North India State News

Delhi May See Artificial Rain After Cloud-Seeding Trial

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

The Delhi government has conducted its first cloud-seeding trial to explore the possibility of artificial rain as a way to combat rising air pollution. The experiment was led by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) under a project that includes five trial runs with an allocated budget of ₹3.21 crore. The trial window […]

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Delhi Postpones Artificial Rain Plan

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Delhi government has delayed its proposed cloud-seeding operation to induce artificial rain as pollution levels in the city and NCR remain in the “very poor” to “severe” range. The plan, which was scheduled between July 4 and July 11, aimed to provide temporary relief from toxic smog. Weather Conditions Not Favourable Officials said the […]

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SC Permits Sale & Bursting of Green Crackers in Delhi NCR

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region during Diwali, from October 18 to 20, 2025. The decision temporarily eases earlier restrictions while aiming to regulate festive celebrations in an environmentally safer way. Usage Guidelines The court specified fixed time slots for bursting crackers: 6:00 […]

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20 Burned Alive in Rajasthan Bus Fire

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

A private bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire near Thaiyat village, about 10 km from Jaisalmer. The flames spread quickly after erupting in the rear of the vehicle, leaving 20 passengers dead and 16 injured. Cause and Onboard Details Initial investigations suggest a short circuit, possibly linked to the air conditioning unit, triggered […]

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Haryana Cop’s Suicide Alleges Corruption by Y Puran Kumar

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

In a shocking development, Assistant Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar, posted in the Rohtak cyber cell, died by suicide on Tuesday. Before his death, he recorded a video alleging that the late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was corrupt and had replaced honest officers with those aiding malpractices. Allegations in Final Video In his final message, Sandeep […]

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Jan Suraaj Announces Second List of 65 Candidates

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

Jan Suraaj Party, led by strategist Prashant Kishor, has released its second list of 65 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. With this announcement, the party has declared candidates for a total of 116 seats so far. Representation Emphasized The party said the list balances representation across various social groups. It includes 19 candidates […]

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AIIMS Removes Cardiac Surgery Head After Harassment Claim

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has removed Dr. A.K. Bisoi from his role as Head of the Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department. The decision follows a sexual harassment complaint filed by a female nurse. The Institute has appointed Dr. V. Devagourou as interim Head “till further orders.” The […]

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House Collapse After Blast Kills 5 in Ayodhya

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

A strong explosion tore through a house in Pagla Bhari village under the Pura Kalandar police area of Ayodhya on Thursday evening, leading to the structure’s collapse. Authorities confirmed that five people were killed, while others may still be trapped under the debris. Victims and Cause The deceased include the homeowner Ram Kumar Kasodhan, known […]

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Mayawati to Contest Nearly All Seats in Bihar

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

BSP chief Mayawati has announced that her party will contest almost all 243 assembly seats in Bihar, choosing to fight largely on its own ahead of the upcoming polls. Solo Strategy for BSP Mayawati made it clear that the BSP will not rely on pre-poll alliances. She expressed confidence that voters would support BSP candidates, […]

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Jaipur Hospital Fire Kills Six, Kin Allege Negligence

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

A fire broke out late Sunday night in the Trauma ICU of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, killing six critically ill patients and leaving at least five others in serious condition. Relatives have accused hospital staff of ignoring early warnings and fleeing instead of helping those inside. Fire and Impact Hospital officials say […]