No alliance with Congress or BJP, says Karunanidhi

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 15:25

DMK president M Karunanidhi clarified that he had announced at the party`s general council meeting that they will not align with the Congress or Bharatiya Janta Party.

Jayalalithaa `qualified` to be PM: AIADMK

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 21:19

Amid the `Jaya for PM` chorus in the party ranks, ruling AIADMK on Thursday said its chief was "qualified" for the top post.

Jaya slams Centre over arrest of fishermen by SL Navy

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 17:55

Jayalalithaa today lambasted Centre for what she termed as "facile do not touch policy" over the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan navy.

Court allows plea to produce Jayalalithaa`s seized valuables

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 16:19

A special court trying the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa allowed a plea by DMK general secretary K Anbazhagan seeking physical production of valuables and other assets seized from her in 1997.

Slowdown, severe drought has hit TN economy: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 13:58

Economic slowdown and last year`s drought in the state had affected Tamil Nadu`s economy Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday said but expressed confidence of reversing the trend.

Will not spare anyone who tries to whip up communal tension: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:22

Expressing satisfaction over the law and order situation in state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said despite persistent attempts, Maoists have "been denied foothold" here and asserted her government will not spare anyone who tries to whip up communal passions.

New Tamil Nadu minister sworn-in

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 13:15

AIADMK MLA RB Udhayakumar was on Wednesday sworn-in as Minister in the Jayalalithaa-led cabinet.

HC dismisses petition seeking SPG security for Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 22:43

Madras HC dismissed a petition seeking Special Protection Group security to Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, after the state government submitted that adequate security has been provided to her.

Jayalalithaa drops minister, reshuffles cabinet

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 12:29

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa dropped K.V. Ramalingam, minister for sports and youth welfare from her council of ministers, said an official statement Monday.

EC rejects Jayalalithaa`s defence on poll code violation

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:23

Election Commission on Friday rejected Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa`s defence on poll code violation and asked her to be careful not to lure voters with new schemes, reports stated.

Centre dilutes provisions in Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:37

Trying to allay apprehensions of BJP and some state governments, the Centre has decided to drop several provisions in the controversial communal violence bill to ensure that it is neutral to all communities and also reduce the role of the central government in case of riots.