South India State News

5 Dead, 90 Hospitalised at Chennai IAF Air Show Amid Chaos

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Chennai’s highly anticipated Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Show at Marina Beach on October 6 turned tragic as five people lost their lives and over 90 were hospitalised due to mismanagement and lack of preparedness by local authorities. The event, which was expected to be a showcase of aerial prowess, ended up highlighting severe flaws […]

North India State News

IAF Rescues Two Foreign Mountaineers Stranded on Chaukhamba III in Uttarakhand

By Editor - News Desk October 6, 2024

Two foreign mountaineers, stranded at a height of 6,015 meters while attempting to scale the Chaukhamba III peak in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, were successfully rescued on Sunday morning. The District Disaster Management Centre confirmed that Michelle Theresa Dvorak from the USA and Fav Jane Manners from the United Kingdom were airlifted by the Indian Air […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Govt Approves Revised ₹42,711 Crore Budget for Pune Ring Road

By Editor - News Desk October 6, 2024

The Maharashtra cabinet on Friday approved a cost escalation of ₹20,375.21 crore for the Pune Ring Road project, bringing the total budget for the ambitious infrastructure initiative to ₹42,711.03 crore. The substantial cost increase, which has occurred over the span of three years, comes despite the fact that construction on the project is yet to […]

State News West India

PM Modi Inaugurates Mumbai’s First Underground Metro Line

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mumbai’s first underground metro, the ₹14,120 crore BKC to Aarey Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road section of Mumbai Metro Line-3, at an event in Thane on Saturday. This marks a significant milestone in Mumbai’s public transport infrastructure, as it aims to boost urban mobility and ease congestion in the city. During the […]

North India State News

PM Modi Encourages Record Voter Turnout in Haryana Assembly Elections

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

As Haryana heads to the polls today, October 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on eligible voters to turn out in record numbers and exercise their democratic right. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of high voter participation and extended his special wishes to first-time […]

State News West India

PM Modi to Inaugurate Key Projects in Maharashtra Worth ₹56,100 Crore

By Editor - News Desk October 4, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Maharashtra on October 5, 2024, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a series of major projects worth over ₹56,100 crore. The projects, which span sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, urban mobility, and infrastructure, will be launched in Washim and Thane. PM in […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Forms SIT to Investigate Tirupati Laddoo Controversy

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the formation of an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly probe the Tirupati laddoo controversy. The move comes amid rising concerns over the quality and safety of the iconic laddoos, which are offered as prasadam at the revered Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. […]

South India State News

Cabinet Approves Chennai Metro Phase-II Project Worth ₹63,246 Crore

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to the Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II project, which is set to transform the city’s public transport infrastructure. The project, approved on Thursday, will add three new corridors to the existing network, covering a total length of 118.9 km and featuring 128 […]

North India State News

Kejriwal and Sisodia Move to Rajya Sabha MPs’ Residences After Vacating Official Bungalows

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ex-deputy Manish Sisodia have moved into the residences of Rajya Sabha MPs in Lutyens’ Delhi after vacating their official bungalows. The shift comes after both leaders stepped down from their respective posts and faced legal challenges, leading to the relinquishment of their previous ministerial accommodations.

South India State News

Supreme Court Halts Madras HC Probe Against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

In a significant relief for spiritual leader Sadhguru, the Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court order directing Tamil Nadu police to investigate cases filed against his Isha Foundation. The top court has now taken over the case and instructed the state police to submit a status report, pausing any further action as per […]