North India State News

Jammu Records 2nd-Highest August Rainfall in a Century

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Jammu city recorded 190.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest single-day August rainfall in nearly a century. The record remains 228.6 mm, logged on August 5, 1926. Flood-Like Situation The heavy rain triggered flash flood-like conditions across parts of Jammu. A bridge on the Jammu–Pathankot National Highway was damaged, affecting road traffic. Waterlogging

North India State News

Truck Hits Tractor-Trolley, 8 Dead in Bulandshahr Crash

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

A speeding truck rammed into a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims near the Bulandshahr–Aligarh border at about 2:10 am. The impact caused the tractor-trolley to overturn, leading to a major accident. Pilgrims on Religious Journey The tractor-trolley was transporting around 61 pilgrims from Rafatpur village in Kasganj district to the Jaharpeer shrine in Rajasthan. The rear

North India State News

Centre Withdraws CRPF Cover for Delhi CM

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

The Centre has decided to withdraw the Z-category security cover that had been provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The decision means her security responsibility will now rest fully with the Delhi Police. Officials said the move follows a review of recent developments after an attack on […]

South India State News

MK Stalin Backs Sudershan Reddy to Defend Constitution

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed strong support for Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, the INDIA bloc’s Vice-Presidential nominee. Speaking at a rally in Chennai, Stalin criticized the BJP’s attempt to project its candidate, C.P. Radhakrishnan, as a Tamil choice, calling it a superficial tactic. He said politics should be guided by ideology rather […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Parties Criticize Vijay for Remarks

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

Actor-turned-politician Vijay faced criticism from major political parties in Tamil Nadu after his remarks at a TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) rally in Madurai. During his address, Vijay referred to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin as “uncle,” a comment that drew sharp responses from rival leaders. DMK’s Strong Response Senior DMK leader and Minister K.N. Nehru condemned […]

North India State News

Delhi Schools Hit by Third Bomb Threat in Four Days

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

At least six schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Thursday morning, the third such incident in just four days. The threats sparked panic among parents and led to swift evacuations as authorities rushed to secure the premises. Threats Sent by Email According to police, the threatening emails were received between 6:30 am […]

North India State News

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Gets Z-Security After Attack

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during her weekly Jan Sunwai (public grievance hearing) at her Civil Lines residence. The assailant, identified as Rajesh Sakariya from Rajkot, approached her posing as a petitioner before suddenly slapping her and pulling her hair. Security personnel immediately restrained him, but Gupta suffered injuries to her head and […]

State News West India

Mumbai Monorail Breakdown Strands 580 Passengers

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail carrying more than 580 passengers came to a halt on August 19 during heavy rains. The incident occurred around 6:38 pm between Chembur (Mysore Colony) and Bhakti Park stations after a technical snag disrupted power supply. The stoppage left the elevated train stranded for nearly three hours, causing panic among passengers. Overcrowding […]

South India State News

Well Water Under Scrutiny Amid Surge in Rare Amoebic Infections

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Kerala’s health authorities have issued a high-alert following a rise in cases of a rare and deadly brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. The disease is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba,” which typically thrives in warm freshwater sources. However, officials now suspect that domestic well water—especially if

North India State News

Bomb Threat Emails Lead to Evacuations at Delhi Schools

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Several schools in Delhi, including DPS Dwarka, Modern Convent School, and ShreeRam World School in Dwarka’s Sector 10, received bomb threat emails early Monday morning. Immediate safety measures were taken: students and staff were evacuated, alerting police, bomb disposal squads, and emergency services. Security searches were launched across all affected premises.