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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicJayalalithaa

Topic: Jayalalithaa

Once the weathervane of Tamil Nadu politics, how Ramadoss lost his grip on PMK & its core Vanniyar base

Ahead of the 23 April polls, Ramadoss has sided with V.K. Sasikala. The alliance is seen as a ploy to enmesh Vanniyars and Thevars together, the communities both leaders represent.

MG Ramachandran redefined the relationship between cinema, people, and politics

MGR’s charitable donations and generosity percolated through generations, with many remembering even his decision to become Tamil Nadu CM as an act of ‘large-heartedness’.

Tamil actor Vishal says he won’t be taking political plunge right now, but keeps door open

Clarification comes in backdrop of rumours about him joining politics like fellow actor Vijay, after latter announced the launch of his new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

From MGR & Amma to EPS: How ‘Lion of Salem’ Palaniswami made AIADMK crown his own

AIADMK is finally in grip of Jayalalithaa protégé EPS after a bitter factional battle. But while he is coming into his own, threats linger — from ally BJP to rival O. Panneerselvam.

Govt’s rejection of hunger findings lacks credibility. It should release official data instead

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Shrouded in secrecy’ — J. Jayalalithaa death probe finds ‘culpable lapses’, inquiry ordered

Under the scanner are former AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala, Jayalalithaa’s personal physician Dr K.S. Sivakumar and others associated with the deceased leader’s 75-day hospital stay.

AIADMK caught in leadership battle — as EPS camp ‘eyes sole charge’, OPS wants key meet deferred

At AIADMK general and executive council meeting scheduled for 23 June, EPS camp is expected to push for single leadership of the party. OPS camp wants meeting postponed.

Palaniswami is Tamil Nadu’s survivor-in-chief, he doesn’t need to be Jayalalithaa or MGR

That the AIADMK govt didn’t fall and served out the full term is a testimony to Palaniswami’s political instinct and capability.

Sasikala ‘set for release’ — AIADMK says inconsequential but some leaders wary of poll impact

Lawyer of Sasikala, in jail for 4 years now in Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets case, says the close aide to late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa could be released this month.

Why Modi gets away with Maybach specs, Rs 10 lakh suit but Rahul with Burberry jacket can’t

It’s not ‘what’ Narendra Modi wears, it’s ‘why’ he chooses to dress the way he does that seems more subliminally political in its intent.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.