Sourav Ganguly Announces Timeline for West Bengal Steel Plant

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

East India State News

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has unveiled plans to operationalize a steel plant in Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, within the next 18 to 20 months. This initiative, in collaboration with Captain Steel, represents a significant investment of ₹2,500 crore and aims to

South India State News

Annamalai Predicts Imminent Fall of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu President, K. Annamalai, has confidently predicted the imminent downfall of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in the state. Addressing a gathering in Coimbatore, Annamalai stated, “The people of Tamil Nadu will dethrone the DMK government soon.” Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement Annamalai accused

South India State News

DK Shivakumar’s ‘Even God Can’t Change Bengaluru’ Remark Sparks Controversy

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has ignited a political firestorm with his recent assertion that “even God can’t change Bengaluru.” This remark has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and sparked widespread public debate. Opposition’s Response The opposition has seized upon Shivakumar’s statement, interpreting it as an

North India State News

Railways Ministry Directs Removal of Stampede Videos from Social Media

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

The Railways Ministry has issued a directive to social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), to remove 285 links containing videos of casualties from the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. This action marks one of the ministry’s first significant content enforcement measures since acquiring direct takedown authority in December. Ethical

North India State News

Atishi Criticizes Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Over Unfulfilled ₹2,500 Monthly Aid Promise

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

In a recent video statement, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi accused the newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi of reneging on its pre-election promise to provide ₹2,500 monthly financial assistance to women. Atishi highlighted that during the BJP’s election campaign, they assured Delhi’s women that this scheme would be approved in

East India State News

Manipur Witnesses Surge in Arms Recovery Post President’s Rule

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2025

Since the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, the state has experienced a significant uptick in the recovery of arms and ammunition. Reports indicate a 10-20% surge in seizures, reflecting intensified security operations aimed at restoring peace and order in the region. The decision to implement President’s Rule came after escalating ethnic tensions and

North India State News

Rekha Gupta Appointed as Delhi’s New Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2025

In a historic move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Rekha Gupta as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, following the party’s decisive victory in the recent legislative assembly elections. This appointment marks the first time in 27 years that the BJP has assumed power in the capital, signaling a significant political shift. Rekha […]

South India State News

Bengaluru Records Highest February Temperature in Two Decades

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2025

On February 17, 2025, Bengaluru experienced an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 35.9°C. This matches the city’s highest February temperature, previously recorded on the same date in 2005. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates that the tech hub will continue to experience rising temperatures as summer approaches. Bengaluru Surpasses Delhi

South India State News

Udhayanidhi Stalin Warns Against Hindi Imposition in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2025

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has voiced strong concerns regarding the potential imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu, suggesting it could erode the Tamil language as it has affected regional languages in northern India. He highlighted that languages such as Rajasthani, Haryanvi, Bhojpuri, and other Bihari dialects have been overshadowed by Hindi, leading to their

North India State News

Delhi Set to Get First BJP Chief Minister in 26 Years

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2025

For the first time in 26 years, Delhi is set to have a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister, marking a significant political shift in the national capital. Following the recent Delhi Assembly election results, BJP has emerged victorious, replacing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had been in power for nearly a decade. BJP’s […]