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Supreme Court: Gov. Ravi can't refer Bills re-passed by TN Assembly to President. Madras HC asked for copy of MoU between TN govt & RPPL. V&AC wing intercepted officer w/ ₹20 lakh in cash, prelim. probe suggested bribe from doctor in Dindigul.

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Tamil Nadu Governor cannot refer re-enacted Bills to President, says Supreme Court

SC accuses TN Governor of exhibiting "constitutional obstinacy" by referring 10 Bills re-enacted by State Assembly to President, after withholding assent. CJI says Governor has only 3 options under Article 200 of Constitution & cannot stultify Bills. AG argues Assembly re-passed Bills as fresh, not re-enacted. SC urges Governor to…

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Watch | Are Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan’s moves politically motivated?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we examine how a case filed by Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court has exposed certain questionable actions by the Governor in dealing with crucial Bills and files sent by the government.

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Unheeded advice: On the conduct of Governors

The Hindu Editorial says the time has come for the Governor’s role to be reconsidered

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Chief Minister should be the Chancellor of all varsities: Stalin

CM Stalin: Chief Minister should be Chancellor of all State universities to fulfill people's wishes. Supreme Court hearing cases on this. Subsidy for TN Music & Fine Arts Univ increased to ₹3 crore & ₹1 crore allocated for research, library & other facilities.

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Constitutional tyranny: On Raj Bhavan’s use of the veto

The Tamil Nadu Governor’s action has helped highlight an undemocratic and anti-federal feature in the Constitution that creates an unguided power to reject pieces of legislation passed

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AIADMK walked out of the Assembly for a ‘lame’ reason as it did not want to antagonise BJP, alleges DMK

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu alleges AIADMK walked out of Assembly to avoid antagonising BJP; reason cited by Leader of Opposition false; amendment Bill to rename Tamil Nadu Fisheries University after late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa pending with Governor; Bill among those taken up for readoption by Assembly; AIADMK should have supported…

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Governor’s act is illegal, anti-people and against sovereignty of Assembly, says Chief Minister Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Governor of illegal, anti-people actions, says he should act as bridge between State and Centre; AIADMK, BJP stage walkout; CM says Governor teaching wrong lessons, expressing opinion against Tamil culture.

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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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Tamil Nadu government plans to ‘re-enact’ Bills as Governor R.N. Ravi withholds assent

TN Governor R.N. Ravi withholds assent to Bills passed by Assembly; CM likely to move resolution in House to explain govt's reasoning; only option for State Govt is to challenge action in SC; SC has defined 'withholding assent' as 'Bill falling through'.

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States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained

With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny.

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TNCC, VCK condemn Governor for returning legislative Bills

TNCC and VCK condemn Governor R.N. Ravi for returning Bills passed by Assembly. They allege ulterior motive and demand his resignation or recall by Centre. CM Stalin urged to pass resolution at Special Session of Assembly.

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T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi flags off Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra vehicle in Jawadhu Hills

Gov. R.N. Ravi flagged off Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra van in Tiruvannamalai to reach out to citizens eligible for various central schemes. The van will cover 103 villages, distributing seed kits, gas connections, credit cards, and more. Officials from ICAR, NABARD, and ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra were present.

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India’s all-inclusive model of growth showcased at G20 summit, says Governor

India's G20 presidency offers an all-inclusive growth model to the world, Gov. Ravi said at a seminar. India leveraged digital tech to achieve this, helping 14 crore people out of poverty. G20 presidency stands for people connect, improving tourism and small businesses. Endogeneity in decision-making and contribution to global discussion…

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N. Sankaraiah, one of the founding members of CPI(M), no more

N. Sankaraiah, 101, veteran Communist leader & founding member of CPI(M), passed away in Chennai. He was active until 10 days ago & had been arrested in 1941 for supporting students. He was a powerful speaker & voracious reader, admired Bharathi & Kannadasan.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC expresses "serious concern" over TN Governor's delay in assent to 12 Bills. TN CM launches 2nd phase of Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. Madras HC quashes detention order against YouTuber Manish Kashyap for spreading fake videos on TN migrants.

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T.N. Open University organises 14th convocation, Ponmody boycotts it

TN Open University conducts 14th convocation. Over 9,000 graduate. Hr ed minister K Ponmudy stays away

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Ravi flays Bharathi for referring to Nagaland people as ‘dog-eaters’

Governor R.N. Ravi criticizes DMK's R.S. Bharathi for referring to the people of Nagaland as "dog-eaters". Raj Bhavan's X handle shared a video of Bharathi's reported comments. Bharathi accused Ravi of stalling TN govt's efforts. Bharathi said Nagaland people chased Ravi away. Gauhati High Court held eating dog meat part…

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Tamil Nadu moves SC against Governor again, says causing ‘impediments’ in VC appointments to three State varsities

Tamil Nadu govt. files 2nd petition in SC accusing Governor R.N. Ravi of causing "impediments" in appointment of VCs to 3 major univs. Petition challenges 3 notifications issued by Governor, contrary to State laws & govt. policy decisions. Govt. says notifications violate university statutes & govt. order of Jan. 11,…

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T.N. Higher Education Minister Ponmudy to boycott MKU convocation over Governor’s refusal to award honorary doctorate to Sankaraiah

TN Higher Ed Minister K. Ponmudy boycotts MKU convocation due to Governor R.N. Ravi's refusal to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah. Minister alleges Governor acting as agent of BJP/RSS, not respecting freedom fighters. Minister blames Governor for trying to defame TN govt. through lies.

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Governor Ravi acting as ‘political rival’, says Tamil Nadu’s writ petition in Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu government has moved a writ petition in the Supreme Court against Governor R.N. Ravi for creating a “constitutional deadlock” by inexplicably delaying or even failing to consider and assent to crucial Bills passed by the Legislature and stymieing day-to-day governance in a way which is threatening to…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Raj Bhavan of 'spreading lies' on petrol bomb attack. Magistrate grants 3-day custody of accused for interrogation. 16-yr-old tusker found shot dead in Jawalagiri forest. CM, Governor & leaders pay tributes to freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar on his 116th birth anniversary.

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T.N. Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack | Only a lone man attack, no attempt to barge in: DGP

TN police refute Raj Bhavan's claims of "miscreants carrying bombs" trying to "barge in"; CCTV footage of lone man hurling Molotov cocktail & April 2022 incident released to prove no security lapse. 253 police personnel on bandobust duty, dog squad, baggage scanner & security equipment provided. Charge sheet soon to…

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TMMK protests against Governor for refusing to release 49 life convicts

TMMK organised protest march in Egmore to condemn Governor R.N. Ravi's refusal to release 49 life convicts, incl. 20 Muslims. CM M.K. Stalin had sent a file recommending their release. TMMK urged the State govt. to let them go on long-term parole without waiting for Governor's consent.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

M.K. Stalin requests PM Modi & HM Amit Shah to not move TN Governor R.N. Ravi until 2024 LS elections. TN police released video footages to prove lone man involved in Raj Bhavan petrol bomb case. Stalin handed over representation to President Droupati Murmu for NEET exemption. Edappadi K. Palaniswami…

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