South India State News

Kanimozhi Says Voters Welcome DMK Manifesto

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Kanimozhi Says Voters Welcome DMK Manifesto DMK MP Kanimozhi has said the party’s election manifesto is receiving a strong response from the public, claiming that people across Tamil Nadu are celebrating its promises ahead of the Assembly election. Her remarks come as the ruling party steps up its campaign around welfare delivery, implementation claims and […]

South India State News

TVK Cadre Booked Over Poll Code Violation

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has landed in trouble after police booked party workers for allegedly conducting a roadshow in violation of election rules in Tamil Nadu. The case comes during an increasingly sensitive phase of the Assembly election campaign, with authorities closely monitoring rallies, processions and public mobilisation. TVK Cadre Booked

North India State News

Bihar Temple Stampede Kills 8 In Nalanda

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

A stampede at the Sheetala Mata temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district killed at least eight women and injured six others on Tuesday morning after a sudden rush of devotees turned chaotic. The incident took place in the Maghra area of Bihar Sharif, where a large crowd had gathered for prayers on the last Tuesday of […]

South India State News

Annamalai Unhappy With AIADMK Seat Allocation

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is reportedly unhappy with the constituencies allocated to his party by alliance partner AIADMK, as discontent grows within sections of the BJP over the final seat-sharing arrangement for the 2026 Assembly election. The unease has added a fresh layer of strain inside the NDA in Tamil Nadu even […]

South India State News

Markapuram Bus Crash Kills 13 In Andhra

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A major road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram area left at least 13 people dead and 22 others injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire early on March 26. Officials said the bus was carrying 35 passengers and several victims were trapped after the impact triggered a fast-moving […]

State News

Punjab Raises LPG Booking Gap To 35 Days

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Punjab has further tightened LPG refill booking rules amid supply pressure linked to the West Asia war, with Indian Oil Corporation increasing the mandatory waiting period for several consumer categories. The change affects both regular domestic users and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries, and marks the second revision since the conflict began disrupting energy

South India State News

No Fuel Shortage In Telangana, Say Dealers

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Fuel dealers in Telangana have said there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the state, urging the public not to panic buy amid long queues at fuel stations. The clarification came after rumours of fuel scarcity triggered a sharp rise in demand, leading to temporary stock-outs at some outlets. Dealers said the problem […]

South India State News

DMK Seals DMDK Pact, MNM Backs Out

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The DMK has sealed a seat-sharing pact with the DMDK for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, allotting it 10 seats and making it one of the larger allies in the ruling party’s front. At the same time, Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam has decided to stay out of the electoral contest while extending support […]

East India State News

Mamata Calls Modi Biggest Infiltrator

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday sharpened her attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Assembly elections, calling him the “biggest infiltrator” while accusing the BJP and the Centre of trying to influence Bengal through voter roll changes. She made the remarks at an Eid gathering in Kolkata as the political […]

East India State News

Mamata Claims Unofficial President’s Rule

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that an “unofficial” or “undeclared” President’s Rule has been imposed in the state, using the charge to attack the Centre and the Election Commission ahead of the Assembly polls. The comment comes amid rising political tension over administrative changes and voter roll scrutiny in the run-up to […]