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Jayalalithaa biopic, helmed by director Vijay, to be launched on birth anniversary of late Tamil Nadu CM
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Jayalalithaa biopic, helmed by director Vijay, to be launched on birth anniversary of late Tamil Nadu CM

The biopic on Jayalalithaa will be directed by filmmaker Vijay of Madrasapattinam fame

I-T officials continue hunt for unaccounted wealth at jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala's premises for fourth day
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I-T officials continue hunt for unaccounted wealth at jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala's premises for fourth day

Income Tax (I-T) officials continued for the fourth day on Sunday their search for unaccounted wealth at the premises of jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala

AIADMK symbol row: EPS-OPS faction accuses Sasikala-Dhinakaran group of 'delaying tactics'
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AIADMK symbol row: EPS-OPS faction accuses Sasikala-Dhinakaran group of 'delaying tactics'

The AIADMK's EK Palaniswami-O Panneerselvam (EPS-OPS) faction on Monday accused the Sasikala-Dhinakaran group of "deliberately delaying"

TTV Dhinakaran ready to contest RK Nagar bypoll, urges AIADMK to accept Sasikala's leadership
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TTV Dhinakaran ready to contest RK Nagar bypoll, urges AIADMK to accept Sasikala's leadership

Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday said he is ready to contest the RK Nagar bypoll

Panneerselvam says AIADMK merger talks going smoothly, positive results expected
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Panneerselvam says AIADMK merger talks going smoothly, positive results expected

Talks on the merger of the two AIADMK factions are going on smoothly and a positive result is expected in a day or two

HC moved against Dinakaran's candidature in RK Nagar by-poll
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HC moved against Dinakaran's candidature in RK Nagar by-poll

A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court against the candidature of AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran for the 12 April RK Nagar Assembly by-election on the ground he had been penalised in FERA cases.

Jayalalithaa dead: Funeral at 4.30 pm on Chennai's Marina Beach with full state honours
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Jayalalithaa dead: Funeral at 4.30 pm on Chennai's Marina Beach with full state honours

Things progressed pretty fast after 12.15 am on Tuesday when Apollo Hospitals confirmed the demise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa (her name is sometimes spelled Jayalalitha).

When Jayalalithaa bared her teeth: A scribe recalls Amma's response to his column about her 'comeback'
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When Jayalalithaa bared her teeth: A scribe recalls Amma's response to his column about her 'comeback'

An Australia-based journalist took to Facebook to share pictures of Jayalalithaa's letter to him when he wrote a gossip column against the actor in 1980.

Jayalalithaa cardiac arrest: From Kejriwal to Lalu, politicians pray for Tamil Nadu CM's recovery
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Jayalalithaa cardiac arrest: From Kejriwal to Lalu, politicians pray for Tamil Nadu CM's recovery

Soon after Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa was reported to be critical due to a cardiac arrest later on Sunday evening, politicians across the country have poured in their prayers for the 68-year-old on Twitter.

Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa demands CBI probe into Jayalalithaa's health
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Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa demands CBI probe into Jayalalithaa's health

She also asked the Governor to verify Jayalalithaa's signature "if any official communication came from her or any other person in this or any other regard".

Jayalalithaa may be discharged soon: Kerala Governor
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Jayalalithaa may be discharged soon: Kerala Governor

The Kerala Governor made the comments after visiting the Apollo Hospital, where Jayalalithaa is admitted since last month, with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to provide details on Jayalalithaa's health
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Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to provide details on Jayalalithaa's health

The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed Tamil Nadu's Additional Advocate General to get instructions from the government on Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's health.

What ails Amma? Medical all-clear fails to end guessing job over Jayalalithaa's health
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What ails Amma? Medical all-clear fails to end guessing job over Jayalalithaa's health

Reports of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa being unwell has been doing rounds of political and media circles for a while now.

New govts in Assam, WB, TN, Kerala complete 100 days: Here's what they achieved and what lies ahead
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New govts in Assam, WB, TN, Kerala complete 100 days: Here's what they achieved and what lies ahead

Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala and Sarbananda Sonowal in Assam rode to power on the promise of a corruption free government.

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa announces Rs 54.65 crore package for farmers
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Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa announces Rs 54.65 crore package for farmers

Jayalalithaa said farmers will be encouraged to go for timely paddy planting by deploying farm implements, and by using the system for Rice Intensification.

Indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa on AIADMK's victory
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Indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa on AIADMK's victory

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said on Thursday that she was "indebted" to the people of Tamil Nadu for re-electing the AIADMK to power in assembly elections.

Rahul Gandhi takes on Jayalalithaa, criticises state government on various fronts
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Rahul Gandhi takes on Jayalalithaa, criticises state government on various fronts

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has been on war-footing in the Tamil Nadu leg of his campaign.

Tamil Nadu polls: CR Saraswathi's journey from silver screen to political theatre
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Tamil Nadu polls: CR Saraswathi's journey from silver screen to political theatre

AIADMK candidate CR Saraswathi is trying hard to woo voters ahead of the Tamil Nadu polls and is willing to play her role of the approachable candidate

Tamil Nadu polls: EC issues notification for filing of nominations
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Tamil Nadu polls: EC issues notification for filing of nominations

EC on Friday issued the notification for the 16 May polls in Tamil Nadu signalling the start of filing of nominations in all the 234 constituencies.

Days ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, AIADMK, DMK continue to tinker with candidates
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Days ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, AIADMK, DMK continue to tinker with candidates

Ruling AIADMK and DMK are constantly changing the list of contestants in the 16 May assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.