North India State News

4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Uttarakhand

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2026

A moderate earthquake struck Uttarakhand late Tuesday night, sending tremors across Delhi-NCR and parts of northern India. Indian authorities recorded the quake at magnitude 4.9, while an international monitoring agency initially estimated it at 5.1. Uttarakhand Earthquake Hits Chamoli District The earthquake struck at around 10:23 pm on October 6, with the epicentre

State News West India

Mumbai Airport to Cut 265 Weekly Overseas Flights

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

Mumbai International Airport will temporarily cut 265 weekly international flights from October 25 as Terminal 1 prepares to shut for redevelopment and domestic operations are shifted to Terminal 2. Mumbai Airport to Cut 265 Weekly International Flights Mumbai International Airport Limited has asked 46 Indian and foreign airlines to reduce international departure slots by

North India State News

J&K Clears Retirement Age Hike for Judicial Officers

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has cleared a proposal to raise the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, with the change proposed to take effect retrospectively from March 2026. J&K Judicial Officers’ Retirement Age Raised The proposal was approved by the Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds […]

State News West India

Gujarat Gets Presidential Nod for Uniform Civil Code

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to receive Presidential assent for a Uniform Civil Code, clearing the way for a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance and live-in relationships. Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Gets Presidential Assent The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, passed by the state Assembly in March 2026, has

North India State News

Supreme Court Names Judge to Resolve 30-Year NOIDA Flat Row

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2026

The Supreme Court has appointed former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Sudhir Kumar Saxena to independently verify genuine claimants in a three-decade-old NOIDA housing dispute involving the Kendriya Karamchari Sehkari GN Samiti. Supreme Court Appoints Judge in NOIDA Housing Dispute A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant constituted a one-member high-powered committee

North India State News

Delhi Unveils Permanent Winter Pollution Curbs

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2026

Delhi will enforce a permanent winter pollution-control framework from November 1, introducing doubled parking fees, 50% work-from-home requirements, construction restrictions and tougher vehicle rules to tackle the capital’s recurring seasonal air pollution. Delhi Orders 50% Work From Home During Winter Under the Winter Pollution Action Plan, government and private

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Warns Against Statehood Condition

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has warned against linking restoration of full statehood to the complete elimination of militancy, arguing that such a condition would effectively allow Pakistan-backed violence to influence the Union Territory’s constitutional future. Omar Abdullah Questions Militancy-Statehood Link Speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly,

North India State News

56 Dead as Heavy Rains Batter Uttar Pradesh

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

At least 56 people have been killed and 46 injured after intense rainfall and thunderstorms battered Uttar Pradesh, damaging more than 1,000 houses and creating flood-like conditions across several districts. Uttar Pradesh Rains Kill 56 in Three Days The deaths were recorded during the severe wet spell between September 25 and 27. Sitapur reported the […]

South India State News

CWMA Upholds 4,000 Cusecs Release to Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

The Cauvery Water Management Authority has upheld a direction requiring Karnataka to release 4,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, despite Karnataka opposing the release because of low reservoir storage and its own drinking water and irrigation requirements. CWMA Upholds Cauvery Water Release Order The decision was taken at the 58th […]

South India State News

Karnataka Offers to Share Farm Loan Waiver Cost

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said the state government is prepared to share the financial burden of a farm loan waiver if the Centre agrees to announce one, as severe drought conditions continue to affect farmers across large parts of the state. Karnataka Seeks Centre’s Help for Farm Loan Waiver Speaking during a special […]