MDMK chief Vaiko releases manifesto for Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2021
As part of the alliance, MDMK has been allotted the Sattur, Palladam, Madurai South, Vasudevanallur (reserved), Madurantakam (reserved) and Ariyalur assembly constituencies for contesting the assembly election.
Mar 17, 2021, 12:52 PM IST
Deshhit: MP Vaiko opposes use of Hindi in Parliament
The controversy surrounding Hindi was reignited by Rajya Sabha MP and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko on Monday after he raised objection over the use of the language in Parliament.
Jul 15, 2019, 20:48 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: MDMK Chief Vaiko Triggers Language Debate
MDMK chief Vaiko on Sunday gave an interview to a daily where he said that the use of Hindi in Parliament had brought down the standard of debates in the House.
Jul 15, 2019, 19:04 PM IST
5W1H: Watch top news with research and latest updates, 15th July, 2019
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Jul 15, 2019, 17:22 PM IST
Hindi has lowered debate standards in Parliament: MDMK Vaiko
Hindi has lowered debate standards in Parliament: MDMK Vaiko. Watch video to know more.
Jul 15, 2019, 16:34 PM IST
MDMK chief Vaiko convicted in 2009 sedition case, sentenced to 1 year in jail
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko was on Friday convicted in connection with a sedition case of 2009 by a special court in Chennai, which sentenced him to one year in jail.
Jul 05, 2019, 18:46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu parties cry foul over Hindi imposition, Centre steps in to allay fears
The Centre said that there was no intention to impose any language on anyone.
Jun 01, 2019, 21:41 PM IST
Opposition parties hold black flag protests against PM Narendra Modi in Chennai, security tightened
In view of the protests, tight security arrangements have been put in place including a multiple-layer security ring.
Apr 12, 2018, 09:34 AM IST
I was deported because Malaysia considered me a 'security threat': Vaiko
MDMK chief and ex-lawmaker Vaiko, who arrived here after not being allowed to enter Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur to attend a marriage, claimed on Saturday that he was deported because he was considered "a security threat" by the Malaysian authorities due to his links with the LTTE.
Jun 10, 2017, 10:21 AM IST
15 days judicial custody for MDMK leader Vaiko
A court on Monday sent MDMK leader Vaiko to 15 days judicial custody for speaking in favour of Sri Lanka's now vanquished Tamil Tigers.
Apr 03, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
Cauvery water dispute: 48-hour state-wide 'rail roko' protest in Tamil Nadu; DMK's MK Stalin leads agitation
A 48-hour state-wide 'rail roko' protest in Tamil Nadu has been called in by a farmer's federation over Cauvery water dispute.
Oct 17, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
Poet's statue lying abandoned causing outrage: Jayalalithaa to Narendra Modi
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for installation of a statue of Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar in Haridwar.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2016: As it happened
Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK juggernaut rolled on Thursday getting a simple majority in Tamil Nadu.
May 19, 2016, 21:04 PM IST
Tamil Nadu polls 2016: Left parties to release candidate lists on Monday
The Left parties-- CPI-M and CPI, contesting 25 seats each in the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly poll, will release lists of candidates on Monday.
Apr 17, 2016, 18:33 PM IST
Vaiko meets AAP leader ahead of Assembly polls
MDMK founder Vaiko Thursday met Aam Aadmi Party's state leadership here, setting off speculation about a pact ahead of the May 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
Mar 31, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
DMK offered Rs 500 crores, 80 seats to Vijayakant: Vaiko
Reacting to the charge, DMK Treasurer M K Stalin said the party would take appropriate legal action in the matter.
Mar 26, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
Chidambaram's son Karti brought Congress on road in Telangana, Andhra: V Hanumantha Rao
The internal strife within the Congress Party came wide open on Tuesday with senior party leader V. Hanumantha Rao lambasting former finance minister P. Chidambaram`s son Karti for the party's defeat in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Mar 01, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
Vaiko writes to Kerala CM Oommen Chandy on temple festival in Idukki
MDMK founder Vaiko has written to Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy seeking permission for holding a three-day temple festival in Idukki district.
Mar 01, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
AAP likely to contest Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Aam Aadmi Party is likely to contest the upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu as part of the People's Welfare Front that includes Vaiko-led MDMK and Left parties.
Feb 12, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
MDMK Vaiko's mother passes away
MDMK founder Vaiko's mother passed away on Friday following illness, party sources said.
Nov 06, 2015, 12:11 PM IST
