South India State News

“We Didn’t Run Away”: Kanimozhi Fires At Vijay Over Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

DMK MP Kanimozhi has hit out at TVK chief Vijay over the stampede at his rally in Karur, saying, “We didn’t run away.” She appeared to question Vijay’s absence when the crowd surged and tragedy struck. Stampede Toll and Blame Game On September 27, a stampede occurred during Vijay’s political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, […]

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Close aide named in police case as Karur rally stampede kills 39

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

A police case has been filed against senior leaders of Vijay’s party after a stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, left 39 dead and over 50 injured. The case lists N Anand (also known as Bussy Anand), TVK’s general secretary and a close associate of Vijay, among the accused. Also named are CT […]

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Karnataka contractors’ body alleges graft doubled under Congress

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleging that corruption has doubled in several government departments since the Congress took office. Association president R Manjunath and general secretary G M Ravindra said that commissions demanded for clearing bills have increased compared to the previous administration, while

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Modi, Shah, Rajnath Condole Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences following the Karur rally stampede in Tamil Nadu that claimed 31 lives and injured several others. The tragedy occurred during a political event by Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party on Saturday. Reports say six children were among those who […]

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MK Stalin to Reach Karur After Midnight

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

At least 36 people lost their lives and around 40 were injured in a stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, held by actor-turned-politician Vijay. Among the dead were reported eight children and 16 women. The crush happened around 7:45 pm at Velusamypuram on the Karur–Erode highway. What Led to the Chaos Eyewitnesses […]

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Vijay’s Karur Rally Turns Deadly in Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

On Saturday evening in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, a political rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay ended in tragedy when a sudden crowd surge caused a stampede-like crush, leaving at least 36 people dead and about 40 injured, state officials confirmed. Victims and Injuries Reported According to Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian, among the dead […]

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Karnataka Launches 90-Day Plan For Bengaluru Infra

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Karnataka government on September 24 unveiled a 90-day action plan to tackle Bengaluru’s deteriorating infrastructure. The plan aims to address potholes, garbage accumulation, sewerage issues, and traffic congestion — especially along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). Key Measures And Targets Under the scheme, authorities will focus on filling potholes, resurfacing roads,

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MK Stalin Claims States Bear Half the GST Relief

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has accused the central government of delaying promised Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts and said that states are bearing 50% of the relief intended for taxpayers. On “Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore” Savings Claim Stalin questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that Indians will save ₹2.5 lakh […]

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CM Siddaramaiah Seeks Wipro Help to Ease ORR Traffic

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Wipro founder Azim Premji requesting limited vehicular access through Wipro’s campus along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The move is aimed at reducing heavy traffic congestion, especially around the Iblur junction during peak hours. Traffic Crisis Commuters along the ORR corridor have long complained about severe jams,

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DMK Rejects Vijay’s Claims on Forests, College & Police

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, while campaigning in Nagapattinam, alleged that the state government has failed to protect tidal forests, claimed there is no maritime college in the district, and accused police of imposing restrictions on his rallies that are not applied to national leaders. Government’s Response The ruling DMK countered these claims with a fact check: Tamil […]