Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has renewed his call for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direct intervention to resolve the long-standing Katchatheevu dispute and secure the release of Indian fishermen and boats detained in Sri Lankan prisons.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin used the occasion of World Population Day to renew his demand for a "fair delimitation" of parliamentary constituencies, warning against what he called an attempt to "punish" progressive states.

Having led the battle against the three-language component of the National Education Policy, which he calls an attempt at 'Hindi imposition' by the BJP, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has welcomed the coming together of the Thackeray cousins.

Palaniswami's tirade follows Stalin's "AIADMK has mortgaged the name of Anna itself," jibe.

Birthday wishes poured in for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he turned 55 on Thursday, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge praising him for his dedication to the Constitution's values and compassion for the millions whose voices often go unheard.

MK Stalin said all political parties from Tamil Nadu, which are registered with the Election Commission, will be invited for the meeting.

Tamil Nadu, which has 39 Lok Sabha seats, has been opposed to any reduction in their numbers following delimitation.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in the State Assembly moved a resolution against the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new draft rules for the appointment of Vice Chancellors on Thursday.

A biryani vendor was arrested in connection with the sexual assault case. CM MK Stalin said in Tamil Nadu Assembly that the accused was a "DMK supporter, not a member".