Questioning the silence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the death of BSP leader K Armstrong, Former Tamil Nadu governor and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday demanded a CBI inquiry into the case, citing an "increase in political murders" in the state.
"NIA has found out that there are international drug cartels in Tamil Nadu and Karachi that are operating and getting heroin from Afghanistan. It is being done. I think it is a very serious thing," Governor RN Ravi said.
In the midst of the heated debate surrounding the event invitation extended by the Tamil Nadu Governor, which depicted Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar wearing saffron robes, MDMK leader Vaiko expressed strong disapproval emphasizing that Thiruvalluvar transcends caste and religion.
A day after the Supreme Court's directive, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi administered oath to senior DMK leader K Ponmudy as a minister in the state cabinet.
Tamil Nadu Governor Mr RN Ravi informed the Supreme Court that he has duly invited MLA K Ponmudi to swear in as the state cabinet minister at 3:30 PM on Friday.
Following the intervention of the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi agreed to swear-in K Ponmudy as a minister. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 3.30 pm at the Raj Bhavan on Friday.
Disqualified Tamil Nadu minister and DMK senior leader K Ponmudy was reinstated days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction and three-year jail sentence in a disproportionate asset case on March 13, 2024.
Disqualified Tamil Nadu minister and DMK senior leader K Ponmudy had been reinstated days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction and three-year jail sentence in a disproportionate asset case on March 13, 2024.
Soon after Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi refused to induct K Ponmudy as a minister, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Monday said he is a shame to the post of the governor and he should resign as he is unfit for the post.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said that those denying the existence of Lord Ram and the fact that India was one nation were trying to destroy Tamil culture.