South India State News

Tamil Nadu Mulls Weekly Chicken Biryani in Schools

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government is considering a proposal to serve chicken biryani once a week to government school students under the state’s noon-meal programme, but no final decision has been taken. Tamil Nadu Chicken Biryani Proposal Reviewed School Education Minister A. Rajmohan said the proposal had been placed before Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

When Protest Becomes Abuse, Sympathy Quickly Turns Into Consequences

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party movement did not emerge in a vacuum. It grew out of genuine anger among students and families over examination irregularities, paper leaks and the repeated failure of institutions to protect the futures of young Indians. What began as frustration over the handling of competitive examinations expanded into a nationwide youth mobilisation, […]

Agriculture National

Cabinet Extends PM-KISAN Scheme Until 2031

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme for another five years, allocating ₹3.15 lakh crore for direct income support to eligible farming families. PM-KISAN Extended Until 2030-31 The scheme will continue from the 2026-27 financial year through 2030-31 following approval by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister […]

Government Policies National

Lok Sabha Passes Births and Deaths Bill

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Lok Sabha has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which introduces stricter scrutiny for births and deaths reported more than two years after they occurred. Lok Sabha Passes Births and Deaths Bill The Bill was approved by voice vote without a debate amid continued Opposition protests over police action against […]

International

Three Killed in Nepal Communal Violence

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah has appealed for calm after communal violence between Hindu and Muslim groups left at least three people dead and 25 injured across southeastern Nepal. Nepal Communal Violence Leaves Three Dead The unrest began in Dewanganj in Sunsari district on Sunday night after a dispute over loud music and religious flags […]

International

US Awards $58.6 Billion Patriot Missile Deal

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, as military operations in Iran and continued support for Ukraine place pressure on American weapons inventories. US Awards $58.6 Billion Patriot Contract The agreement converts a one-year contract worth $4.7 billion, awarded in April, into a […]

Football Sports

UEFA Backs FIFA Boycott Over Investment Plan

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

UEFA and its 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, unless FIFA abandons its proposal to sell minority interests in its tournaments to private investors. UEFA Announces Conditional FIFA Boycott European national teams will remain outside FIFA competitions while the private-investment proposal remains under

International

US Warns China Over Rare-Earth Commitments

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The United States has warned China to fully honour its commitments on rare-earth supplies and American agricultural purchases as Washington and Beijing prepare for a possible meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in September. US Presses China on Rare-Earth Supplies US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson

National Politics

BJP Files Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party has submitted a breach of privilege notice against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of using derogatory and unparliamentary language during a debate on the anti-paper leak legislation. BJP Files Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi BJP MP Anurag Thakur submitted the notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla […]

Cricket Sports

ICC Names 12 Venues for 2027 ODI World Cup

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2026

The International Cricket Council has announced 12 venues for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia as the tournament returns to Africa after 24 years. ODI World Cup 2027 Venues Announced Eight South African cities will host matches during the 50-over tournament. The selected grounds […]