Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, August 7: Madras High Court to Hear DMK Plea For Karunanidhi's Burial at Marina Beach

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07 Aug, 22:14 (IST)

Madras High Court acting Chief Justice Huluvadi G. Ramesh agrees to hear by 10:30 pm today a case against denial of burial land by Tamil Nadu Govt at Marina beach for Karunanidhi.

07 Aug, 21:15 (IST)
The Tamil Nadu government denies permission to bury DMK president M. Karunanidhi near the Anna Memorial at Marina beach.
07 Aug, 20:34 (IST)

DMK hass issued a Schedule to pay last respects to M Karunanidhi

8:30 PM to 1:00 AM - Gopalapuram Residence

1:00 AM to 4:00 AM - CIT Colony Residence

4:00 AM onwards - Rajaji Mandapam

07 Aug, 20:17 (IST)

Congress President Rahul Gandhi along with senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mukul Wasnik to travel to Chennai tomorrow.

07 Aug, 20:03 (IST)

M K Stalin in a statement has appealed to DMK workers to maintain peace and discipline, thanks doctors and the management of Kauvery Hospital.

07 Aug, 19:43 (IST)

It is saddening to know about the demise of M Karunanidhi. The DMK chief was someone who had contributed to the fields of politics,cinema and literature: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami statement.

07 Aug, 19:27 (IST)

Tamil Nadu government declared holiday tomorrow, State to observe 7 days of mourning.

07 Aug, 19:20 (IST)

Today is a black day in my life, one which I can never forget as I lost my #Kalaignar. I pray for his soul: Rajinikanth on Karunanidhi.

07 Aug, 19:15 (IST)

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation services to Tamil Nadu have been stopped temporarily ahead of M Karunanidhi death.

07 Aug, 19:11 (IST)

President Ram Nath Kovind mourned the death of M Karunanidhi. "श्री एम करुणानिधि के निधन के बारे में सुनकर दुख हुआ। "कलैनार" के नाम से लोकप्रिय वह एक सुदृढ़ विरासत छोड़ कर जा रहे हैं जिसकी बराबरी सार्वजनिक जीवन में कम मिलती है। उनके परिवार के प्रति और लाखों चाहने वालों के प्रति मैं अपनी शोक संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ – राष्ट्रपति कोविन्द," he tweeted.

07 Aug, 19:00 (IST)

PM Modi Tweets: My thoughts are with the family and the countless supporters of Karunanidhi Ji in this hour of grief. India and particularly Tamil Nadu will miss him immensely. May his soul rest in peace.

07 Aug, 18:50 (IST)

DMK chief Karunanidhi dies at Kauvery Hospital. Kauvery hospital releases statement.

07 Aug, 18:22 (IST)

Karunanidhi Health Update: Tamil Nadu theaters to cancel movie shows for today, tomorrow after Kauvery Hospital Health bulletin says DMK chief 'Extremely Critical, Unstable'.

07 Aug, 17:44 (IST)

M Karunanidhi Health Update: Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamta Banerjee to visit Chennai to see Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital.

07 Aug, 17:05 (IST)

According to sources, Sun TV has relieved all its employees of their duties for the day as tensions run high over Karunanidhi's deteriorating health.

07 Aug, 16:40 (IST)

There has been a significant decline in the clinical condition of Dr M Karunanidhi over the last few hours: Kauvery Hospital.

07 Aug, 16:36 (IST)

Karunanidhi  Health Bulletin: Significant decline in DMK chief's health since in the past few hours, says Kauvery Hospital. His condition is extremely critical and unstable 

07 Aug, 16:16 (IST)

M Karunanidhi's health declines, Tamil Nadu DGP orders to strengthen security all over the state.

07 Aug, 16:14 (IST)

The health condition of DMK president M Karunanidhi continued to remain critical, doctors treating him in Kauvery Hospital said on Tuesday. The doctors on Monday night had informed that Karunanidhi, who has been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of the hospital since July 29, is “very critical.” Read Full Report.

07 Aug, 15:49 (IST)

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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi’s health declined once again on Monday evening, a medical bulletin released by Chennai's Kauvery Hospital said. The bulletin further added that the doctors are facing a challenge in maintaining his vital organ functions. Karunanidhi's fans and well-wishers are waiting outside Kauvery Hospital to get the latest update about their leader's health.

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