Ch Vidyasagar Rao

Sanjay Deshmukh sacked as Mumbai University vice-chancellor following exam results declaration mess

The chancellor of Mumbai University removed Dr Sanjay Deshmukh from the office of vice-chancellor, University of Mumbai on Tuesday, a press release from the varsity said. The decision puts to rest the impending demands of the vice-chancellor's resignation from different quarters.

Banwarilal Purohit sworn in as new Tamil Nadu governor, promises no political consideration in decisions

In his first public comments after taking oath of office, Purohit assured the people that his decisions would have no political consideration and that he would strive for the state's development.

Tamil Nadu, Bihar get full-time governors after Ram Nath Kovind appoints five new faces in reshuffle

The appointments of five governors, including for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, and Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, by President Ram Nath Kovind were announced on Saturday.

AIADMK MLAs disqualified: TTV Dhinakaran claims governor's 'delay' on plea against E Palaniswamy caused elimination

Eighteen AIADMK MLAs owing allegiance to rebel leader TTV Dhinakaran were on Monday disqualified by Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal, giving the ruling side an edge in a show of strength which now seems imminent.

AIADMK row: K Palaniswamy claims backing of 124 MLAs including nine from TTV Dhinakaran's camp

In a show of strength, the unified AIADMK led by Chief Minister K Palaniswamy on Tuesday held a meeting of its legislators and claimed the backing of 124 MLAs, including nine from the sidelined deputy chief TTV Dhinakaran's camp.

E Palaniswamy says J Jayalalithaa did not identify any political successor, anyone can reach great heights with hard work

Thiruvallur: Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswamy on Monday said late J Jayalalithaa had not named anyone as her political successor and that anyone in the party could aspire to reach such great heights with hard work.

AIADMK merger: MK Stalin urges Tamil Nadu governor to direct Palaniswamy to prove majority in floor test

DMK working president MK Stalin, who had earlier this week written to the governor seeking a floor test, dubbed the Palaniswamy regime as a "minority government".

AIADMK merger: Petition moved in Madras HC to direct Tamil Nadu governor to order floor test

A petition moved in the Madras HC by an advocate seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu governor to order a floor test for the K Palaniswamy government in the Assembly.

AIADMK merger: Dinakaran faction fights back amid talks of Sasikala's ouster; 18 MLAs will meet governor tomorrow

Upset over their isolation, the AIADMK group headed by VK Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran will meet Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Tuesday.

AIADMK merger: O Panneerselvam joins E Palaniswamy's Cabinet as deputy chief minister

Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswamy (L) greets O Panneerselvam (R) after he was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister in the presence of governor CH Vidyasagar Rao (C) at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Monday.