CM Vijay
South India State News

DMK Questions Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrest

By BPN News Desk
DMK leaders have alleged that Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested to prevent him from questioning the Tamil Nadu government during the ongoing Assembly session. The party described the police action against the Leader of the Opposition as politically motivated. DMK Questions Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrest The DMK youth wing claimed Udhayanidhi’s arrest was intended to silence him
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South India State News

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested Over Remarks

By BPN News Desk
Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested at his Chennai residence on Tuesday following complaints over allegedly misogynistic remarks made during a Cauvery water protest in Thanjavur. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested in Chennai A joint team of Thanjavur and Neelankarai police took the DMK leader into custody from his residence in Neelankarai.
RBI
Business Finance

RBI Likely to Hold Repo Rate at 5.25%

By BPN News Desk
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its August monetary policy review as policymakers assess rising inflation risks, global uncertainty and recent pressure on the rupee. RBI Repo Rate Likely Unchanged The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to continue its neutral policy stance after keeping […]
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Business

Apple Briefly Removes Telegram From App Store

By BPN News Desk
Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store after identifying child sexual abuse material that breached the platform’s safety guidelines. The messaging application was restored after Telegram removed the prohibited content and blocked the account responsible. Telegram Removed From Apple App Store Apple temporarily withdrew Telegram after an internal review found
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National

FSSAI Halts Dabur Products Over 100% Claims

By BPN News Desk
India’s food regulator has directed Dabur India to stop selling several products carrying “100%” claims, ruling that the wording could mislead consumers about their purity, composition or superiority. FSSAI Halts Dabur Product Sales The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ordered the company to immediately suspend sales of the affected products in their existing
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Business

Centre Plans 6.5% LIC Stake Sale

By BPN News Desk
The Union government will sell up to a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India through an offer for sale, potentially raising about ₹31,410 crore. LIC Stake Sale Opens to Investors The offer includes a base sale of 2% of LIC’s equity, with the government retaining an option to sell an additional 4.5% if […]
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International

Baloch Separatists Renew Independence Demand

By BPN News Desk
Baloch separatist activist Mir Yar Baloch has renewed his call for international recognition of an independent Balochistan and urged supporters to observe August 11 as Baloch Independence Day. Baloch Separatists Renew Independence Demand Baloch appealed to the international community, including India, to recognise Balochistan as a sovereign country separate from Pakistan.
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International

Gaza Withdrawal Tied to Hamas Disarmament

By BPN News Desk
The US-backed Board of Peace has said Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups complete a verified disarmament process under the proposed peace framework. Gaza Withdrawal Linked to Disarmament The Board said Israeli withdrawal would occur only after weapons were decommissioned and Gaza’s military infrastructure, including
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National Politics

Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll

By BPN News Desk
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has won the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, defeating the BJP in one of its strongest urban constituencies and securing his party’s first electoral victory. Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll Kishor secured 64,151 votes and defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by 19,324 votes. RJD candidate Rekha Kumari finished […]
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Business

Google, Meta Face Parliament Panel on IT Rules

By BPN News Desk
Representatives of Google, Meta, X and Snapchat appeared before a parliamentary committee examining the regulation of social media platforms, online safety, data privacy and public order in India. Social Media Platforms Face Parliament Panel The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology questioned the technology companies about their