South India State News

Karnataka CM Clarifies Son Referred To ‘Ideological Successor’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

In a statement on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified recent remarks made by his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah. Yathindra had said his father was approaching the end of his political career and described Satish Jarkiholi as a leader with “progressive thinking, ideologically”. This was widely reported as naming a successor for the chief minister’s post.

East India State News

IMD Warns Odisha Of Heavy Rain From Bay Of Bengal System

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall in Odisha following the formation of a low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially affecting the coastal and interior districts of the state. System […]

South India State News

Telangana Minister Blames Driver And Company For Kurnool Bus Fire

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

A major bus fire near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district claimed at least 20 lives when a private sleeper bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru went up in flames after colliding with a motorcycle in the early hours of Friday. The accident left many passengers trapped as the fire spread rapidly. Minister Points To Negligence […]

North India State News

Delhi Postpones Artificial Rain Plan

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Delhi government has delayed its proposed cloud-seeding operation to induce artificial rain as pollution levels in the city and NCR remain in the “very poor” to “severe” range. The plan, which was scheduled between July 4 and July 11, aimed to provide temporary relief from toxic smog. Weather Conditions Not Favourable Officials said the […]

South India State News

20 Dead as Bus Catches Fire in Kurnool

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

A major road tragedy struck Andhra Pradesh early Friday when a private Volvo bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district. How the Accident Happened The crash occurred around 3 a.m. on National Highway 44. Officials said the two-wheeler was dragged under the […]

East India State News

Tejashwi Yadav Named CM Face by INDIA Bloc

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The INDIA Bloc alliance officially named Tejashwi Yadav, leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The declaration came during a joint press conference in Patna, which was addressed by senior alliance representatives. Deputy CM Picks Alongside Yadav’s selection, the alliance named Mukesh Sahani, head

South India State News

Kerala Announces Extreme Poverty-Free Status from November 1

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The Kerala government has announced that the state will be declared free of extreme poverty on November 1, 2025, becoming India’s first state to achieve this milestone. The formal event will be held at 5 pm at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram and will feature celebrities including Mammootty, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan as chief guests. Program Details […]

South India State News

10 Fall Ill At Karnataka CM’s Puttur Event

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

At least ten people, mostly women, fell ill during a public programme attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Puttur on Sunday. Police and health officials linked the incident to delays in food distribution and the hot, overcrowded conditions. What Happened At The Event The programme, held at Puttur Taluk Stadium under the banner “Ashoka […]

South India State News

Avoid Company of “Sanatanis”, Says Karnataka CM

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the influence of “sanatanis” and remain cautious of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Sangh Parivar. He alleged that these groups had opposed B. R. Ambedkar and the Constitution he drafted. Remarks at Mysore University Speaking at the silver-jubilee celebrations of the Ambedkar Study Centre

State News West India

Gujarat Cabinet Reshuffled, Harsh Sanghavi Made Deputy CM

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

The Gujarat government carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday. Harsh Sanghavi, MLA from Surat, was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. New ministers take oath A total of 26 ministers were sworn in, including Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, who entered the cabinet as one of the […]