North India State News

Multiple Delhi Schools Evacuated Over Bomb Threats

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Several schools in Delhi, including DPS Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, and some schools in Najafgarh, received bomb threat phone calls on the morning of September 20, 2025. Students and staff were immediately evacuated as police and bomb disposal squads responded. Safety Measures & School Responses Exams that were scheduled for the day […]

South India State News

Heavy Rain: 41 Trees Down, South-West Bengaluru Worst Hit

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Thursday caused widespread disruption, especially in the southern and western zones of the city. According to city authorities, 41 trees fell, and many more branches collapsed between 6 am and 6 pm. More than 100 complaints were logged during this period. Areas Most Affected Bengaluru South, including Jayanagar, JP Nagar, […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Defends Bengaluru After BlackBuck Exit

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Rajesh Yabaji, co-founder and CEO of logistics tech firm BlackBuck, announced that the company will shift its office from Bellandur on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road. He cited poor road conditions and long commute times—sometimes up to 1.5 hours one way—as the main reasons behind the move. Shivakumar’s Response Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended […]

South India State News

Kerala Sees Spike in Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Cases Amid Tougher Guidelines

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that the rising numbers of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), often called “brain-eating amoeba” infection, are largely due to higher detection rates and stricter diagnostic guidelines. She clarified that many cases earlier reported as general encephalitis are now being correctly identified as PAM. Case Numbers Rising As

South India State News

Palaniswami Heads to Delhi Amid AIADMK Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has flown to Delhi amid rising disquiet within the party. Several senior members are demanding that expelled leaders, including O. Panneerselvam, V.K. Sasikala, and T.T.V. Dhinakaran, be reinstated. Observers view his Delhi trip as an attempt to resolve these internal issues. Possible Meeting with Amit Shah Palaniswami is expected to

North India State News

Dehradun Cloudburst Kills Four, Two Missing

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A severe cloudburst struck Dehradun, Uttarakhand, late Monday night, washing away cars, shops, and damaging infrastructure. Four people died in the flash floods, and two others are missing. Rescue operations are underway. Areas and Damage The cloudburst hit several parts of Dehradun, including Sahastradhara, where the Tamsa river swelled and rivers and streams overflowed.

State News West India

SIT Clears Vantara of Alleged Violations

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has given a clean chit to Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The report submitted on 12 September 2025 confirmed there were no legal or regulatory violations. SIT’s Scope of Inquiry Constituted on 25 August 2025, the SIT was tasked with examining complaints that […]

South India State News

BJP Accuses CM Siddaramaiah of Backing Conversions

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Karnataka BJP has attacked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that he is undermining Hinduism and indirectly supporting religious conversions. Senior BJP leaders, including C. T. Ravi and B. Y. Vijayendra, criticised the CM’s remarks, claiming they reflect an anti-Hindu stance. Siddaramaiah’s Clarification Siddaramaiah said that conversions are not driven by

State News West India

Mumbai Monorail Halts in Wadala; 17 Rescued

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail train stopped suddenly on Monday morning due to a technical fault, leaving 17 passengers stranded. The incident took place around 7:16 AM between Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN stations in Wadala. All passengers were safely rescued and shifted to another train. No injuries were reported. Cause of the Disruption Officials confirmed […]

South India State News

DMK Says It Won’t Fear Vijay’s Criticism

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

The DMK has responded to remarks by actor-politician Vijay, saying the party is not afraid of his criticism or political campaign. A DMK spokesperson said that opposition voices are part of democracy and that DMK will continue its work without being intimidated. Context of the Remarks Vijay, leader of Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been […]