Northeast India State News

Protests Erupt in Manipur After Assam Rifles Detain 26 Village Volunteers

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

Mass protests erupted across multiple districts in Manipur on Friday, February 21, 2025, following the detention of 26 village volunteers by Assam Rifles. The arrests occurred during a series of joint operations conducted by security forces targeting members of Meitei radical groups in the region. The detained individuals were accused of being part of the […]

North India State News

Delhi CM Directs Implementation of Mahila Samridhi Yojana

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

In a decisive step towards fulfilling a key election promise, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to prepare guidelines for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, a welfare scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections. Under this initiative, eligible beneficiaries will receive ₹2,500 per month to support their

South India State News

Bus Services Between Karnataka and Maharashtra Suspended After MSRTC Bus Attack Near Belagavi

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

Interstate bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra have been suspended following an attack on a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus near Belagavi. The decision to halt transportation was taken as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions between the two states. Attack on MSRTC Bus Sparks Tensions An MSRTC bus was targeted near Belagavi, […]

South India State News

Kamal Haasan Warns Against Imposing Languages on Tamilians

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

Actor and politician Kamal Haasan recently highlighted the deep-rooted linguistic pride among Tamilians, cautioning against any attempts to undermine their language preferences. Addressing party members in Chennai on the 8th foundation day of Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM), Haasan underscored Tamil Nadu’s historical resistance to language imposition. Historical Context

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Rajasthan Assembly Uproar: Congress MLAs Protest ‘Dadi’ Remark

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed significant turmoil after a BJP minister referred to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as “aapki dadi” (your grandmother) during a session. This comment was directed at Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition, leading to immediate protests from Congress members who found the remark disrespectful. Suspension of Congress MLAs

South India State News

Telangana Tunnel Collapse Traps Multiple Workers

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

In a tragic incident on Saturday, a section of the roof within the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district collapsed, resulting in several workers being trapped. Preliminary reports indicate that between six to eight workers are feared to be beneath the debris. The collapse occurred approximately 12 to 13

East India State News

Sourav Ganguly Announces Timeline for West Bengal Steel Plant

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has unveiled plans to operationalize a steel plant in Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, within the next 18 to 20 months. This initiative, in collaboration with Captain Steel, represents a significant investment of ₹2,500 crore and aims to establish a production capacity of 0.8 million tonnes annually. Strategic Shift […]

South India State News

Annamalai Predicts Imminent Fall of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu President, K. Annamalai, has confidently predicted the imminent downfall of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in the state. Addressing a gathering in Coimbatore, Annamalai stated, “The people of Tamil Nadu will dethrone the DMK government soon.” Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement Annamalai accused

South India State News

DK Shivakumar’s ‘Even God Can’t Change Bengaluru’ Remark Sparks Controversy

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has ignited a political firestorm with his recent assertion that “even God can’t change Bengaluru.” This remark has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and sparked widespread public debate. Opposition’s Response The opposition has seized upon Shivakumar’s statement, interpreting it as an

North India State News

Railways Ministry Directs Removal of Stampede Videos from Social Media

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

The Railways Ministry has issued a directive to social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), to remove 285 links containing videos of casualties from the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. This action marks one of the ministry’s first significant content enforcement measures since acquiring direct takedown authority in December. Ethical