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 DMK

Eight constituencies, without BJP in fray, exceeded Tamil Nadu’s average turnout

Analysis shows higher voter turnout in constituencies with only DMK and AIADMK candidates, surpassing State average in recent election.

The Hindu

A symbol that has been the face of a regional heavyweight for 66 years

The history and significance of the DMK's iconic 'rising sun' symbol in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

The Hindu

Three booked for circulating false messages about woman’s murder on poll day in Cuddalore district

Srimushnam police in Cuddalore book case against three for spreading false information on woman's death.

The Hindu

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

CM Stalin condemns ‘saffronisation’ of Doordarshan logo

Chennai DMK president accuses BJP of saffronising Doordarshan logo, warns of backlash in 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Man arrested for damaging Minister Gandhi’s son car in Ranipet on poll day

Man arrested for damaging car of Minister's son at polling centre, identified as local PMK functionary.

The Hindu

Agency action, BJP’s share: Here’s why Modi’s claims on electoral bonds don’t add up

If you’ve spent a few minutes on social media this week, you’ll probably know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out strongly in support of the controversial electoral bonds scheme. In an interview with ANI, he said it was a “success story”, an “honest and pure” attempt to maintain “transparency”…

Newslaundry

Lok Sabha polls | Fearing defeat, DMK cadre attempted booth capturing in Mylapore, alleges Tamilisai

DMK party cadres attempted to capture booth in Mylapore during polls, alleged BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan.

The Hindu

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

Lok Sabha polls | Rahul Gandhi will be PM once INDIA bloc forms government at Centre: Durai Vaiko

MDMK's Durai Vaiko endorses Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister candidate for INDIA bloc, confident in DMK alliance's success.

The Hindu

Election expenses were far less earlier, says VIT Chancellor

VIT founder recalls simpler, less expensive election campaigns in Vellore during the 1960s compared to today's costly campaigns.

The Hindu

First phase of LS polls: Sporadic violence in Bengal, 3 injured in Manipur

Media reports pointed to sporadic violence in parts of West Bengal and a shooting incident in Manipur as 102 Lok Sabha seats – across 21 states and union territories – went to polls in the first phase of the general elections on Friday.

Newslaundry

Tiruchi’s transgender voters hope for better employment opportunities

The day began early for transgender entrepreneur G. Kajol as they reported for duty at 4 a.m. as polling agent of the DMK at Ward 13 booth in Principal Saranathan Hindu Corporation Elementary School on Butterworth Road

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu 2024: Why Coimbatore is crucial for BJP

Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore is witnessing a three-cornered fight in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The seat is a prestige battle for the BJP and signifies survival for the AIADMK, while the DMK is looking to take advantage of the split between the two parties.

Newslaundry

Lok Sabha polls | Chennai sees over 20% voter turnout as of 11 a.m., T.N. CM, Governor cast their votes

Chennai sees peaceful elections with voter turnout exceeding 20%, despite complaints of missing names and distribution of party symbols.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election: Six big faces to watch out in first phase of polling on Friday

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 19, let us look at the big faces in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA versus the opposition's INDIA bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Meet the singers who keep audiences entertained during election campaigns in Tamil Nadu

As Tamil Nadu heads to the Lok Sabha polls, meet the voices behind popular political songs and party anthems who regaled audiences during the campaigns

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Palaniswami slams DMK, BJP on fuel prices, funds for disaster relief

AIADMK general secretary criticizes DMK's credibility on petrol and diesel prices, promises benefits for Tamil Nadu if elected.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Modi failed as PM of the great democracy that is India: T.N. CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin criticizes PM Modi, warns against BJP rule, and alleges AIADMK-BJP alliance in Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | DMK, BJP failed to fulfil poll promises, have only burdened people of T.N.: Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticizes BJP and DMK for unfulfilled promises, increased burdens on people, and lack of development.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls Phase 1 | 8 Union Ministers, 2 former CMs, one ex-governor in fray

Union ministers, former CMs, and ex-governors face electoral battles in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

Al Jazeera

Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer

As India votes starting April 19, Modi’s dreams of record win hinge on a part of the country long immune to BJP charms.

International Business Times

Gandhi To Stalin: India's Disparate Opposition

India's opposition faces huge challenges as their loose coalition of more than two dozen parties take on the juggernaut of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party.

The Hindu

In Tiruvallur, it is a straight contest between Congress and DMDK

Chennai's Tiruvallur parliamentary constituency sees a straight contest between Congress and DMDK candidates, with key issues highlighted.

The Hindu

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

A sitting Parliamentarian’s quest to retain a coastal, industrial constituency

Thoothukudi Lok Sabha constituency profile, candidates, and key issues in the 2019 election, including DMK leader Kanimozhi's victory.

The Hindu

Family comes first for DMK, nation for BJP: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights BJP's focus on nation over family, economic growth, and anti-corruption stance in Tamil Nadu.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Edappadi K Palaniswami

Tamilisai Soundararajan

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

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

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

The Election Commission

493 stories

Aam Aadmi Party

419 stories

The Bharatiya Janata Party

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.