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To consult lawyers on wife's appearance in CBI court: Karunanidhi

June 1, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi said Saturday he would consult lawyers and chart out a course of action over the personal appearance of his wife Dayalu Ammal before a CBI court.

Tell centre to scrap Sethu Samudram, TN urges SC

April 29, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has urged the Supreme Court to direct the central government not to proceed with the implementation of the Sethu Samudram Shipping Channel Project in the Palk Strait.

CBI raids Stalin house, PM says timing unfortunate (Intro Roundup)

March 21, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Chennai/New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Two days after the DMK quit India's ruling coalition, the CBI Thursday searched the house of party leader M.K. Stalin in Chennai, sparking a political storm with an upset Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the timing was "unfortunate". DMK chief M. Karunanidhi played it cool, saying enigmatically it "may or may not be political vendetta".

CBI raids Stalin, PM says timing unfortunate (Roundup)

March 21, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Chennai/New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Two days after the DMK quit India's ruling coalition, the CBI Thursday raided the house of party leader M.K. Stalin in Chennai, sparking a storm with an upset Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the timing was "unfortunate". DMK chief M. Karunanidhi played it cool, saying enigmatically it "may or may not be political vendetta".

CBI raids Stalin, PM says timing unfortunate (Fourth Lead)

March 21, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Chennai/New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Two days after the DMK quit India's ruling UPA, the CBI Thursday raided the residence of party leader M.K. Stalin in Chennai, triggering a storm with an upset Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the timing was "unfortunate". But DMK chief M. Karunanidhi played it cool, saying enigmatically that it "may or may not be political vendetta".

CBI raids Stalin, Karunanidhi plays it cool (Third Lead)

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Chennai/New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The CBI raided the residence of DMK leader M.K. Stalin Thursday, two days after the party's decision to pull out of the ruling UPA. The early morning search triggered a storm with union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram expressing his "strong" disapproval while DMK chief M. Karunanidhi said enigmatically that it "may or may not be political vendetta".

CBI raid on Stalin's residence got over, not called off: Official

March 21, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) The CBI early Thursday raided the residence of M.K. Stalin, son of DMK chief M. Karunanidhi, triggering a political storm.

CBI raids Stalin's house

March 21, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are carrying out a search at the residence of M.K. Stalin, son of DMK chief M.K. Karunanidhi, Thursday.

Delhi High Court issues notice to CBI on 2G accused's plea

May 7, 2012 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the plea of DMK Member of Parliament (MP) Kanimozhi's close aide and Kalaignar TV managing director Sharath Kumar, seeking quashing of charges framed against him in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Declare Ram Sethu a national monument: Jayalalithaa

March 28, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take steps to declare Ram Sethu/Adam's Bridge as a national monument.

Karunanidhi backs Kanimozhi's role as a party worker

April 27, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Chennai, Apr 27 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi backing his daughter Kanimozhi, named in the CBI chargesheet in the 2G spectrum scam, on Wednesday said that he views her as a party worker and that her growth in the party had nothing to do with the 'daughter tag'.

DMK backs Kanimozhi, says will fight 2G legally

April 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Chennai, Apr 27 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday ecided to legally fight the accusations of corruption against party MP and Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi on 2G spectrum scam issue.

Arrest Kanimozhi, cancel Kalaignar TV's license: Jayalalithaa

April 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM

Chennai/New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): With the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) naming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi' s daughter and DMK MP Kanimozhi as a co-conspirator in its supplementary chargesheet in the 2G scam case, AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa on Monday demanded that she should be arrested for her alleged role in the case.

Kanimozhi charged with conspiracy in 2G scam case

April 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi"s daughter and DMK MP Kanimozhi has been named as a co-conspirator in the supplementary chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the 2G spectrum case.

CBI likely to file supplementary charge sheet in 2G scam

April 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to file a supplementary charge sheet in the multi-crore 2G Spectrum scam today.

Campaigning gains momentum in poll-bound Tamil Nadu

April 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

Chennai, Apr 7 (ANI): Campaigning has gained momentum in Tamil Nadu ahead of April 13 Assembly polls.

2G scam: Chargesheet to be filed against Raja by March 31

March 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today told the Supreme Court that a chargesheet will be filed against former Telecom Minister A. Raja in the 2G spectrum scam by March 31.

2G scam: CBI questions Attorney General Vahanvati

March 16, 2011 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday questioned Attorney General G E Vahanvati in connection with 2G spectrum scam.

2G scam: Supreme Court to take up CBI status report

March 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court will take up the status report submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the massive 2G spectrum scam on Wednesday.

CBI, ED submit progress report on 2G scam to SC

March 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted their status reports on the 2G spectrum scam probe to the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

2G scam: CBI to submit progress report to Supreme Court

March 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will submit its progress report on the 2G scam probe before the Supreme Court today.

CBI grills Kalaignar MD in 2G scam

March 14, 2011 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi/Chennai, Mar 14 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday questioned the Managing Director (MD) of the Kalaignar TV channel, Sharad Kumar, in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

2G Scam: CBI questions Karunanidhi's wife, daughter

March 11, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Chennai, Mar 11 (ANI): DMK lawmaker and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi and his wife Dayalu Ammal were today questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Lives of Lankan Tamils still the same, says Chennai based lawyer

January 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM

Chennai, jan.25 (ANI): A Chennai-based lawyer who was recently arrested in Sri Lanka for visiting the northern part of the island nation without permission from Colombo, has said that there is no truth to the claim that Sri Lankan Tamils are leading a normal life almost a year after the conclusion of the civil war.

Two antique idols of XII century seized in Chennai

August 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM

Chennai, Aug 1 (ANI): Vigilant detectives of the Economic Offences Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police intercepted two persons and seized two antique idols believed to be dating back to the XII century.

DMK to join government, likely to get seven berths

May 24, 2009 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi/Chennai, May 24 (IANS) The DMK Sunday decided to put behind its wrangling with the Congress and join the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government after settling for seven ministerial berths, including three of cabinet rank, sources said.

Berth row solved, DMK to join UPA government

May 24, 2009 at 7:22 PM

Chennai, May 24 (IANS) The DMK Sunday decided to join the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre and settle for seven ministerial berths, including three cabinet, setting at rest days of wrangling over ministry sharing with the Congress.

Kanimozhi opts out of Cabinet race, DMK likely to join UPA by Monday (Lead - DMK talks)

May 24, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Chennai, May 24 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi is reported to have decided not to push for a berth in the Union Cabinet, and told reporters outside her Chennai residence that a clear announcement on DMK decisions will be made on Monday.

DMK shows the door to T.R. Baalu

May 24, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Chennai, May 24 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DravidaMunnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi is said to have reached a compromise with senior party leaders individually at his residence here on Sunday over Cabinet portfolios.

Karunanidhi battles to end family impasse over Cabinet berths(Update-DMK)

May 24, 2009 at 2:26 PM

Chennai, May 24 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi was meeting senior party leaders individually at his residence here on Sunday before taking a final call on whether the DMK would join the Congress-led UPA government or continue to offer outside support.

To join or not to join - Karunanidhi meets senior DMK leaders

May 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Hectic moves were afoot in the DMK camp Sunday to resolve the impasse on ministry sharing with party supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi meeting senior leaders individually at his residence here before taking a final call on joining the Congress-led UPA government.

Holland issues postage stamps in honour of Sri Sri

May 4, 2009 at 7:04 PM

Bangalore, May 4 (IANS) TNT Post, the postal department of the Netherlands, has released four postage stamps to honour Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's contribution to humanity.

Highlights of BJP manifesto

April 3, 2009 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The following are the highlights of the election manifesto released by the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party Friday:

Karunanidhi admitted to hospital with back pain

January 26, 2009 at 11:03 AM

Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was early Monday admitted to the Sri Ramachandra Medical College Hospital here after complaining of severe backache, a spokesperson of the ruling party DMK said.

Committee appointed to suggest alternative route for Ram Sethu

July 30, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Acting at the Supreme Court's instance, the Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Legal authority that the government has constituted a committee to

Sethu Samudram storm: no signs of loosing strength

September 20, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Somedays ago Tamil Nadu Chief Ministerâ??s remarks about Hindu god Ram created storm in the country over the issue of existence of Ram. He had said that Ram is a mythological hero and does not have any historical existence and there is no proof that