South India State News

“I Will Be Karnataka CM for Five Years,” Siddaramaiah Declares

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Amid swirling speculation and internal party tensions, Karnataka Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah delivered a firm message on July 2: he intends to complete the full five-year term in office. Rejecting whispers of an early exit, he confidently asked, “Why should there be a doubt?”, portraying both personal resolve and party unity. Karnataka CM Unity Speaking to the […]

South India State News

BJP MPs Walk Out of Panel Meeting Over Medha Patkar Invite

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Tensions flared in Parliament on July 1 after BJP members of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj walked out of a scheduled meeting to protest the summoning of activist Medha Patkar and actor Prakash Raj. The mass exit led to the cancellation of the session due to lack of quorum, stalling deliberations […]

South India State News

CM Stalin Hands Over Custodial Death Probe to CBI

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has transferred the probe into the custodial death of 27-year-old temple security guard Ajith Kumar to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), amid mounting public outrage, political pressure, and harsh observations from the Madras High Court. Ajith Kumar was taken into custody by a special police team probing […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Tells MLAs to Stay Silent Amid Power Rift in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a bid to control growing dissent and internal rifts within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has publicly urged his supporting MLAs to refrain from making any more statements in his favour. The move follows high-level party interventions aimed at quelling the leadership tussle between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Addressing the

South India State News

Telangana Announces ₹1 Lakh Relief for Families of Deceased Workers

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In the aftermath of the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant explosion in Telangana’s Sangareddy district, the state government has declared immediate financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to the families of each deceased worker. This step, described as an urgent interim measure, is aimed at providing short-term relief to families grappling with the sudden loss of their […]

North India State News

Delhi Bans Fuel for 62 Lakh Old Vehicles from July 1

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a landmark move to combat vehicular pollution, the Delhi government has barred over 62 lakh petrol and diesel vehicles from refuelling at fuel stations starting July 1. The restriction targets vehicles that have surpassed their age limits—petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years—in compliance with orders from the […]

South India State News

Death Toll Reaches 35 in Telangana Factory Explosion

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

A catastrophic blast at the Sigachi Industries chemical plant in Pashamylaram, Telangana, on June 30 has claimed the lives of at least 35 workers, with 17 still missing under rubble. Rescue teams are continuing a race against time amid devastating structural collapse and widespread fear among families awaiting word. Factory Tragedy in Telangana The explosion occurred […]

South India State News

Karnataka Govt to Last Full Term, Says CM Siddaramaiah

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has categorically dismissed rumors of instability or a leadership reshuffle, asserting that his Congress-led government is strong enough to complete the full five-year term. Speaking alongside Deputy CM D K Shivakumar in Mysuru, he emphasized their unity, stating, “This government will last for five years like a rock.” Team Solidarity Highlights

South India

T Raja Singh Quits BJP Over Telangana Leadership Choice

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party, citing his shock and deep disappointment over the likely appointment of N Ramchander Rao as the next state BJP president. The firebrand legislator from Goshamahal made the announcement through a public letter, stating that he could no longer remain silent while decisions […]

Northeast India State News

Four Killed in Gun Attack in Manipur’s Churachandpur District

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Tensions in Manipur escalated further on Monday when four people, including a 60-year-old woman, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen near Mongjang village in Churachandpur district. The brutal attack occurred around 2 PM as the victims were travelling in a vehicle along a remote stretch roughly seven kilometers from Churachandpur town. According to preliminary findings,