Tamilnadu

Sasikala has 130 MLAs captive, how will O Panneerselvam get the numbers?

VK Sasikala bundled 130 MLAs into 3 buses to herd them onward by air to New Delhi, she needs the support of 117 MLAs to prove her majority during a floor test in the Assembly and just counting the white veshtis on board, she has more than enough. Where will O Panneerselvam get these numbers from? Unless 14 Sasikala stooges ditch her or OPS has a silent majority that will rise up for him, the math is not adding up for the latest rebel from Periyakulam.

Sasikala takes full control of party and TN govt, continues Jayalalithaa's legacy

For V K Sasikala, election as the AIADMK Legislature Party leader to pave her way to become the Chief Minister, marks continuance of the legacy of late Jayalalithaa who also held the two posts, allowing her to wield complete control over the party and the government.

Tamil Nadu after Jayalalithaa: Power remains firmly in Poes Garden, for now

A conversation with The Hindu's Narayan Lakshman on Tamil Nadu politics after Jayalalithaa's death.

Tamil Nadu: Finance Minister O Panneerselvam takes over ailing CM Jayalalithaa's portfolios

Ailing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's portfolios have been handed over to her most trusted Minister O Panneerselvam by the Governor on Tuesday

Stampede at Jayalalithaa's Vriddhachalam campaign lands six women in ICU

Two deaths due to unconfirmed causes, people say they waited for hours in the searing heat with no shade and many, without water or food.

Jayalalithaa to start 15-day election campaign on 9 April

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa will start her 15 day election campaign on April 9, AIADMK said on Monday.

Jayalalithaa slams petrol, diesel price hike; says 'not acceptable'

Opposing the latest hike in prices of petrol and diesel, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said the revision will impact the lower and middle classes and sought its rollback.

Actor Vijayakumar joins BJP ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

Veteran south Indian actor Vijayakumar, who has essayed roles in over 800 films, on Wednesday joined the BJP, with the party expressing confidence that it would help in its presence across the region and enable more artistes come into its fold.

Jayalalithaa announces slew of concessions for Tamil Nadu state govt employees

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today announced a slew of concessions, including hike in assistance under Family Welfare Fund, for state government employees amid protests by some sections among them.

Congress warms up to DMK, Ghulam Nabi Azad to meet Karunanidhi in Chennai

In a possible attempt to revive the alliance with DMK that was snapped couple of years back, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad will call on DMK president M.Karunanidhi on Saturday.