Telangana CM Warns of Severe Irrigation Water Crisis

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

South India State News

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

South India State News

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

North India State News

Delhi to Restrict Non-BS-VI Vehicles From November 1

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2026

The Delhi government has announced restrictions on vehicles registered outside the national capital that do not meet Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standards, beginning November 1, 2026. The measures form part of a winter pollution control plan scheduled to remain in force until February 28, 2027, aimed at reducing vehicular emissions, construction dust and deteriorating

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Chennai Rains Shut Schools in Five TN Districts

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2026

Schools across five districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, remained closed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following heavy overnight rainfall and warnings of further downpours. District authorities announced the precautionary holiday in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet as the northeast monsoon intensified, causing waterlogging in several

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Four Killed in Manipur Violence, Protests Erupt

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2026

At least four people have been killed and several others injured in two separate incidents of violence in Manipur, triggering protests in state capital Imphal on Monday, October 19, 2026. Angry residents carried the bodies of victims to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s official residence, demanding immediate action against those responsible. Four Killed in

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Chennai Rains Cross 350 mm, Several Areas Flooded

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2026

Chennai experienced extremely heavy rainfall on Saturday, October 17, leaving several neighbourhoods inundated and disrupting normal life as the northeast monsoon intensified across Tamil Nadu. Northern parts of the city were particularly affected, with intense overnight showers causing widespread waterlogging and prompting civic authorities to strengthen flood prevention

East India State News

Kolkata Stampede: 7 Arrested After 19 Deaths

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2026

Seven people, including Durga Puja organisers and security personnel, have been arrested following a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata that killed 19 people and injured around 25 others on Saturday, October 17. Police have registered a criminal case and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Kolkata Durga […]

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Musk Promises Affordable Starlink Ahead of Jio IPO

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

Elon Musk has promised to make Starlink affordable in India as he intensifies his challenge to Reliance Jio, days before the telecom giant’s parent company prepares for what is expected to be India’s largest-ever initial public offering. Musk Promises Affordable Starlink Pricing in India Musk said SpaceX would have to price Starlink competitively because Indian […]

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‘Next PM Vijay 2029’ Placards Stir Modi Event

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

A brief political stir erupted at an official event in Chennai attended by PM Modi after supporters of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay displayed placards projecting him as the country’s “next PM” in 2029. ‘Next PM Vijay 2029’ Placards Raised in Chennai The incident took place at the IIT Madras campus, where PM […]

North India State News

Delhi Trains Cancelled for CJP Protest on October 10

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2026

Indian Railways has cancelled all Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at or depart from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 10, ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s planned protest in the capital. Delhi Train Services Cancelled for 10 Hours The restrictions will affect services […]