Palaniswami Heads to Delhi Amid AIADMK Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

South India State News

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has flown to Delhi amid rising disquiet within the party. Several senior members are demanding that expelled leaders, including O. Panneerselvam, V.K. Sasikala, and T.T.V. Dhinakaran, be reinstated. Observers view his Delhi trip as an attempt to resolve

North India State News

Dehradun Cloudburst Kills Four, Two Missing

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A severe cloudburst struck Dehradun, Uttarakhand, late Monday night, washing away cars, shops, and damaging infrastructure. Four people died in the flash floods, and two others are missing. Rescue operations are underway. Areas and Damage The cloudburst hit several parts of Dehradun, including Sahastradhara, where the Tamsa river swelled and rivers and streams overflowed.

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SIT Clears Vantara of Alleged Violations

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has given a clean chit to Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The report submitted on 12 September 2025 confirmed there were no legal or regulatory violations. SIT’s Scope of Inquiry Constituted on 25 August 2025, the SIT was tasked with examining complaints that […]

South India State News

BJP Accuses CM Siddaramaiah of Backing Conversions

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Karnataka BJP has attacked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that he is undermining Hinduism and indirectly supporting religious conversions. Senior BJP leaders, including C. T. Ravi and B. Y. Vijayendra, criticised the CM’s remarks, claiming they reflect an anti-Hindu stance. Siddaramaiah’s Clarification Siddaramaiah said that conversions are not driven by

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Mumbai Monorail Halts in Wadala; 17 Rescued

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail train stopped suddenly on Monday morning due to a technical fault, leaving 17 passengers stranded. The incident took place around 7:16 AM between Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN stations in Wadala. All passengers were safely rescued and shifted to another train. No injuries were reported. Cause of the Disruption Officials confirmed […]

South India State News

DMK Says It Won’t Fear Vijay’s Criticism

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

The DMK has responded to remarks by actor-politician Vijay, saying the party is not afraid of his criticism or political campaign. A DMK spokesperson said that opposition voices are part of democracy and that DMK will continue its work without being intimidated. Context of the Remarks Vijay, leader of Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been […]

South India State News

Vijay Slams BJP & DMK for Failing Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), launched a sharp attack on both the BJP and the DMK during his first full statewide tour. He accused the BJP of “tormenting people” and the DMK of “cheating the public.” (NDTV) Tour and Political Messaging Vijay began his maiden statewide yatra from Tiruchirappalli. He told supporters […]

South India State News

Vijay Begins TVK Statewide Tour for 2026 Elections

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Tamil actor and politician Vijay has launched a statewide campaign tour for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The tour started on 13 September 2025 from Tiruchirappalli, where Vijay addressed a large public rally in Ariyalur. Campaign Tour Details Vijay is travelling in a specially designed bus […]

South India State News

Karnataka Caps Movie Tickets at ₹200

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

The Karnataka government has decided to cap cinema ticket prices at ₹200 (excluding taxes) across all theatres, including multiplexes. The move comes through the newly amended Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025. Exemptions for Premium Small Screens The rule exempts premium multi-screen theatres with 75 seats or fewer, allowing them to charge above the

North India State News

Delhi, Bombay High Courts Evacuated Over Bomb Threats

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

On September 12, 2025, an email threat warning of a bomb in the Judge’s Chamber of Delhi High Court forced all courts to stop, and the building was evacuated. Bomb detection teams were deployed and searches conducted. No explosive devices were found. Similar Threat At Bombay High Court Minutes after the threat in Delhi, the […]