North India State News

Punjab Government Withdraws Land Pooling Policy Amid Strong Backlash

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Punjab government has officially withdrawn its controversial Land Pooling Policy 2025, announced earlier this year. The decision came just days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a temporary stay on the scheme, citing legal and procedural shortcomings. The court noted the absence of key elements such as environmental and social impact assessments, […]

South India State News

KN Rajanna Resigns, Cites Conspiracy Behind Dissent

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna resigned from the state cabinet on Monday after alleging irregularities in the electoral roll under the Congress-led government. His remarks about “vote chori” happening “right in front of our eyes” drew strong backlash within the party. “Huge Conspiracy” Behind Removal Soon after stepping down, Rajanna claimed there was a “huge

North India State News

Animal Rights Groups Challenge Supreme Court Stray Dog Order

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Animal welfare organisations have strongly opposed the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi and nearby cities, including Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, within eight weeks. The order mandates that the dogs be sterilised, vaccinated, and shifted to shelters without being released back to their original locations. The court’s decision

North India State News

Supreme Court Directs Immediate Removal of Stray Dogs in Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered authorities across Delhi and its neighboring regions—Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad—to begin clearing stray dogs from residential areas immediately. The court described the situation as “extremely grim,” citing rising cases of dog bites and rabies. Dog Shelters Must Be Ready in Eight Weeks Civic bodies are instructed to establish shelters

South India State News

Prime Minister Inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and Vande Bharat Train

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On August 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bengaluru to inaugurate two major transport projects: the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro and a section of the Vande Bharat regional train service. Yellow Line Metro Boosts City Transport The newly opened Yellow Line connects northern and southern parts of Bengaluru, providing fast and efficient […]

North India State News

Temple Gate Slab Collapses in Nagpur, Seventeen Injured

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On the evening of August 9, 2025, a slab from the under-construction rear gate of the Mahalaxmi Jagadamba Devasthan in Koradi, Nagpur, caved in, injuring 17 workers. Three of the injured are in critical condition, while the rest are receiving treatment for moderate injuries. Rescue Efforts and Official Response Rescue operations began immediately and involved […]

State News West India

Pawar Says He Rejected Offer of 160 Guaranteed Seats

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Sharad Pawar, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), said that before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, two individuals claimed they could guarantee a win in 160 out of 288 seats for the Opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Pawar stated he was surprised by the claim and introduced the individuals to Rahul […]

North India State News

Supreme Court Likely to Hear J&K Statehood Case on August 14

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

A petition seeking the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be heard by India’s Supreme Court on August 14, 2025. The plea was originally scheduled for August 8 but was postponed after a senior advocate raised concerns, prompting a judge to ensure it remained on the court’s agenda. What the Petition […]

East India State News

11 Army Jawans Missing in Uttarakhand Floods

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst hit Dharali village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on August 5. The sudden surge of water caused the Kheerganga River to overflow, sweeping through the region and damaging several homes, roads, shops, and parts of the Harsil Army camp. Casualties and Damage Reported At least five people have died, and over […]

South India State News

SC Allows Stalin’s Name in Tamil Nadu Scheme

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

The Supreme Court has overturned a previous order by the Madras High Court that restricted the Tamil Nadu government from using the name and image of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in state-run welfare schemes. The apex court ruled that there is no legal basis to prevent such naming, allowing the continuation of the “Ungaludan Stalin” […]