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  'Time is ripe': Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala announces comeback after AIADMK's poor show in polls

  June 17, 2024 12:33 IST

  Sasikala condemned caste-based politics within the AIADMK, highlighting the party's electoral decline and emphasizing the need for unity. Despite past expulsion, she aims to unify AIADMK under her leadership, challenging DMK and outlining plans for a party resurgence.

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  Tamil Nadu: AIADMK slams BJP for ‘cheap politics’ of ‘appropriating’ MGR, J Jayalalithaa

  March 03, 2024 23:14 IST

  In his recent rallies in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invoked the legacy of MGR as well as Jayalalithaa.

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  Jayalalithaa's gold, diamond jewellery to be handed over to TN govt in March, rules Karnataka court

  February 21, 2024 12:03 IST

  In the same order, the Special Court had ordered the payment of Rs five crore to Karnataka for the expenses of the trial conducted in the State.

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  MGR to Kamal Haasan to Thalapathy Vijay, list of southern stars who launched political parties

  February 02, 2024 16:06 IST

  Before Thalapathy Vijay, many South superstars have launched their political parties including Jayalalithaa, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan among others. Scroll down to check the list of those political parties launched by popular South actors.

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  Jayalalithaa death: Panel faults close aide Sasikala, doctor; recommends probe

  India | October 18, 2022 23:48 IST

  Jayalalithaa death: The panel's report, that was tabled by the state government in the Assembly also indicted former Health Minister C Vijayabaskar, medical doctor K S Sivakumar (Sasikala's relative) and the then Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan and recommended a probe against all the four persons.

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  Jayalalithaa death: AIIMS panel gives clean chit to Apollo Hospital over medical treatment

  India | August 21, 2022 13:27 IST

  Jayalalithaa death: After the demise of the former Tamil Nadu CM in December 2016, full-scale politics erupted over the cause of her death and the medical procedures followed during her hospitalisation.

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  'As long as I'm there, no one can...': Sasikala asserts control amid tussle in AIADMK

  India | July 13, 2022 6:43 IST

  AIADMK tussle: Sasikala said that the cadres of the AIADMK must give a fitting response to EPS for having assumed the office of the interim General Secretary by violating party rules.

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  Jayalalithaa 74th birth anniversary: Journey of non-political individual to a successful CM

  India | February 24, 2022 12:37 IST

  Being a successful actress who came into prominence in the mid-1960s, she worked in almost 140 movies between 1961-1980 primarily in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. She entered into politics and joined AIADMK in 1982 when MG Ramachandran was Tamil Nadu's chief minister.

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  Madras HC directs I-T department to include Jayalalithaa's legal heirs in wealth tax case

  India | December 07, 2021 14:24 IST

  The Income Tax department had prayed before the court that Jayalalithaa's residence 'Veda Nilayam' and other properties have been attached in connection with the tax arrears.  

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  Ground Report: Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani resigns

  News | September 11, 2021 17:40 IST

  Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has submitted his resignation to Governor Acharya Devvrat. Rupani was accompanied by four ministers. Even though the real reason behind his resignation is unclear, reports suggest that his alleged differences with the party may have compelled him to step down as the CM. speaking to the reporters after his resignation, Rupani said that he is ready to take up any responsibility which the party will bestow him with. "I want to thank BJP for giving me this opportunity to serve as Gujarat's CM. During my tenure, I got the opportunity to add to the development of the state under PM Modi's leadership."

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  Thalaivii Twitter review: Fans call Kangana Ranaut starrer 'mind-blowing', demand for sequel

  Bollywood | September 11, 2021 8:04 IST

  Starring Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami Thalaivii showcases the varied aspects of Jayalalithaa's life, tracing her journey as an actress at a young age to becoming the face of Tamil cinema, as well as the rise of the revolutionary leader who changed the course of the state's politics.

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  State's development is possible only if we defeat dynastic, corrupt DMK-Congress: Amit Shah

  Elections | April 03, 2021 14:49 IST

  Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Thousand Lights assembly constituency, wherein he campaigned for the party's candidate Khushbu Sundar on April 03.

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  Thalaivi song Chali Chali teaser: Kangana Ranaut redefines grace as young Jayalalithaa

  Bollywood | April 01, 2021 18:47 IST

  Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut gave a pleasant surprise to her fans and well-wishers on Thursday as the actress released the teaser of her upcoming film Thalaivi's new song Chali Chali.

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  AIADMK releases list of 171 candidates for Tamil Nadu polls 2021, BJP to contest on 20 seats

  Elections | March 10, 2021 18:47 IST

  The AIADMK on Wednesday released the list of 171 candidates for the upcoming Assembly Elections in Tamil Nadu. The PMK and BJP in AIADMK led alliance will contest in 23 and 20 constituencies respectively.

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  Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2021: AIADMK-PMK finalise seat-sharing deal

  Elections | February 27, 2021 20:12 IST

  The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Saturday clinched a seat-sharing deal with ally PMK for the April 6 Assembly elections, allotting the S Ramadoss-headed party 23 seats.

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  Jayalalithaa’s 73rd birth anniversary: Legacy battle continues as AIADMK, Sasikala plan big to mark

  India | February 24, 2021 9:38 IST

  Jayalalithaa birthday today: Sasikala's team members are preparing for a grand roadshow on Jayalalithaa's birthday. Notably, Sasikala returned to Tamil Nadu after four years on February 9 to a grand welcome by supporters.

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  VK Sasikala tests positive for coronavirus, health being monitored

  India | January 21, 2021 21:59 IST

  Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa's close aide VK Sasikala, who has been admitted to Bengaluru's Bowring Government Hospital after she complained about breathlessness, fever and back pain, has tested positive for coronavirus.

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  Thalaivi: Arvind Swami as MGR looks intriguing in J Jayalalithaa biopic starring Kangana Ranaut

  Bollywood | December 24, 2020 11:44 IST

  While actress Kangana Ranaut's looks from the upcoming film Thlaivi have always charmed the viewers, the makers on Thursday unveiled the first look of actor-turned-politician Dr. MG Ramachandran from the J Jayalalithaa biopic played by Arvind Swami.

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  CM Palaniswami attends event to mark 4th death anniversary of Jayalalithaa

  News | December 05, 2020 20:31 IST

  The nation is remembering former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on her 4th death anniversary on Dec 05. An event was organised to mark her death anniversary in Chennai which was attended by Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami and Dy CM O Panneerselvam.

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  Tamil Nadu govt renames 3 Metro Rail stations in Chennai after late CMs including J Jayalalithaa

  India | July 31, 2020 12:37 IST

  The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced renaming of three Metro Rail stations here after late Chief Ministers C N Annadurai, M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa