North India State News

Delhi-NCR to Hold Mega Mock Disaster Drill on August 1

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Authorities in Delhi-NCR will conduct a large-scale mock disaster drill on August 1, 2025, simulating a high-intensity earthquake and chemical emergency scenario. The exercise, named ‘Exercise Suraksha Chakra’, is being led by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. This will be the first

North India State News

Delhi Challenges Vehicle Age Ban in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of the ban on older petrol and diesel vehicles in the capital and surrounding NCR areas. The case is expected to be heard on Monday, July 28, by a bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai. Appeal Against Blanket Ban The government’s petition […]

South India State News

CM Naidu Urges Telugu Be Taught in Singapore Schools

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on an official visit to Singapore on July 27, has asked Singaporean authorities to introduce Telugu as a second language in local schools. He proposed the addition during a speech to the Telugu diaspora at the One World International School Digital Campus, addressing over 2,000 people of Telugu origin. […]

North India State News

Jalandhar Hospital Oxygen Glitch Linked to Three Patient Deaths

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

On the evening of Sunday, July 27, three critically ill patients on ventilator support at the Trauma Centre of Jalandhar Civil Hospital died within about 35 minutes. Hospital authorities confirmed a brief drop in oxygen pressure took place around 7:15–7:50 PM during a planned supply changeover. The patients, already in serious condition, were unable to survive […]

South India State News

PM Modi Honors Rajendra Chola at Gangaikonda Cholapuram

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

As part of his two-day tour of Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the historic Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple on Sunday to pay tribute to the legacy of Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I. The visit coincided with the emperor’s birth anniversary, celebrated through the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival. Temple Visit Highlights Chola Legacy Modi, wearing traditional […]

North India State News

Six Killed in Haridwar Temple Stampede

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

A tragic stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on July 27 claimed the lives of six devotees and left more than 30 others injured. The incident took place early in the morning during the Shravan month pilgrimage, when a large crowd had gathered to offer prayers. Panic Triggered by False Alarm According to […]

State News West India

Over 14,000 Men Got Benefits in Maharashtra Women’s Scheme

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Maharashtra authorities have discovered that over 14,000 men fraudulently received benefits meant for women under the state-run Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. These men each received ₹1,500 per month, adding up to approximately ₹21.44 crore over a span of ten months. The scheme, launched in August 2024, aims to support women aged 21 to 65 from […]

State News West India

Woman Killed in Mumbai–Pune Expressway Crash

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

A major accident occurred on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway near the Adoshi tunnel in Raigad district on July 26, leaving one woman dead and at least 18 people injured. The incident involved a speeding container truck that reportedly lost control due to suspected brake failure and rammed into nearly 20 vehicles, including several luxury cars like […]

North India State News

Five Officials Suspended in Jhalawar School Collapse

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Rajasthan government has suspended five education department officials after a tragic school roof collapse in Piplodi village of Jhalawar district claimed the lives of seven students and injured more than 25 others. The action comes amid public outrage and political pressure over the incident, which has raised serious questions about infrastructure safety in government

South India State News

Edappadi Palaniswami Says Talks Between Allies Must Stay Private

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS), leader of the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, has ruled out making public the details of discussions between its alliance partners. He emphasized that some agreement terms remain confidential between parties—even as he assured the public that AIADMK would lead government formation if the NDA wins the 2026 state election. Internal Alliance Communications