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Vadodara Bridge Collapse Due to Structural Failure Confirms Gujarat Minister

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

A section of the Gambhira bridge in Vadodara district collapsed on July 9, leading to the deaths of 19 people and injuries to several others. Gujarat’s Roads and Buildings Minister confirmed that a preliminary technical report pointed to structural failure as the cause of the collapse. The report highlighted the crushing of the pedestal and […]

South India State News

Congress Kerala Unit Rejects Shashi Tharoor’s CM Ambition

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Kerala’s Congress leadership has pushed back against MP Shashi Tharoor’s announcement that he wants to be the party’s Chief Ministerial candidate in the next state elections. Leaders told Tharoor to “pick the party first,” reminding him that loyalty and collective decisions come before personal ambitions. Praise for Modi Sparks Criticism Tharoor recently praised Prime

North India State News

Gurugram Gridlock: 400 Calls in 7 Hours

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

A heavy spell of rain on Wednesday led to massive traffic chaos in Gurugram, with over 400 distress calls made to the city’s traffic control room in just seven hours. Between 7 am and 2:30 am the next day, residents called for help with waterlogged streets, stranded vehicles, and unsafe conditions across key areas. Vehicles Stalled, Roads […]

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Dismisses Talk of Leadership Change

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denied any possibility of a leadership change within the state government. Addressing the media, he firmly stated that there is no vacancy for the Chief Minister’s post and confirmed he would continue to serve the full five-year term. He also clarified that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has made […]

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Says J&K Tourism Recovering

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that tourism in the Union Territory is showing signs of strong recovery. Speaking during a recent interaction with media, Abdullah said the inflow of domestic and international tourists has picked up pace, giving a much-needed boost to the local economy and small businesses. According to Abdullah, […]

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ONGC Explores North Maharashtra Forests for Oil and Gas Reserves

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s largest oil and gas producer, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is preparing to explore potential petrol and gas reserves in the forested regions of North Maharashtra. The initiative is currently under review by the Maharashtra state government, prompting public debate and environmental scrutiny. ONGC Exploration ONGC has proposed seismic surveys—methods

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Gujarat Bridge Collapse: CM Bhupendra Patel Announces ₹4 Lakh Relief for Victims’ Families

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Following the tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and ₹50,000 for those injured. The announcement comes as rescue operations continue and authorities begin a deeper investigation into the cause of the disaster. Gujarat Bridge The […]

North India State News

4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR Region

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday morning after a 4.4-magnitude quake struck near Jhajjar in Haryana. The tremors were felt around 9:04 AM and lasted several seconds, causing alarm among residents in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and surrounding areas. Delhi Earthquake The tremors, though brief, were strong enough to cause

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Gujarat Bridge Collapse Kills 3 as Vehicles Plunge Into River

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

Tragedy struck Vadodara district in Gujarat on the morning of July 9, as a section of the Gambhira–Mujpur bridge spanning the Mahisagar River collapsed during peak traffic hours. Several vehicles, including two trucks, an SUV, and a pickup van, plunged into the river below. At least three people lost their lives, while others sustained injuries […]

North India State News

Fuel Ban on Old Vehicles in Delhi-NCR Now from November 1

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

The Delhi-NCR region will now enforce the fuel ban on overage petrol and diesel vehicles from November 1, 2025, instead of the originally planned July rollout. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the implementation date to give authorities more time to address infrastructure and coordination issues across multiple states. Vehicle Fuel Ban […]