Chennai, March 18 TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna has apologized to "superstar" Rajinikanth for his earlier remarks about the actor's political entry, saying he did not intend to belittle him.Following the backlash from the top actor, Arjuna, while addressing a meeting of the Tamilaga...
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Chennai, March 18 – The ruling DMK is expected to finalize its seat-sharing arrangement with its Left allies – the CPI and CPI(M) – on Wednesday, as negotiations enter the final stage, with indications pointing towards a continuation of the 2021 formula.Sources within the DMK said the party...
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Chennai, March 18 DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji said he has provided "appropriate answers" to all queries raised by the CBI during an interrogation in the national capital regarding the stampede that occurred in Karur last year.Forty-one people lost their lives and...
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Chennai, March 18 Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who recently joined the DMK, attacked AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and senior leader R B Udhayakumar, alleging that the duo was responsible for the opposition party's poor performance in the 2024 general elections...
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Chennai, March 17 – A political controversy surrounding remarks made about actor Rajinikanth by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) executive Aadhav Arjuna has intensified in Tamil Nadu, drawing sharp reactions from political leaders across party lines.The issue, which began with Arjuna’s...
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Chennai, March 17 Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who recently joined the DMK, attacked AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and senior leader R B Udhayakumar here on Tuesday, alleging that the duo was responsible for the opposition party's poor performance in the 2024 general...
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Chennai, March 17 AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam sparked controversy on Tuesday by making remarks about actress Nayanthara while ridiculing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's initiative of "Tell us your dream," leading to backlash from various groups.While participating in the party's protest...
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Chennai, March 17 – A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after senior AIADMK leader and former minister C. Ve. Shanmugam made objectionable remarks referring to actress Nayanthara while criticizing the DMK government during a protest demonstration in Villupuram.The protest...
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Chennai, March 17 The opposition AIADMK and its allies staged protests across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, condemning the DMK government for the alleged deterioration of law and order in the state.AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who heads the NDA in the state, led the state-wide...
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Chennai, March 17 AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam sparked controversy on Tuesday by making remarks about actress Nayanthara while ridiculing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's initiative of "Tell us your dream," leading to backlash from various groups.While participating in the party's protest...
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Chennai, March 17 AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam sparked controversy on Tuesday by making remarks about actress Nayanthara while ridiculing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's "Tell us your dream" initiative, leading to backlash from various groups.While participating in the party's protest...
Chennai, March 17 AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam sparked controversy on Tuesday by making a remark about actress Nayanthara while ridiculing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's initiative of "Tell us your dream," leading to a backlash from various groups.While participating in the party's protest...
Chennai, March 17 Superstar Rajinikanth refuted on Tuesday a charge made by TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna that he was threatened by the DMK when he attempted to enter politics, and said, "time will wait and reply."The top actor termed the TVK general secretary's recent remarks about him, which...
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Chennai, March 17 – Tamil superstar Rajinikanth refuted allegations made by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Aadhav Arjuna on Tuesday, who had claimed that the actor stayed away from politics due to pressure from the DMK.Calling the remarks "false," Rajinikanth asserted that time would...
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Chennai, March 17 Superstar Rajinikanth refuted on Tuesday a charge by TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna that he was threatened by the DMK when he attempted to enter politics, and said that time would provide a response.The top actor, who had previously opened up after a recent controversy instigated...
New Delhi, March 17 V Senthil Balaji, the DMK MLA from Karur, appeared before the CBI on Tuesday for questioning regarding a stampede that occurred during a political rally organized by TVK chief Vijay in the Tamil Nadu town last year, officials said.The CBI took over the case from an SIT...
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Chennai, March 17 – Negotiations on seat-sharing within the DMK-led alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections have reached a critical stage, with the CPI taking a firm stance against any reduction in its allocated seats.The Left party has decided that it will not accept fewer than...
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Chennai, March 16 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin held a meeting with his party's district secretaries here on Monday, following the Election Commission's announcement of holding the state assembly elections on April 23.Stalin, who is the president of the DMK, has already set a target of...
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Chennai, March 16 Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran strongly condemned the remarks made by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) general secretary (election campaign management) Aadhav Arjuna against actor Rajinikanth, describing them as inappropriate and unwarranted.In a post on the social...
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Chennai, March 16 Union Minister L Murugan on Monday criticized TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna for his comments about Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth and demanded an apology from him for attempting to damage the actor's reputation.Noting that the general secretary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's...
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