March 1, 2026 2:50 PM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Thiru MK Stalin, on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long life and good health.” Stalin began his birthday on a solemn note by paying floral tributes at the memorials of former Chief Ministers C. N. Annadurai and his father, M. Karunanidhi...

February 27, 2026 10:52 AM

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam joins DMK in presence of MK Stalin

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Friday joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the presence of party president and Chief Minister M. K. Stalin in Chennai. Along with Panneerselvam, his son P. Ravindhranath Kumar also joined the DMK ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Panneerselvam was expelled from the AIADMK in 2022 following a leadership tussle with Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Hi...

April 6, 2025 5:37 PM

Leaders speak of Tamil pride, yet sign letters in English: PM Modi in Rameswaram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a pointed dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin amid the ongoing debate over the three-language policy Addressing a public gathering in Rameswaram after inaugurating the New Pamban Railway Bridge, the prime minister said that although he regularly receives letters from Tamil Nadu leaders, none of them are signed in Tamil. “Sometimes, I am surprised when I receive letters from some leaders of Tamil Nadu — none of them are signed in Tamil. I...

February 21, 2025 2:18 PM

NEP not imposing Hindi in Tamil Nadu: Dharmendra Pradhan after Stalin’s letter to PM Modi

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of raising "imaginary concerns" driven by political motivations. Addressing a press conference, Pradhan emphasized that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is not imposing any language on a state. "One point I want to re-emphasize is that the NEP is not recommending imposition of any language on the respective students of a state. That ...

December 3, 2024 11:38 AM

PM Modi assures support to Tamil Nadu for cyclone relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of the central government's full support for the flood-hit districts devastated by Cyclone Fengal, which has caused extensive damage and property loss across the state. In a post on X, CM Stalin said that he had spoken with PM Modi to request immediate relief assistance and urged the Prime Minister to dispatch a central team to assess the cyclone's impact. On Monday, CM Stalin requested Rs 2,000 crore from th...