South India State News

Telangana Minister Blames Driver And Company For Kurnool Bus Fire

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

A major bus fire near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district claimed at least 20 lives when a private sleeper bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru went up in flames after colliding with a motorcycle in the early hours of Friday. The accident left many passengers trapped as the fire spread rapidly. Minister Points To Negligence […]

North India State News

Delhi Postpones Artificial Rain Plan

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Delhi government has delayed its proposed cloud-seeding operation to induce artificial rain as pollution levels in the city and NCR remain in the “very poor” to “severe” range. The plan, which was scheduled between July 4 and July 11, aimed to provide temporary relief from toxic smog. Weather Conditions Not Favourable Officials said the […]

South India State News

20 Dead as Bus Catches Fire in Kurnool

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

A major road tragedy struck Andhra Pradesh early Friday when a private Volvo bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district. How the Accident Happened The crash occurred around 3 a.m. on National Highway 44. Officials said the two-wheeler was dragged under the […]

East India State News

Tejashwi Yadav Named CM Face by INDIA Bloc

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The INDIA Bloc alliance officially named Tejashwi Yadav, leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The declaration came during a joint press conference in Patna, which was addressed by senior alliance representatives. Deputy CM Picks Alongside Yadav’s selection, the alliance named Mukesh Sahani, head

South India State News

Kerala Announces Extreme Poverty-Free Status from November 1

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The Kerala government has announced that the state will be declared free of extreme poverty on November 1, 2025, becoming India’s first state to achieve this milestone. The formal event will be held at 5 pm at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram and will feature celebrities including Mammootty, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan as chief guests. Program Details […]

South India State News

10 Fall Ill At Karnataka CM’s Puttur Event

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

At least ten people, mostly women, fell ill during a public programme attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Puttur on Sunday. Police and health officials linked the incident to delays in food distribution and the hot, overcrowded conditions. What Happened At The Event The programme, held at Puttur Taluk Stadium under the banner “Ashoka […]

South India State News

Avoid Company of “Sanatanis”, Says Karnataka CM

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the influence of “sanatanis” and remain cautious of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Sangh Parivar. He alleged that these groups had opposed B. R. Ambedkar and the Constitution he drafted. Remarks at Mysore University Speaking at the silver-jubilee celebrations of the Ambedkar Study Centre

State News West India

Gujarat Cabinet Reshuffled, Harsh Sanghavi Made Deputy CM

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

The Gujarat government carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday. Harsh Sanghavi, MLA from Surat, was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. New ministers take oath A total of 26 ministers were sworn in, including Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, who entered the cabinet as one of the […]

North India State News

SC Permits Sale & Bursting of Green Crackers in Delhi NCR

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region during Diwali, from October 18 to 20, 2025. The decision temporarily eases earlier restrictions while aiming to regulate festive celebrations in an environmentally safer way. Usage Guidelines The court specified fixed time slots for bursting crackers: 6:00 […]

South India State News

Stalin Moves to Draft SOP Bill After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has initiated steps to draft a Bill introducing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for political rallies and public meetings. The proposal is likely to be tabled in the current assembly session to ensure speedy implementation. Response to Karur Tragedy The move follows the Karur stampede of September 27, where 41 […]