North India State News

AAP Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party secured a major victory in the Punjab municipal elections, winning the highest number of wards across the state and strengthening its urban political position ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Congress finished second, while Independents, Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP followed in the final tally. AAP Dominates Punjab Civic Poll […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Likely To Take Oath On June 3

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is likely to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, according to reports, after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post. The Congress Legislature Party is expected to formally elect Shivakumar as its new leader before the transition is completed. DK Shivakumar Karnataka CM Oath […]

North India State News

Six Labourers Killed In UP Bridge Collapse

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2026

Six labourers were killed and several others were injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district during a severe storm on Friday. UP Bridge Collapse Kills Labourers The accident took place when a section of the bridge structure gave way, trapping workers under debris. Initial reports said the collapse […]

South India State News

Karnataka Governor Accepts Siddaramaiah Resignation

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2026

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation and dissolved the Council of Ministers, formally clearing the way for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to succeed him. Karnataka Governor Accepts Resignation Siddaramaiah had submitted his resignation on Thursday after weeks of speculation over a leadership change in the

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Rejects Rajya Sabha Offer

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly declined the Congress high command’s offer of a Rajya Sabha seat and a national political role, saying he has no interest in moving to Delhi politics. Siddaramaiah Declines National Politics Role Siddaramaiah is said to have informed the Congress leadership that he wants to remain active in Karnataka politics […]

South India State News

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Likely To Resign Today

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to resign on Thursday after informing ministers about his decision during a breakfast meeting, setting the stage for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take over the top post. Siddaramaiah Resignation Likely At 3.30 PM Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said Siddaramaiah is expected to submit his resignation

South India State News

Vijay Raises State Issues With PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first official visit to the national capital after taking office. The meeting focused on key issues concerning Tamil Nadu, including the Mekedatu dam project, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, fishermen detained by Sri Lanka and defence infrastructure. Vijay […]

South India State News

TVK Faces Row Over AIADMK MLA Defections

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has come under political pressure after three AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the party. Minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the move, while some Congress leaders objected to what they described as horse-trading politics. TVK Inducts AIADMK MLAs AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel from Madurantakam, P Sathyabama from Dharapuram and S

South India State News

D K Shivakumar Likely To Replace Siddaramaiah

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has emerged as the front-runner to replace Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister, with Congress expected to move toward a formal leadership transition soon. A Congress Legislature Party meeting is likely to be held to elect the new leader. D K Shivakumar Karnataka Chief Minister Congress sources indicate that the […]

South India State News

ED Raids Pinarayi Vijayan’s Home In CMRL Case

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has carried out searches at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited money laundering investigation. The searches are linked to alleged payments made by the company to Exalogic Solutions, a firm associated with Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan. ED Searches Pinarayi