South India State News

Karnataka Muslims Protest Pahalgam Attack, Condemn Terrorism

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, Muslims in Karnataka’s Tumkur district organized a protest after Friday prayers. The demonstration, held outside a mosque, aimed to express solidarity with the victims and to condemn the violence. Protesters Denounce Terrorism and Call for Unity The

Northeast India State News

1,000 Tourists Stranded in Sikkim’s Lachen, Lachung After Landslides

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Heavy rainfall in Sikkim since Thursday has caused landslides that have trapped over 1,000 tourists in Lachen and Lachung, two high-altitude towns in the state’s north. The landslides, which struck multiple areas on roads connecting Chungthang to these tourist spots, have led to extensive damage to the infrastructure, disrupting the travel of several visitors.

North India State News

PM Modi Directs Amit Shah to Visit Pahalgam Following Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to personally visit the site and take full charge of the situation. The move comes amid national outrage and grief over the killing of more than 25 tourists in one of […]

North India State News

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Over 25 Tourists Killed in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

On April 22, 2025, a horrific terrorist attack shook the scenic region of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir when armed militants opened fire on a group of tourists near the popular Baisaran meadow. The attack left over 25 people dead and several others seriously injured, marking one of the deadliest civilian-targeted assaults in the region […]

State News West India

Anurag Kashyap Apologizes for Remarks About Brahmin Community

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has issued a formal apology after facing widespread backlash for his recent comments concerning the Brahmin community. In a public statement posted on Instagram, Kashyap admitted that his remarks were made in a moment of anger and deeply regretted the hurt they caused. Apology and Acknowledgement Kashyap acknowledged that he “forgot his […]

North India State News

Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam Leaves One Dead, Multiple Tourists Injured

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack occurred in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to at least 12 others. The injured were promptly evacuated to local hospitals, with some in critical condition. The […]

South India State News

BJP Secures TDP Support for Andhra Rajya Sabha Bypoll

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the support of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled for May 9. The bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of YSR Congress Party member Vijayasai Reddy, who stepped down in January before the end of his term in June […]

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Vows Swift Restoration of Jammu-Srinagar Highway

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has declared the immediate restoration of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) as the government’s top priority following flash floods and landslides in the Ramban district. During his visit to Kela Morh near Ramban, Abdullah stated, “Our prime concern is to restore the highway at the earliest and assess […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Faces Water Crisis as Dam Levels Plummet

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Maharashtra is confronting a severe water crisis as dam storage levels have declined sharply, raising concerns about water availability during the peak summer months.​ As of mid-April 2025, the state’s 2,997 dams collectively hold only 41.3% of their total live storage capacity. This marks a significant decrease from the previous month’s levels, indicating an

State News West India

Maharashtra Language Panel Rejects Compulsory Hindi Policy

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

A heated debate has erupted in Maharashtra after the state government announced that Hindi would be made a compulsory third language in all schools under the state board from Class 1. The move, initiated under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has drawn strong opposition from the state’s language consultation committee, which has unanimously […]