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Udhayanidhi, a DMK leader, accused the TVK government of merely renaming schemes initiated by the previous Dravidian Model government during a pre-Budget meeting. The meeting was reportedly held to rebrand these initiatives.

A former DMK Minister was detained in Vellore and nearby districts. The detention is part of an ongoing investigation into unspecified allegations.

Protests led by Anbil Mahesh in Tiruchi against the arrest of Udhayanidhi, with DMK and TVK cadres accusing the arrest of being an attempt to silence the Opposition and prevent scrutiny of the Mekedatu issue in the Assembly.

Minister Nirmalkumar accuses Udhayanidhi Stalin of being unfit to enter the Assembly and public life. MDMK chief Vaiko criticizes a DMK leader for speaking like a 'fourth-rate platform speaker'.

Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested, prompting the DMK to label the action as revenge. A petition challenging his arrest has been filed in the Madras High Court.

DMK protested in both Houses of Parliament over the Cauvery issue. DMK MP P. Wilson accused Congress of neglecting the matter, which impacts Tamil Nadu residents.

DMK leader Udhayanidhi led a demonstration in Thanjavur, demanding the cancellation of Karnataka’s Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, full waiver of farmers’ loans, and declaration of delta districts as drought-affected. The protest criticized the TVK-led government as 'incompetent' in addressing these issues.

The Madras High Court granted bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandayan for a speech against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan ordered him to file an affidavit before Thoothukudi judicial magistrate, vowing not to make such speeches again.

DMK accuses the State government of neglecting the Cauvery issue. Regupathy alleged Nirmalkumar insulted Opposition parties and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar urged the Opposition, farmers, and Kannada organizations to withdraw a proposed bandh against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The state is monitoring the situation, including the DMK's Supreme Court petition.

T.N. Minister Nirmalkumar claims that Karnataka CM Shivakumar and DMK share ties beyond politics. The statement is made in the context of the Cauvery issue.

DMK has decided to boycott the verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Kolathur, citing alleged lapses. The party plans to take legal action by filing a court case.

DMK has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water, requesting a daily flow of 3,500 cusecs at Biligundlu as per the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's July 28 directive.

DMK chief Stalin urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to convene an all-party meeting on the Cauvery dispute. Stalin stated that a legal battle is necessary to address the denial of Tamil Nadu's rightful share of Cauvery water.

The DMK is planning a protest in Thanjavur on August 3 to address Cauvery and farmers’ issues. DMK chief M.K. Stalin accused the government of lacking transparency in handling the Mekedatu dam issue.

DMK leader Stalin has demanded that the Tamil Nadu government explain its surrender of 151 super-speciality medical seats. He criticized the TVK-led government for not adopting a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly to oppose the transfer of these seats to the All India quota.

Verification of EVMs in Kolathur constituency is underway following a petition by M.K. Stalin, the defeated DMK candidate, who alleged that votes in his favor were not recorded in 14 polling booths. The checking and verification process will continue for seven days.

The article examines the alleged sand mining loot and its potential impact on the ruling DMK party in Tamil Nadu. It highlights concerns about the scandal's implications for the party's political stability.

DVAC conducted searches at premises linked to former DMK Minister Senthilbalaji in Karur. The searches are related to alleged malpractices in the sales and supply of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor at TASMAC outlets during the previous DMK regime.

DMK reiterates its demand to scrap the NEET exam. Dayanidhi Maran opposes the implementation of the ‘One India, One Examination’ policy.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes the government's silence on the Cauvery issue. A DMK leader states the Chief Minister should have met the Prime Minister regarding the issue but has not done so.

The bail plea of a Vilathikulam DMK MLA was dismissed by the court. The prosecution argued the accused issued a serious threat to Chief Minister Vijay, justifying the rejection.

AIADMK did not accept DMK’s offer of support to form the government, as stated by a former Minister.

BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran condemned a police officer for making aggressive gestures and threatening journalists in Thoothukudi. The incident occurred when journalists attempted to obtain comments from arrested DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan.

The Supreme Court has rejected the DMK's plea against TVK leaders related to the Karur stampede. The ruling is reported in The Hindu's Tamil Nadu Today newsletter.

DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan was arrested. The news is reported in The Hindu's Tamil Nadu Today newsletter.

E.V.K. Sampath, nephew of E.V. Ramasamy, had a close relationship with DMK founder C.N. Annadurai. He left the DMK in 1961, recognizing the impracticality of the Dravida Nadu demand, and merged his party with the Congress. His birth centenary is scheduled for March 6, 2026.

DMK cadres attacked Tamil Nadu BJP headquarters in response to DMK president M. Karunanidhi's remark on Ram Setu. VHP leader Ram Vilas Vedanti later sparked controversy by suggesting violence against Karunanidhi.

A DMK MLA was arrested for conducting an inspection, and a journalist was arrested in 2001. The article clarifies that elected representatives have authority to inspect government offices in their constituencies, but this does not extend to party functionaries.

DMK president M.K. Stalin described the 2026 Tamil Nadu election victory of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a 'tsunami of illusion.' The article examines how Tamil Nadu leaders have viewed election results since 1967.

A DMK MLA from Vilathikulam was arrested for remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. The party's deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticized the government's action as 'high-handed'.

The Tamil Nadu government will celebrate the state’s history on both July 18 and November 1. The AIADMK government previously designated November 1 as Tamil Nadu Day, while the DMK government changed the observance to July 18 in 2021.

DMK has urged the Centre to establish a tribunal on Mekedatu. A resolution supporting this was passed during a virtual meeting of the party's MPs, attended by party president M.K. Stalin from London.

The Tamil Nadu Cabinet discussed the budget, with Law Minister Nirmalkumar criticizing the Opposition for corruption and alleging a potential alliance between DMK, AIADMK, and BJP to form a government.

Palaniswami clarified that AIADMK views DMK as an evil force, amid allegations that both parties attempted to collaborate to prevent TVK from forming a government following a hung Assembly in recent elections.

The DMK plans to approach the Supreme Court if the Governor does not act on complaints of horse trading by TVK. A petition was submitted to the Governor in Chennai by Mr. Bharathi, who mentioned an earlier representation had been submitted on July 4.

DMK leader E.V. Velu stated he is not hiding and has been receiving treatment for heart ailments at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore since 2016. He planned to undergo a medical check-up there after the election campaign.

On July 4, delegations from DMK, AIADMK, and BJP met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to submit memoranda urging legal action against the participation of two private individuals in a recent Cabinet meeting. The request questions potential restrictions on outsiders attending such meetings.

Thirumavalavan stated there is a necessity to build a national anti-BJP front, suggesting TVK and DMK should be part of it. He acknowledged that some may view this as confusing.

The Madras High Court has closed a 2016 case involving the DMK regarding local body elections in Tamil Nadu. Justice M. Dhandapani cited prior orders from retired Justice N. Kirubarakan as the reason for closing the case.