South India State News

Stalin Calls Vijay Government Budget a Waste

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has criticised the Vijay-led government’s first Budget, calling it a “waste” and accusing the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam of rebranding schemes introduced under the previous DMK administration. MK Stalin Attacks Vijay Government Budget Stalin said he had expected the new government to present a transformative Budget reflecting

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Vijay Budget Boosts Welfare and Education

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government has presented its first full Tamil Nadu Budget for 2026-27, combining new welfare promises with major allocations for education, roads and urban development. Finance Minister Marie Wilson also confirmed that existing welfare schemes would continue. Tamil Nadu Budget Expands Welfare Schemes The government announced an

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Warns Rebel Congress MLAs

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has warned Congress legislators unhappy with the recent cabinet expansion that their resignations would be accepted within minutes. His remarks followed threats to quit from MLAs who were denied ministerial positions. Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Triggers Congress Dissent Discontent emerged after 19 ministers were inducted into the

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DK Shivakumar Warns Rebel Congress MLAs

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has warned Congress legislators unhappy with the recent cabinet expansion that their resignations would be accepted within minutes. His remarks followed threats to quit from MLAs who were denied ministerial positions. Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Triggers Congress Dissent Discontent emerged after 19 ministers were inducted into the

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Udhayanidhi Stalin Denies Insulting Women

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has denied making derogatory remarks about women, maintaining that his controversial speech during a Cauvery protest carried no double meaning. His statement came after he was arrested, questioned and released on station bail. Udhayanidhi Stalin Denies Misogynistic Remarks Addressing supporters following his release,

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Two Firefighters Killed in Greater Noida Fire

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2026

Two firefighters were killed and three others seriously injured after a wall and an iron beam collapsed during an operation to extinguish a major fire at an electronic chip manufacturing unit in Greater Noida. Greater Noida Factory Fire Kills Firefighters The fire broke out at the industrial unit in the Ecotech-3 area during the early […]

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DMK Questions Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrest

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2026

DMK leaders have alleged that Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested to prevent him from questioning the Tamil Nadu government during the ongoing Assembly session. The party described the police action against the Leader of the Opposition as politically motivated. DMK Questions Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrest The DMK youth wing claimed Udhayanidhi’s arrest was intended to silence him

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Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested Over Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested at his Chennai residence on Tuesday following complaints over allegedly misogynistic remarks made during a Cauvery water protest in Thanjavur. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested in Chennai A joint team of Thanjavur and Neelankarai police took the DMK leader into custody from his residence in Neelankarai.

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Vijay Defers Visit Amid Cauvery Protests

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has postponed his scheduled Bengaluru visit after Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sought more time amid escalating protests over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. Vijay Postpones Bengaluru Cauvery Visit Vijay was expected to visit Bengaluru on August 3 for discussions aimed at resolving the renewed dispute between

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Kerala Flood Toll Rises to 11

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2026

Heavy monsoon rain and flooding across Kerala have killed at least 11 people, while more than 7,600 residents have been moved to relief camps as emergency operations continue. Kerala Flood Death Toll Reaches 11 The fatalities were reported in separate rain-related incidents as intense downpours triggered flooding, landslides, falling trees and other hazards across the […]