South India State News

Chennai Plans Road Widening, Bridge Restoration to Ease Traffic

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

The Chennai Corporation has unveiled ambitious plans for road widening and the restoration of the Broken Bridge as part of its efforts to address the city’s growing traffic congestion issues. These initiatives are designed to enhance connectivity, improve traffic flow, and cater to the city’s expanding population and vehicle density. Key Focus: Widening Roads and […]

North India State News

Delhi Air Quality Worsens to ‘Severe’; GRAP Stage 3 Implemented

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

Delhi’s air quality remains in the “severe” category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400 in several areas, prompting stringent restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). A thick layer of smog continues to engulf the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, severely reducing visibility.

North India State News

Delhi Air Pollution Worsens: AQI Hits ‘Severe’ Level Amid Dense Smog

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Delhi’s air quality reached a critical level on Thursday morning, November 14, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting ‘severe’ levels, reducing visibility across the National Capital Region (NCR). On Wednesday, Delhi recorded the worst AQI in the country, as dense smog engulfed the city, leading residents to wake up to hazardous pollution levels. According

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Rajasthan Candidate Arrested Amid Violent Protests in Tonk Bypolls

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Rajasthan Independent candidate Naresh Meena was arrested today following a dramatic series of events in Tonk district, where he allegedly slapped an election official during the bypolls. The arrest, which took place under heightened security, was met with fierce protests from Meena’s supporters, who clashed with police, leading to rioting, stone-pelting, and the

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Tamil Nadu Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike After Doctor’s Stabbing

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

In response to the recent stabbing of a doctor in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association (TNGDA) has launched an indefinite strike, calling for stronger security measures and legal action. The incident involved a medical oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Multispeciality Hospital, who was attacked by a patient’s son. The Tamil Nadu Resident Doctors

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Andhra Pradesh Cracks Down on Social Media; 100 Cases Filed, 39 Arrested

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has initiated a sweeping crackdown on social media content deemed offensive or potentially divisive. The state has registered 100 police cases, arrested 39 individuals, and issued 67 notices over posts allegedly targeting political leaders and their families. The government claims that some of these

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Supreme Court Bars Ajit Pawar Camp from Using Sharad Pawar’s Images

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

The Supreme Court has directed Ajit Pawar’s faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to avoid using images or videos of party founder Sharad Pawar during the campaign for the upcoming election. This ruling comes after Ajit Pawar’s break from the senior Pawar’s side in July of last year. The court urged Ajit Pawar’s camp […]

North India State News

Chandigarh’s AQI Worsens to 343, Second Worst in India

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

Chandigarh’s air quality has plunged drastically, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 343, placing it as the second most polluted city in India on Tuesday, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Out of 261 cities evaluated, only Hajipur in Bihar surpassed Chandigarh’s pollution levels, recording an AQI of […]

South India State News

Telangana Train Derailment: 37 Trains Cancelled, Several Diverted

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2024

A goods train derailment in Telangana’s Peddapalli district has disrupted train services, leading to the cancellation of 37 passenger trains and impacting over 10 others. The South Central Railway (SCR) confirmed that the derailment occurred late Tuesday night when 11 wagons of a train carrying iron ore went off track between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. Restoration […]

South India State News

Andhra Pradesh Targets 15% Growth with Vision-2047 Initiative

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu convened a high-level meeting with industry leaders in Amaravati on Monday to set ambitious economic growth targets under the Vision-2047 initiative. The meeting focused on establishing policies to boost development, with the state aiming for a 15% growth rate. Strategic Growth Plan Led by Industry Task Force The […]