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BJP adopts wait-and-watch policy on power tussle within ally AIADMK

A senior BJP functionary maintained that the power tussle between EPS and OPS is an internal matter of AIADMK

Palaniswami's journey from a little known TN village to helming the AIADMK

'Did you think that I am the old Palaniswami, no Mr Stalin,' asserted Edappady K Palaniswami at the AIADMK General Council meet here on Monday. It was unmistakably a demonstration of his sense of confidence in both moving on to the next stage of taking on the ruling DMK now that his rival Panneerselvam is ousted from the party. He said the DMK capturing power in 2021 was only an accident. Palaniswami made it clear that despite attempts to convince Panneerselvam on the need for a single leadership under him, the latter did not agree to it. He made it clear that Panneerselvam has no chance to make a come back and dubbed his rival the 'stooge' of ruling DMK. In a veiled reference he slammed Panneerselvam as a betrayer. "It is not an easy task to earn the goodwill of Amma," said Palaniswami, tracing his long journey in the party.He gave ample indications that he would be the supreme leader soon through 'democratic' means. The party has announced organisation polls and it is now clear th

Top headlines: SC sentences Mallya to 4 months in jail; rupee hits new low

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday slapped a fine of Rs 2000 ($25) and a four-month jail sentence on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya

AIADMK's council meet picks Palaniswami as Interim General Secretary

The AIADMK endorsed scrapping the erstwhile top two positions of Coordinator and Joint Coordinator held by O Panneerselvam and (OPS) Palaniswami, respectively

Exit polls close the gap with ads

Skybus ads across newspapers in Assam by major political parties raise serious questions about the business of polling

Houses for all, education loan scrapped: AIADMK manifesto has 164 promises

AIADMK leaders Edappadi K Palaniswami, the state's chief minister, and O Panneerselvam, deputy chief minister, released the manifesto for elections on April 6

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Earlier, the ordinary people had no access to Tamil Nadu politics' stalwarts. This is changing now, and therefore, Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to the state was a change for the people

Hyundai Motor to invest Rs 150 crore in new training centre near Chennai

The facility will serve as an incubation centre for skill enhancement and will focus on human-centric innovations and mobility solutions

Tamil Nadu to supply free Covid-19 vaccines to public once available

Move follows similar initiative BJP Manifesto for Bihar polls

Tamil Nadu govt has spent Rs 7,162 cr till now to combat Covid-19: CM

Tamil Nadu Government has spent Rs 7,162 crores till now to combat COVID-19, said Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister held a meeting with all District Collectors of the State via video conference today."The State government has spent 7,162 crores till now to combat COVID-19," said Chief Minister Palaniswami.Tamil Nadu has 52,506 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

National Education Policy: Tamil Nadu rejects 'painful' 3-language formula

Tamil Nadu CM said there will be no deviation from the existing system

Tamil Nadu will not allow 3-language formula in the state, says Palaniswami

The three-language policy has been proposed in the New Education Policy 2020 released last week

Inter-district movement of buses, cars suspended till June 30 in Tamil Nadu

The Chief Minister said that the decision was taken to curb the spread of new Covid-19 cases in the state

DMK MLA J Anbazhagan succumbs to Covid-19 in Chennai on his birthday

The condition of 62-year old MLA, who has been fighting for his life with severe Covid-19 pneumonia rapidly deteriorated early this morning

Tamil Nadu CM sends feelers to 11 automotive CEOs to invest in the state

Palaniswami promised customised incentive package to majors like Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, among others

Tamil Nadu CM to invite 13 prominent tech companies to invest in state

The move is aimed at cashing in on the opportunities arising with companies planning to exit from countries like China and looking to relocate their manufacturing activities to countries like India

Tamil Nadu extends coronavirus lockdown till May 31, but with relaxations

According to the the state government release, while e-passes will not be needed for vehicles within the district, they would be required for inter-district travel

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 31 May, eases curbs in 25 districts

Palaniswami announced new relaxation in curbs for 25 districts, including Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, Tirupur, Namakkal and Karur

SC stays Madras HC order asking Tamil Nadu to close liquor shops in state

Lawyer Yogesh Kanna, appearing for the state government, said the top court issued notices to those who had filed the pleas in the high court seeking closure of the liquor outlets in the state

Covid-19 cases soar in Tamil Nadu, 771 infections reported in a single day

A large number of cases reported today are linked to the spread from Koyambedu Market, the largest vegetable and fruits market in this part of the country