South India State News

Karnataka Draft Roll Drops to 4.46 Crore Voters

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

Karnataka’s draft electoral rolls have fallen to about 4.46 crore electors after nearly 1.08 crore names were left out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Election authorities said the excluded entries were largely classified as absent, shifted, dead, duplicate or other cases, with voters still able to seek inclusion before the final rolls are […]

State News West India

BMC Acts Against 128 Rustomjee Crown Flats

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun demolition action against alleged unauthorised alterations inside luxury apartments at Rustomjee Crown in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi area. The civic action follows notices issued to 128 flats over alleged violations involving common spaces and sanctioned building plans. BMC Begins Action at Rustomjee Crown Civic officials

International

Putin Assures India of Continued Fertiliser Supplies

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured India that Russia will continue supplying fertilisers, highlighting agricultural cooperation as a key part of expanding bilateral economic ties. The assurance came during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Moscow ahead of Putin’s expected visit to India. Putin Assures India on Fertiliser Supplies Putin

International

Xi Jinping Likely to Visit India for BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit India next month for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, potentially marking his first trip to the country in seven years. Indian officials familiar with preparations say Xi could travel with a delegation of around 400 officials, although Beijing has not yet formally confirmed his participation. Xi […]

International

Revanth Reddy Defends Zohran Mamdani, Slams Centre

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has criticised the Centre for denying political clearance for his planned visit to the United States, calling the decision an insult to Telangana. He also defended a proposed meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying Mamdani was an elected representative and “not an anti-social element.” Revanth Reddy Questions […]

International

Russia Slams UK Over Ukraine Missile Support

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

Russia has sharply criticised Britain’s decision to help Ukraine expand domestic production of long-range SCALP cruise missiles, accusing London of escalating the war and obstructing efforts towards a peace settlement. Moscow has also threatened to identify and strike facilities involved in producing the weapons. Russia Slams UK Missile Support for Ukraine Kremlin

Business

TCS to Buy Porsche IT Unit MHP for $373 Million

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has agreed to acquire Porsche’s management and IT consulting subsidiary MHP in a deal valued at €320 million, or about $373 million. The acquisition forms part of a broader five-year strategic partnership between TCS and Porsche worth €1.25 billion, or roughly $1.46 billion. TCS to Acquire Porsche IT Consultancy MHP TCS […]

South India State News

Vijay Scraps Parandur Airport, Seeks New Site

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced that the state government will drop the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur near Chennai, citing concerns over agricultural land, waterbodies and displacement of local residents. The government will instead evaluate alternative locations for Chennai’s second airport. Vijay Scraps Parandur Airport Project

International

Ajit Doval in Beijing for India-China Border Talks

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Monday for a two-day visit ahead of the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives talks on the boundary question. Doval is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on August 25 as both countries continue efforts to stabilise relations after years of border tensions. Ajit […]

Defence National

India Test-Fires Fully Indigenous AK-203 Sher

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2026

India has successfully manufactured and test-fired the first fully indigenised AK-203 assault rifle, named “Sher”, at the Korwa ordnance facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The prototype was produced using Indian-made components and input materials, marking a major milestone in the domestic rifle manufacturing programme. AK-203 Sher Achieves Full Indigenisation The rifle