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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicTamil Nadu government

Topic: Tamil Nadu government

State should help ED ascertain if offence made out under PMLA, says Supreme Court

ED challenged Madras HC order that stayed summonses issued against 4 District Collectors, seeking their explanation in connection with alleged sand mining case in Tamil Nadu.

Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to put up boards at all temples restricting entry of non-Hindus

Justice S Srimathy of the Madurai bench observed that such restrictions would 'ensure communal harmony among different religions' and 'peace in society'.

The 9 bills TN governor referred to President — anti-NEET, pvt college takeover, stamp duty changes

Document detailing each bill sent to Governor R. N. Ravi’s office was placed before CJI-led bench hearing Tamil Nadu govt’s petition accusing Ravi of sitting on bills passed by assembly.

‘What was he doing for 3 yrs?’ SC raps Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi for delay in clearing bills

The apex court asked what the Governor was doing for three years as the oldest bill had been sent to him in January 2020.

Governor Ravi returns bills to assembly after SC rap, Tamil Nadu set to reintroduce them

The DMK govt has been at loggerheads with Governor T.N. Ravi for sitting on key bills, among which is one that seeks to curb his power as universities' chancellor.

Empowering state to appoint V-Cs, inspect universities — pending bills in TN govt vs governor tussle

In its petition in SC, Tamil Nadu has sought direction to governor to dispose of all pending bills & also asked court to fix time limit for governor to consider bills.

Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against Governor Ravi over delay in clearing bills

In its plea, the TN govt has sought to direct the Governor to dispose of all the bills, files & govt orders forwarded by the state assembly and govt that are pending with his office.

‘Atrocities in guise of raid’: Madras HC order upholding 200+ convictions in 1992 Vachathi horror

Suspecting sandalwood smuggling, officials from forest, police & revenue depts of then TN govt had entered Vachathi, where they beat up villagers & raped 17 women and a minor.

Can a governor dismiss a minister? Tamil Nadu row revives debate on discretionary powers

Ravi order to dismiss Senthil Balaji, now in abeyance, called 'unconstitutional'. SC previously held governor must act on advice of council of ministers barring ‘exceptional circumstances’.

Chidambaram temple row: Tempers rise as devotees banned entry, 11 priests booked

Row over 4-day ban on offering prayers from Tamil Nadu temple's sacred platform during auspicious festival. Minister warns govt will not tolerate any violence on devotees.

On Camera

Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.