Karunanidhi death

Alagiri claims DMK led by Stalin unwilling to take him back, to decide plan of action after rally next month

Alagiri had recently questioned the leadership of DMK working President MK Stalin.

Aug 23, 2018, 07:36 AM IST

Emotional Stalin says he has worked relentlessly for DMK a day after Alagiri threatens revolt

Stalin asserted he has the support of the entire cadre, just a day after his elder brother MK Alagiri claimed otherwise.

Aug 14, 2018, 13:05 PM IST

Should Tamil Nadu CM not have attended Karunanidhi's funeral? Rajinikanth lashes out at govt

Rajinikanth said he would have launched a protest if the government had appealed against a Madras High Court verdict for allotting land for Karunanidhi's memorial on Marina beach.

Aug 14, 2018, 11:27 AM IST

Message on Karunanidhi's casket was scripted by him 33 years ago

Karunanidhi will be buried adjacent to mausoleum of former chief minister and his mentor CN Annadurai on the sands of Marina.

Aug 08, 2018, 15:52 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi calls M Karunanidhi's death 'very personal', says he was a 'father figure' to her

Sonia wrote that he always stood for social justice, equality and development of Tamil Nadu.

Aug 08, 2018, 15:45 PM IST

Two dead, 33 injured in stampede outside Rajaji hall in Chennai ahead of Karunanidhi's funeral

Karunanidhi's final journey will begin from Rajaji Hall, where his mortal remains are kept for public homage, by 4 pm.

Aug 08, 2018, 15:24 PM IST

Karunanidhi's remarkable election scorecard: 13 elections fought, none lost

He never lost an election, but he has had huge scares in the counting booth.

Aug 08, 2018, 13:55 PM IST

Karunanidhi shaped national politics, he was the true kingmaker behind 6 Indian Prime Ministers

Karunanidhi is also probably the only leader who has allied with the Congress, BJP, Third Front and the Left.

Aug 08, 2018, 12:19 PM IST

Family breaks down, supporters cheer as Madras HC allows Karunanidhi to be buried at Marina beach

A sea of people gathered outside the court and Rajaji hall burst into celebrations over the Madras HC decision. 

 

Aug 08, 2018, 11:31 AM IST

'Can I call you Appa for one last time,' MK Stalin pens heartfelt tribute for Karunanidhi

Stalin in his letter said: "Rather than calling you as Appa, Appa, I have called you as Thalaivaray, Thalaivaray (my leader) more number of times. Can I call you as Appa once Thalaivaray."
 

Aug 08, 2018, 08:54 AM IST

Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa: Divided by blood feud, united in federalism

They were both staunch warriors of federalism. And the people of Tamil Nadu voted for them over and over again. The future of politics here is the future of the cause of federalism.

Aug 08, 2018, 08:29 AM IST

Court allows Karunanidhi burial at Marina Beach: Updates

The court allowed the burial at the Marina Beach mausoleum complex after some of the PIL against the practice were withdrawn.

Aug 08, 2018, 06:51 AM IST