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Jayalalithaa signed agreement with Adani Group, says DMK spokesperson

Minister Senthil Balaji has clarified that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Department has never entered into any kind of power purchase agreement

Jayalalithaa signed agreement with Adani Group, says DMK spokesperson
Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 1:35 PM IST

K'taka HC stays proceedings to hand over Jayalalithaa's jewellery to TN

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the process of handing over gold and diamond jewellery belonging to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa to the neighbouring state Government till March 26. The stay was granted by a single judge bench of Justice Mohammed Nawaz on a plea by Jayalalithaa's niece J Deepa on Tuesday. The valuables were confiscated in a disproportionate assets case against the late AIADMK leader and slated to be handed over to the Tamil Nadu authorities from Wednesday by a special court. The petitioner questioned the July 12, 2023 special court order contending that Jayalalithaa should be treated as "acquitted" as the Apex court had stopped the proceedings against her. The special court here had said 27 kg of gold and diamond jewellery -- part of the material evidence in the case against Jayalalithaa and others -- would be handed over to the Tamil Nadu government on March six and seven, paving the way for unlocking value of the assets to mobilise Rs 1

K'taka HC stays proceedings to hand over Jayalalithaa's jewellery to TN
Updated On : 06 Mar 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

The politics of 'working from jail'

Lalu Prasad and Jayalalithaa took a similar approach when facing arrest, but Arvind Kejriwal is contemplating a rather unconventional path

The politics of 'working from jail'
Updated On : 10 Nov 2023 | 10:38 PM IST

A jaggery trader turned AIADMK supremo: The rise of Edappadi K Palaniswami

On July 11, the AIADMK general council unanimously elected EPS as the party's interim general secretary, with elections to the permanent post to be held in four months

A jaggery trader turned AIADMK supremo: The rise of Edappadi K Palaniswami
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 6:02 AM IST

OPS, EPS, AIADMK: Fight and factions in Tamil Nadu party explained

The AIADMK on Monday brought a resolution reviving the top party post of general secretary favouring E Palaniswami

OPS, EPS, AIADMK: Fight and factions in Tamil Nadu party explained
Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 3:07 PM IST

HC quashes order converting Jayalalithaa's Chennai residence as memorial

The property is located at the posh Poes Garden locality in the city

HC quashes order converting Jayalalithaa's Chennai residence as memorial
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 3:27 PM IST

Tamil Nadu goes to polls today, first time sans Jayalalitha, Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu goes in for single-phase Assembly polls on Tuesday and it will be for the first time in history that the state goes to vote in the absence of star leaders J Jayalalitha and M Karunanidhi.Polling across 234 assembly constituencies in 38 districts of the state will begin at 7 am. A total of 3,998 candidates are in the poll fray. In view of COVID-19, the number of polling stations has been increased to 88,937.As many as 74,162 personnel from Tamil Nadu Local & Armed Reserve (AR) Police, 8,010 personnel from Tamil Nadu Special Police (TSP) and 23, 200 personnel from the CAPF have been deployed for the elections, according to the Tamil Nadu Police.34,130 non-police personnel have also been deployed, including Home Guard, Forest Guard, Retired Police and ex-CAPF along with 6,350 police personnel and 12,411 Home Guard from other states.The state had in the past witnessed fierce electoral battles between M Karunanidhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and J Jayalalitha ..

Tamil Nadu goes to polls today, first time sans Jayalalitha, Karunanidhi
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 6:32 AM IST

LIVE: Rs 1.81-trn I-T refunds issued to 17.4 mn taxpayers so far in FY21

Personal income tax refunds of Rs 62,231 crore have been issued to over 17.1 million taxpayers. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: Rs 1.81-trn I-T refunds issued to 17.4 mn taxpayers so far in FY21
Updated On : 27 Jan 2021 | 7:42 PM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala released from prison after four years

Sources said that Sasikala would not be leaving for Chennai today and would continue to undergo treatment at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala released from prison after four years
Updated On : 27 Jan 2021 | 12:39 PM IST

'Challenge against acquisition of Veda Nilayam be made in civil court'

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that any challenge against its acquisition the residence of Jayalalithaa can only be made before the civil court

'Challenge against acquisition of Veda Nilayam be made in civil court'
Updated On : 04 Aug 2020 | 11:11 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's hospital bill at Rs 68.5 mn, food alone cost Rs 11 mn

Jayalalithaa's bill summary shows Rs 68.5 million as the total bill with a detailed break-up and an outstanding amount of Rs 4.46 million

Jayalalithaa's hospital bill at Rs 68.5 mn, food alone cost Rs 11 mn
Updated On : 19 Dec 2018 | 3:33 PM IST

Security hiked in Kerala-Tamil Nadu border as Jayalalithaa critical

Security at various places in Kerala including at the famed Sabarimala temple was hiked

Security hiked in Kerala-Tamil Nadu border as Jayalalithaa critical
Updated On : 17 Oct 2018 | 10:10 AM IST

Tamil Nadu govt appoints retired judge to probe Jayalalithaa's death

There have been several conflicting reports on the circumstances surrounding her death

Tamil Nadu govt appoints retired judge to probe Jayalalithaa's death
Updated On : 25 Sep 2017 | 9:22 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's split legacy leaves the field open in Tamil Nadu

Three distinct factions with a powerful Opposition, are waiting to pounce upon an opportunity

Jayalalithaa's split legacy leaves the field open in Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 12 Jun 2017 | 4:20 AM IST

Jayalalithaa's niece allegedly manhandled by Sasikala's family at Poes

J Deepa said she can prove foul play in Jayalalithaa's death

Jayalalithaa's niece allegedly manhandled by Sasikala's family at Poes
Updated On : 11 Jun 2017 | 10:05 PM IST

Six months after death, Jayalalithaa still pulls crowds at her mausoleum

Six-time chief minister passed away on Dec 5, 2016, after spending over 70 days in a hospital

Six months after death, Jayalalithaa still pulls crowds at her mausoleum
Updated On : 21 May 2017 | 4:54 PM IST

IRS officer moves HC for probe into Jayalalithaa's death

The bench posted the matter for further hearing on July 4

IRS officer moves HC for probe into Jayalalithaa's death
Updated On : 17 Apr 2017 | 9:16 PM IST

Jayalalithaa aide O Pannerselvam releases manifesto for RK Nagar by-polls

The R K Nagar assembly constituency fell vacant after the death of J Jayalalithaa

Jayalalithaa aide O Pannerselvam releases manifesto for RK Nagar by-polls
Updated On : 31 Mar 2017 | 10:48 AM IST

AIIMS hands over Jayalalithaa's medical report to Tamil Nadu govt

The move assumes significance in the backdrop of doubts being raised from different quarters

AIIMS hands over Jayalalithaa's medical report to Tamil Nadu govt
Updated On : 06 Mar 2017 | 3:24 PM IST

Jayalalithaa was pushed down before hospitalisation: P H Pandian

He also alleged about 25 CCTV cameras were removed from Apollo Hospitals after her admission

Jayalalithaa was pushed down before hospitalisation: P H Pandian
Updated On : 02 Mar 2017 | 10:06 PM IST