Maharashtra Language Panel Rejects Compulsory Hindi Policy

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

State News West India

A heated debate has erupted in Maharashtra after the state government announced that Hindi would be made a compulsory third language in all schools under the state board from Class 1. The move, initiated under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has drawn strong opposition from

North India State News

Eleven Dead, Including Three Children, in North-East Delhi Building Collapse​

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

In a horrifying early morning incident on Saturday, a four-storey residential building collapsed in Shakti Vihar, Mustafabad, North-East Delhi, leaving eleven people dead, including three children, and injuring eleven others. The tragedy unfolded around 3 a.m., when most of the 22 occupants inside the structure were asleep. The building housed multiple families, amplifying

North India State News

Punjab Sees Sharp Rise in Traffic Enforcement with Over 10 Lakh Challans

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

In a massive crackdown on traffic violations, authorities in Punjab have issued more than 10 lakh challans in the first three months of 2025 alone. The state’s transport and traffic enforcement agencies have intensified monitoring across cities and highways, aiming to improve road safety and discipline amid rising accident rates. According to officials, this sharp […]

East India State News

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Visits Murshidabad and Malda Amid Communal Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday undertook a visit to the violence-hit districts of Murshidabad and Malda, regions that have been on edge since the outbreak of communal clashes during Ram Navami processions earlier this month. His visit, marked by meetings with victims and administrative officials, comes at a time when the state’s […]

State News West India

India Slams Bangladesh for Remarks on Murshidabad Violence

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

India has sharply criticized Bangladesh for its comments on the recent communal violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, calling the remarks “barely disguised and disingenuous.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected any attempt to draw equivalence between the situation in India and longstanding concerns over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. The

North India State News

Nashik Dargah Demolition Sparks Violence; 21 Policemen Injured, 15 Arrested

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

In a significant law enforcement action, the demolition of an unauthorized dargah in Nashik’s Kathe Galli area led to violent clashes late Tuesday night. A mob opposing the demolition attacked police personnel, resulting in injuries to 21 officers and damage to multiple police vehicles. Authorities responded with crowd-control measures, including lathi-charge and

East India State News

BJP MLAs Demand Mamata Banerjee’s Resignation Over Murshidabad Violence

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

Tensions escalated in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following violent clashes during a Ram Navami procession, prompting BJP legislators to demand the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The violence, which erupted during what was supposed to be a religious celebration, left over 20 people injured, including women and children. The state responded by

State News West India

Kunal Kamra Granted Interim Bail Amid Eknath Shinde Parody Controversy

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has been granted interim pre-arrest bail by the Madras High Court until April 17, 2025, in connection with a case filed against him for a parody performance allegedly targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.​ Parody Performance Sparks Legal Action and Backlash The controversy stems from a January 2025 performance at […]

South India State News

Palaniswami Denies Coalition Plans With BJP in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has dismissed recent remarks suggesting a coalition government between AIADMK and BJP in Tamil Nadu, directly contradicting a public statement made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Shah had recently claimed that the two parties would not only contest the 2026 Assembly elections together but would also form a […]

South India State News

SC Halts Telangana Tree Felling, Demands Wildlife Protection

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Telangana government to stop all tree-felling activities in Kancha Gachibowli near Hyderabad, emphasizing the urgent need to restore ecological balance and protect the wildlife affected by unauthorized deforestation. Court Demands Restoration and Wildlife Protection A bench led by Justices B.R. Gavai and Augustine George Masih