AIADMK: News
29 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Udhayanidhi is now Tamil Nadu deputy CM, Senthil Balaji minister
Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, took oath as the state's new deputy chief minister on Sunday.
15 Jul 2024
AssamBJP's Rajya Sabha strength drops, NDA below majority mark
The Bharatiya Janata Party has seen a decrease in its strength in the Rajya Sabha, dropping to 86 members.
27 Jun 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)AIADMK protests Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, demands CBI inquiry
Leaders and members of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Chennai staged a hunger strike on Thursday, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that has claimed 63 lives.
25 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsRuckus in TN Assembly over hooch tragedy; AIADMK MLAs suspended
Members of the opposition party, AIADMK, were suspended from the Tamil Nadu Assembly for a day on Tuesday.
22 Jun 2024
Indian Penal CodeDeath toll in Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy climbs to 53
The death toll from the Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy has climbed to 53, as per an official bulletin released on Saturday, June 22.
04 Jun 2024
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamBJP's candidate from Coimbatore, former IPS officer Annamalai, trailing
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Tamil Nadu chief, K Annamalai, is trailing behind Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Ganapathy Rajkumar P in the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency.
19 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLok Sabha Election 2024: Top contests in phase 1
The much-awaited 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Friday with voting for the first phase of the seven-phase polls.
17 Apr 2024
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamAhead of polls, DMK alleges phone tapping by federal agencies
Tamil Nadu's ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has raised concerns about alleged phone-tapping activities by federal agencies.
10 Apr 2024
Kamal NathLok Sabha election phase 1: Who are 5 richest candidates?
Nakul Nath, the son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, is the richest candidate contesting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
09 Apr 2024
ChennaiTamil cinema stalwart and ex-politician RM Veerappan dies at 97
Renowned Tamil film producer and five-time cabinet minister from Tamil Nadu, RM Veerappan, died on Tuesday in Chennai. He was 97
20 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Tamil Nadu: AIADMK unveils first list for Lok Sabha polls
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday announced its first list of candidates for 16 Lok Sabha seats.
18 Mar 2024
MK StalinPonmudi's appointment: SC to consider TN government's plea against governor
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea from the Tamil Nadu government in response to Governor RN Ravi's refusal over a minister's appointment.
01 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiLS polls: Modi chairs BJP meet to finalize 1st list
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s late-night meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC) held to finalize the first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
22 Feb 2024
South Indian CinemaTrisha sends defamation notice to ex-AIADMK member AV Raju
Leo and Ponniyin Selvan actor Trisha has legally responded to ex-AIADMK member AV Raju's controversial remarks against her.
21 Dec 2023
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDMK minister jailed for 3 years in corruption case
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister K Ponmudy has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment in a Rs. 1.75 crore disproportionate assets case, ANI reported.
04 Dec 2023
Raghav ChadhaAAP MP Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha suspension revoked
The Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha from the Upper House.
28 Sep 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)No patch-up with BJP, will form own poll alliance: AIADMK
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) deputy general secretary and former Tamil Nadu minister KP Munusamy said on Wednesday that the party will form its own alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 2026 state assembly polls.
26 Sep 2023
Tamil NaduWho is Annamalai, IPS officer-turned-politician at center of BJP-AIADMK fallout
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai is at the center of the party's recent fallout with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
25 Sep 2023
Tamil NaduAIADMK breaks up with BJP, passes resolution to exit NDA
Tamil Nadu's All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
18 Sep 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Tamil Nadu: AIADMK denies having alliance with BJP
Tamil Nadu's opposition party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), clarified on Monday it was not in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the southern state, NDTV reported.
20 Aug 2023
MK StalinDMK won't stop until NEET is abolished: CM MK Stalin
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday vowed that his party would not rest until the state is exempted from the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET).
08 Aug 2023
Raghav ChadhaRaghav Chadha may face FIR for 'forged' motion in Parliament
Trouble appears to be brewing for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, as four Rajya Sabha MPs have demanded to move a Privilege Motion against him.
05 Jul 2023
Uniform Civil CodeBJP's ally AIADMK opposes Uniform Civil Code
The leading regional party in the southern state of Tamil Nadu—All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)—has strongly opposed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government's move to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
13 Jun 2023
Edappadi K. PalaniswamiAIADMK passes resolution against BJP's Annamalai over 'jibe' at Jayalalithaa
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday said that a condemnation resolution has been passed against K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief, reported ANI.
09 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Tamil Nadu: AIADMK, BJP alliance to continue for 2024 elections
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Thursday said its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would continue for the 2024 State Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, reported NDTV.
09 Mar 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: 13 BJP workers quit party, join AIADMK
A total of 13 functionaries from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) resigned on Wednesday and joined its alliance partner in Tamil Nadu, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
24 Nov 2022
Edappadi K. PalaniswamiTamil Nadu: Palaniswami seeks action against DMK government, backs governor
Tamil Nadu Assembly's Leader of the Opposition and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) interim general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, has leveled serious corruption charges against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
17 Jul 2022
Sri LankaLanka crisis: Centre calls all-party meeting at Tamil Nadu's request
The government on Sunday announced an all-party conference on the unrest in Sri Lanka was scheduled for Tuesday evening.
11 Jul 2022
Madras High CourtAIADMK tussle: EPS elected as party's interim general secretary
In a big win for AIADMK coordinator E Palaniswami (EPS), the Madras High Court on Monday allowed the General Council meeting of the party where EPS was elevated as the interim general secretary of the party and abolished the dual leadership structure.
03 Mar 2021
Tamil NaduJayalalithaa aide VK Sasikala quits politics before Tamil Nadu elections
VK Sasikala, the expelled chief of the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu, announced her retirement from public life and politics on Wednesday.
27 Jan 2021
Tamil NaduJayalalithaa's aide Sasikala released from prison after four years
VK Sasikala, the expelled AIADMK leader and close aide of Tamil Nadu's former Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa, was on Wednesday released from a Bengaluru prison after spending four years behind bars.
15 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiJayalalithaa's legacy continues: Amma mini clinics inaugurated in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday inaugurated the Amma Mini Clinic Scheme, under which 2,000 mini clinics will be opened across the Southern state.
12 Nov 2019
CoimbatoreCoimbatore: Woman hit by truck while avoiding AIADMK flagpole
A 30-year-old woman met with a road accident on Monday as an AIADMK flagpole allegedly fell on a highway in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
06 Oct 2019
Madras High CourtAIADMK-leader says "book" wind for techie's death due to banner
A 23-year-old techie died in Chennai in September after a banner of AIADMK fell on her. Her death even sparked the anger of Madras High Court which pulled up the ruling party for not keeping a check on deadly banners.
24 Mar 2019
Tamil NaduTN: AIADMK fields kin of its leaders in LS polls
The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, which has for long attacked the DMK for dynastic politics, has drawn criticism for nominating sons of its leaders, including O Panneerselvam, for the April 18 Lok Sabha polls.
12 Mar 2019
Tamil NaduPollachi sex abuse: Four-member gang harassed, videographed 50+ women
In a shocking incident, a group of four men, all in their 20s, sexually harassed over 50 women in Tamil Nadu, police said.
09 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi is our daddy, says AIADMK leader
In an unusual turn of events, an AIADMK leader called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the party's "daddy" who has turned out to be a guiding light after J Jayalalithaa died in 2016.
23 Feb 2019
Road AccidentsTamil Nadu: Senior AIADMK MP S Rajendran dies in car-accident
AIADMK Lok Sabha MP S Rajendran died Saturday after a car in which he was traveling rammed into a road median at Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu.
19 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduAIADMK, BJP seal Tamil Nadu's deal for Lok Sabha elections
A day after BJP and Shiv Sena reached an understanding in Maharashtra for the upcoming general elections, the saffron party sealed a deal with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
19 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduAIADMK and PMK join hands ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) today and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.
14 Feb 2019
PuducherryPuducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Kiran Bedi's house: Here's why
Following the footsteps of his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy spent Wednesday night outside Lieutenant-Governor Kiran Bedi's house to protest against her actions.
07 Jan 2019
Lok SabhaLok Sabha Speaker suspends four more MPs for disrupting proceedings
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today suspended three AIADMK MPs and one TDP lawmaker for two days for disrupting proceedings of the House.
31 Dec 2018
Lok Sabha#TripleTalaqBill: Before crucial test, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM
Before the Triple Talaq Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha last week, could have been brought up in the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House was adjourned on Monday till 2 PM.
