North India State News

Delhi Airport Chaos: 200+ Flights Delayed Amid Storms

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

New Delhi, May 2 — Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely affected Friday morning as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds battered the National Capital Region. The weather havoc led to over 200 flights being delayed and several others canceled or diverted. According to official data, 154 departures were delayed, with […]

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee Vows Strict Action After Kolkata Hotel Fire

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In the wake of a deadly fire at Hotel Rituraj in Kolkata’s Burrabazar area that claimed 14 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the site and promised immediate and strict action against those responsible. The fire, which broke out late Tuesday evening, killed several guests, including children, and raised serious concerns over the […]

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Deven Bharti Appointed Mumbai Police Commissioner

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a high-profile administrative change, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Deven Bharti has officially taken over as the new Commissioner of Mumbai Police. This appointment marks a significant return to operational leadership for Bharti, who previously served in multiple strategic and investigative roles within Maharashtra’s law enforcement setup. A 1994-batch IPS

South India State News

Supreme Court Halts CBI Probe Against KM Abraham

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a major relief for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a probe against KM Abraham, the Chief Principal Secretary to the CM, in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets. The apex court, in its interim […]

North India State News

Omar Abdullah: No Statehood Push Amid Pahalgam Tragedy

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has categorically stated that he will not exploit the tragedy to renew demands for statehood. Speaking during a special session of the Union Territory’s Assembly, Abdullah emphasized that moments of national mourning must not be […]

South India State News

Revanth Reddy Awaits Congress Stand on Maoist Policy

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has stated that the state government will not announce its position on engaging with Maoist insurgents until the Congress party finalizes its national policy. Emphasizing the need for a unified and cohesive approach, he said the state cannot act in isolation on such a critical internal security matter. The issue […]

North India State News

Delhi HC Mulls Stay on Ajmer Sharif Dargah Audit

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed its inclination to stay the audit initiated by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) into the financial affairs of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a revered religious site managed by the Dargah Committee, Ajmer. A bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora noted, […]

North India State News

Eleven Dead as Van Falls Into Well After Collision in MP

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

A tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district claimed eleven lives on Sunday when a van carrying devotees plunged into a water-filled agricultural well after colliding with a motorcycle. The incident occurred in the Narayangarh area, sending shockwaves across the region. Authorities reported that the van was traveling at high speed towards the Aantri […]

South India State News

DMK Ministers Senthilbalaji, Ponmudy Step Down After Court Criticism

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu witnessed a major shake-up as Ministers V. Senthilbalaji and K. Ponmudy submitted their resignations following scathing observations by the judiciary questioning their continuance in office. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that “K. Ponmudy and V. Senthilbalaji have tendered their resignations, which I have accepted.”

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Moves to Curb Coercive Loan Recovery Practices

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a significant move to protect borrowers from aggressive loan recovery tactics, Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister has introduced a bill aimed at regulating money lending practices across the state. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent coercive recovery methods employed by certain financial entities, ensuring fair treatment of borrowers.​ Tamil Nadu Money