Andhra Pradesh Offers ₹100 crore for Nobel Win

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

South India State News

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a ₹100-crore reward for anyone from the state who wins a Nobel Prize in quantum science or quantum computing. The announcement was made as part of a broader push to develop quantum technology and research ecosystems in the state.

East India State News

Assam Draft Electoral Rolls Drop 10.56 Lakh Names

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

The Election Commission of India has released the draft electoral rolls for Assam following a Special Summary Revision exercise, leading to the deletion of 10.56 lakh names from the voter list. The revision was carried out as part of preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections and aimed at cleaning and updating the state’s electoral database. […]

South India State News

Savukku Shankar Gets Interim Bail, HC Flags Arrests

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

The Madras High Court has granted interim bail to YouTuber and journalist Savukku Shankar, questioning the pattern of his repeated arrests by the police. The court ordered his release on interim bail on medical grounds, taking note of submissions that he suffers from multiple health conditions requiring treatment. The interim bail is valid for a […]

South India State News

Bengaluru Demolition Drive Triggers Political Row

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

Bengaluru witnessed a major demolition drive in its northern outskirts that left hundreds of families homeless and triggered a political controversy. Authorities carried out the operation in areas including Fakir Colony and Wasim Layout near Yelahanka, where over 200 structures were demolished. Most residents affected by the drive belonged to Muslim families who had been

North India State News

Doctors at IGMC Shimla Begin Indefinite Strike

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Resident doctors at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla have gone on an indefinite strike following the termination of a senior resident doctor after a recent brawl inside the hospital premises. The strike began after the state government dismissed the doctor in connection with an altercation involving a patient, an incident that […]

South India State News

PMK Founder Warns Son Against Using Party Identity

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

PMK founder S. Ramadoss has issued a public notice warning his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, against using the party’s name, flag, or symbol amid an escalating leadership dispute within the Pattali Makkal Katchi. The notice states that Anbumani does not have the legal authority to represent the party or act in its name and cautions that […]

North India State News

Delhi Weather May Worsen Again, Manjinder Singh Sirsa Warns

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Delhi’s winter weather conditions are expected to worsen again in the coming days, with dense fog likely to return, according to Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. He said the recent improvement in visibility and air quality should be seen as temporary and warned that adverse conditions could re-emerge soon. Sirsa stated that changing meteorological factors, […]

South India State News

Kerala CM Condemns Attacks on Christmas Celebrations

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised incidents of violence, intimidation, and disruption linked to Christmas celebrations reported from different parts of the country. Speaking on the issue, Vijayan said such acts are deeply disturbing and run contrary to the constitutional values of religious freedom and secularism. He stated that targeting

East India State News

Four Arrested for Pre-Christmas Vandalism in Assam

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Four people have been arrested in Assam’s Nalbari district for vandalising Christmas decorations at a private school and damaging festive items at nearby shops ahead of Christmas. The incident took place at St Mary’s School in the Panigaon area when the institution was closed for winter holidays. Police said the accused entered the school premises […]

North India State News

UP Steps Up Services Push for $50 Billion Export Goal

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Uttar Pradesh has intensified efforts to expand services exports as part of its plan to reach a USD 50 billion export target and build a USD 1 trillion state economy. The strategy is anchored in the state’s Export Promotion Policy for the 2025–30 period, which seeks to complement merchandise exports with faster growth in services. […]