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East India State News

Bengal Phase One Turnout Nears 90%

By BPN News Desk
West Bengal recorded brisk polling in the first phase of the 2026 Assembly election, with voter turnout touching nearly 90% by 5 pm and Dakshin Dinajpur emerging as the district with the highest participation. Long queues were seen at several booths through the day, pointing to strong voter engagement in this opening round of the […]
Mirzapur Crash
State News

Mirzapur Crash Kills 11 In Vehicle Pile-Up

By BPN News Desk
At least 11 people were killed in a late-night multi-vehicle crash in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district after a collision on the steep Drumandganj hill stretch triggered a fire in an SUV. Police said the accident happened around 9 pm on Wednesday and involved two trucks, a car and an SUV on the Mirzapur-Madhya Pradesh route. […]
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East India State News

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur

By BPN News Desk
An earthquake struck parts of Manipur early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in Imphal, Ukhrul and nearby areas. Officials said the quake measured 5.2 in magnitude and was centered in Kamjong district. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, though the tremors caused concern across the region. Manipur Earthquake Felt In Imphal […]
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State News

Fire At Rajasthan HPCL Refinery Delays Launch

By BPN News Desk
A fire broke out at the HPCL Rajasthan refinery site in Pachpadra, Balotra, on Monday, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the refinery-cum-petrochemical complex. The incident occurred near the crude distillation unit area, prompting an immediate emergency response and leading to the postponement of the launch event. No casualties were
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South India State News

97 Fall Ill After Eating Canteen Food

By BPN News Desk
Nearly 100 employees of a private company in Bengaluru fell ill after eating idli, vada and sambar-rice served at their office canteen, triggering concern over food safety during the summer season. The employees reportedly developed symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, and were taken to private hospitals for treatment. No deaths were reported, […]