Greater Noida Residents Fall Ill Over Water Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

North India State News

Several residents of Delta 1 sector in Greater Noida have reported falling ill over the past few days, with complaints ranging from diarrhoea and vomiting to stomach pain and weakness. Locals said the symptoms appeared after consuming drinking water supplied to the area. Many residents alleged

North India State News

Delhi Ministers Orders Tougher Water Pipeline Checks

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

The Delhi government has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to step up inspections and monitoring of the city’s water supply pipelines to prevent contamination and protect public health. The move aims to strengthen water safety across the national capital. New Inspection Measures Delhi’s Water Minister Parvesh Verma instructed the DJB to intensify regular inspections […]

State News West India

Ambernath Civic Polls See Unusual Political Alliance

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

In a surprising development in Maharashtra’s Ambernath Municipal Council, political rivals have come together to form a post-poll alliance aimed at keeping the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) out of power after the recent civic elections. The move has stirred political debate and drawn reactions from senior leaders. Unusual Local Alliance After the December civic polls, […]

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving CM

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has surpassed the record of former chief minister D. Devaraj Urs to become the longest-serving chief minister in the state’s history. The milestone was reached after Siddaramaiah’s combined tenure across two non-consecutive terms exceeded the total number of days served by Urs. Tenure Across Two Terms Siddaramaiah first served as chief

South India State News

CBI Summons TVK Leader Vijay in Karur Stampede Case

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay in connection with the Karur stampede case. The agency has asked him to appear for questioning as part of its ongoing investigation into the incident, which occurred during a large public event linked to the party. Background of the Karur Incident […]

North India State News

2.89 Crore Voter Names Removed from UP Draft Rolls

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Election Commission has released the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh following a Special Intensive Revision exercise, with around 2.89 crore voter names removed from the list. The update reflects one of the largest roll revisions undertaken in the state in recent years and aims to improve the accuracy of the voter database ahead […]

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee to Move Court on January 6

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that she will file a court petition on January 6 against what she described as the “inhumane conduct” of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Banerjee said the legal move is to challenge actions taken by the agency during questioning and […]

North India State News

Indore Water Crisis: 20 New Diarrhoea Cases Found

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Health authorities in Indore have detected 20 new diarrhoea cases during ongoing door to door screening in areas affected by water contamination. The cases were identified as part of a large scale public health exercise aimed at tracing infections linked to polluted drinking water. Officials said thousands of residents have already been screened as surveillance […]

East India State News

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among residents in several districts. The tremor occurred at around 4.17 am, with the epicentre located in Morigaon district. The quake originated at a depth of roughly 50 kilometres, placing it in the category of […]

South India State News

Amit Shah Says DMK Is “Most Corrupt” Govt

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharply criticised the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, calling it the “most corrupt” in India. Shah, speaking at a political rally ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, accused DMK leaders of misgovernance and corruption, and said the party has failed on key development fronts. His remarks came […]