North India State News

UP Firecracker Factory Blast Death Toll Rises to 5, Probe Ordered

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

The death toll from the explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in a village in Uttar Pradesh has risen to five after two more victims succumbed to their injuries on Thursday. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Sirauli Police Station area, causing widespread damage and leading to disciplinary action against local police officials. Explosion […]

South India State News

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Released After 36 Hours

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained for nearly 36 hours as his ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ approached the national capital, has been released. The Union Home Ministry has assured Wangchuk of a meeting with either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or President Droupadi Murmu soon to discuss the concerns of Ladakh and its people. Detention […]

South India State News

CM Naidu Abolishes Garbage Tax, Encourages Swachh Andhra Initiative

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced the abolition of the garbage tax imposed during the previous YSRC regime, as part of his efforts to promote cleanliness and civic responsibility across the state. The Chief Minister made the announcement during the Swachhta Hi Seva programme in Machilipatnam on Wednesday, which was organized to […]

North India State News

Doctor Shot Dead Inside Delhi Hospital by Two Minors

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

A shocking incident unfolded at Neema Hospital in Delhi’s Jaitpur area on Wednesday when a doctor, identified as Javed Akhtar, was shot dead inside his cabin by two individuals seeking medical attention. According to the police, the assailants, both minors, had come to the hospital for treatment before requesting to meet Dr. Akhtar, a Unani […]

South India State News

150 Policemen Raid Isha Foundation Ashram in Coimbatore After Madras HC Order

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

In compliance with a directive from the Madras High Court, a team of 150 policemen conducted a raid at the Isha Foundation’s ashram in Thondamuthur, Coimbatore, on October 1. The raid, led by an Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Police and supported by three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), aimed to investigate allegations made against the […]

North India State News

BJP’s Surankote Candidate Mushtaq Bukhari Passes Away at 75

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

BJP’s candidate for the Surankote Assembly Constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, Mushtaq Bukhari, passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack. Bukhari had been battling health issues for some time before his sudden demise. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. BJP Candidate Dies […]

State News West India

Helicopter Crash Near Pune Kills Three; Cause of Accident Under Investigation

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

A tragic helicopter crash occurred near Bavdhan Budruk village in Pune, Maharashtra, early Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of three individuals on board. The incident was reported to the Hinjewadi Police Control Room by local residents shortly after the chopper went down. Chopper Crashes Near Oxford Golf Club Helipad According to preliminary reports, the helicopter

South India State News

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Detained at Delhi’s Singhu Border

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with around 120 supporters from Ladakh, was detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border while marching towards the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for the region. The group was intercepted and taken to Alipur and other nearby police stations, following police instructions to turn back due to prohibitory […]

North India State News

Jammu and Kashmir Polls: Voting Underway for Final Phase

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

The third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections commenced at 7 am on Tuesday, with voters across 40 constituencies heading to the polls. This phase covers 40 out of the total 90 seats in the Union territory. Historic Elections After Article 370 Abrogation These Assembly elections are the first to be […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Criticises Andhra CM Naidu Over Tirupati Laddu Controversy

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for making public statements about the alleged use of contaminated ghee in the preparation of the famous Tirupati Laddus, even before the registration of an FIR and the commencement of an SIT investigation. Chief Minister’s Premature Statements Questioned The top court, led […]