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GST impacts fiscal autonomy of Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa tells PM Modi

National | Jun 14, 2016, 05:54 PM IST

Jayalalithaa today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter’s official residence, 7, RCR in New Delhi and expressed concerns about the legislation that aims to replace a slew of central and state levies by bringing the country under a unified t

DA case: SC reserves verdict on Karnataka govt’s plea challenging Jayalalithaa's acquittal

National | Jun 07, 2016, 05:49 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the Karnataka government's appeal challenging acquittal of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and three others in a corruption case even as Karnataka sought attachment of assets of the six comp

Having disproportionate assets not a crime unless source of wealth is illegal: SC

India | Jun 02, 2016, 11:53 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said disproportionate assets per se is not a crime unless it is proved that such wealth was acquired through illicit means.

Ensure NEET is never forced on Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa writes to PM Modi

National | May 25, 2016, 01:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has asked the Centre to ensure that the common entrance exam NEET for MBBS and dental courses is "not forced" on it even in the future as its implementation would "nullify" certain policy initiatives and socio

Thank you for attending, but seating as per protocol: Jayalalithaa tells Stalin

National | May 24, 2016, 06:19 PM IST

Chennai: Expressing her happiness at DMK treasurer M.K.Stalin attending her swearing-in ceremony and thanking him, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa said the seating was per protocol and there was no intent to show disrespect to

Jayalalithaa swings into action on Day 1 as CM, orders free power, loan waiver

National | May 23, 2016, 05:43 PM IST

Chennai: Minutes after she was sworn in, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today ordered a slew of measures aimed at fulfilling her electoral promises including waiving crop loans of farmers and free units of electricity

Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM today for 2nd consecutive term

National | May 23, 2016, 07:50 AM IST

AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today. This is the fourth time that she will become the Chief Minister.

Jayalalitha to be sworn in as CM on May 23

National | May 21, 2016, 11:44 PM IST

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah today invited Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to form the government after she apprised him of her election as leader of AIADMK Legislature Party. She will be sworn in Chief

Tamil Nadu verdict historic, marks end of DMK's family rule: Jayalalithaa

National | May 19, 2016, 02:36 PM IST

Claiming victory as trends gave her party a clear majority in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today termed the people's verdict as historic as against the "family rule" of DMK.

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa bucks trend of last 30 years, returns to power for second consecutive term

National | May 19, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Fighting heavy odds, J Jayalalithaa proved her detractors wrong again with her grit and determination as she steered AIADMK to power for a second consecutive term, bucking the tradition since 1989 when no party has retained power in Tamil Nadu.

Counting for Assembly polls in Assam, WB, Kerala, TN &

Assembly Polls 2016: BJP creates history in Assam; Left takes Kerala; Jaya, Mamata retain power

National | May 19, 2016, 08:09 PM IST

New Delhi: The counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry begun today at 8 am. All arrangements are in place for smooth conduct of the counting.

Jayalalitha defends shower of freebies, says AIADMK is 'pro-poor'

National | May 08, 2016, 11:26 PM IST

AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa today said freebies are intended to "uplift" the disadvanted, as her party is "pro-poor".

Jayalalithaa has assets worth Rs 113.73 cr, down by Rs 3 crore from 2015

National | Apr 26, 2016, 07:46 AM IST

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has declared assets worth Rs 113.73 crore, Rs 3.40 crore less than what she had declared last year.

Let Centre take a call on TN govt's move to free Rajiv Gandhi's killers: Rahul

National | Mar 03, 2016, 02:02 PM IST

New Delhi: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today said that it is for the Central government to decide on Tamil Nadu government's move to free the seven assassins of former prime minister and his father

Over 1,000 people tattoo J. Jayalalithaa's picture, name

National | Feb 24, 2016, 04:36 PM IST

Chennai: Over 1,000 people tattooed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's picture and name on their forearms to mark the 68th birth anniversary of the AIADMK supremo.The event was organised by Velachery MLA M K

Jayalalithaa sacks cabinet minister BV Ramana over private photos on social media

National | Feb 21, 2016, 10:56 AM IST

Chennai:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa on Saturday dismissed Milk and Dairy Development Minister BV Ramanaa from her cabinet and also dismissed him from his party post.Accordinh to reports, two days after private photos of Tamil

Karunanidhi appears in court in defamation case filed by Jayalalithaa govt

National | Jan 18, 2016, 01:53 PM IST

Chennai: A sessions court today adjourned till March 10 hearing in the defamation case filed against DMK Chief M Karunanidhi by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. The 92-year-old wheelchair-bound DMK leader appeared before the court.Principal Sessions Judge N

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