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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invoked the memory of ex-Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to attack the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, accusing the ruling party of disrespecting women and keeping the state "trapped in old thinking...".

Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's close aide VK Sasikala, serving a four-year jail term on graft charges, has sought remission and early release from prison, official sources said today.

On a visit that is being seen to hint at the AIADMK cosying up to the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Chennai today to launch the state government's scheme for a Rs 25,000 subsidy for women to buy two wheelers.

Actor Kamal Haasan today alleged that money power was behind TTV Dhinakaran's win in the December 21 RK Nagar bypoll. The sidelined AIADMK leader hit out accusing Kamal Haasan of maligning voters. In a stinging article in the latest issue of Tamil magazine 'Ananda Vikatan,' the veteran actor described the bypoll, held after the death of former Chie...

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth today announced his entry into politics today, ending months of speculation and suspense. He didn't name his political party, but confirmed that he will launch one before the assembly election in Tamil Nadu and will contest on all 234 seats. Rajinikanth, who is fondly called Thalaiva by his fans, said that he was enterin...

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who is prepping for a political career, has ripped into Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK over last week's income tax raids targeting jailed party leader VK Sasikala and her family members at properties including former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's Chennai home.

VK Sasikala has been found guilty of corruption by the Supreme Court and will have to surrender to the police in Chennai so that she can be jailed for four years. This ends her high-decibel and divisive bid to be Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu - she is now barred from contesting an election for the next ten years. At 10:30 am on Tuesday, two judges o...

The Supreme Court will at 10:30 this morning rule on whether VK Sasikala, AIADMK chief, is guilty of helping former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa amass illicit wealth worth over 60 crores in the 1990s. The verdict will decide the political career of Ms Sasikala, who has staked claim to be Tamil Nadu's next Chief Minister. If the court up...

The state of Tamil Nadu is under a trance as it mourns the loss of its Chief Minister and a dynamic personality, J. Jayalalithaa but there's a lot she has done ever since her government first came to power in Tamil Nadu. It's the most industrialised state in South India and it was at the forefront of this movement. Just about 55 km from the souther...

Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who has been camping in Tamil Nadu since today morning, has apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latest health condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa "continues to improve", Apollo Hospital has said in its latest medical bulletin released today. The chief minister has been advised to stay for a few more days in the hospital, where she was admitted for "fever and dehydration" 11 days ago.

The latest in a series of initiatives under brand 'Amma', Tamil Nadu government will set up 500 'Amma Gyms' for youth and develop as many 'Amma Parks' for the public in rural areas.

Taking up the latest detention of three Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan navy, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to secure the release of all 24 fishermen and 93 boats under Lankan custody at the earliest.

Demanding withdrawal of the latest hike in petrol and diesel prices, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today trashed the 'US Dollar-Indian Rupee exchange rate' effect as cited by oil marketing companies (OMCs) for the increase and said conditions influencing it had no relation to common people.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today demanded rollback of the latest hike in petrol and diesel prices, saying it would lead to increase in prices of essential commodities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invoked the memory of ex-Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to attack the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, accusing the ruling party of disrespecting women and keeping the state "trapped in old thinking...".

Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's close aide VK Sasikala, serving a four-year jail term on graft charges, has sought remission and early release from prison, official sources said today.

On a visit that is being seen to hint at the AIADMK cosying up to the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Chennai today to launch the state government's scheme for a Rs 25,000 subsidy for women to buy two wheelers.

Actor Kamal Haasan today alleged that money power was behind TTV Dhinakaran's win in the December 21 RK Nagar bypoll. The sidelined AIADMK leader hit out accusing Kamal Haasan of maligning voters. In a stinging article in the latest issue of Tamil magazine 'Ananda Vikatan,' the veteran actor described the bypoll, held after the death of former Chie...

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth today announced his entry into politics today, ending months of speculation and suspense. He didn't name his political party, but confirmed that he will launch one before the assembly election in Tamil Nadu and will contest on all 234 seats. Rajinikanth, who is fondly called Thalaiva by his fans, said that he was enterin...

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who is prepping for a political career, has ripped into Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK over last week's income tax raids targeting jailed party leader VK Sasikala and her family members at properties including former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's Chennai home.

VK Sasikala has been found guilty of corruption by the Supreme Court and will have to surrender to the police in Chennai so that she can be jailed for four years. This ends her high-decibel and divisive bid to be Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu - she is now barred from contesting an election for the next ten years. At 10:30 am on Tuesday, two judges o...

The Supreme Court will at 10:30 this morning rule on whether VK Sasikala, AIADMK chief, is guilty of helping former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa amass illicit wealth worth over 60 crores in the 1990s. The verdict will decide the political career of Ms Sasikala, who has staked claim to be Tamil Nadu's next Chief Minister. If the court up...

The state of Tamil Nadu is under a trance as it mourns the loss of its Chief Minister and a dynamic personality, J. Jayalalithaa but there's a lot she has done ever since her government first came to power in Tamil Nadu. It's the most industrialised state in South India and it was at the forefront of this movement. Just about 55 km from the souther...

Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who has been camping in Tamil Nadu since today morning, has apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latest health condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa "continues to improve", Apollo Hospital has said in its latest medical bulletin released today. The chief minister has been advised to stay for a few more days in the hospital, where she was admitted for "fever and dehydration" 11 days ago.

The latest in a series of initiatives under brand 'Amma', Tamil Nadu government will set up 500 'Amma Gyms' for youth and develop as many 'Amma Parks' for the public in rural areas.

Taking up the latest detention of three Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan navy, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to secure the release of all 24 fishermen and 93 boats under Lankan custody at the earliest.

Demanding withdrawal of the latest hike in petrol and diesel prices, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today trashed the 'US Dollar-Indian Rupee exchange rate' effect as cited by oil marketing companies (OMCs) for the increase and said conditions influencing it had no relation to common people.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today demanded rollback of the latest hike in petrol and diesel prices, saying it would lead to increase in prices of essential commodities.