East India State News

Eastern Assam Faces Worst Floods in 60 Years

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2026

Severe flooding across eastern Assam has caused widespread destruction, with a state minister describing the disaster as the region’s worst in six decades. Rescue operations are continuing as authorities search for more than 100 missing people. Eastern Assam Floods Worsen Rapidly The latest spell of flooding has affected around eight lakh people across 16 districts, […]

North India State News

16 Delhi Metro Stations Shut Amid CJP Protest

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation temporarily closed 16 stations across central Delhi on Wednesday, citing security concerns as the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar continued. Delhi Metro Stations Closed The stations closed until further instructions were Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth,

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Sikkim Tunnel Explosion Kills 20 Workers

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

At least 20 people have died following a suspected methane gas explosion inside an under-construction tunnel at the Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim’s Namchi district. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate five people who remain missing. Sikkim Tunnel Explosion Kills 20 The incident occurred inside the Samardung tunnel near Jholungey, where personnel

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Nine Killed, Six Injured in Blast at Illegal Firecracker Unit in Ahmedabad

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a powerful explosion triggered a major fire at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday. The blast occurred at a facility on Gatrad Road in the Ramol area and was reportedly powerful enough to damage surrounding structures. Those […]

North India State News

Two Dead in Noida Building Fire

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida’s Mamura village on Wednesday. Around 50 families were evacuated as thick smoke spread through the multi-storey structure in Sector 66. Noida Building Fire Starts in Parking Area The blaze reportedly began in the ground-floor parking area while an electric scooter was […]

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NCP Meetings With Fadnavis Fuel NDA Buzz

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2026

Late-night meetings between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior leaders from both Nationalist Congress Party factions have renewed speculation over possible political realignments. However, no leader involved has confirmed that an alliance, merger or change of political position was discussed. Jayant Patil Meets Sharad Pawar and Fadnavis NCP (SP)

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Presses PM Modi on J&K Statehood

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Union government to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to restore statehood, saying a promise made by the country’s highest elected leader should carry significant weight. Omar Abdullah Seeks Statehood Timeline Abdullah questioned how long Jammu and Kashmir would have to wait for the restoration

South India State News

Annamalai Says We The Leaders Will Become Political Party

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has announced that his newly launched movement, We The Leaders, will eventually become a political party. He said the organisation would focus on governance, public responsibility and Tamil Nadu’s development while keeping religion outside its political scope. We The Leaders Political Party Plans Speaking at a drug-free

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3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Baramulla

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2026

A mild earthquake measuring magnitude 3.6 struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district early Monday, July 13. No casualties or property damage were reported following the tremor. Baramulla Earthquake Recorded Early Monday The earthquake occurred at approximately 2 am and originated at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface. The epicentre was located in Baramulla

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CAG Flags ₹15,586 Crore Ladki Bahin Fund Parking

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2026

The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged major financial-management lapses in Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, including unexplained excess expenditure of ₹3,541 crore and the parking of ₹15,586 crore in government deposit accounts. CAG Flags Ladki Bahin Scheme Overspending The Maharashtra government provided ₹26,200 crore for the scheme through