State News West India

High Court Allows Mangrove Cutting For Vadhavan Port

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2026

The Bombay High Court has approved the cutting of 208 mangrove trees for an access highway linked to the Vadhavan Port project in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, clearing a key hurdle for the infrastructure project. Bombay High Court Allows Mangrove Cutting A bench of the Bombay High Court permitted the National Highways Authority of India to […]

East India State News

Uttarakhand Border On Alert After Nihang March Call

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2026

Uttarakhand Police tightened security along key border points in Dehradun district after Nihang groups announced a march towards the state amid tensions linked to the Karnaprayag clash and the Nagrasu gurdwara standoff. Uttarakhand Border Security Tightened Security was increased at the Kulhal border in Vikasnagar, which connects Uttarakhand with Himachal Pradesh. Police

East India State News

Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Toll Rises To Nine

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2026

The death toll in the Kolkata warehouse collapse has risen to nine after rescue teams pulled more workers from the debris of an under-construction structure in the Taratala area. Emergency operations are continuing as several people are still feared trapped beneath concrete slabs and twisted steel. Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Death Toll Rises The three-storey

State News West India

Maharashtra RTI Rules Trigger Criticism

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2026

Maharashtra’s amended Right to Information Rules, 2026, have triggered criticism from activists and transparency groups, with concerns that the changes could make it harder for citizens to seek official information. Maharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Face Criticism The amended rules have drawn objections over higher application fees, mandatory identity proof and new limits on the

South India State News

Revanth Warns Congress Leaders On SIR

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has warned Congress leaders against negligence in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying the exercise is crucial to protecting the voting rights of genuine voters. Revanth Reddy Warns Congress Leaders On SIR Revanth Reddy directed ministers, MLAs, MPs and constituency in-charges to remain alert during the Special

East India State News

TMC Attacks BJP Over Bengal Egg Meal Row

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien has accused the BJP government in West Bengal of trying to impose vegetarianism after reports suggested that eggs could be removed from the State’s midday meal menu for schoolchildren. Bengal Midday Meal Egg Row The controversy began after reports claimed that eggs in school midday meals could be replaced with […]

State News West India

Mumbai Rain Alert: IMD Warns Of Heavy Showers

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2026

Mumbai received intense overnight rain on Wednesday, leading to waterlogging in several areas as the southwest monsoon advanced into the city after a delayed onset. The IMD issued a red nowcast alert for Mumbai and Palghar early in the morning, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds. Mumbai Red Alert Issued By IMD […]

North India State News

Lucknow Coaching Fire Kills 15

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

At least 15 people, most of them students, were killed after a major fire broke out at a commercial building housing a coaching centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday, triggering panic and a large-scale rescue operation. Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire Kills 15 The fire broke out in a three-storey building in the Purnia area […]

North India State News

BJP Eyes Punjab Push Ahead Of 2027 Polls

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2026

BJP president Nitin Nabin has said the party is preparing for a major political push in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, claiming that people in the State are looking towards the BJP with “high hope” for change. BJP Punjab Assembly Election Strategy Nabin made the remarks during his three-day visit to Punjab, where […]

South India State News

President Murmu Condoles Tamil Nadu Factory Deaths

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a factory incident in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district, where an ammonia gas leak at a private fish meal export unit left two women dead and dozens affected. Tamil Nadu Factory Incident In Tiruvallur The incident occurred on Sunday at a production unit in […]