South India State News

Chandrababu Naidu Targets Opposition Over Bill Defeat

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday launched a national-level campaign against Opposition parties after the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. The bill was linked to the implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies from the 2029 elections, but it failed to […]

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Pune Airport Runway Shut After IAF Aircraft Incident

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Flight operations at Pune airport were temporarily disrupted after an Indian Air Force aircraft made a hard landing, forcing the runway to be shut for several hours. The incident affected civilian flight movement late at night, though authorities said the aircrew were safe and there was no damage to civil property. Pune Airport Runway Closure […]

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Vijay Promises Free LPG, Doles and Gold

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay unveiled a welfare-heavy election manifesto in Chennai, promising a wide range of benefits aimed at women, youth and low-income families. The announcement places his party firmly in the competitive welfare politics space already dominated by the major Dravidian parties ahead of the Tamil Nadu political battle. Vijay Election

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Stalin Burns Delimitation Bill Copy in Protest

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin staged a public protest against the proposed Delimitation Bill on April 16, calling it a “black law” and accusing the Centre of trying to weaken southern states politically. The protest took place in Namakkal as opposition to the Bill intensified in Tamil Nadu during the election season. Stalin Delimitation […]

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Telangana May Gain 60 More Assembly Seats

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Telangana could gain 60 more Assembly seats in the next delimitation exercise, significantly reshaping the State’s political map if the proposed expansion goes ahead. The current Assembly strength of 119 may rise to 179, in line with a broader proposal to increase the number of seats in State legislatures and Parliament ahead of the 2029 […]

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Vedanta Plant Blast Kills 14 In Chhattisgarh

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

At least 14 people were killed and 19 others were injured after a boiler tube blast at Vedanta’s thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on April 14. The explosion released superheated steam that struck workers at the site, turning an ordinary afternoon into a major industrial disaster. Vedanta Power Plant Blast In Chhattisgarh The […]

North India State News

Nitish Kumar Set To Resign As Bihar CM, BJP Prepares Successor

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

Bihar is headed for a major political transition, with Nitish Kumar set to resign as Chief Minister on April 14 after chairing what is being described as his final cabinet meeting. The move is expected to clear the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party to name its own leader as the next Chief Minister, marking […]

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Noida Violence Probe Widens As 350 Arrested

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

Police in Noida have arrested around 350 people after labour protests turned violent across several industrial areas, with the Uttar Pradesh government describing the unrest as a possible planned conspiracy. The violence followed worker demonstrations over wages and labour conditions, but officials are also examining whether outside elements helped escalate the situation.

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Vijay Unveils TVK Good Governance Agenda

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay has announced a fresh set of election promises under what he called TVK’s agenda for 21st century good governance, placing artificial intelligence, digital delivery of welfare and time-bound public services at the centre of his pitch ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. TVK Good Governance Agenda Speaking at a […]

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Savukku Shankar Arrested In Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested in Andhra Pradesh by a special team of the Greater Chennai Police after he allegedly failed to surrender once his interim bail expired. He was later brought back to Chennai and is expected to be produced before a magistrate in connection with pending criminal cases. Savukku Shankar Arrested In Andhra […]