Rohit Pawar Seeks Aviation Minister Resignation

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2026

State News West India

A day after the Baramati plane crash that killed former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Rohit Pawar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the resignation of the Union Civil Aviation Minister until a thorough investigation into the accident

South India State News

Kerala Rain Alert: Yellow Warning in 3 Districts

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2026

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely across parts of Kerala on February 22, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a Yellow Alert for three districts. The advisory comes amid changing weather conditions influenced by a developing system over the Bay region, increasing moisture inflow into the state. Kerala Rain Forecast for February 22 The IMD […]

North India State News

Delhi On Alert Over LeT IED Threat

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2026

Security agencies in Delhi have intensified vigilance following intelligence inputs warning of a possible improvised explosive device (IED) attack allegedly being planned by Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The alert has led to heightened monitoring in sensitive and high-footfall areas of the national capital. Lashkar-e-Taiba IED Plot In Chandni Chowk

South India State News

DMDK Joins DMK Alliance Ahead Of TN Polls

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2026

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the state’s political alignments. The announcement was made after senior leaders from both parties met in Chennai to formalise the tie-up. DMDK Joins DMK-Led Alliance For Tamil Nadu Polls […]

South India State News

Congress DMK To Decide Alliance Strategy Soon

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal said the Congress and DMK remain aligned politically and will jointly oppose what he described as “fascist forces,” while noting that final decisions on electoral arrangements will be taken by the party high command. Congress DMK Alliance Position Venugopal stated that both parties share a long-standing partnership in Tamil Nadu […]

South India State News

Bill Gates Backs Andhra Pradesh Tech Vision

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has praised Andhra Pradesh development roadmap centred on emerging technologies during his interaction with state leadership, highlighting collaboration opportunities in health, agriculture and digital governance. Bill Gates Praises Andhra Pradesh Tech Roadmap During discussions with the state government, Gates noted the emphasis on

East India State News

Bengal Announces ₹1500 Monthly Youth Allowance Scheme

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2026

The West Bengal government has introduced a ₹1,500 monthly allowance under the Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme to provide financial support to eligible young people in the state. Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme Eligibility The programme is targeted at unemployed youth meeting age and educational criteria specified by authorities. Applicants must be residents of the state and […]

South India State News

TVK Leader Vijay Targets Stalin Over ₹5000 Cash Scheme

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s ₹5,000 cash transfer scheme, questioning its intent and linking it to political strategy ahead of elections. TVK Vijay Criticism Of Tamil Nadu Cash Transfer Vijay alleged the payment to women beneficiaries amounted to a politically motivated distribution and urged voters to

South India State News

EPS Criticises ₹5000 Grant Announced By TN Govt

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s ₹5,000 financial assistance to women beneficiaries, describing it as a politically timed cash transfer, while the ruling administration defended it as welfare support. Tamil Nadu ₹5000 Grant Political Debate Palaniswami said the direct transfer to women’s bank accounts resembled an election

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Government Credits ₹5000 To Women Beneficiaries

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has transferred ₹5,000 each to more than 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under a state welfare initiative, with funds directly credited to bank accounts across the state. Stalins Women Cash Transfer Scheme Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the financial assistance as part of a targeted support measure aimed at […]