South India State News

AIADMK Faction Extends Support To TVK

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

A faction of the AIADMK led by C.V. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani has announced support to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government in Tamil Nadu, adding a major twist to the state’s post-election politics. AIADMK Faction Backs TVK Government The Shanmugam-Velumani faction said it had decided to support the ruling TVK after […]

Northeast India State News

Himanta Sarma Joins BJP Multi-Term CM Club

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term, placing him among the BJP’s prominent leaders who have returned to office for multiple terms. Himanta Biswa Sarma Second Term As Assam CM Sarma’s second straight term marks a major political milestone in Assam, where the BJP-led NDA […]

South India State News

Vijay Orders Closure Of 717 TASMAC Shops

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run TASMAC liquor outlets located within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands across the state. Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops To Shut The order directs the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation to close the identified liquor shops […]

East India State News

Supreme Court Opens Door For TMC Pleas

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed Mamata Banerjee and other Trinamool Congress leaders to file fresh petitions over their allegation that vote deletion during electoral roll revision affected several West Bengal Assembly results. TMC Gets Fresh Legal Option On Vote Deletion The court indicated that fresh pleas could be filed in cases where the victory margin […]

East India State News

Suvendu Sets 45-Day BSF Land Deadline

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that his government will transfer land to the Border Security Force within 45 days to support fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. The decision was taken during the first Cabinet meeting of the new state government at Nabanna. BSF Land Transfer For Border Fencing Adhikari said the state […]

South India State News

DMK Names Udhayanidhi As Opposition Leader

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

The DMK has elected Udhayanidhi Stalin as its legislature party leader, making him the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly after the party lost power to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Udhayanidhi Stalin Named Opposition Leader The decision was taken at a meeting of DMK MLAs held at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai. Udhayanidhi, who […]

South India State News

Congress Yet To Name Kerala Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

The Congress leadership has not yet announced the next Chief Minister of Kerala, keeping political suspense alive after the United Democratic Front secured a strong mandate in the Assembly election. Kerala Chief Minister Decision Awaited KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the final decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister will be announced by the Congress high […]

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Congratulates Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after his oath-taking ceremony, calling his rise from cinema to public service a significant democratic journey. He also used the occasion to underline the need for closer cooperation between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Siddaramaiah Congratulates Vijay As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

North India State News

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Arrested By ED

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2026

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday after searches were carried out at premises linked to him in Chandigarh and the Delhi-NCR region. Sanjeev Arora Arrested In Money Laundering Case The Enforcement Directorate arrested Arora under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after conducting raids at four locations

East India State News

Mamata Calls For Opposition Unity After Bengal Defeat

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2026

Mamata Banerjee has called for a united opposition platform against the BJP after the Trinamool Congress suffered a major defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Mamata Banerjee Calls For Joint Opposition Platform The Trinamool Congress chief urged opposition parties, student organisations and civil society groups to come together against the BJP in West Bengal. […]