South India State News

Karnataka Raises PUC Testing Fees From August 15

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2026

The Karnataka government has revised Pollution Under Control (PUC) testing charges across the state, increasing fees for two-wheelers, autorickshaws, petrol and CNG cars, and diesel vehicles. The new rates came into effect on August 15, 2026. Karnataka PUC Testing Fees Revised Under the revised fee structure, two-wheeler owners will now pay ₹80 for a PUC […]

South India State News

Nainar Nagendran Remark Sparks Tamil Nadu Row

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2026

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has triggered a fresh political controversy after making remarks involving Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and his mother. The comments, made while responding to Vijay’s earlier political attack on Udhayanidhi Stalin, drew criticism from TVK leaders and other political figures. Nainar Nagendran Remark Sparks Political Row Nagendran’s

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Pushes Statehood, Federalism on I-Day

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has renewed his demand for restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees, arguing that stronger federalism is essential for India’s democratic structure. In his Independence Day address at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium, he also spoke about unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and defended Jammu and Kashmir’s 1947 accession

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Supreme Court Stays Karur Jobs Verdict

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court judgment that struck down the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide government jobs to eligible family members of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede. The top court also issued notice on the State government’s challenge to the High Court ruling. Supreme Court Stays Karur Jobs […]

North India State News

Seven Dead in Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

At least seven workers have died and three remain missing after water and debris suddenly entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Rescue teams are continuing operations inside the waterlogged tunnel at Mayapur in Pipalkoti. Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy Kills Seven Workers The incident occurred on Thursday when landslides

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Maharashtra FDA Suspends 13 Food Licences

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food business licences of 13 establishments across four districts after inspections found alleged violations of food safety and hygiene standards. The action forms part of the State’s intensified enforcement drive under FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Maharashtra FDA Suspends 13 Food Licences The

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CWMA Orders Karnataka to Release Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has endorsed a recommendation directing Karnataka to ensure the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12. The flow is to be maintained at Biligundlu, the interstate measuring point. Karnataka Ordered to Release Cauvery Water The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee […]

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Two Dead in Mumbai Landslide

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

At least two people were killed and two others injured after a landslide struck a residential settlement in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs early Wednesday following heavy rainfall. Several people were feared trapped under the debris as rescue operations continued. Mumbai Landslide Hits Gaushiya Chawl The landslide was reported at around 3.48 a.m. at Gaushiya Chawl in […]

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution to Scrap NEET

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Here is the clean version with all sources, citations, links and attribution markers removed. The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Union government to abolish NEET for medical admissions and allow the state to admit students based on Class 12 marks. The Vijay government cited concerns over paper leaks, student deaths, expensive […]

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Maharashtra Clears Forest Land for Adani Projects

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

The Maharashtra government has approved diversion of nearly 83,700 sq ft of forest land for two projects linked to Adani Group companies in Raigad and Amravati. The approvals cover land required for a proposed cement terminal and an underground natural gas pipeline network. Adani Cementation Gets Raigad Forest Land The larger approval covers 0.6497 hectare, […]