South India State News

Telangana Aims for Global-Level Competitiveness: CM Revanth Reddy

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said the state’s development goals are no longer limited to competing with other Indian states but are aimed at matching global standards. Speaking at a review meeting, he said Telangana must position itself as a state capable of competing with advanced nations in innovation, governance and economic growth. […]

South India State News

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens Into Deep Depression

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal, but heavy rainfall continues across several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The India Meteorological Department said the system is moving northwards at nearly 10 km/h and is expected to weaken further during the day. Heavy Rain Alerts Issued Across Districts […]

Cricket Sports

India Secure 17-Run Victory in High-Scoring 1st ODI

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

India claimed a 17-run win over South Africa in the opening ODI at Ranchi, taking an early 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match witnessed heavy scoring from both sides and kept the crowd engaged until the final overs. Kohli’s 135 Leads India to 349/8 Batting first, India posted an imposing 349 for 8. […]

South India State News

Shivakumar Denies Rift, Says ‘No Difference’ With CM

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has rejected speculation of a political tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying he “knows his limits” and that there is no difference between the two leaders. His remarks came after a private breakfast meeting aimed at easing ongoing political rumours. Leaders Present Joint Stand Amid Speculation Shivakumar said […]

National

PM Praises Youth for Drone Success in Mars-Like Test

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded a group of young innovators from Pune after they achieved a breakthrough in a drone challenge designed to simulate Martian conditions. The team’s drone had repeatedly crashed during earlier trials before finally completing a successful, stable flight. Challenge Simulated Conditions Without GPS The ISRO-supported competition required

Telecom

SIM Binding Made Mandatory for Messaging Apps

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications has directed all major online messaging platforms to implement SIM binding for user accounts. Under this system, an app will only function when used with the same SIM card that was registered during account creation. Apps to Auto-Logout Web Sessions Every Six Hours The directive also states that web and desktop […]

National

ECI Admits SIR Revision Needs More Time, Says Congress

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has acknowledged that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls cannot be completed under the previously planned tight schedule, a position echoed by opposition Indian National Congress (INC). SIR Schedule Revised for Accuracy In a revised notification, the ECI extended the deadline for enumeration and

Economy National

FPIs Pull Out ₹3,765 Crore from Equities in November

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Foreign portfolio investors resumed selling in the Indian equity market in November, withdrawing a net ₹3,765 crore. This marks a reversal from October, when FPIs had infused more than ₹14,000 crore after months of outflows. Global Factors Drive Renewed Selling Analysts attribute the reversal to global risk-off sentiment. Concerns over interest-rate trends in major

International

Seven Blasts in 24 Hours Trigger Panic in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Seven explosions in different parts of Pakistan’s Balochistan province have created widespread fear among residents, according to local officials. The back-to-back incidents occurred within a 24-hour period, though no fatalities have been reported so far. Railway Line Damaged, Security Guards Injured One of the blasts damaged a key railway track near Quetta, disrupting

National

Voter Roll Revision Extended by One Week in 12 States

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by seven days across 12 states and Union Territories. The extension gives citizens more time to update their voter details, submit forms, and verify their entries. Draft List to Be Released on December 16 Under the revised schedule, the draft electoral […]