Jayalalithaa

Jayalalithaa Death Inquiry Put On Hold By Top Court Over Apollo Petition

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday April 26, 2019

The Supreme Court has put on hold the proceedings of a commission set up to investigate the death of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in 2016.

Tamil Nadu Votes Thursday: All You Need To Know

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday April 16, 2019

Tamil Nadu votes in a national election for the first time after the death of its two iconic politicians, J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, left a vacuum that will be hard to fill. After losing its charismatic leader Jayalalithaa, the ruling AIADMK has been struggling with infighting and a fierce power struggle. This election marks many firsts for ...

Big Change In Tamil Nadu's Politics: Prannoy Roy's Analysis

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday April 14, 2019

The deaths of two of the biggest icons of Dravidian politics have brought a sea change in Tamil Nadu's politics. In a span of less than three years, Tamil Nadu has lost both J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, leaving the state in the hands of the GenNext - E Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam on one side and MK Stalin on the other.

"Seeking Votes On Amma's Behalf": AIADMK Banks On Jayalalithaa Magic

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday April 10, 2019

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK, which has an alliance with the BJP for the national election, says ideologically it doesn't believe in the caste system or religious differences and wants an India in which minorities are protected.

High Court Warns MK Stalin On Linking E Palaniswami To Kodanad Case

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 4, 2019

The Madras High Court on Thursday warned DMK President MK Stalin against linking Chief Minister E Palaniswami to the theft-cum-murder that happened in Kodanad Estate that belonged to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Apollo Hospital's Plea Against Probe Into J Jayalalithaa's Death Rejected

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2019

The Madras High Court on Thursday rejected Apollo Hospital's objections to an inquiry commission set up to probe the death of late Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa looking into aspects of treatment given to her.

"NDA Will Win, Work For The Poor In Tamil Nadu", Says Amit Shah

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 2, 2019

BJP chief Amit Shah on Tuesday said the National Democratic Alliance will form a government at the centre that will work for the poor, like the ones led by former AIADMK chief ministers MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu.

AIADMK Slams MK Stalin For His Remarks On Jayalalithaa Probe Panel

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 29, 2019

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu Thursday hit out at DMK chief M K Stalin for allegedly making scandalous remarks against an inquiry commission probing the circumstances leading to the death of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and sought the EC's intervention.

4-Way Fight In Central Chennai As DMK's Dayanidhi Maran To Contest Polls

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Dayanidhi Maran, former Telecom Minister and DMK member, filed his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Central Chennai constituency on Tuesday.

K Palaniswami Hits Out At DMK Over J Jayalalithaa's Retreat Home Heist Case

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 24, 2019

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday took a swipe at arch rival DMK on the Kodanad heist and murder case and claimed that people have raised doubts whether those involved belonged to that party.

AIADMK, DMK Field Relatives Of Its Leaders In Lok Sabha Polls

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 24, 2019

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, which has for long attacked the DMK for dynastic politics, seems to be following the same route while fielding candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. The party has nominated sons of its leaders including O Panneerselvam for the April 18 polls.

DMK Like Chameleon, Changes Colours Too Often: K Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 23, 2019

Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday lashed out at arch rival DMK,dubbing it a "chameleon" for shifting its stand for power while DMK chief MK Stalin trained his guns on the AIADMK, saying it has forgotten late J Jayalalithaa,who opposed Prime Minister Modi.

Kangana Ranaut To Play Jayalalithaa In Biopic Titled Thalaivi. Details Here

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 23, 2019

On the occasion of Kangana Ranaut's birthday, it was announced through an official statement that she will play Jayalalithaa in Thalaivi

13 New Faces, 2 Women In DMK List For Lok Sabha Elections

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday March 18, 2019

The DMK released its list of candidates for 20 seats in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, earmarking four for children of leaders and two for women in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The rest of the 20 constituencies will go to the Congress and other allies.

Ex-Top Court Judge Justice PC Ghose Set To Be First Lokpal: Sources

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday March 17, 2019

Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose is set to be appointed as the country's first Lokpal, or the anti-corruption ombudsman, sources said today.