MK Stalin: News

14 Sep 2019

India

Stalin, Mamata disagree with Shah's 'Hindi for all' idea

The Hindi language took center stage in Indian politics on Saturday after Home Minister Amit Shah linked it with country's unity.

17 Apr 2019

Tamil Nadu

DMK leader Kanimozhi's house raided; I-T Department says 'false tip'

The Income Tax Department in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday evening conducted raids at DMK leader Kanimozhi's house to "verify" allegations of "lots of cash" being stashed on the first-floor of her Thoothukudi residence.

20 Feb 2019

Lok Sabha

Tamil Nadu: DMK, Congress tie up for Lok Sabha polls

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Congress in Tamil Nadu have announced on Wednesday that they have forged a seat-sharing alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

20 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani

Akash Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations kick-start with musical night (see pics)

Akash Ambani is all set to tie the knot with diamond princess Shloka Mehta on March 9 and it's going to be an opulent affair.

02 Jan 2019

Tamil Nadu

Opposition interrupts first TN Assembly session of year, stages walkout

The DMK and its allies the Congress and a lone IUML member today boycotted the customary address of Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on the opening day of the first Assembly session of the year by staging a walkout.

17 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu

Opposition shows strength at DMK-event, Stalin endorses RaGa as PM

On Sunday, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi went to Tamil Nadu to unveil the statue of DMK patriarch Karunanidhi and the gathering turned into a show of strength of mahagathbandhan or grand alliance with Stalin endorsing Rahul Gandhi's name as PM candidate.

30 Nov 2018

Tamil Nadu

Madras HC stays defamation case proceedings against DMK chief Stalin

The Madras High Court has stayed proceedings in a criminal defamation case against DMK president M K Stalin over certain remarks made by him against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami in September.

14 Sep 2018

Chennai

Chennai: DMK functionary Selvakumar hits woman at beauty parlor, arrested

A DMK functionary in Chennai allegedly thrashed a woman at a beauty parlor with a video of the incident going viral, leading to his arrest and the party sacking him from primary membership.

01 Sep 2018

Chennai

DMK asks cadres not to touch party chief Stalin's feet

The DMK has asked its cadres not to touch the feet of party chief MK Stalin as it went against the ideals of self-respect and instead greet him saying 'Vanakkam,' with love.

30 Aug 2018

MK Alagiri

If readmitted to DMK, Alagiri willing to accept Stalin's leadership

Expelled DMK leader MK Alagiri has said he will accept Stalin as the leader if he is readmitted to the party.

28 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin elected DMK's 2nd ever President

An era had ended with the death of DMK chief M Karunanidhi, a new one has now begun with his son, MK Stalin, having taken up the mantle.

26 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Bay of Bengal in Chennai

The ashes of former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in the Bay of Bengal today, in the presence of top leaders of the BJP's Tamil Nadu unit.

26 Aug 2018

Chennai

Stalin files nomination for the post of DMK President

DMK Working President MK Stalin, set to be elected the party President, has filed his nomination for the post at Anna Arivalayam, DMK's headquarters, in Chennai today.

15 Aug 2018

India

BJP dismisses charges of it trying to divide the DMK

The Tamil Nadu BJP today dismissed the charge that it was attempting to divide the DMK and said it had become a practice to blame the saffron party for any problem.

14 Aug 2018

India

DMK Meet: No decision on President, but Stalin has support

At the first meeting of DMK, after the death of patriarch Karunanidhi on Tuesday, several party leaders asked his younger son MK Stalin to lead them.

13 Aug 2018

AIADMK

Succession war in DMK: Karunanidhi's sons face off

MK Alagiri, son of late DMK president M Karunanidhi, has claimed the support of his father's "true relatives" a day before a crucial party meeting, where announcements will be made regarding the next chief.

12 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

After Karunanidhi's death, son Stalin rises to handle DMK's reins

As the only president of DMK, a towering leader of Tamil Nadu, and five-time Chief Minister of the state, M Karunanidhi, was laid to rest in Marina Beach, Chennai, last week, the responsibility of the party automatically fell on son MK Stalin's shoulders.

08 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

All you need to know about Karunanidhi's family

Kalaignar M Karunanidhi has left a legacy, and matching his charisma won't be easy for any of his six children.

08 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

'Can I call you 'appa' now?': Stalin's emotional-letter to Karunanidhi

MK Stalin, son of M Karunanidhi and working president of the party, penned an emotional letter to his father after the DMK chief's death.

06 Aug 2018

Ram Nath Kovind

Karunanidhi's health worsens, next 24 hours crucial: Kauvery Hospital

DMK chief M Karunanidhi's medical condition has declined, said the Chennai hospital treating him on Monday.

04 Aug 2018

Chennai

Chandrababu Naidu, Suresh Prabhu visit Chennai-hospital to inquire about Karunanidhi

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Suresh Prabhu today visited a hospital in Chennai where the president of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), M Karunanidhi, has been undergoing treatment since July 28.

02 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Thiruparankundram MLA, AK Bose, passes away

Ruling AIADMK MLA, AK Bose, representing Thiruparankundram Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, died due to a heart attack in the early hours today, his family said. He was 69.

02 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

Karunanidhi health: Stalin says 21 DMK cadres died of shock

DMK working president and M Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin said he was saddened by the death of 21 DMK cadres. They, apparently, couldn't bear the shock of Kalaignar's illness.

30 Jul 2018

Tamil Nadu

Karunanidhi is stable, DMK cadres shout 'Yamraj Go Away'

Thousands of DMK cadres refused to leave Chennai's Kauvery Hospital and chanted 'Yamraj Go Away' after the former chief minister M Karunanidhi's health suffered a slight setback.

28 Jul 2018

Tamil Nadu

Karunanidhi admitted to ICU following blood-pressure drop, is stable now

During wee hours of Saturday, DMK chief Karunanidhi was shifted from his Gopalpuram residence to Chennai's Kauvery hospital for treatment.

27 Jul 2018

Tamil Nadu

Top Tamil Nadu politicians visit ill DMK chief Karunanidhi

Top Tamil Nadu politicians including Deputy CM O Panneerselvam and Kamal Haasan visited M Karunanidhi yesterday, who hasn't been keeping well.

TN Govt announces release of 67 lifers; DMK welcomes move

To commemorate the birth centenary of former Tamil Nadu CM, MG Ramachandran, the state government today announced the premature release of 67 life convicts who have completed 10 years of imprisonment on February 25.

24 May 2018

Madras High Court

Sterlite violence: 'Police shot agitators to safeguard themselves,' says CM

A fresh controversy erupted today when TN CM E Palaniswami defended police-firing on protesters, saying they were "defend(ing) and safeguard(ing) themselves."

Tamil Nadu: Lecturer advises girls to 'adjust' for grades, arrested

Nirmala Devi, an assistant professor of Devanga Arts college in Virudhunagar, was arrested, on Monday, for allegedly advising female students to 'adjust' with higher officials for better grades.

12 Apr 2018

Narendra Modi

Cauvery issue: Pro-Tamil outfits show black flags to Narendra Modi

Pro-Tamil outfits protesting over the Cauvery issue today showed black flags to PM Narendra Modi when he arrived to formally inaugurate India's mega defense exhibition, DefExpo, at Thiruvidanthai, about 40km from Chennai.

05 Apr 2018

Karnataka

TN shutdown: DMK's Stalin, other leaders arrested

DMK leader MK Stalin and other top politicians of Tamil Nadu (TN) were detained today while blocking roads in Chennai.

02 Apr 2018

AIADMK

Cauvery-dispute: DMK calls for a state-wide shutdown on April 5

DMK has called for a state-wide shutdown on April 5, seeking the constitution of the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) by the Centre.

21 Feb 2018

Kamal Haasan

Haasan: Don't see much difference between films and politics

Superstar Kamal Haasan began his political journey with a visit to former president APJ Abdul Kalam's residence in Rameswaram. He, however, faced his first hurdle when he was denied permission to visit the elementary school where the former president studied.

19 Oct 2017

Tamil Nadu

Police complaint against Kamal Haasan for questioning govt-backed Nilavembu

A police complaint has been filed against Kamal Haasan for his comments on 'Nilavembu Kudineer', an anti-dengue drug that is being pushed by the Tamil Nadu government.

31 Jul 2017

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Copy of Gita near Kalam's statue causes controversy

A couple of days after a memorial of Late Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam was inaugurated in his native village of Peikarambu, a controversy has erupted over an engraved copy of the Bhagavad Gita near his statue.

14 Jun 2017

Tamil Nadu

TN cash for MLA sting: Opposition DMK members detained

Opposition DMK leader MK Stalin was detained along with other party members after a ruckus was created in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over the cash for MLAs sting operation.

02 Jun 2017

Tamil Nadu

Beef fest: IIT-Madras students continue protest, management refuses to act

Students of IIT-Madras continued their protests for the second day, demanding action against the alleged right-wing activists who attacked PhD student R Sooraj for organizing a beef fest.

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