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The process to elect Stalin as DMK chief following the death of his father and party chief M Karunanidhi began with the 65-year-old leader formally filing his nomination for the post. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

MK Stalin files nomination papers, set to become DMK president

Senior leader and party principal secretary Duraimurugan filed the nomination for the post of treasurer, hitherto held by Stalin.

26 Aug 2018 4:17 PM

Not only was Karunanidhi more intellectually agile, he had his feet firmly on the ground.

Battle for Dravida dynasty to strain Centre-TN ties

The MGR-Jayalalithaa charisma had obscured the Dravida movement’s earlier anti-Hindi, anti-north and anti-brahmin edge.

17 Aug 2018 2:31 AM

Praising the DMK's legal team led by T Wilson, Stalin said they approached the Madras High Court late at night and won the case the next day. (Photo: Twitter | @mkstalin)

Would've been buried with Karunanidhi if he weren’t allowed space at Marina: Stalin

'We met the chief minister and made our request. He said the norms don’t allow a former CM to be buried at Marina Beach,' said Stalin.

14 Aug 2018 5:30 PM

M K Stalin turned emotional as he paid tributes to his father, Karunanidhi, and raised the issue of DMK patriarch’s burial at Marina Beach. (Photo: Twitter | @mkstalin)

Stalin has heart of Anna, Kalaignar, no one can challenge him: DMK leaders

DMK leaders support for Stalin comes a day after M K Alagiri said all loyal party workers and relatives are with him.

14 Aug 2018 3:24 PM

Alagiri, who visited his father’s memorial at Marina Beach in Chennai on Monday, asserted that 'true relatives' and supporters of his father in Tamil Nadu are on his side. (Photo: ANI)

Karunanidhi’s ‘true’ supporters with me: Alagiri takes on brother Stalin

The statement assumes significance as it comes a day ahead of DMK's executive committee meet.

13 Aug 2018 2:15 PM

Several people have suffered injuries in the stampede that happened when the police were allowing them to enter the Rajaji Hall in batches. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

2 dead in stampede near Rajaji Hall where late Karunanidhi lies in state

MK Stalin said, 'Those who are in power are trying to create chaos, but you have all shown the strength of the cadres.'

08 Aug 2018 3:09 PM

Karunanidhi's son and DMK working president MK Stalin broke down soon after the Madras High Court ruled. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Stalin breaks down after HC ruling on Karunanidhi's burial at Marina

Madras High Court ruled that M Karunanidhi will be buried next to his mentor CN Annadurai at Marina Beach in Chennai.

08 Aug 2018 12:13 PM

DMK chief M Karunanidhi with his son MK Stalin on his 63rd birthday in Chennai on March 1, 2015. (Photo: PTI)

Shall I call you Appa once at least now? son Stalin pens poem for Karunanidhi

'Every time you used to tell me the place where ever you go. Now, where did you go without telling me?' MK Stalin poem read.

08 Aug 2018 9:10 AM

'Do not give room for untoward incidents. Maintain peace,' said Stalin in a statement, 'Hand over anti socials to police, they may attempt to tarnish DMK.' (Photo: AFP)

Stalin urges DMK workers to maintain peace, show military discipline

MK Stalin, son of Late Karunanidhi, put out an appeal to DMK cadre and followers to maintain discipline.

07 Aug 2018 8:59 PM

DMK supporters gather outside the hospital where M Karunanidhi is being treated, in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

'Shocked' by Karunanidhi's illness, 21 DMK cadres die

Karunanidhi's son M K Stalin asked cadres to realise that he cannot bear the loss of even a single party worker's life.

01 Aug 2018 4:32 PM

The 94-year-old leader was being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection with intravenous antibiotics and fluids. (Photo: File)

Karunanidhi in hospital, daughter Kanimozhi says health now stable

After weeks of treatment at home, Karunanidhi, 94, was admitted to Kauvery Hospital after his blood pressure dropped.

28 Jul 2018 8:24 AM

The 94-year-old leader is currently being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection with intravenous antibiotics and fluids. (Photo: File | PTI)

Amid prayers for DMK chief, Stalin says Karunanidhi recovering steadily

Karunanidhi completed 50 yrs as DMK chief today and party had planned to celebrate by distributing sweets.

27 Jul 2018 2:34 PM

Deputy CM O Panneerselvam along with other ministers met DMK’s MK Stalin to inquire about DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s health at his residence in Chennai. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

AIADMK leaders visit ailing DMK chief Karunanidhi's Chennai residence

Karunanidhi completes 50 years as party chief today and the DMK will celebrate by distributing sweets and welfare assistance.

27 Jul 2018 8:53 AM

Nirmala Sitharaman must resign for misusing copter, says MK Stalin

It may be recalled that Nirmala Sitharaman refused to meet O Panneerselvam on Tuesday.

26 Jul 2018 12:51 AM

DMK Working President M K Stalin told reporters in Chennai that the Raj Bhavan statement was 'intimidatory' and the party would hold black flag demonstrations if the Governor continued with the exercise. (Photo: File)

Raj Bhavan’s warning intimidatory, will continue protest against TN Guv: DMK

DMK staged a walkout in TN Assembly over governor's visits, said it would 'make any sacrifice' to uphold state's autonomy.

25 Jun 2018 6:49 PM

MK Stalin led the walkout of his party members objecting to the removal of comments. (Photo:File)

DMK stages walkout over Dy Speaker's order to expunge remarks

DMK MLA R Masilamani recited a couplet from a Tamil classic and made some remarks that were expunged by Deputy Speaker Pollachi V Jayaraman.

14 Jun 2018 4:09 PM

Tamil Nadu to free 67 convicts on MGR birth centenary

The move has been welcomed by the principal opposition party DMK in the Assembly on Monday.

05 Jun 2018 4:52 AM

The opposition parties have organised 'road roko' protest, which has caused traffic snarls in Chennai. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Cauvery issue: Tamil Nadu shutdown called by DMK, other oppn parties today

Opposition parties call for statewide shutdown to protest the BJP-led Centre’s failure to set up Cauvery Management Board.

05 Apr 2018 12:07 PM

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Third Front talks: Mamata Banerjee delays meet with DMK leaders

Banerjee would however meet Mr Karunanidhi and Mr Stalin after the Panchayat Elections would be over on May 8, sources claimed.

05 Apr 2018 6:57 AM

Will there be a ‘son-rise’ in TN?

The Tamil Nadu elections promise to be a huge battleground, with M.K. Stalin joining the fray against actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

25 Mar 2018 12:49 AM

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