There is “a deal between them [the DMK and AIADMK ] to prevent anybody else from coming to power,” he said while addressing supporters in Thanjavur on Wednesday

The DMK is scheduled to hold seat-sharing talks with Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on March 4, with speculation that MNM may be allotted a single Assembly seat after Haasan previously received a Rajya Sabha seat.

The Indian National Congress is set to finalize a seat-sharing agreement with the DMK on Wednesday, following approval from Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

A DMK councillor staged a protest (dharna) during a Corporation meeting.

The Union Minister for Law and Justice stated that the NDA will ensure corruption-free good governance in Tamil Nadu, criticizing the DMK government for alleged corruption.

Before setting out to begin the negotiations, Mr Chidambaram held a virtual meeting with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge

The Congress party has changed its strategy for seat-sharing talks with the DMK in Tamil Nadu, opting for a senior state leader instead of the AICC in-charge.

In the thick of election season, the entry of expelled AIADMK leader and former chief minister O Panneerselvam into the ruling DMK has triggered a familiar political question in Tamil Nadu: is there…

Speaking to reporters at Anna Arivalayam, after holding seat-sharing talks with the ruling party, Mr.

Prime Minister Modi criticized Tamil Nadu's DMK party for alleged corruption and failure to protect state interests, asserting the NDA's victory in upcoming elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, criticized the DMK party over issues of 'dynasty' and 'scams'.

President Murmu, Prime Minister Modi, the Governor, and other prominent leaders extended birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who also paid tributes at memorials of late DMK leaders.

Minister says DMK government ‘not against spirituality’ and asserts that the government had facilitated the consecration of thousands of temples in recent years

O Panneerselvam, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has joined the DMK party ahead of state elections, following his expulsion from AIADMK and criticism of rival Palaniswami.

The DMK party is holding seat sharing talks with its allies, including CPI (M), CPI, and KMDK, ahead of upcoming elections.

For MK Stalin, bringing OPS into the fold is a low-risk, high-reward bargain

Talks for seat-sharing are set to begin, but the AICC high command is reportedly split between DMK and TVK, with the potential induction of former AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam into DMK further complicating prospects for increased Congress seats.

However, describing Mr. Panneerselvam’s move as “unfortunate,” former interim general secretary of the AIADMK, V.K. Sasikala, in a post on social media, said the DMK was an “evil force” that must be removed from the State’s political scene

None of those who went back to the DMK or began their new innings in the ruling party were seriously considered for the post of Chief Minister when they were in the AIADMK. But Mr. Panneerselvam was handpicked by Jayalalithaa in 2001 and 2014 to head the government

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) and his son have joined the DMK, a move that significantly alters the state's political landscape ahead of assembly elections, following his expulsion from AIADMK.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam is reportedly likely to join the DMK, following a prolonged legal and electoral battle to rejoin the AIADMK.

The AIADMK has moved to initiate contempt proceedings against Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for not registering an FIR in the alleged 'cash-for-jobs' controversy.

The Tamil Nadu BJP chief announced that seat-sharing discussions for the NDA alliance in the state will commence following the Prime Minister's visit to Tamil Nadu, while also criticizing the DMK regime's law and order situation.

The Madras High Court has quashed proceedings against an AIADMK MP, ruling that political criticism suggesting a ruling party might 'give a wife to everyone' is not misogynistic.

Negotiations between the DMK and Congress over seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election have reached a stalemate, with no confirmed date for further talks.

Sasikala recalled the humiliation Jayalalithaa allegedly faced after the death of AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran.

In a dramatic political move ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has announced that she will launch her own party and field candidates - a direct challenge to AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

Former AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has hinted at launching a new political party, making the announcement during an event commemorating former chief minister Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary. She said, "Good news will come". This potential move could introduce a three-way contest in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, alongside the existing DMK and BJP-AIADMK alliances.

As seat-sharing negotiations intensify between the Congress and DMK, the Dravidian party is refusing to back down and has offered the Congress 25 seats that it offered the national party in 2021.

A day after TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna hinted that party chief and actor Vijay could contest from a North Madras constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, anticipation is building across the industrial belt of North Chennai

The son of a DMK functionary has been arrested on charges of mowing down an assistant labour inspector with his SUV.

The DMK party has begun crucial seat-sharing negotiations with its allies to finalize the distribution of seats for the upcoming 243-member Assembly elections.

The ruling DMK party has initiated seat-sharing negotiations with its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with Congress leader KC Venugopal meeting Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Meanwhile, a senior member of the VCK, another ally, says if the DMDK is allotted more than six or seven seats, it meant the DMK was preparing for the Congress’s exit

Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that the West region is the strongest for the DMK party.

11.19 pc growth in TN due to projects implemented during AIADMK regime: Palaniswami

The DMDK has officially joined the DMK alliance for the Tamil Nadu elections, marking their first partnership since the DMDK's inception in 2005, with General Secretary Premallatha Vijayakant meeting Stalin.

Ending days of suspense and brinkmanship, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress are set to formally seal their seat-sharing deal this evening, sources in both…

Congress and DMK have commenced seat-sharing discussions for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, with Congress seeking 41 assembly and two Rajya Sabha seats, while DMK offered 25 assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha seat.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has offered 27 seats to the Congress party, awaiting their response, and suggested the issue could have been resolved earlier with a Congress mediator.

Their reaction came after an armed gang, allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, killed two persons at Perumpaththu village in Tirunelveli district

AIADMK leader Palaniswami asserted that there were no discussions regarding Sasikala's potential entry into the NDA during his meeting with Amit Shah, following Sasikala's announcement of launching her own party.

Referring to the NDA’s public meeting in Madurai on Sunday (March 1), Mr. Stalin pointed out that while AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami had expressed hope that the alliance headed by his party would win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted to install an “NDA government” in the State

A Congress leader has stated that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) offer of 25 seats for an alliance is not acceptable.

Prime Minister Modi expresses confidence in NDA retaining power in Puducherry after inaugurating projects worth ₹2,700 crore and criticizing the previous Congress-DMK government.

A meeting of the AIADMK district unit secretaries is scheduled to be held on March 4.

A former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the AIADMK party has officially joined the rival DMK party, marking a political shift.

A DMK functionary has been arrested in Krishnagiri for the aggravated sexual assault and death of a 2.5-year-old girl.

A functionary of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) youth wing has been arrested in Tamil Nadu, India, for the alleged sexual assault and murder of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl.

O. Panneerselvam's political journey is highlighted, detailing his evolution from a loyalist of Jayalalithaa to his recent alignment with the DMK, led by M.K. Stalin.

The Tamil Nadu BJP reacted sharply to the DMK inducting O. Panneerselvam, while AIADMK cadre celebrated, stating it marked a bad time for the DMK.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, expelled from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has now officially joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

“The entire country is closely watching the leadership of CM M.K. Stalin. He has set the grammar for how to run a political party,” Mr. Paneerselvam told the media

Just three days ago, after paying homage to former J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary, the ousted AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam declared he would not join any political party or launch one. Cut to Friday morning, he crossed over to the DMK.

AIADMK stands for all religions; ‘think about the welfare programmes implemented by AIADMK for your benefit,’  the AIADMK general secretary says in an appeal to the minorities

DMK cadres are actively engaged in campaign activities.

The DMK is unwilling to concede to the Congress party's demand for more seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, citing the need to distribute seats among new allies.

The AIADMK party will hold seat-sharing talks for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election after the Prime Minister's visit, following the inauguration of its election office in Chennai.

‘We have never been slaves of anyone. We believe in our constructive work. By implementing [welfare] projects, we had secured the support [of the Centre]. But your party is not like us. The Congress h

Sasikala's re-entry into Tamil Nadu politics and her criticism of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami are likely to further fragment the party's support base ahead of the Assembly polls.

O. Panneerselvam stated that Amit Shah told him a strong DMK-led alliance would win against a divided AIADMK, noting Shah's failed attempts to reunite AIADMK factions.

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has announced the formation of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, vowing to champion the cause of the poor and downtrodden. Unveiling a flag featuring prominent Dravidian leaders, she stated the party would follow their ideology. Sasikala also recalled being urged to become Chief Minister after Jayalalithaa's demise.

AIADMK leader Palaniswami has pledged to provide Rs 10,000 to every household if his party is re-elected to power in India.

The Congress party is pushing for 35 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, while alliance leader DMK is reportedly offering 28, leading to ongoing negotiations.

A 20-year-old son of a DMK leader in Tamil Nadu, India, has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into four members of a family following an altercation, resulting in one death.

An AIADMK councillor has alleged irregularities in the maintenance of ward-level drinking water facilities.

The Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) party, led by M.H. Jawahirullah, will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election using the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)'s 'Rising Sun' symbol after seat-sharing talks.

AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran stated that his party will engage in seat-sharing talks with the BJP, not the AIADMK, for upcoming elections.

CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam expressed confidence that the DMK will disprove claims that it cannot win consecutive terms in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with CPI(M) seeking a two-digit number of seats in alliance talks.

Palaniswami, a political leader, has promised to bring back hawala money allegedly stashed abroad if his party wins, accusing the ruling DMK of misappropriating state revenue.

The Tamil Nadu Congress chief has met with Mallikarjun Kharge to report on discord with DMK, seeking action against MP Manickam Tagore for allegedly straining party ties.

The Congress party has managed to secure its alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu, despite recent strains and internal preferences for actor Vijay’s TVK among some national party members.

Indian Congress MP Manickam Tagore has publicly stated that the party is bigger than individuals and advocated for power sharing with the DMK, emphasizing discipline and unity.

The Congress and DMK parties have failed to seal a pact for seat positions, with both remaining firm on their demands, though DMK allotted one Rajya Sabha seat to DMDK.

The agreement signed by Mr. Stalin and Mr. Sudheesh said the seat-sharing committee would decide on the number of Assembly seats to be allotted to the party.

The DMK has insisted that the Congress accept its offer to accommodate more political parties in their alliance for the Assembly elections, leaving the final decision to the AICC high command.

A DMK Councillor and an AIADMK functionary were arrested for allegedly sexually harassing an air hostess while traveling on a flight to Delhi.

The party also urged the Centre to waive Puducherry’s legacy loan and provide assistance to revive the defunct textile mills

The ruling DMK party has set a March 3 deadline for the Congress party to finalize seat-sharing talks ahead of the biennial Rajya Sabha elections.

Palaniswami alleges that the DMK party is disseminating false information against the Union government.

Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) was accorded a welcome by DMK members in the Theni district.

The DMK party is employing a women-led booth strategy that integrates digital tools, such as QR codes that trigger augmented reality messages from Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, to engage with residents.

TNCC president says Congress-DMK alliance is almost sealed and they will agree upon a reasonable number of seats; he rejects speculations of a split, adds that the DMK has agreed to allot an RS seat

The DMK and Congress parties have formally commenced seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming April-May Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, ending days of speculation about their alliance.

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Minister’s decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

During a property tax debate at the Tiruppur Budget meeting, a councillor told the Mayor that the DMK party cannot win alone.

The AIADMK party is experiencing fresh internal turbulence as two former Jayalalithaa loyalists, O Panneerselvam and VK Sasikala, have taken actions that challenge current leadership.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has found renewed political relevance within the DMK, reportedly being promised the Speaker's post by M.K. Stalin.

O. Panneerselvam, a prominent former leader of the AIADMK party, has formally joined the rival Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

A former DMK MLA, Kamalakannan, along with six other individuals, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a farmer in Tiruvannamalai.

OPS, who has been fighting long — and so far unsuccessful — battles in courts and before Election Commission of India (ECI) to return to, if not regain control of AIADMK, is expected to join the rival party in the presence of chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK headquarters.

Rajya Sabha member I.S. Inbadurai urges the court to punish IPS officer A.T. Durai Kumar holding the post of Director of V&AC (in-charge)

PMK founder S. Ramadoss has called on the DMK government to address the demands of revenue department staff who are currently on strike.

The AIADMK women's wing has announced the appointment of a new joint secretary.

‘Vellum Tamil Pengal’ campaign deploys booth-level women cadres armed with booklets, QR codes and augmented reality to deepen voter connect — while opening new space for women in party politics.

CPI(M) leader Shanmugam has expressed doubts about AIADMK's role in the NDA's seat-sharing discussions for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, noting that some alliance parties indicated they would only negotiate with the BJP.

The party is organising massive conferences across T.N. ahead of the Assembly polls and hopeful of purchasing votes by throwing ₹2,000 or ₹3,000 at the electorate, says AMMK leader

Nearly a decade after J. Jayalalithaa's death, the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu continues to struggle with leadership disputes and electoral defeats, seeking to regain dominance ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.

The AIADMK party has announced its third round of poll guarantees, promising ₹1,000 to ration cardholders during Pongal and ₹10,000 as solatium to families affected by inflation and tax hikes under the current DMK regime.

“The TVK is free of the politics of identity. This is why we are supporting him,” Mr. Ramachandran told The Hindu

The DMK is reportedly offering 27 assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha berth to its ally Congress for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, amidst ongoing power-sharing negotiations.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's decision to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Chennai North marks a significant political shift, challenging a traditional DMK stronghold.

Vijay has rejected Stalin’s 'T.N. vs Delhi' narrative in the Assembly election, asserting that the fight is between TVK and DMK and accusing the DMK government of failing to fulfill its 2021 poll promises.

Opposition parties AIADMK and BJP have slammed the Tamil Nadu government following the arrest of six individuals linked to terrorism, accusing the ruling DMK of failing to ensure state security.

At a public meeting in Tiruvallur district, the AIADMK general secretary recalls having made 10 electoral assurances, including one of granting a monthly assistance of ₹2,000 to all women heads of families holding ration cards. Soon after his party announced the promises, Mr. Stalin grew anxious and credited the sum into the accounts of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai beneficiaries

The DMK has commenced seat-sharing negotiations with its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with initial talks held with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

A Congress MP is pushing for the party to lead the alliance in Puducherry, citing a significant difference in vote share, raising questions about whether the DMK will concede.

A power-sharing dispute in Tamil Nadu has caused friction between the Congress and DMK, revealing internal rifts within the Congress party.