South India State News

Tamil Nadu Announces Assured Pension Scheme for Employees

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme for state government employees and teachers, marking a major policy shift in the state’s retirement benefits framework. The scheme is aimed at addressing long-standing demands from employee unions seeking restoration of assured pension benefits similar to the pre-2003 pension system.

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Shashi Tharoor Backs Karnataka Govt’s Bengaluru Demolition Drive

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has publicly defended the Karnataka government’s demolition drive in Bengaluru, saying the action followed legal procedures and was not intended to provoke unnecessary controversy. His remarks came amid political debate over the removal of unauthorised structures in parts of the city. Legal Basis and Government Position Tharoor said the land

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14 Maoists Killed in Two Encounters in Chhattisgarh

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Security forces killed 14 Maoist insurgents in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh on Friday as part of ongoing anti-insurgency operations in the Bastar region. The encounters took place in the forested areas of Sukma and Bijapur districts, which have long been affected by left-wing extremism. Details of the Two Operations In the first encounter, which […]

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Mahayuti Gets 68 Unopposed Wins in Civic Polls

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

The ruling Mahayuti alliance has gained an early advantage in the Maharashtra civic elections, with 68 of its candidates being elected unopposed across several municipal corporations and councils in the state. These candidates were declared elected after either no rival nominations were filed or opposing candidates withdrew their papers before the final deadline. BJP

North India State News

Indore Water Contamination Leaves Hundreds Hospitalised

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Indore is grappling with a serious public health emergency after contamination of the municipal water supply caused widespread illness in several parts of the city, including the Bhagirathpura area. Residents reported symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration after consuming tap water, prompting an immediate response from health authorities. Officials confirmed

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Chennai Police Detain Over 1,000 Teachers in Equal Pay Protest

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Police in Chennai detained more than 1,000 secondary-grade teachers during a protest outside the Chief Education Officer’s office as educators continued demanding equal pay for equal work. The detentions occurred as teachers, many of whom carried banners and chanted slogans, blocked traffic and pressed their long-standing grievances with the state government. Protest over

South India State News

TN Announces Pongal Bonus for Employees and Pensioners

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a special Pongal bonus for state employees, teachers, pensioners and family pensioners ahead of the harvest festival. Chief Minister M K Stalin approved an allocation of ₹183.86 crore to fund the bonus payments for the 2024-25 financial year. The package aims to support lower grade staff and retired personnel […]

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Shivakumar Clarifies Controversial Kerala Remarks

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has clarified his earlier remarks that were widely criticised as insensitive toward people from Kerala. The controversy emerged amid a political row over a demolition and eviction drive in Bengaluru, which drew sharp reactions from Kerala’s political leaders. Clarification on His Comments Shivakumar said his comment was aimed

North India State News

Train Collision in Chamoli Tunnel Injures 65

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

At least 65 workers were injured after two locomotive trains collided inside an under-construction hydropower tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on December 31. The accident occurred during operations linked to a hydropower project when one locomotive reportedly rammed into another inside the narrow tunnel, triggering panic among workers present at the site. Rescue

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BJP, Shiv Sena Finalise Seat Share for BMC Polls

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena have finalised their seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, marking a key step in preparations for one of India’s most politically significant civic polls. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest 137 seats, while the Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats of […]