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Kamal Haasan launches his new party ‘Makkal Needhi Maiam’ with Kejriwal by his side

Kamal Haasan has avoided the word Dravidian in the name of his party and has preferred the term Makkal (people) to denote inclusiveness.

Kamal Haasan begins political journey at APJ Kalam’s house amid pomp, to meet Kejriwal at Madurai

High on symbolism, Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan began his political by invoking the late APJ Abdul Kalam for his inspiring simplicity.

Kamal Haasan visits residence of Abdul Kalam before launch of party

Haasan visited Kalam House at Rameswaram, and was warmly received by the family members of the former President.

Kamal Haasan slammed for ‘politicising’ Kalam on eve of party launch

The BJP and Hindu Munnani have asked the actor to refrain from embarking on his political journey from the birthplace of former president Abdul Kalam, who they described as a ‘scholarly person above petty politics’.

Arvind Kejriwal to attend Kamal Haasan’s party launch in Tamil Nadu tomorrow

Kamal Haasan has in the past asserted that he wanted to fight corruption and cleanse the system and work for the welfare of the people, something that Arvind Kejriwal built his politics on.

Chennai court sentences child’s rapist and murderer to death

The convict, S Daswant, who also killed his own mother in December 2017, wanted the judge to dismiss the case after he owned up to raping and murdering the seven-year-old girl.

Tamil Nadu govt convenes all-party meet on Cauvery

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth have a ‘friendly meeting’ days before launching political careers

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan met in Chennai, days before the two are set to announce their political parties. Both actors told reporters that it was a “friendly meeting”.

Cauvery verdict: Oppn attacks AIADMK over cut in Tamil Nadu’s share, experts point to positives

There were mixed reactions to the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Cauvery dispute, with the opposition calling it a setback that the ruling AIADMK has failed to prevent – a charge that could hurt the party’s vote bank in the river basin.

Cauvery dispute: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka on the edge as SC verdict expected today

The Cauvery, which originates in Karnataka and flows into Tamil Nadu, has been the source of a bitter dispute between the states as farmers depend on the 800km river.

Kamal Haasan to unveil ‘governance model’ with focus on farmers on February 21

The actor-turned-politician blamed successive governments in Tamil Nadu for the state’s existing farm crisis

Jayalalithaa’s portrait put up in Tamil Nadu assembly, DMK says ‘convict doesn’t deserve the honour’

Charges against Jayalalithaa were abated after her death on December 5, 2016 but the court did say that the former chief minister was in league with Sasikala.

Tamil Nadu minister dismisses chances of merger with Dhinakaran faction

Dhinakaran had said he is ready to merge with the faction led by Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami and deputy CM O Panneerselvam if they agree to drop a few ministers from the state cabinet and appoint one of the MLAs from his camp to the top post.

Stalin convenes ‘all-party’ meet, begins moves to strengthen DMK-led alliance

This was also the first time that MDMK founder and leader Vaiko entered the headquarters of the DMK after splitting from it several years ago.

Our needs first, Tamil Nadu’s later: Karnataka farmers steely resolve

Ahead of the Supreme Court verdict, people in Mandya are hopeful it will protect Karnataka’s interests.

Cauvery dispute: Tamil Nadu farmers hope rain god is kind, Karnataka fair

After incurring losses for six years, state’s farmers hope rain gods will be kind and Karnataka fair in sharing water so that they are able to harvest profit this year

Ahead of SC’s Cauvery ruling, Karnataka and TN tense over water share

The Cauvery water dispute, which has been going on for a century, has drawn battle lines between the two states as both wait with bated breath for the apex court’s final verdict

Tamil Nadu: 50 shops gutted in fire at Madurai’s Meenakshi temple

The blaze is suspected to have been sparked by an electrical short circuit.

Tweets not enough: Kamal Haasan plans to develop model villages across TN

The Tamil superstar said he had alerted the AIADMK government to several issues plaguing the state in the last few months but received a poor response. Now, he plans to back his words with action.

‘Harassed and assaulted’ by traffic cops, Chennai cabbie attempts self-immolation

The cab driver, Manikandan (23) allegedly torched himself after he was abused and assaulted by traffic police personnel for filming their activities at Old Mahabalipuram Road.

Protests against bus fare hike in Tamil Nadu continues for fourth day

The hike that came into effect from January 20 has triggered protests from day one with people hitting the streets at many places besides venting their anger on social media platforms against the “steep revision”.

More stardust in Tamil Nadu as DMK chief Stalin’s son signals political intent

Udayanidhi Stalin is the latest film personality in Tamil Nadu to announce his intention to join politics.

Bus fares hiked in Tamil Nadu after 6 years

While in Chennai, the fares were raised in the range of Rs 2 to Rs 9, in other places, it ranged from Rs 2 to Rs 7.

Cauvery dispute: TN farmers in delta area risk losing harvest again

The Supreme Court is yet to pronounce its verdict in the Cauvery river water sharing dispute between the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. 

Rajinikanth ‘ready’ to fight polls, alliance with Kamal Haasan unlikely for now

Rajinikanth has indicated that he will go it alone in the electoral contests to come.

Jallikattu death toll reaches 4 as more spectators killed in Tamil Nadu

The victims were identified as spectators who were injured after charging bulls broke into the crowd.

Jallikattu: Bull gores spectator; 26 injured in Madurai

Kalimuthu suffered serious injuries when a bull attacked him during a Jallikattu event in Madurai.

This time, Jallikattu will be safer for everyone — bulls, players and spectators

A row over Jallikattu, a bull-taming event in Tamil Nadu, had brought the state to a halt last year till the Union government found a way around the ban imposed on the sport by the Supreme Court.

The stunning rise of TTV Dhinakaran in Tamil Nadu politics

Since winning the RK Nagar bypoll, Dhinakaran appears unfazed by the raft of corruption charges against him and his aunt, sidelined AIADMK leader VK Sasikala, who is serving a four-year term in jail.

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka stand firm as SC says Cauvery verdict in a month

The Cauvery river, which originates in Karnataka and flows into Tamil Nadu, has been the source of a bitter dispute as farmers in both states depend on the 800km river.