Tamil Nadu Governor
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Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ends decades-old DMK-AIADMK era
Tamil Nadu | May 10, 2026, 10:48 AM ISTVijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium after securing majority support in the Assembly. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), managed to cross the required 118-seat mark with backing from Congress and several other smaller parties.
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At 73, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi floors crowd with 51 push-ups during Yoga Day event | Video
Tamil Nadu | Jun 21, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTTamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, 73, wowed over 10,000 attendees during International Yoga Day celebrations in Madurai by performing 51 consecutive push-ups after a yoga session. Dressed in athletic wear, Ravi led the event with energy and precision, drawing on his IPS background.
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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi asks students to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Madurai, matter sparks row
Tamil Nadu | Apr 13, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTTN Governor had already been slammed by the Supreme Court, which, he said, had given a historical judgement against him for acting in an unconstitutional, illegal, and erroneous manner by not taking action on 10 bills passed by the State legislature.
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SC clears 10 pending bills in big rap to Tamil Nadu Governor, Stalin says 'historic verdict'
India | Apr 08, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTThe Supreme Court ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's delay in assenting to bills was unconstitutional. It clarified that governors cannot withhold or indefinitely delay assent and must act on the advice of the state Cabinet. All 10 bills pending with the Governor have now been cleared.
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Kejriwal challenges Amit Shah, accuses BJP of neglecting slum residents | 12 Jan | Speed News
News | Jan 12, 2025, 06:26 PM ISTKejriwal challenges Amit Shah and accuses the BJP of neglecting slum residents in Delhi. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi responds to CM Stalin's 'childish' National Anthem remark. Watch Speed News to get all the latest updates of the day.
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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reacts to CM Stalin's 'childish' barb, says arrogance not good
Chennai | Jan 12, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTGovernor RN Ravi recently returned from the Assembly without making an address. He left in anguish as the National Anthem was not played. Later, MK Stalin termed his behaviour childish. He said it is tradition to sing the Tamil Anthem before and the National Anthem after the session.
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TN Governor's 'Secularism European concept not Bhartiya' remark creates row, Congress demands action
Chennai | Sep 24, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTCiting the Constituent Assembly discussions, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said it was deliberated there that Bharat is a country of dharma.
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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reinstates DMK's K Ponmudi after rebuke by SC
Tamil Nadu | Mar 22, 2024, 03:55 PM ISTThe Supreme Court expressed "serious concern" over Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for his refusal to reinduct senior DMK leader K Ponmudi into the state cabinet. The apex court had ordered a stay in Ponmudi's conviction and three-year sentence into a disproportionate assets case.
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SC rebukes Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for refusal to reinduct minister after stay on conviction
India | Mar 21, 2024, 03:55 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has criticised Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for his refusal to reinduct senior DMK leader K Ponmudi into the state cabinet despite a stay on his conviction in a disproportionate assets case.
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DMK accuses Governor RN Ravi of ideological posturing, alleges delay in assenting bills
Chennai | Nov 14, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTDMK's official publication, 'Murasoli,' accuses Governor R N Ravi of using public speeches to promote himself as a guardian of 'Sanatana,' labeling it as ideological propaganda against social justice.
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TN Governor takes U-turn, keeps dismissal order of minister Balaji in abeyance amid criticism
Chennai | Jun 30, 2023, 06:55 AM ISTTamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi surprisingly dismissed state minister Senthil Balaji, who is facing corruption charges without consulting the state government. The move triggered a huge political outrage in the DMK camp.
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TN govt Vs Governor: 2nd resolution in assembly against RN Ravi seeking Centre, Prez's intervention
Chennai | Apr 10, 2023, 02:51 PM ISTThe relationship between the Tamil Nadu government and state Governor RN Ravi remains constantly restrained. The Governor and the CM are at loggerheads over several issues.
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'Gun will be dealt with gun': Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on zero tolerance policy | Watch
India | Aug 01, 2022, 04:47 PM ISTTamil Nadu news: Governor R N Ravi also slammed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for signing a deal with Pakistan on terrorism within months of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai.
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Ravindra Narayan Ravi sworn in as new Tamil Nadu Governor
India | Sep 18, 2021, 02:50 PM ISTRavi had specialised in the dynamics of human migration in South Asia and had worked extensively on the political sociology of the border population.
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Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh appointed as Uttarakhand Guv; ex-IPS RN Ravi new Tamil Nadu governor
India | Sep 09, 2021, 11:32 PM ISTAccording to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique, President Ram Nath Kovind accepted the resignation of Maurya and appointed Singh as the governor of the state.
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'You are like my granddaughter': TN Governor apologises to journalist for patting her cheek
India | Apr 18, 2018, 05:43 PM ISTThe incident took place during a press conference held by the Governor to clear his name from a controversy over a sex scandal in a college in the state.
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Governors for several states announced; Banwarilal Purohit takes charge of Tamil Nadu
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Amma returns: Jayalalithaa sworn in as CM of Tamil Nadu for fifth time
National | May 23, 2015, 12:07 PM ISTChennai: AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa was today sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the fifth time.Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah administered the oath of office and secrecy to Jayalalithaa at a swearing-in ceremony
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O Panneerselvam sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM
National | Sep 29, 2014, 02:40 PM ISTChennai: Jayalalithaa loyalist O Panneerselvam was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, succeeding his party supremo two days after her conviction in an illegal assets case.An emotional Panneerselvam was seen wiping his eyes as
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Tamil Nadu CM and Governor greet PM Narendra Modi on his birthday
India | Sep 17, 2014, 05:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: As Narendra Modi turns 64 today, he is receiving greetings and wishes from across the country.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and Governor K Rosaiah also greeted the PM on his 64th birthday, wishing