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DMDK now loses Tamil Nadu party status

The state will now have only two recognised parties ruling AIADMK and opposition DMK, a senior election commission...

22 May 2016 6:05 AM IST

AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalithaa called on Governor K. Rosaiah and staked claim for forming the next government at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday. She also handed over the letter from 133 MLAs electing her as the leader of the legislature party of the AIADMK to the Governor. (Photo: DC)

Jayalalithaa, 28 ministers to take oath tomorrow at Madras University

O. Panneerselvam will continue to hold the finance portfolio in the new government too.

22 May 2016 6:02 AM IST

A day after she was elected AIADMK Legislature Party leader, Jayalalithaa met Rosaiah and gave him a copy of her election to the post.

Jaya to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM on May 23, cabinet announced

Jayalalithaa will keep home and revenue department portfolios, while O Panneerselvam retains Finance.

21 May 2016 6:53 PM IST

The background music of Marudhu hits the mark.

Marudhu movie review: Scores high on technical factors

Director Muthaiah is known for his mass rural themes and has proved his mettle in his earlier films Kutti Puli and...

21 May 2016 6:37 PM IST

The EC guidelines mandate that a political party has to not only get 6% of total votes polled, but also return at least 2 members to the Assembly in the last general election (Photo: File)

Vijayakanth's DMDK may lose state party status after TN polls

Vijayakanth who struck a poll pact with Vaiko-led PWF, lost all seats with the founder himself relegated to the third...

21 May 2016 4:04 PM IST

Rescue operation on at the accident site where the temple car overturned near Tiruvarur. (Photo: DC)

Thiruvarur: Two crushed to death as temple car topples

As the left wheel of the car got stuck in the wet mud due to the recent rains, it tilted the chariot.

21 May 2016 6:53 AM IST

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi. (Photo: PTI)

1.1 per cent separated DMK from AIADMK: M Karunanidhi

Besides, he also thanked the people of Tiruvarur, who have given him 1,21,473 votes and made him win by the highest...

21 May 2016 6:48 AM IST

TMC Founder G.K. Vasan shows his partys election symbol of coconut trees on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

EC failed to curb money power: GK Vasan

Union shipping minister alleged that the Election Commission turned a blind eye to distribution of money for vote.

21 May 2016 6:45 AM IST

G. Ramakrishnan

Will continue to fight for alternate politics: G Ramakrishnan

Mr Ramakrishnan alleged that AIADMK and DMK distributed money to all the voters instead of securing the support of...

21 May 2016 6:43 AM IST

AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa flashes the victory sign after her party emerged victorious in the state Assembly polls in Chennai (Photo: PTI)

Goebbelsian propaganda can't cheat voters: Jayalalithaa

I am with the people and people are with me , Jayalalithaa said.

21 May 2016 6:42 AM IST

Dr Anbumani Ramadoss

DMK, AIADMK used money power to get votes: Anbumani Ramadoss

He said the PMK had become a trendsetter in politics as all other parties were following its stand on prohibition,...

21 May 2016 6:41 AM IST

Chief Minister J. Jayalaithaa arrives to garland the Anna Statue at Mount Road. (Photo: DC)

AIADMK's strength in Rajya Sabha to go up

Centre happy as it will help them get crucial bills passed.

21 May 2016 6:36 AM IST