MGR
'Time is ripe, my entry has begun,' says Sasikala
V K Sasikala, confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday dramatically said that it cannot be thought that the AIADMK is decimated in view of its recent electoral drubbing as her 'entry has begun,' and vowed to usher in Amma's rule by winning the 2026 Assembly polls. She also asserted that she would question the government as the 'opposition party' when Edappadi K Palaniswami did not ask the right questions, in his capacity as leader of opposition.
AIADMK to boycott Vikravandi bypoll, PMK names candidate
Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, AIADMK, on Saturday announced a boycott of the July 10 bypoll to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency, alleging the ruling DMK will unleash 'violence' and not allow people to vote 'independently.' S Ramadoss, founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi, a constituent of the BJP-led NDA in Tamil Nadu announced that his party's vice-president C Anbumani, will contest the Vikravandi bypoll.
After poll debacle, ex-CM Panneerselvam calls for unity, but AIADMK rejects his call
Former AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam renewed his call for AIADMK factions to reunite after his defeat in the Lok Sabha election from Ramanathapuram, despite AIADMK's failure to win any seats in Tamil Nadu.
With Kamaraj vans, BJP stakes claim to another Congress icon
The BJP has been in constant search for national icons whom the party can co-opt in its nationalistic agenda and use it as a weapon to attack the dynastic politics of Congress and other regional parties. Kamaraj fits the bill in the same manner as Vallabh Bhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose, Lal Bahadur Shastri and PV Narsimha Rao.
RM Veerappan, the Father of Dravidian movement & right-hand-man of the late MGR, passes away at 98
This Dravidian leader born on September 9, 1926, enjoyed good ties with DMK stalwart and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi too. He launched the MGR Kazhagam party after quitting the AIADMK.
Modi has no achievements to campaign about, so he's invoking MGR, Jaya legacy: DMK's T R Baalu
Baalu criticized Modi for lacking achievements in Tamil Nadu and using the legacy of AIADMK leaders. He accused BJP of corruption, questioned Modi's relief efforts post-floods, and highlighted people's readiness to vote out BJP in the upcoming election.
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AIADMK says its doors are shut for BJP, even as former party leaders join BJP
"Union Minister Amit Shah has said their Party stand that for alliance their doors are open. But the BJP once was a friendly party. Now politically we are fully opposing the BJP. When their party state President degrades and criticizes our leaders Jayalalithaa, MGR and Anna whom we respect a lot. Even after our condemnation how can we accept that if they continuously do that. Our cadre's decision is no more alliance with the BJP. When we announced no more alliances with the BJP our cadres celebrated by bursting crackers" Jayakumar said in his response,
Tamil actor Vijay announces entry into politics through new party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam
Tamil superstar Vijay officially entered politics, revealing his new party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam. Despite earlier speculation of a BJP alliance, Vijay had not confirmed political aspirations. With a massive fan base, political analysts anticipate a strong emergence, potentially aligning with the BJP. Tamil Nadu has a history of actors in politics, including MGR, Karunanidhi, Jayalalithaa, and current leaders like MK Stalin and Kamal Haasan.
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to MGR on birth anniversary; hails his enduring impact on Tamil Nadu's growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to the late MG Ramachandran (MGR), former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK founder, on his birth anniversary. Acknowledging MGR's dual legacy as a cinematic icon and visionary leader, Modi highlights the enduring impact of his films on social justice. From a successful actor to a political stalwart, MGR's journey shaped Tamil Nadu's growth. The tribute underscores Modi's recognition of MGR's pivotal role in the state's development, bridging the realms of silver screen brilliance and political leadership.
Vijayakanth, DMDK founder, passes away: A look back at the iconic actor & revered politician's life
Vijayakanth, actor and founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) political party, passed away at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. The Tamil Nadu government announced full state honors for his funeral. Known as "Captain," he had a successful film career with over 150 movies, earning the title "Captain" after his hundredth film, "Captain Prabhakaran."
Sabarimala season: Railways to run Vande Bharat special train between Chennai, Kottayam from December 15
The Southern Railway will operate a Vande Bharat Sabari special train between Chennai Central and Kottayam to cater to the extra rush of passengers during the ongoing Sabarimala season.
PM Modi to flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains of South Central Railway on Sep 24
The Vande Bharat Express train between Hyderabad and Bengaluru would be the fastest rail connection between the two cities that are popular hubs for Information Technology. This is the third Vande Bharat from Telangana and the first to connect Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It will be operated between Kacheguda and Yesvantpur via Mahabubnagar of Telangana and Kurnool, Anantapur and Dharmavaram of Andhra Pradesh.
Odisha train accident: Special train from Balasore arrives in Chennai
A special train carrying 293 passengers who were affected by a train accident and derailment in Balasore, arrived in Chennai. Tamil Nadu's Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management were present to receive them at the MGR Central Railway Station. Special medical arrangements have been made at major government hospitals in Chennai to provide medical help to the passengers.
Coromandel Express accident: Seven passenger trains cancelled, others diverted
As many as four trains, including MGR Chennai Central AC SF Express(22807), Vishakapatnam SF Express (22873), Sri Jagannath Express(18409), Mysuru Weekly SF Express (22817) have been diverted via Tatanagar Junction railway station. Another six trains, namely Howrah - Puri Superfast Express(12837), Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express (12863), Howrah - MGR Chennai Central Mail (12839),Shalimar - Puri Weekly SF Express (12895), Mahima Gosain Express (20831), Santragachi - Puri Special (02837) have been cancelled.
PM launches series of Central initiatives in Tamil Nadu and Telangana; KCR skips event, Stalin-Modi bonhomie on display
While Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) supremo and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekkhar Rao gave a miss to Modi's official event in Hyderabad, where the PM even asked the government to not to hinder development, his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin chose to share dais with the Prime Minister at 3 of his 4 official engagements in Chennai. Bonhomie between the two leaders was in full display.
Celebrations break out at AIADMK hq after SC allows EPS to continue as party's interim chief
Amid increased police presence at the MGR Maaligai, the AIADMK hq, supporters of EPS, as Palaniswami is known, burst crackers and poured milk on a cutout of the AIADMK interim general secretary as elated party leaders welcomed the SC ruling.
Mahanati Savitri: Remembering the legend on her 85th birth anniversary
Today is the 85th birth anniversary of legendary South Indian actor Mahanati Savitri.
‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ dethrones ‘Brahmastra’ to become the 3rd-highest grossing Indian film of 2022
‘PS:I’ has managed to gross more than Rs 455 cr globally.
AIADMK split over Foundation Day fete
Speaking to reporters here, Panneerselvam reiterated that all those who served the party at the time of MGR and Jayalalithaa should unite and strive for development. AIADMK saw the first victory in the parliamentary by-election in Dindigul in 1973. Then in 1977, MGR became the Chief Minister. He saw victory in the 1980 and 1984 elections.
Missing items: AIADMK files complaint against OPS
Senior party leader and Rajya Sabha member C Ve Shanmugam filed a police complaint in this connection against Panneerselvam and some of his aides, alleging that documents pertaining to the AIADMK office were among those "taken away" by them.
'Kuthiraivaal', 'One in a Thousand' & more: Five international movies to stream now
This month's picks include a Kafkaesque Tamil head trip, an Argentine queer drama and more.
AIADMK leadership row: EPS wins against OPS, here are 16 resolutions passed by party's General Council
A total of 16 resolutions were passed in the crucial All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Council meeting held on Monday in which Edappadi K Palaniswami was appointed as the party's interim General Secretary and O Paneerselvam was expelled for "anti-party" activities.
We have overcome discrimination, says Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi on Southern films' pan-India success
The actor is happy that the recent box office success of films from the South has altered the perceptions.
Orphaned at 7, raised by labourer grandma, Tamil Nadu’s Revathi Veeramani will sprint for nation in Tokyo Olympics
Revathi, part of the 4X400m Indian mixed relay team, lost both her parents by the time she turned seven and was brought up by her grandmother Arammal, who worked as a daily wager.
Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK-BJP alliance not leaving any stone unturned
Pictures of home minister Amit Shah, BJP’s national president JP Nadda, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and local BJP leaders like the party’s Tamil Nadu state president L Murugan can be seen in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple alongside those of AIADMK ministers and senior leaders.
National Medical Commission will bring great transparency, says PM Modi
"Friends we are transforming the entire medical education and healthcare sector," PM Modi said addressing the 33rd convocation of the state-run Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University through video conferencing.
AIADMK founder MGR remembered on his 104th birth anniversary
"During his CM tenures, M G Ramachandran initiated numerous efforts towards poverty alleviation and also emphasised on women empowerment. Tributes to MGR on his Jayanti," the prime minister said.
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