South India State News

Karnataka Scraps Land Acquisition Plan Near Bengaluru Airport

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Karnataka government has officially withdrawn its plan to acquire 1,777 acres of agricultural land in Devanahalli taluk near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The move comes after continuous protests from local farmers who opposed giving up their fertile land for the proposed Aerospace and Defence Park project. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged the

North India State News

Golden Temple Gets Second Bomb Threat in 24 Hours

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Golden Temple in Amritsar received a second bomb threat within 24 hours, triggering heightened security measures around the sacred complex. The threat was issued through an email on July 15, claiming that RDX explosives had been planted inside the Temple’s pipes and included a specific time for detonation. Police and SGPC Respond Swiftly Following […]

South India State News

Centre Calls Telangana and Andhra CMs for Water Talks

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has scheduled a key meeting in New Delhi on July 16, 2025, to address ongoing water-sharing disputes between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Chief Ministers Revanth Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu are both expected to attend, with the discussions focusing on issues related to the Krishna and Godavari river basins. Telangana’s […]

North India State News

Bomb Threats Target Delhi School, College

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Authorities in Delhi responded to bomb threat emails received by St. Stephen’s College at Delhi University and St. Thomas School in Dwarka on July 15. Both institutions were evacuated immediately, and search operations were launched using bomb disposal squads, dog units, and fire services. Pattern of Recent Threats This incident comes a day after similar […]

South India State News

Kerala Steps Up Surveillance After Two Nipah Deaths

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Following two confirmed fatalities due to the Nipah virus in Malappuram and Palakkad, Kerala’s health department has escalated surveillance efforts. Hospitals in six districts—Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Thrissur—have been placed on high alert, and strict monitoring of fever and encephalitis cases is now mandatory. Contact Tracing Efforts Underway

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Shinde Warns Shiv Sena Leaders On Discipline

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a strict warning to his Shiv Sena faction leaders and MLAs, urging them to uphold discipline in public life. Speaking at a closed-door party meeting in Dadar, Shinde cautioned members not to test his patience, saying, “Don’t compel me to take action.” Concern Over Recent Controversies The […]

South India State News

Kerala Reports Sixth Nipah Case In A Year

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Kerala has reported its sixth Nipah virus case within the past year. Medical authorities confirmed the positive test on a 34-year-old man from Kozhikode district, who is now in isolation and receiving specialised treatment. Following confirmation, three additional suspected cases are under observation. Immediate Public Health Action State health officials have launched a

South India State News

Diesel Train Fire Disrupts Services Near Tiruvallur

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

A diesel-laden goods train caught fire near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu early Sunday morning, causing major disruptions to rail services on the Chennai–Arakkonam route. The incident occurred around 5:30 am, prompting immediate action from fire services and railway authorities. Fire Contained, No Casualties Reported Officials confirmed that the fire broke out in one of the

South India State News

Vijay Leads Protest Over Custodial Death in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay led a large protest in Chennai today, demanding justice for Ajith Kumar, a private security guard who died in police custody in Sivagangai district. The demonstration, Vijay’s first major political rally, drew attention to alleged custodial violence in Tamil Nadu. Vijay Criticises State Government At the

North India State News

Back-to-Back Earthquakes Shake Delhi-NCR, Epicentre in Jhajjar

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Residents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and surrounding areas experienced back-to-back earthquakes over two days, with both tremors originating from Jhajjar district in Haryana. Although no damage or injuries have been reported, the quakes caused panic in residential and commercial buildings. Second Quake in 24 Hours On the evening of July 11, at 7:49 pm, a […]