Centre blocking funds over NEP non-implementation
The Tamil Nadu government has filed a suit in the Supreme Court against the Union government for allegedly withholding over ₹2,291 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme (SSS).
Massive scandal involving DMK worker 'grooming' women for politicians surfaces
A 20-year-old college student from Tamil Nadu has accused her husband, a member of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), of torture and sexual harassment.
Video: Light post collapses on stage, nearly hitting DMK MP
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP A Raja had a close shave when a stage light fell on his microphone in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai on Sunday.
'Tamil Nadu not Manipur, Kashmir; no Kumbh-like deaths here': Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin gave a strong rebuttal to those questioning the state's law and order situation.
'Alliance of defeat': MK Stalin on AIADMK-BJP tie-up
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has denounced AIADMK's renewed tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
DMK sacks minister after derogatory remarks on women, Hindu symbols
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has dismissed K Ponmudy from his role as deputy general secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
'Huge victory': Stalin after SC raps governor for withholding bills
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict, which declared Governor RN Ravi's refusal to give assent to 10 bills "illegal and erroneous."
'Illegal, erroneous': SC lambasts Tamil Nadu governor for withholding bills
The Supreme Court of India has termed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's refusal to give assent to 10 bills of the state "illegal and erroneous."
Centre rejects Tamil Nadu's plea to exclude state from NEET
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected a bill by Tamil Nadu, which sought an exemption from the National Entrance and Eligibility Test (NEET) for admission to medical courses and instead allow it to use Class XII marks.
'Yogi Adityanath lecturing us on hate? What an irony': Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has slammed Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's comments on the southern state's stand on delimitation and the three-language policy.
Tamil film industry mourns Manoj Bharathiraja's sudden demise
The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, who passed away suddenly.
INDIA must not 'un-bloc' itself in public domain: Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP and noted lawyer, Kapil Sibal, has called on the opposition alliance, INDIA, to go out in the public domain, as a united front.
'Change your clothes': Parliament adjourned over MPs wearing slogan-printed T-shirts
Both houses of Indian Parliament were adjourned on Thursday amid protests by opposition MPs over the delimitation exercise.
Puducherry shops, establishments must display names in Tamil: CM Rangasamy
Puducherry CM N Rangasamy has announced that the government will issue circulars making it compulsory for all shops and establishments to display their names in Tamil.
Is NEP's 3-language policy Hindi imposition? Tamil Nadu thinks so
Tamil Nadu has opposed the three-language formula in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, alleging it promotes Hindi in an otherwise Tamil-speaking state.
'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?': DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government's decision to reserve 4% of government contracts for minorities under its new policy has triggered a political storm.
Pawan Kalyan bats for linguistic diversity amid Hindi debate
Amid a language war between the Union government and Tamil Nadu, Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party chief, has highlighted the linguistic diversity of India.
AIADMK, BJP members boycott TN assembly after rupee symbol change
The Tamil Nadu Assembly's budget session was disrupted after the opposition AIADMK staged a walkout and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) boycotted proceedings.
Stalin government drops official rupee symbol from state budget
The Tamil Nadu administration, led by MK Stalin, has replaced the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter 'Ru' in the state budget.
Udhayanidhi Stalin advises newlyweds to 'prioritize childbirth' in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged newlyweds to focus on having children. He made the appeal at a mass wedding in Chennai.
Andhra MP offers ₹50,000 for 3rd daughter, cow for boy
Kalisetti Appala Naidu, an Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha MP of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has caused a storm with his suggestion of incentivizing women for having a third girl child.
Ruckus in Parliament over 'Hindi imposition'; DMK, Centre exchange barbs
The second leg of the Parliament Budget Session was overshadowed by a government-opposition tussle over the alleged imposition of Hindi through the National Education Policy (NEP).
'Delusional': BJP counters Stalin over 'LKG' remark at Union government
The raging row over the alleged imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states has escalated after MK Stalin declared that Tamil Nadu would never submit to such efforts, comparing them to British colonialism.
Explained: Delimitation process and south, Centre row
As India prepares for the 2026 delimitation exercise, southern states are worried about losing seats due to population shifts.
'Entitled bigots...': Stalin invokes 1967 protest to slam Hindi imposition
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has invoked the spirit of the 1967 Tamil language protests to voice his opposition to the imposition of Hindi.
'1971 Census should be basis…': Stalin on Lok Sabha delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has proposed the formation of a Joint Action Committee to address concerns over the upcoming Union government's delimitation plan.
'Have babies immediately': Stalin's advice to Tamil Nadu couples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked newlywed couples in the state to "have babies immediately."