South India State News

Bengaluru Police Bust Fake ‘Nandini’ Ghee Racket

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

In Bengaluru, city police, in collaboration with the vigilance wing of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), have dismantled a major interstate network selling counterfeit ghee under the trusted “Nandini” brand. Four men — including a KMF distributor, his son and two accomplices — were arrested in connection with the case. The operations reportedly involved sourcing […]

South India State News

Bomb Threats Sent to Tamil Nadu CM, Actor Ajith Kumar

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

On Sunday night, a series of bomb-threat emails were sent to the office of the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, targeting the residences of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and actor Ajith Kumar, among others. The threats prompted a full-scale response from the city’s Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), which carried out inspections at […]

South India State News

TVK Stages State-Wide Protest Against Voter Roll Revision

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

The regional party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) held demonstrations across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, protesting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party alleges that the exercise is being conducted hastily and could lead to large-scale exclusion of eligible voters ahead of the 2026 assembly election. The protests spanned several districts including

East India State News

Last Cabinet Meeting Signals New Bihar Government Formation

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, chaired what is described as the final cabinet meeting of his current administration. A resolution is expected to be adopted authorising him to meet the governor, Arif Mohammad Khan, and submit the proposal to dissolve the outgoing assembly. The meeting sets the stage for the formation of the next […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Meets Kharge Amid Leadership Speculation

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi on November 16, 2025, in the midst of growing speculation about a possible change in state leadership. The meeting reportedly focused on internal party dynamics in the state and discussions over future roles. Leadership Debate Intensifies Sources say Shivakumar […]

East India State News

New Bihar Government Likely to Be Sworn In Nov 19-20

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The process to form the 18th Legislative Assembly of Bihar is set to move quickly following the state’s recent assembly elections. The Election Commission of India will submit the final results to the Governor, and the Model Code of Conduct will be lifted. According to sources, the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely […]

North India State News

J&K Police Station Blast Kills Nine, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

A late-night explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar on Friday killed nine people and injured more than 27, according to updated official assessments. Police and forensic teams were examining explosives that had been seized earlier from a terror-linked case in Faridabad, when the material accidentally detonated. How the Blast Occurred Investigators confirmed

East India State News

Tharoor Says Bihar Defeat Needs Urgent Review

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said the party must conduct a detailed and transparent review of its defeat in the Bihar elections. He noted that he was not contacted by either the Congress leadership or the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during the campaign, adding that the lack of coordination reflected wider organisational problems that contributed […]

State News West India

Eight Killed, 13 Injured In Fiery Crash At Pune’s Navale Bridge

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

A major accident on the Pune–Bengaluru highway near Navale Bridge resulted in eight fatalities and 13 injuries when a heavy trailer truck lost control and collided with multiple vehicles on Thursday evening. The truck crashed through a car, which became trapped between the trailer and another truck, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the vehicles. […]

South India State News

Karnataka Launches New IT Policy Targeting Expat Talent

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The state government of Karnataka has introduced an updated Information Technology Policy for 2025–30 with a special focus on attracting Indian tech professionals working abroad. The so-called “IT Talent Return Programme” aims to provide incentives and support for mid-career professionals overseas to relocate back and work in the state. Ambitious Job Creation Goal Under