AIADMK

Sasikala likely to be elected AIADMK chief soon; 'Expect announcement,' says spokesperson

The move is long-awaited, with even top AIADMK members urging her to inherit the mantle Jayalalithaa had donned before her.

Dec 15, 2016

Rajinikanth recalls his infamous stand against Jayalalithaa, says she was 'a lady with a golden heart'

Rajinikanth says his call to the people of Tamil Nadu to not vote for Jayalalithaa led to her defeat in 1996 elections.

Dec 12, 2016

Tamil Nadu: 470 people died of shock after Jayalalithaa's death

The AIADMK announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh each for the families of the deceased.

Dec 11, 2016

Sasikala tipped to be AIADMK chief as party leaders clear path

Sasikala has been a close confidante of Jayalalithaa for years, and could even inherit her property worth more than Rs 117 crore.

Dec 10, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead: 77 people die of grief over Amma's death; Intelligence puts death toll at 30

The party released a list of the deceased and also announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to each of the families.

Dec 8, 2016

Does the AIADMK have a future after Jayalalithaa? What's your opinion?

Tell us your opinion about the future of AIADMK, the party dominated by J. Jayalalithaa, in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 7, 2016

India pays its last respects to the 'people's Amma'

On Monday, J Jayalalithaa breathed her last at 11:30 pm in Chennai following a heart attack on Sunday.

Dec 6, 2016

After Jayalalithaa's death, will close aide Sasikala Natarajan take charge of AIADMK?

Former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5 after suffering a cardiac arrest the night before.

Dec 6, 2016

Jayalalithaa buried with full state honours next to her mentor MGR

Jayalalithaa has been buried at MGR Memorial in Chennai, which was built in memory of her political mentor MGR.

Dec 6, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead at 11:30 pm, last rites on Tuesday; Panneerselvam sworn in as chief minister with 31 ministers

The state has already declared seven days of mourning, commencing from December 6.

Dec 6, 2016

Jayalalithaa health: All about cardiac arrest; cure, causes and risk factors

AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday and is on ECMO device for assisted breathing.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead, says Apollo Hospitals; Panneerselvam elected AIADMK Legislature Party chief

The Apollo Hospital had denied earlier reports claiming that the AIADMK supremo had died on Monday afternoon.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa critical after suffering cardiac arrest, back in emergency ward and on extracorporeal membrane heart assist device

Security around the hospital as well as around Chennai has been tightened as rumours of her death are being spread.

Dec 4, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: TN CM speaks to people from hospital room with speakers

She is also breathing mostly on her own, and is off the ventilator, said Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr Prathap Reddy.

Nov 25, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: TN chief minister shifted out of ICU to special room

The announcement was made by her party on Saturday evening, leading to celebrations by AIADMK workers on the streets.

Nov 19, 2016

Ailing Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa gives away all powers; who is O Panneerselvam?

The move has not come as a surprise for those keenly following Tamil Nadu politics.

Oct 13, 2016

Jayalalithaa health: Karunanidhi raises questions over Amma signing documents to hand portfolios to O Panneerselvam

The Tamil Nadu chief minister has been undergoing treatment for a variety of ailments at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai since last month.

Oct 12, 2016

O Panneerselvam gets portfolios held by Jayalalithaa till she resumes work

Such arrangements have been made by Governor C Vidyasagar Rao on the advice of Jayalalithaa, who will continue to be the chief minister.

Oct 11, 2016

Expelled AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa fears someone will forge Jayalalithaa's signature to grab power

She has expressed her apprehensions in a letter written to Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao.

Oct 10, 2016

Jayalalithaa health: Venkaiah Naidu visits Amma in hospital, says she is improving

Naidu said the Tamil Nadu chief minister is undergoing treatment and that one should not spread rumours about her health.

Oct 9, 2016