Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Detained at Delhi’s Singhu Border

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

South India State News

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with around 120 supporters from Ladakh, was detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border while marching towards the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for the region. The group was intercepted and taken to Alipur and other nearby police stations,

North India State News

Jammu and Kashmir Polls: Voting Underway for Final Phase

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

The third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections commenced at 7 am on Tuesday, with voters across 40 constituencies heading to the polls. This phase covers 40 out of the total 90 seats in the Union territory. Historic Elections After Article 370 Abrogation These Assembly elections are the first to be […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Criticises Andhra CM Naidu Over Tirupati Laddu Controversy

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for making public statements about the alleged use of contaminated ghee in the preparation of the famous Tirupati Laddus, even before the registration of an FIR and the commencement of an SIT investigation. Chief Minister’s Premature Statements Questioned The top court, led […]

State News West India

PM Modi Unveils Rs 11,200 Crore Development Projects in Maharashtra

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

In a major boost to Maharashtra’s development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several projects via video conferencing, with a total worth exceeding Rs 11,200 crore. Maharashtra Development Initiatives Addressing the event, PM Modi emphasized the importance of accelerating Maharashtra’s development to improve the

North India State News

Haryana BJP Expels Eight Leaders for Anti-Party Activities

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

The Haryana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expelled eight party leaders on Sunday for engaging in “anti-party activities.” The disciplinary action was taken after these leaders decided to contest the assembly polls as independent candidates, challenging the party’s official nominees. BJP’s Haryana state president, Mohan Lal Badoli, confirmed the

South India State News

Udhayanidhi Stalin Appointed Tamil Nadu Deputy CM in Major Cabinet Reshuffle

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

In a major political development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reshuffled his Cabinet, elevating his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, to the position of Deputy Chief Minister. The revamp, which was approved by Governor RN Ravi on Saturday, also marks the return of V Senthil Balaji to the council of ministers. However, three existing ministers […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Meets PM Modi, Seeks Support on Key State Issues

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

New Delhi, India – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss three pressing issues affecting the southern state. Describing the meeting as a “courtesy call,” Stalin highlighted the need for the central government’s intervention in expediting the release of pending funds for state welfare schemes, securing

North India State News

Delhi HC Halts DUSU Vote Counting Until Defacement of Property is Cleared

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2024

The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered the suspension of vote counting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, scheduled for Friday, until all defacement materials such as posters, hoardings, and graffiti are removed, and public property is restored. A bench consisting of Chief Justice-designate Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ruled that

State News West India

Mumbai Back on Track as Train and Bus Services Resume Following Heavy Rain

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2024

The torrential rain that disrupted Mumbai on Wednesday has finally subsided, allowing public transportation services, including buses and trains, to resume normal operations on Thursday. Despite the severe waterlogging and traffic congestion caused by the downpour, essential services remained largely unaffected in the early morning hours. The state-run BEST bus services

State News West India

PM Modi’s Pune Visit Cancelled Due to Heavy Rains, Development Projects Delayed

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Pune on Thursday, September 26, 2024, has been cancelled due to the ongoing heavy rainfall in the city. The weather situation forced the cancellation of several scheduled events, including the flagging off of a Pune Metro train and the launch of various development projects valued at over ₹22,600 […]