Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from TR Baalu

Madras HC orders magazine to pay Rs 25 lakh to DMK leader TR Baalu in defamation case

The Madras High Court, on Tuesday, February 4, directed Tamil bi-weekly magazine Junior Vikatan to pay Rs 25 lakh in damages to senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TR Baalu for publishing defamatory content against him. The defamation case, filed in 2014, is about two articles published by Junior Vikatan…

Newslaundry

INDIA bloc leaders arrive in New Delhi to meet today to discuss post poll strategy

The meeting will take place at the official residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Edappadi Palaniswami cannot take a firm stand against the BJP, says M.K. Stalin

Chennai DMK president M.K. Stalin criticizes AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami for potential BJP support, highlighting state achievements.

The Hindu

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

DMK mocks Modi’s praise for Jayalalithaa, reminds him of ‘Modi Vs Lady’ remark

DMK treasurer T.R. Baalu questions PM Modi's praise for Jayalalithaa, accuses BJP of corruption and violence against women.

The Hindu

Why is Palaniswami not questioning the BJP over electoral bonds, asks DMK

DMK treasurer defends party's transparency in accepting electoral bonds, questions AIADMK's silence on BJP's funding tactics.

The Hindu

Modi angry with Stalin, DMK for having helped build I.N.D.I.A bloc: DMK treasurer T.R. Baalu

Chennai DMK Treasurer Baalu counters PM Modi's remarks, highlighting lack of progress on AIIMS Madurai and flood relief funds.

The Hindu

How AI is resurrecting dead Indian politicians as election looms

Ahead of national elections, a market is opening up for such deepfakes to boost the appeal of political parties.

Al Jazeera

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha witnesses uproar over T.R. Baalu’s remarks against BJP leader L. Murugan

The Lok Sabha witnessed a war of words over a remark made by T.R. Baalu against Union Minister L. Murugan, with ruling BJP MPs asking the DMK leader to apologise for “insulting” a Dalit

The Hindu

DMK MP calls MoS Murugan 'unfit' to be minister; BJP says insult to Dalit community, demands apology

A huge ruckus broke out in Lok Sabha on Tuesday after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP TR Baalu called Union MoS L Murugan 'unfit to be a minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

DMK leader Baalu raises issue of Governors in Lok Sabha, says some behave ‘as if they have no care of Constitution’

Conflict between Governors and Chief Ministers in several states raised in Lok Sabha, requesting President to intervene.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar did not demand Prime Minister post, says T.R. Baalu

Chennai DMK treasurer denies claims that Nitish Kumar left the alliance due to not being projected as PM candidate.

The Hindu

Consecration of Ram temple is a political gimmick, says T.R. Baalu

DMK criticizes BJP for using the consecration of Ram temple as a political gimmick ahead of elections.

The Hindu

Nitish snaps at DMK’s Baalu for seeking English translation of his speech at INDIA leaders meet

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lost his cool when DMK leader T.R. Baalu asked for a translation of his speech which was delivered in Hindi at the three-hour-long meeting of INDIA bloc leaders

The Hindu

DMK MP’s remark on Hindi heartland States roils Lok Sabha; BJP wants Stalin also to apologise

DMK MP Senthilkumar's disparaging remarks on Hindi-speaking States caused uproar in Lok Sabha, forcing an adjournment. Despite his apology, Union Ministers accused Congress of divisive agenda, citing Telangana CM-designate's remarks. Congress accused of playing politics of regionalism, intent on 'Bharat Todo' instead of 'Bharat Jodo'.

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Parliamentary proceedings | DMK MPs raise Cyclone Michaung in both Houses

Raising the issue of large-scale devastation in Tamil Nadu because of torrential rains brought about by Cyclone Michaung in both Houses of Parliament DMK members urged the Centre to provide ₹5,000 crore as interim relief

The Hindu

Kharge best suited to lead Congress in battle for India’s soul, says Sonia

At the launch of a book to commemorate Mallikarjun Kharge's 50 years in politics, Sonia Gandhi declared him "best suited" to lead Congress in "historic battle for India's soul". Opposition leaders urged him to lead INDIA alliance in 2024 polls.

The Hindu

T.R. Baalu demands expunging of Modi and Smriti Irani’s remarks on Minister E.V. Velu’s speech

DMK's T.R. Baalu demands expunging of "misleading" and "defamatory" remarks made by PM Modi and WCD Minister Irani against TN PWD Minister Velu. Attached video of Velu's speech to prove their remarks were "against records, misleading, casting aspersions, defamatory, and incriminatory". Argued remarks were made without providing advance notice to…

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

DMK Files | Fight for clean governance in T.N. is between struggling ‘first generation’ and corrupt ‘third generation’: Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai fights for corruption-free governance, appealing to 1st gen. grads to join his "long fight". He'll implead Baalu's family in case & release "DMK Files Part 2" to expose benamis. His court appearance caused traffic congestion & showed "people's power".

The Hindu

Explained | Governor R.N Ravi vs. M.K. Stalin’s government in Tamil Nadu: a timeline of events

R.N Ravi’s tenure as Tamil Nadu Governor has been marked by conflict with the Chief Minister M.K Stalin-led State government. The Hindu examines the timeline of the struggle and important developments in Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu

‘DMK Files’ | Chennai Court summons T.N. BJP president Annamalai to appear before it on July 14

A Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Chennai has issued summons to Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai, directing him to appear before the court on July 14. The order was passed by the court after taking cognizance of a criminal defamation complaint filed by DMK party treasurer and Member of Parliament,…

The Hindu

PTR divested of finance portfolio because of audio leak, says Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Friday claimed Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was divested of Finance portfolio only because of his release of the audio tape, which according to him, contained the voice of the Minister. He questioned the action when Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had in recent months highly…

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu

T.R. Baalu to get Kalaignar Award at ‘Mupperum Vizha’

CHENNAI

1 2

People

Edappadi K Palaniswami

477 stories

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

the Madras High Court

293 stories

UBT

266 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.