The Times of India

The party has received about Rs 3.68 crore through applications submitted in Stalins name alone.

He questioned the Union govts silence on the sinking of Irans warship IRIS Dena.

P. Ravindhranath Kumar, son of former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, has applied for DMK tickets for himself and his father. Kumar seeks to contest from Andipatti and Bodinayakanur, while also proposing M.K. Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin for three Theni district seats. Panneerselvam had previously indicated a desire to contest under the DMK's symbol.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin's spontaneous hand gesture after seat-sharing talks with Congress went viral, signaling an agreement. However, AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized Stalin, claiming law and order and women's safety have 'come to an end' under DMK rule. The DMK allotted 28 seats to Congress.

DMK and Congress finalized their seat-sharing deal for 28 seats and one Rajya Sabha seat after intense negotiations. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's shrewd bargaining, backed by data and ground realities, convinced Congress to settle for fewer seats, overcoming internal party dissent and threats of aligning with other parties.

Govt sources told TOI that Union home minister Amit Shah informed chief minister M K Stalin of the shifting of Ravi ahead of the official communique from President.

Anbumani got an RS seat based on a pre-poll arrangement with the AIADMK, which holds 61 MLAs in the legislature.

He claimed that Congress had got more tickets to contest in the DMK alliance by pointing to us (by threatening to leave the DMK alliance and partnering with TVK). DMK, which had initially offered 25 seats to Congress, raised it to 28 seats and offered a Rajya Sabha seat, as well.

AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal announced AICC Secretary Christopher Tilak as the Congress candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu. Tilak, an engineering graduate and former hockey player, is expected to file his nomination soon. He also serves as AICC in-charge for several northeastern states and has prior experience in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

The DMK and Congress have finalized their alliance for the upcoming elections, agreeing on a seat-sharing deal. Congress will contest 28 assembly seats and secure a Rajya Sabha berth. This agreement, reached after intense negotiations and crucial interventions, ensures the continuation of their partnership, vital for both parties' electoral prospects.