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DMK launches hunger strike across Tamil Nadu

Stalin and his family members join the protests across the state

DMK launches hunger strike across Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 22 Feb 2017 | 2:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu announces Rs 2,247 crore package for drought-hit areas

The major chunk will go for farmers who have cultivated paddy to the tune of around Rs 2,049 crore

Tamil Nadu announces Rs 2,247 crore package for drought-hit areas
Updated On : 21 Feb 2017 | 6:42 PM IST

Tamils betrayed by MLAs, Amma's rule will be established: Panneerselvam

Papers were torn and chairs thrown during the ruckus in the house

Tamils betrayed by MLAs, Amma's rule will be established: Panneerselvam
Updated On : 18 Feb 2017 | 8:02 PM IST

TN assembly: E Palaniswami passes floor test, gets 122 votes

AIADMK govt proves majority in the assembly on a day that saw high drama inside the house

TN assembly: E Palaniswami passes floor test, gets 122 votes
Updated On : 18 Feb 2017 | 3:41 PM IST

Sasikala loyalist vs OPS: Dynasty politics gripped TN in a matter of hours

OPS recruited Amma's niece Deepa into his team, Sasikala gave her nephew Dinakaran key position

Sasikala loyalist vs OPS: Dynasty politics gripped TN in a matter of hours
Updated On : 16 Feb 2017 | 11:35 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor likely to take call on basis of legal opinions

Experts suggested that composite floor test like the one conducted in UP in 1998 could be done in TN

Tamil Nadu Governor likely to take call on basis of legal opinions
Updated On : 14 Feb 2017 | 9:36 PM IST

The Sasikala gameplan for guilty verdict: Quickly nominate a new CM for TN

AIADMK's strategy is to dissuade the governor from inviting Panneerselvam to take a floor test

The Sasikala gameplan for guilty verdict: Quickly nominate a new CM for TN
Updated On : 14 Feb 2017 | 12:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu crisis: Can the governor defer Sasikala's quest for power?

The Supreme Court will pronounce a judgement on Jayalalithaa's DA case today

Tamil Nadu crisis: Can the governor defer Sasikala's quest for power?
Updated On : 14 Feb 2017 | 9:51 AM IST

OPS to walk into CM office today, numbers still in Sasikala's favour

Sasikala asked her party cadres to works towards AIADMK's journey from Tamil Nadu to Delhi

OPS to walk into CM office today, numbers still in Sasikala's favour
Updated On : 13 Feb 2017 | 11:19 AM IST

Tug of war: Sasikala sacks AIADMK Presidium Chairman Madusudanan

Sending a strong message to her detractors, AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala today sacked party Presidium Chairman E Madusudanan from the primary membership, a day after he switched over to the rebel camp led by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. Madusudanan had been removed from all posts besides the primary membership for going against the party principles and bringing disrepute to it, she said in a statement here. She also announced the appointment of former minister K A Sengottaiyan as the new AIADMK Presidium Chairman. Sengottaiyan was relieved as the party's Organisation Secretary, a post to which he was appointed last week. Sasikala urged the party workers not to have any truck with Madusudanan and said they should extend their cooperation to Sengottaiyan. Giving a major boost to the rival camp, Madusudanan yesterday extended his support to Panneerselvam, saying "he wanted to "safeguard" the party. "To protect AIADMK, everybody should join hands with OPS ...

Tug of war: Sasikala sacks AIADMK Presidium Chairman Madusudanan
Updated On : 10 Feb 2017 | 3:17 PM IST

They spit on us: MLA on how his constituents forced him to dump Sasikala

He had to switch over to Panneerselvam's side after his constituents forced him to dump Sasikala

They spit on us: MLA on how his constituents forced him to dump Sasikala
Updated On : 10 Feb 2017 | 9:51 AM IST

All eyes on TN governor as Sasikala's CM dream may hinge on SC verdict

governor might wait till the Supreme Court delivers its judgment on the illegal assets case

All eyes on TN governor as Sasikala's CM dream may hinge on SC verdict
Updated On : 09 Feb 2017 | 11:03 AM IST

TN Governor to reach Chennai amid Panneerselvam-Sasikala war: Highlights

Tamil Nadu Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao is set to reach here on Thursday amid a bitter war between AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala and acting Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, both of whom claimed majority support in the ruling party.

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2017 | 10:04 AM IST

O Pannerselvam and MK Stalin share a very political relationship, says DMK

The Congress too jumped in the fire and blamed the BJP for the political upheaval in the state

O Pannerselvam and MK Stalin share a very political relationship, says DMK
Updated On : 09 Feb 2017 | 8:24 AM IST

Tamil Nadu tussle: Governor Vidyasagar Rao to arrive in Chennai tomorrow

Ahead of probable floor test to prove majority, Sasikala sent all 131 MLAs supporting her to an unknown location

Tamil Nadu tussle: Governor Vidyasagar Rao to arrive in Chennai tomorrow
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 10:17 PM IST

Won't enter through back door, will not seek DMK's support: O Panneerselvam

The ousted Tamil Nadu CM says he is confident of proving his majority in the Assembly

Won't enter through back door, will not seek DMK's support: O Panneerselvam
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 3:49 PM IST

AIADMK meeting over, MLAs to meet President Pranab Mukherjee

They will urge the President to ask the governor to return and swear in Sasikala as CM of Tamil Nadu

AIADMK meeting over, MLAs to meet President Pranab Mukherjee
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 1:37 PM IST

Amid uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, Governor stays put in Mumbai

Political crisis looms large over TN after Panneerselvam said that he was forced to resign as CM

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 12:23 PM IST

I have no links or business with DMK: O Panneerselvam

Tamil Nadu's acting Governor Vidayasagar Rao's arrival in the state is uncertain for the time being

I have no links or business with DMK: O Panneerselvam
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 8:39 AM IST

Changing scenario in TN, Governor to fly to Chennai soon: Sources

SC had indicated it could deliver a judgement soon in disproportionate assets case against Sasikala

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Updated On : 07 Feb 2017 | 1:53 PM IST