North India State News

Yogi Adityanath Issues Bakrid Rules In Uttar Pradesh

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued strict statewide directions ahead of Bakrid, asking officials to ensure that animal sacrifice is not carried out in public places and that namaz does not block roads or public movement. Bakrid Guidelines Ban Public Animal Sacrifice The Chief Minister directed district administrations to allow animal sacrifice only

North India State News

Door-To-Door Census Listing Begins In NCR

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2026

Door-to-door house listing for Census 2027 has started across parts of the National Capital Region, covering around 20 lakh homes. Enumerators will visit households to collect housing and basic household details as part of the first phase of the national census exercise. Census 2027 House Listing Starts In NCR The house listing operation is the […]

North India State News

CNG Price In Delhi Hiked Again

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2026

CNG prices in Delhi-NCR have been increased by Re 1 per kg, marking the third hike in 10 days. The latest revision has raised fresh concerns for commuters, auto-rickshaw drivers, taxi operators and other transport users already facing higher fuel costs. Delhi CNG Price Rises To ₹81.09 Per Kg After the latest hike, CNG will […]

North India State News

Rain Brings Relief To Delhi-NCR Heatwave

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds brought relief to Delhi-NCR after days of severe heatwave conditions. Several parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad received light to moderate rainfall, leading to a drop in temperatures across the region. Delhi-NCR Rain Brings Heatwave Relief Residents in Delhi-NCR saw a sudden change in weather after several days

South India State News

Telangana Plans GCC Expansion Beyond Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2026

Telangana is planning to expand Global Capability Centres to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, aiming to spread technology-driven employment and investment beyond Hyderabad. Telangana GCC Expansion Plan The State government is working on a strategy to attract Global Capability Centres to emerging urban locations across Telangana. The move is aimed at reducing the concentration of

South India State News

Vijay Expands Tamil Nadu Cabinet With 23 Ministers

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet on Thursday, inducting 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, in a major political development for the newly formed TVK-led government. Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Chennai at 10 a.m., where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan Rejects PM SHRI Scheme Push

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan has said the state will not allow any direct or indirect attempt to implement the PM SHRI scheme, while opposing the Centre’s decision to withhold education-related funds over the issue. Tamil Nadu Opposes PM SHRI Scheme Rajmohan said Tamil Nadu would not accept indirect efforts to bring the Prime […]

North India State News

Delhi Heatwave May Push Temperature To 45°C

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2026

Delhi is expected to face a prolonged heatwave spell from May 18, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting maximum temperatures between 43°C and 45°C over the coming days. Delhi Heatwave Alert The IMD has predicted that heatwave conditions are likely to develop in Delhi from Monday. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 44°C […]

South India State News

V.D. Satheesan Sworn In As Kerala Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2026

V.D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala at a ceremony held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front to power after 10 years. V.D. Satheesan Takes Oath As Kerala CM Satheesan took oath as Chief Minister in the presence of senior political […]

South India State News

Karnataka Cuts Beer And Premium Whisky Prices

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2026

Beer and premium whisky prices have dropped in Karnataka after the State Excise Department implemented a new Alcohol in Beverage policy from May 11, changing how liquor is taxed and priced. Karnataka Beer Price Cut Prices of mild and lager beers with around 5% alcohol content have fallen by nearly 20% to 25% under the […]