Theni Jailbreak: 17 Escape, Four Recaptured

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

South India State News

Seventeen inmates escaped from a sub-jail in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district late on Monday, October 26, 2026, after allegedly staging a medical emergency and assaulting prison personnel. Police recaptured four prisoners by Tuesday morning, while 13 remained at large. The incident prompted a

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Omar Abdullah Expands J&K Cabinet, Inducts Four

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his Cabinet on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, inducting four National Conference legislators in the first major ministerial reshuffle since his government took office in October 2024. The expansion followed the submission of resignations by existing ministers, allowing the Chief Minister to reorganise his team and fill

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Delhi Entry Ban to Affect Over 10 Lakh NCR Vehicles

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2026

More than 10 lakh vehicles registered in neighbouring National Capital Region (NCR) cities could be affected by Delhi’s new pollution-control restrictions beginning November 1, 2026. The Delhi government will prohibit petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside the capital that fail to meet Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standards. The restrictions will remain in

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Jammu Shiv Market Fire Destroys Nearly 40 Shops

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2026

A massive fire destroyed approximately 35 to 40 shops at Shiv Market, opposite Jammu Railway Station, late on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The blaze continued for nearly five hours before firefighters brought it under control early Monday morning. No casualties or injuries were reported, although traders suffered extensive losses as shops, merchandise and other property […]

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Cyclone Arnab: Red Alert Across Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2026

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings across Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coast. Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are under yellow alert on Monday, October 26, 2026, while red alerts have been announced for several coastal districts on October 27 and 28. The cyclone is expected to bring intense […]

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BJP Demands Sedition Case Against Farooq Abdullah

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2026

National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has triggered a political controversy after crediting Pakistan with protecting Kashmiris by raising the Kashmir issue internationally. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly condemned his statements, with several leaders demanding sedition charges and a public apology. Abdullah

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Delhi Class 12 Student Found Dead at School

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

A Class 12 student was found dead with severe burn injuries inside a government school in Delhi’s Krishna Nagar area on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Police suspect suicide and have launched an investigation after recovering a three-page note and other materials from the student’s school bag. The circumstances leading to her death remain unclear. Class […]

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Omar Abdullah Finalises J&K Cabinet Reshuffle

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Saturday, October 24, 2026, that his Council of Ministers would undergo expansion and reshuffling within the next two to three days. The announcement followed his meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Srinagar, where he sought time to complete the exercise. Abdullah confirmed that the list […]

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Telangana CM Warns of Severe Irrigation Water Crisis

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has warned of a severe water shortage during the upcoming Yasangi agricultural season, saying drinking water will take priority over irrigation. Addressing Congress legislators and party leaders on October 23, 2026, Reddy cautioned that drought conditions and the anticipated impact of El Niño could create serious water and

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Annamalai Defends CJP Protest Rights, Rejects Tactics

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has defended the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) right to protest while distancing his political organisation, We The Leaders, from the group’s objectives and methods. Speaking on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Annamalai said he disagreed with several CJP protest tactics but maintained that political differences should