Flights Disrupted at Chennai Airport Due to Smoke

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

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Several flights faced delays and diversion issues at Chennai Airport after dense smoke from Bhogi festival fires reduced visibility on Tuesday morning. Officials said the smoke affected runway visibility, causing temporary disruption in flight operations. Smoke Impact on Visibility Local

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DMK MP’s Remarks on Women Trigger Political Row

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has sparked a political controversy after making remarks comparing women’s roles in northern India and Tamil Nadu during a public event in Chennai. He praised Tamil Nadu’s emphasis on girls’ education and contrasted it with societal norms in some other states. What He Said Addressing students at a college function, Maran […]

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DMK Rejects Congress Power-Sharing Demand in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

The DMK has rejected the Congress party’s proposal for sharing power in the Tamil Nadu government, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin making it clear that there will be no coalition administration in the state. Senior DMK leaders said the party is firm on retaining full control of governance. CM Firm on Stand Responding to Congress […]

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Vijay Denies TVK Role in Karur Stampede Probe

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

Actor and TVK president Vijay has told the Central Bureau of Investigation that neither he nor his party was responsible for the Karur stampede, according to officials familiar with the questioning. Vijay was examined by the CBI as part of its investigation into the deadly incident. Statement to Investigators During questioning, Vijay stated that he […]

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NHAI Creates Four Guinness Records in Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created four Guinness World Records during the construction of a major highway project in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant achievement in India’s infrastructure sector. Record-Breaking Highway Work The records were achieved on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. NHAI successfully completed the longest

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Ayodhya Bans Non-Veg Food Delivery Near Ram Temple

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

The Ayodhya administration has imposed a ban on the delivery of non-vegetarian food within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram temple, citing the need to maintain the religious sanctity of the area. The restriction applies to restaurants, hotels, homestays and online food delivery platforms operating in the designated zone. Officials said the decision was taken […]

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Small Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela Airstrip

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

A small aircraft made an emergency landing near the Rourkela airstrip in Odisha on Saturday, leaving six people injured. The incident occurred when the aircraft, operating a short domestic flight, reportedly developed a technical problem shortly before landing. The aircraft came down in an open area a few kilometres away from the runway. All six […]

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Telangana Bans Children’s Syrup After Toxic Contamination Found

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Telangana government has ordered an immediate ban on the sale and use of Almont-Kid Syrup for children after it was found to be contaminated with toxic ethylene glycol. The state’s drug regulator has directed medical stores, distributors and hospitals to stop dispensing the medicine and remove it from shelves. The alert follows a report […]

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Revanth Reddy Appeals to Naidu for Cooperation

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has made a public appeal to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, urging cooperation on interstate issues and calling for a constructive approach to development. He said political differences should not come in the way of regional growth and mutual interests. Revanth Reddy stressed that disputes between the […]

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Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain as Bay System Nears

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal moves closer to the coast. The India Meteorological Department has warned that rain activity is likely to intensify over the next two days, raising concerns of waterlogging and local disruptions. An orange alert has […]