South India State News

Vijay Condemns Abuse Against Women Amid Trisha Row

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has said abusive and defamatory language against women will not be tolerated, amid an ongoing political controversy over alleged remarks by Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin involving actor Trisha Krishnan. Vijay Condemns Abusive Remarks Against Women Addressing the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Vijay said political leaders were

North India State News

Basement Repairs Linked to Satya Niketan Collapse

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Six people have died and six others were injured after a five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, with preliminary findings pointing to basement water accumulation and ongoing repair work as possible triggers for the structural failure. Basement Repairs Under Scrutiny After Delhi Collapse The roughly 50-year-old building, which was being used as paying

South India State News

8 Tamil Nadu Students Killed in Thrissur Crash

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2026

Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu were killed after their car crashed into a stationary goods lorry on National Highway 66 in Kerala’s Thrissur district late Friday night, police said. The collision occurred at around 11.40 pm at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam. Thrissur NH-66 Crash Kills Eight Students The Tamil Nadu-registered car was travelling from Guruvayur

South India State News

Udhayanidhi Alleges 550 Crimes Under TVK Rule

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the TVK government of presiding over a sharp deterioration in law and order, alleging that more than 550 serious crimes were reported during Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s first 116 days in office. Vijay rejected the broader criticism and said he would respond to the Opposition’s […]

South India State News

Karnataka Clears ₹29,679 Crore Investment Push

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

Karnataka has approved investment proposals worth ₹29,679.20 crore across manufacturing, renewable energy, automobiles, aerospace and other sectors, with the projects expected to generate 66,360 jobs. The clearances include major commitments from Hero Future Energies, Mahindra Aerostructures, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and TVS Motor. Karnataka Clears 17 Major Investment

State News West India

FSSAI Chief Backs Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA Crackdown

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO Rajit Punhani has publicly backed Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s aggressive drive against food safety violations, saying stronger enforcement demonstrates what can be achieved when regulators give the sector sustained attention. FSSAI Chief Backs Tukaram Mundhe’s Food Crackdown Punhani praised the Maharashtra

South India State News

Vijay Orders Withdrawal of Farmer, Teacher Cases

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced the withdrawal of criminal cases registered against farmers and teachers who participated in peaceful protests between May 2021 and April 2026. The cases were filed during the previous DMK government over demonstrations involving livelihood, rights and other demands. Vijay Orders Protest Cases Against Farmers

South India State News

Vaiko Backs Rahul Gandhi for PM, Rules Out Vijay

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2026

MDMK general secretary Vaiko has said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is not in the race for Prime Minister and backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the only choice for the INDIA bloc’s prime ministerial candidate in the 2029 Lok Sabha election. Vaiko Backs Rahul Gandhi for Prime Minister Speaking to reporters in […]

State News West India

2.06 Crore Voters Left Out of Maharashtra Draft Roll

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2026

More than 2.06 crore voters have been left out of Maharashtra’s draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision, accounting for 21.14% of the state’s previous electorate. Election authorities stressed that eligible voters whose names are missing can still apply for inclusion before the final roll is published. Maharashtra Draft Roll Has 7.71 Crore Voters […]

North India State News

Himachal Flags 67 Glacial Lakes as High Risk

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Himachal Pradesh has identified 67 glacial lakes as vulnerable to potential outburst floods and plans to install early-warning systems at four of the highest-risk locations. The move is part of a wider effort to strengthen disaster preparedness in the Himalayan state as climate-driven glacial instability increases. Himachal Identifies 67 Vulnerable Glacial Lakes The lakes