North India State News

Omar Abdullah Says J&K Tourism Recovering

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that tourism in the Union Territory is showing signs of strong recovery. Speaking during a recent interaction with media, Abdullah said the inflow of domestic and international tourists has picked up pace, giving a much-needed boost to the local economy and small businesses. According to Abdullah, […]

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ONGC Explores North Maharashtra Forests for Oil and Gas Reserves

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s largest oil and gas producer, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is preparing to explore potential petrol and gas reserves in the forested regions of North Maharashtra. The initiative is currently under review by the Maharashtra state government, prompting public debate and environmental scrutiny. ONGC Exploration ONGC has proposed seismic surveys—methods

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Gujarat Bridge Collapse: CM Bhupendra Patel Announces ₹4 Lakh Relief for Victims’ Families

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Following the tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and ₹50,000 for those injured. The announcement comes as rescue operations continue and authorities begin a deeper investigation into the cause of the disaster. Gujarat Bridge The […]

North India State News

4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR Region

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday morning after a 4.4-magnitude quake struck near Jhajjar in Haryana. The tremors were felt around 9:04 AM and lasted several seconds, causing alarm among residents in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and surrounding areas. Delhi Earthquake The tremors, though brief, were strong enough to cause

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Gujarat Bridge Collapse Kills 3 as Vehicles Plunge Into River

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Tragedy struck Vadodara district in Gujarat on the morning of July 9, as a section of the Gambhira–Mujpur bridge spanning the Mahisagar River collapsed during peak traffic hours. Several vehicles, including two trucks, an SUV, and a pickup van, plunged into the river below. At least three people lost their lives, while others sustained injuries […]

North India State News

Fuel Ban on Old Vehicles in Delhi-NCR Now from November 1

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

The Delhi-NCR region will now enforce the fuel ban on overage petrol and diesel vehicles from November 1, 2025, instead of the originally planned July rollout. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the implementation date to give authorities more time to address infrastructure and coordination issues across multiple states. Vehicle Fuel Ban […]

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RSS Intensifies Peace Efforts in Manipur Through Dialogue

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has taken a more prominent role in promoting peace in violence-torn Manipur, aiming to bridge divides between the Meitei and Kuki communities through dialogue and social outreach. The developments were shared during the recent three-day Prant Pracharak Baithak held in New Delhi, where RSS leadership emphasized community-level

South India State News

Madras HC Slams Police for Dismissing Ponmudy Complaints

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Madras High Court has strongly rebuked the Tamil Nadu police for closing over 120 complaints lodged against ex-minister K. Ponmudy, accusing them of acting “as if they are kings.” The court emphasized that allegations involving hate speech and derogatory comments deserve formal investigation and public notification, not unilateral dismissal. Legal Oversight Justice P.

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MNS Workers Detained in Counter-Protest Over Marathi Food Stall

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Mumbai Police detained several Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers on July 8 after they staged a counter-protest at a local food stall operated by a Marathi-speaking vendor. The incident occurred amidst a larger campaign by the MNS to assert the primacy of the Marathi language and identity in daily commercial interactions within the state. MNS […]

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Maharashtra Faces Funding Crisis for Jal Jeevan Mission

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Maharashtra’s ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which aims to provide safe tap water to every rural household, is confronting a significant funding setback. The state has not received any central grants since October 2024, prompting officials to draw from its budget to keep the project on track. Jal Jeevan progress Since its launch in 2019, Maharashtra has […]