Two Dead in Noida Building Fire

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

North India State News

Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida’s Mamura village on Wednesday. Around 50 families were evacuated as thick smoke spread through the multi-storey structure in Sector 66. Noida Building Fire Starts in Parking Area The blaze reportedly began in the

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NCP Meetings With Fadnavis Fuel NDA Buzz

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

Late-night meetings between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior leaders from both Nationalist Congress Party factions have renewed speculation over possible political realignments. However, no leader involved has confirmed that an alliance, merger or change of political position was discussed. Jayant Patil Meets Sharad Pawar and Fadnavis NCP (SP)

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Presses PM Modi on J&K Statehood

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Union government to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to restore statehood, saying a promise made by the country’s highest elected leader should carry significant weight. Omar Abdullah Seeks Statehood Timeline Abdullah questioned how long Jammu and Kashmir would have to wait for the restoration

South India State News

Annamalai Says We The Leaders Will Become Political Party

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has announced that his newly launched movement, We The Leaders, will eventually become a political party. He said the organisation would focus on governance, public responsibility and Tamil Nadu’s development while keeping religion outside its political scope. We The Leaders Political Party Plans Speaking at a drug-free

North India State News

3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Baramulla

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

A mild earthquake measuring magnitude 3.6 struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district early Monday, July 13. No casualties or property damage were reported following the tremor. Baramulla Earthquake Recorded Early Monday The earthquake occurred at approximately 2 am and originated at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface. The epicentre was located in Baramulla

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CAG Flags ₹15,586 Crore Ladki Bahin Fund Parking

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged major financial-management lapses in Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, including unexplained excess expenditure of ₹3,541 crore and the parking of ₹15,586 crore in government deposit accounts. CAG Flags Ladki Bahin Scheme Overspending The Maharashtra government provided ₹26,200 crore for the scheme through

North India State News

Prashant Kishor Says BJP Struggling in Bankipur

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party is struggling in the Bankipur Assembly by-election after its original candidate withdrew. Kishor is contesting the seat in his first electoral battle. BJP Changes Bankipur Bypoll Candidate BJP candidate Abhishek Kumar Sinha withdrew from the July 30 by-election, citing family reasons. The party

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Bombay HC Upholds Adani’s Dharavi Project Bid

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2026

The Bombay High Court has upheld the Maharashtra government’s decision to award the Dharavi redevelopment project to Adani Properties Private Limited, rejecting a petition filed by UAE-based Seclink Technologies Corporation challenging the tender process. Bombay High Court Upholds Adani Dharavi Bid A division bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Amit

East India State News

Nagaland Reviews Census 2027 House Listing

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2026

Nagaland authorities have intensified reviews of the ongoing House Listing Operations for Census 2027 across several districts, emphasising accurate enumeration, public cooperation and strict compliance with official guidelines. Nagaland Reviews Census 2027 House Listing Director of Census Operations Dr Kenei Miachieo reviewed the house listing exercise in Meluri with

North India State News

Four Gangsters Killed in Gurugram Encounter

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2026

Four alleged members of the Deepak Nandal gang were killed and another was injured during an exchange of fire with Gurugram police on Thursday night. Three police personnel also suffered gunshot wounds in the encounter, during which around 60 rounds were fired. Four Gangsters Killed in Gurugram Encounter The encounter took place in Gurugram’s Sushant […]