Sibling rivalry to fore again in DMK; Madurai unit dissolved

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 18:58

Sibling rivalry in DMK came to fore with the party high command dissolving a Madurai unit and replacing it with a temporary body dominated by supporters of its Treasurer M K Stalin.

IUML to contest LS polls with ally DMK

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 17:35

DMK ally Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Wednesday said it would face the next Lok Sabha polls with the Dravidian party.

Karuna unhappy with Centre`s hullabaloo in Devyani case

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 20:54

Karunanidhi said it was frustrating to note that Indian govt was "screaming restlessly" over Devyani Khobragade arrest episode, while no similar concern was shown over deaths of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

DMK will contest polls with existing alliance parties: Karuna

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 15:50

Dismissing media reports suggesting DMK would align with BJP, party chief M Karunanidhi Friday clarified that his party would contest the Lok Sabha polls with existing partners in the alliance.

No possibility of alliance with DMK: BJP

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 22:50

A day after DMK ruled out an alliance with Congress, a senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu on Monday said his party is unlikely to have any truck with M Karunanidi`s party.

DMK rules out allying with Congress or BJP for 2014 polls

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 00:20

DMK president M Karunanidhi Sunday declared that the party will not align with the Congress or the BJP for the 2014 general elections.

Karunanidhi, party general secretary to decide on tie-up for LS polls

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 20:49

DMK General Council granted complete authority to party president M Karunanidhi and General Secretary K Anbazhagan to discuss and decide alliance-related issues for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Take steps for credible probe in war crimes in Sri Lanka: DMK to Centre

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:51

DMK on Sunday asked the Centre to take steps for a credible and independent international probe into alleged human rights violations and war-crimes against civilian Tamils in Sri Lanka.

DMK has struggled for SL Tamil cause since early days: Karunanidhi

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 23:24

Refuting criticism that his party had done little for the Sri Lankan Tamils cause, DMK president M Karunanidhi on Saturday said it had struggled for the ethnic minority since the early days, with even his party led governments being dismissed in the light of the issue.

Former DMK minister AV Velu granted bail

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 02:13

Former DMK Minister A V Velu was today granted bail in connection with a case over alleged irregularities in the December 4 Yercaud bypoll.

May not support no-confidence motion on Telangana: DMK

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 22:53

Former UPA ally DMK on Wednesday hinted that it may not support the no-confidence motion moved by some anti-Telangana MPs, including those from Congress, against the UPA government.

Will not spare anyone who tries to whip up communal tension: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:22

Expressing satisfaction over the law and order situation in state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said despite persistent attempts, Maoists have "been denied foothold" here and asserted her government will not spare anyone who tries to whip up communal passions.