South India State News

TN CM Challenges Modi Claim On NDA Support

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that Tamil Nadu is backing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the state assembly elections and said people are ready to move past the ruling DMK government. He made the statement ahead of a major NDA rally in Maduranthakam near Chennai as part of the alliance’s campaign push. Stalin […]

South India State News

Karnataka High Court Lifts Bike Taxi Ban

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

The Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state, allowing operators to resume operations. The court set aside an earlier order that had stopped bike taxis due to the absence of specific state rules governing two-wheeler transport services. Legal Reasoning And Directions The court held that motorcycles can be […]

East India State News

Bengal CM Links Over 110 Deaths To Voter Roll Exercise

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that more than 110 people have died in the state due to stress and distress linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. She said the deaths were connected to anxiety caused by notices, hearings, and verification processes under the revision exercise ahead of the […]

North India State News

Bomb Threat Emails Sent to Schools in Ahmedabad, Noida

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Several schools in Ahmedabad and Noida received bomb threat emails, triggering security alerts just days before Republic Day. The emails were sent to official school accounts, prompting immediate action by local authorities. Emergency Response In Noida, multiple schools, including prominent private institutions, were evacuated as a precaution. Students were sent home or

State News West India

IndiGo Flight Delayed After Bomb Threat at Pune

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

An IndiGo flight arriving from Delhi triggered a security alert at Pune airport after a handwritten note claiming a bomb was found inside the aircraft. The incident occurred ahead of Republic Day, prompting heightened caution from airport authorities. Security Checks Conducted After the aircraft landed safely, passengers and crew were deboarded and the plane was […]

South India State News

Naidu Announces February Start For Mega Steel Plant

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said groundwork for the proposed ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant in the state will begin after mid-February. The announcement was made after discussions with company representatives, where timelines and preparatory work were reviewed. Project Details The integrated steel plant is planned in Anakapalli district and is

South India State News

Telangana Pushes AI Across Government Services

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Telangana government has said it has initiated steps to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-led solutions into a wide range of public services and administrative tasks. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy outlined efforts to use AI tools to improve governance efficiency and citizen service delivery. AI in Public Administration Officials explained that AI is being

State News West India

Maharashtra Secures Major Investment Commitments at WEF

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Maharashtra government signed memorandums of understanding worth ₹14.5 lakh crore on the opening day of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. The agreements were announced after the inauguration of the Maharashtra pavilion, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, as part of the state’s global investment outreach. Sectors Covered by the MoUs The investment […]

South India State News

TN Governor Walks Out, Cites National Anthem Dispute

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday without delivering his customary inaugural address, sparking a fresh political dispute in the state. The session had just begun when the governor left the House. Dispute Over Anthem and Protocol Ravi said he was disappointed that the national anthem was not […]

State News West India

Global Funds See India as Key Investment Destination

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that international investment funds increasingly view India as a major global destination with significant opportunities. He noted growing confidence among foreign investors in India’s economic outlook and long-term growth potential. Strong Interest Across Sectors Fadnavis said discussions with global funds indicate