South India State News

CPM To Decide On Tamil Nadu Support Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is set to hold key meetings today to decide its position on Tamil Nadu government formation after the 2026 Assembly election produced a hung verdict. The party is expected to discuss whether to support actor-politician Vijay’s TVK or the Dravidian coalition. CPM State Secretariat Meet At 10 Am The […]

South India State News

Congress Warns Against Tamil Nadu Manipulation

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has warned against any attempt to manipulate government formation in the state after the 2026 Assembly election delivered a hung verdict. The party’s statement came as Vijay’s TVK, which emerged as the single largest party, continued efforts to secure enough support to form the government. Tamil Nadu Congress Says Do […]

International

Araghchi Likely To Visit India For BRICS Meet

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to visit New Delhi next week for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, as Tehran seeks a larger role for the grouping amid the West Asia crisis. Abbas Araghchi India Visit Likely Araghchi is expected to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled in New Delhi on May 14 […]

International

China Sentences Ex-Defence Ministers

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve after they were convicted in corruption cases linked to a widening military graft crackdown. China Sentences Former Defence Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were handed suspended death sentences by a Chinese military court after being found guilty […]

International

Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship To Dock In Tenerife

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

A cruise ship linked to a rare hantavirus outbreak is expected to reach Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, where passengers and crew will be evacuated under strict public health measures. Hantavirus Outbreak On MV Hondius The MV Hondius has been linked to a hantavirus outbreak after multiple passengers fell ill during or after the voyage. […]

East India State News

Bengal Assembly Dissolved After TMC Defeat

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

West Bengal Governor R N Ravi has dissolved the state Assembly after the completion of its term, formally ending the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government following its Assembly election defeat. Bengal Assembly Dissolved By Governor The Governor dissolved the West Bengal Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7, bringing the outgoing government’s tenure to

South India State News

DMK Allies Back Vijay Government Claim

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

DMK allies have urged Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite TVK chief Vijay to form the government, saying the single largest party should be given a chance to prove its majority on the Assembly floor. DMK Allies Urge Governor To Invite Vijay Leaders from the VCK and Left parties have said the Governor […]

South India State News

VCK To Decide Soon On TVK Support

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan has said his party has received a request from Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for support in forming the Tamil Nadu government and will take a decision soon. VCK Receives TVK Support Request Thirumavalavan said TVK had sent a formal request letter seeking VCK’s support. He said the party had not ignored […]

South India State News

Vijay Must Prove Majority First says Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reportedly made it clear that TVK chief Vijay can take oath as Chief Minister only after proving that he has the required majority to form a stable government. Tamil Nadu Governor Seeks Majority Proof According to sources cited by ANI, the Governor wants a stable government in Tamil […]

Business

Apple To Invest Rs 100 Crore In India

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Apple has announced an initial investment of Rs 100 crore to expand renewable energy capacity in India, strengthening its clean energy push across operations and supply chains. Apple Renewable Energy Investment In India Apple will invest Rs 100 crore to support the development of more than 150 MW of new renewable energy capacity in India. […]