North India State News

Delhi Halts Age-Based Fuel Ban, Targets Only Polluting Old Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Delhi Government has rolled back its earlier proposal to deny fuel to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Instead, it will now adopt a more targeted approach by focusing only on vehicles that are proven to be polluting, based on emissions data. This change comes after technical […]

North India State News

JK’s 5 Lakh Homeless to Get Permanent Shelters, Says Centre

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a significant push for inclusive development, the Government of India has announced plans to provide permanent housing to nearly 5 lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed the initiative during his visit to the Union Territory, outlining a massive shelter campaign aimed at uplifting the region’s most vulnerable […]

South India State News

Telangana to Add 7,000 Beds; CM Revanth Reddy Calls on NRI & Corporate Doctors

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has unveiled a major healthcare initiative, announcing the addition of 7,000 new hospital beds across government super‑speciality hospitals by 9 December 2025. This bold plan aims to significantly enhance public health capacity and improve access to specialist treatments. Hospital Infrastructure Expansion The bed expansion will

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Maharashtra Truckers Begin Indefinite Strike Over E‑Challan Penalties

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Thousands of truckers across Maharashtra have launched an indefinite strike starting July 1, in protest against what they describe as punitive and arbitrary enforcement of the e‑challan system. The strike, led by the Vahatukdar Bachao Kruti Sanghatana, is impacting the movement of goods vehicles, although operators have clarified that the transport of essential commodities

Northeast India State News

BJP Seeks Consensus on Next Manipur Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

As President’s Rule continues in Manipur, the BJP is moving to build consensus among its legislators for the formation of a new government. With the Assembly in suspended animation since February, party leaders have begun a round of internal meetings to decide who will lead the next phase of governance in the conflict-hit state. Manipur […]

South India State News

“I Will Be Karnataka CM for Five Years,” Siddaramaiah Declares

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Amid swirling speculation and internal party tensions, Karnataka Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah delivered a firm message on July 2: he intends to complete the full five-year term in office. Rejecting whispers of an early exit, he confidently asked, “Why should there be a doubt?”, portraying both personal resolve and party unity. Karnataka CM Unity Speaking to the […]

South India State News

BJP MPs Walk Out of Panel Meeting Over Medha Patkar Invite

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Tensions flared in Parliament on July 1 after BJP members of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj walked out of a scheduled meeting to protest the summoning of activist Medha Patkar and actor Prakash Raj. The mass exit led to the cancellation of the session due to lack of quorum, stalling deliberations […]

South India State News

CM Stalin Hands Over Custodial Death Probe to CBI

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has transferred the probe into the custodial death of 27-year-old temple security guard Ajith Kumar to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), amid mounting public outrage, political pressure, and harsh observations from the Madras High Court. Ajith Kumar was taken into custody by a special police team probing […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Tells MLAs to Stay Silent Amid Power Rift in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a bid to control growing dissent and internal rifts within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has publicly urged his supporting MLAs to refrain from making any more statements in his favour. The move follows high-level party interventions aimed at quelling the leadership tussle between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Addressing the

South India State News

Telangana Announces ₹1 Lakh Relief for Families of Deceased Workers

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In the aftermath of the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant explosion in Telangana’s Sangareddy district, the state government has declared immediate financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to the families of each deceased worker. This step, described as an urgent interim measure, is aimed at providing short-term relief to families grappling with the sudden loss of their […]