CM Vijay
South India State News

Vijay Defers Visit Amid Cauvery Protests

By BPN News Desk
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has postponed his scheduled Bengaluru visit after Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sought more time amid escalating protests over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. Vijay Postpones Bengaluru Cauvery Visit Vijay was expected to visit Bengaluru on August 3 for discussions aimed at resolving the renewed dispute between
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South India State News

Kerala Flood Toll Rises to 11

By BPN News Desk
Heavy monsoon rain and flooding across Kerala have killed at least 11 people, while more than 7,600 residents have been moved to relief camps as emergency operations continue. Kerala Flood Death Toll Reaches 11 The fatalities were reported in separate rain-related incidents as intense downpours triggered flooding, landslides, falling trees and other hazards across the […]
Shivkumar
South India State News

Karnataka Asks Vijay to Defer Cauvery Visit

By BPN News Desk
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to postpone his planned Bengaluru visit amid growing protests over the latest Cauvery water-release order. Vijay’s Karnataka Visit May Be Postponed Vijay was scheduled to visit Bengaluru on August 3 after the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Office requested a meeting to […]
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North India State News

Gujarat Rain Alert Triggers Mass Evacuations

By BPN News Desk
Gujarat has strengthened disaster preparedness as forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall prompted evacuations, school closures and round-the-clock monitoring across several districts. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and waterlogged areas. Gujarat Heavy Rain Alert Issued Heavy rainfall has been forecast across Ahmedabad, Anand, Aravalli, Bharuch,
CM Vijay
South India State News

Karnataka Told to Release Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk
The Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, upholding an earlier recommendation by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. Karnataka Ordered to Release Cauvery Water The water release order will apply retrospectively from July 29. Karnataka had argued that it was unable to […]
Revanth Reddy
South India State News

Telangana Plans Foreign Tours for Teachers

By BPN News Desk
The Telangana government will sponsor annual foreign study tours for selected government school teachers, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced. The initiative is aimed at improving teaching standards by exposing educators to international practices. Telangana Teachers to Study Abroad Revanth Reddy said government teachers would receive overseas learning
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North India State News

Delhi Closes Cases Against NEET Protesters

By BPN News Desk
The Delhi government has announced that no further adverse legal action will be taken against people booked for participating in recent protests over alleged NEET-UG irregularities. The relief will not cover individuals with prior criminal records. Delhi Closes NEET Protest Cases The Delhi Home Department said cases against protesters without criminal antecedents would be
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State News West India

Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Near Schools

By BPN News Desk
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the sale, free distribution and advertising of junk food inside schools and within 50 metres of their premises. The statewide directive covers vada pav, samosas, chips, sugary drinks, chocolates, ice cream and other foods high in fat, sugar or salt. Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Near Schools The […]