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OPS to walk into CM office today, numbers still in Sasikala's favour

Sasikala asked her party cadres to works towards AIADMK's journey from Tamil Nadu to Delhi

OPS to walk into CM office today, numbers still in Sasikala's favour
Updated On : 13 Feb 2017 | 11:19 AM IST

Tug of war: Sasikala sacks AIADMK Presidium Chairman Madusudanan

Sending a strong message to her detractors, AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala today sacked party Presidium Chairman E Madusudanan from the primary membership, a day after he switched over to the rebel camp led by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. Madusudanan had been removed from all posts besides the primary membership for going against the party principles and bringing disrepute to it, she said in a statement here. She also announced the appointment of former minister K A Sengottaiyan as the new AIADMK Presidium Chairman. Sengottaiyan was relieved as the party's Organisation Secretary, a post to which he was appointed last week. Sasikala urged the party workers not to have any truck with Madusudanan and said they should extend their cooperation to Sengottaiyan. Giving a major boost to the rival camp, Madusudanan yesterday extended his support to Panneerselvam, saying "he wanted to "safeguard" the party. "To protect AIADMK, everybody should join hands with OPS ...

Tug of war: Sasikala sacks AIADMK Presidium Chairman Madusudanan
Updated On : 10 Feb 2017 | 3:17 PM IST

They spit on us: MLA on how his constituents forced him to dump Sasikala

He had to switch over to Panneerselvam's side after his constituents forced him to dump Sasikala

They spit on us: MLA on how his constituents forced him to dump Sasikala
Updated On : 10 Feb 2017 | 9:51 AM IST

All eyes on TN governor as Sasikala's CM dream may hinge on SC verdict

governor might wait till the Supreme Court delivers its judgment on the illegal assets case

All eyes on TN governor as Sasikala's CM dream may hinge on SC verdict
Updated On : 09 Feb 2017 | 11:03 AM IST

TN Governor to reach Chennai amid Panneerselvam-Sasikala war: Highlights

Tamil Nadu Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao is set to reach here on Thursday amid a bitter war between AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala and acting Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, both of whom claimed majority support in the ruling party.

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2017 | 10:04 AM IST

O Pannerselvam and MK Stalin share a very political relationship, says DMK

The Congress too jumped in the fire and blamed the BJP for the political upheaval in the state

O Pannerselvam and MK Stalin share a very political relationship, says DMK
Updated On : 09 Feb 2017 | 8:24 AM IST

Tamil Nadu tussle: Governor Vidyasagar Rao to arrive in Chennai tomorrow

Ahead of probable floor test to prove majority, Sasikala sent all 131 MLAs supporting her to an unknown location

Tamil Nadu tussle: Governor Vidyasagar Rao to arrive in Chennai tomorrow
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 10:17 PM IST

Won't enter through back door, will not seek DMK's support: O Panneerselvam

The ousted Tamil Nadu CM says he is confident of proving his majority in the Assembly

Won't enter through back door, will not seek DMK's support: O Panneerselvam
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 3:49 PM IST

AIADMK meeting over, MLAs to meet President Pranab Mukherjee

They will urge the President to ask the governor to return and swear in Sasikala as CM of Tamil Nadu

AIADMK meeting over, MLAs to meet President Pranab Mukherjee
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 1:37 PM IST

Amid uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, Governor stays put in Mumbai

Political crisis looms large over TN after Panneerselvam said that he was forced to resign as CM

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 12:23 PM IST

I have no links or business with DMK: O Panneerselvam

Tamil Nadu's acting Governor Vidayasagar Rao's arrival in the state is uncertain for the time being

I have no links or business with DMK: O Panneerselvam
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 8:39 AM IST

Changing scenario in TN, Governor to fly to Chennai soon: Sources

SC had indicated it could deliver a judgement soon in disproportionate assets case against Sasikala

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Updated On : 07 Feb 2017 | 1:53 PM IST

Mouth-watering startup attracts South Indian angels with Tamil treats

NativeSpecial has an online portal to distribute traditional snacks and sweets from the region

Mouth-watering startup attracts South Indian angels with Tamil treats
Updated On : 24 Jan 2017 | 12:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu to follow Jayalalithaa's path of development , says Governor

Tamil Nadu has been unjustly denied its due share of central tax devolution, says Governor

Tamil Nadu to follow Jayalalithaa's path of development , says Governor
Updated On : 23 Jan 2017 | 1:36 PM IST

A R Rahman to fast in support of TN protesters against ban on Jallikattu

Various artists of Tamil film fraternity will fast to support the ancient bull-taming sport

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Updated On : 19 Jan 2017 | 7:41 PM IST

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 39,565 crore from Centre to tackle drought

Following inspection, 13,305 of 16,682 Revenue villages in the state have been identified as drought-affected

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 39,565 crore from Centre to tackle drought
Updated On : 16 Jan 2017 | 4:09 PM IST

Tamil Nadu will realise Jayalalithaa's Vision 2023, says CM O Panneerselvam

In his first speech after becoming CM, he says over 100 of 217 projects already being implemented

Tamil Nadu will realise Jayalalithaa's Vision 2023, says CM O Panneerselvam
Updated On : 09 Jan 2017 | 4:31 PM IST

No security in TN after Jayalalithaa's demise: Former Chief Secretary Rao

Rao called IT Department's actions against him "constitutional assault"

No security in TN after Jayalalithaa's demise: Former Chief Secretary Rao
Updated On : 27 Dec 2016 | 12:27 PM IST

I-T raid at TN chief secretary's house, searches conducted at 13 places

While Tamil Nadu govt has not said anything officially, Mamata said raid is vindictive and unethical

I-T raid at TN chief secretary's house, searches conducted at 13 places
Updated On : 22 Dec 2016 | 8:30 AM IST

CBI arrests Tamil Nadu businessman in Rs 170 cr cash seizure case

CBI has registered a case of criminal conspiracy and cheating under Indian Penal Code

CBI arrests Tamil Nadu businessman in Rs 170 cr cash seizure case
Updated On : 21 Dec 2016 | 7:52 PM IST