North India State News

Delhi Air Pollution Worsens: AQI Hits ‘Severe’ Level Amid Dense Smog

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Delhi’s air quality reached a critical level on Thursday morning, November 14, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting ‘severe’ levels, reducing visibility across the National Capital Region (NCR). On Wednesday, Delhi recorded the worst AQI in the country, as dense smog engulfed the city, leading residents to wake up to hazardous pollution levels. According

Business Industry

Swiggy Shares Slip After Strong Market Debut, Zomato Rises

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Swiggy shares dipped into red on Thursday after an initial surge in the early trade. This comes just a day after the food delivery giant made an impressive market debut, with shares rising nearly 7% intraday before slipping to Rs 450.25 on the NSE, down 1.26% at 10:30 am. Swiggy’s stock debuted on Wednesday at […]

North India State News

Rajasthan Candidate Arrested Amid Violent Protests in Tonk Bypolls

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Rajasthan Independent candidate Naresh Meena was arrested today following a dramatic series of events in Tonk district, where he allegedly slapped an election official during the bypolls. The arrest, which took place under heightened security, was met with fierce protests from Meena’s supporters, who clashed with police, leading to rioting, stone-pelting, and the

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike After Doctor’s Stabbing

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

In response to the recent stabbing of a doctor in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association (TNGDA) has launched an indefinite strike, calling for stronger security measures and legal action. The incident involved a medical oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Multispeciality Hospital, who was attacked by a patient’s son. The Tamil Nadu Resident Doctors

South India State News

Andhra Pradesh Cracks Down on Social Media; 100 Cases Filed, 39 Arrested

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has initiated a sweeping crackdown on social media content deemed offensive or potentially divisive. The state has registered 100 police cases, arrested 39 individuals, and issued 67 notices over posts allegedly targeting political leaders and their families. The government claims that some of these

State News West India

Supreme Court Bars Ajit Pawar Camp from Using Sharad Pawar’s Images

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

The Supreme Court has directed Ajit Pawar’s faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to avoid using images or videos of party founder Sharad Pawar during the campaign for the upcoming election. This ruling comes after Ajit Pawar’s break from the senior Pawar’s side in July of last year. The court urged Ajit Pawar’s camp […]

North India State News

Chandigarh’s AQI Worsens to 343, Second Worst in India

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Chandigarh’s air quality has plunged drastically, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 343, placing it as the second most polluted city in India on Tuesday, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Out of 261 cities evaluated, only Hajipur in Bihar surpassed Chandigarh’s pollution levels, recording an AQI of […]

International

Trump Appoints Matt Gaetz as US Attorney General

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as the next Attorney General of the United States. Announcing his decision on Wednesday, Trump praised Gaetz as a “deeply gifted and tenacious attorney,” citing his commitment to reforming the Department of Justice (DOJ). Gaetz to Lead DOJ Reforms Gaetz, trained at William & Mary

International

Bangladesh Attorney General Calls to Remove “Secular” from Constitution

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Bangladesh’s Attorney General, Md Asaduzzaman, has proposed substantial changes to the country’s Constitution, including the removal of the term “secular” due to the predominantly Muslim population. His remarks were made during a hearing on the legality of the 15th Amendment, held before Justices Farah Mahbub and Debashish Roy Chowdhury. Calls to Reinstate Original

International

Biden Welcomes Trump Back to White House, Emphasizes Smooth Transition

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

In a notable display of civility, President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, marking a peaceful start to the transition process after a highly polarized election. The exchange between Biden, 81, and Trump, 78, came as a stark contrast to Trump’s handling of the 2020 transition, when he […]