State News West India

Bridge Collapse Over Indrayani River in Pune Leaves At Least Six Dead

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

More than half a dozen people have died and dozens are missing after an old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Kundamala village, Maval taluka near Pune. The bridge, frequented by tourists during the monsoon, suddenly gave way around 3:30 pm when approximately 20–25 people were on it. Local MLA Sunil […]

East India State News

Manipur Forces Seize 328 Firearms in Major Raids

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

In a sweeping counterinsurgency effort, security forces in Manipur recovered a massive cache of firearms and ammunition in coordinated overnight raids across five districts of the Imphal Valley. Conducted during the night of June 13–14, the operations involved combined teams from the Manipur Police, Indian Army, Central Armed Police Forces, and Assam Rifles, acting on […]

State News West India

Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Coastal Maharashtra

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

As the southwest monsoon gains intensity, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings across Maharashtra, particularly for the Konkan coast and interior districts. The alerts come amid reports of significant waterlogging and commuter disruption in urban centres like Pune and Mumbai. IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts A red alert has been […]

East India State News

Shoot-at-Sight Order Imposed in Assam’s Dhubri After Communal Unrest

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

In response to escalating communal unrest in Dhubri, a border town in Assam, the state government has announced a shoot-at-sight order after dark. The drastic measure, issued by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to restore order and prevent further violence that has unsettled the region over the past week. What Triggered the Order The […]

South India State News

Govt Tells HC: No Permission Sought for RCB Stampede Event

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

The Karnataka government has told the High Court that the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed the lives of 11 people, occurred during an event organised by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) without obtaining any formal permission. The revelation adds weight to the growing legal and political fallout following the […]

South India State News

Telangana HC Grants Bail to Janardhan Reddy, Stays Conviction in Mining Case

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

In a significant development with legal and political ramifications, the Telangana High Court on June 11 granted interim bail and stayed the conviction of Karnataka MLA and former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy in the Obulapuram illegal mining case. The decision, delivered by Justice K. Lakshman, has also reinstated his eligibility as a Member of the […]

State News West India

Maharashtra Hikes Liquor Duty, Prices Set to Rise

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a significant increase in excise duty on liquor, a move expected to generate an additional ₹14,000 crore annually for the state’s coffers. This development is likely to impact retail prices, leading to higher costs for consumers across the state. Excise Duty Hike Clears Cabinet Nod The cabinet has sanctioned […]

South India State News

DNA and RCB Move HC to Quash FIR in Chinnaswamy Stampede Case

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have filed separate petitions before the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIR registered against them in connection with the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tragic incident, which occurred during the IPL victory celebrations, left 11 dead and over 50 […]

Northeast India State News

25 MLAs Meet Governor Amid Fresh Violence in Manipur

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

A delegation of more than 25 legislators from various political parties met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in Imphal on Sunday as fresh violence gripped Manipur. The MLAs, joined by Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, urged the governor to intervene and seek an amicable resolution to recent unrest triggered by the arrest of five members of the Meitei outfit, […]

Northeast India State News

Manipur Tense After Arrest of Arambai Tenggol Leader

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

Manipur descended into fresh turmoil following the arrest of Arambai Tenggol leader Kanan Singh along with four other members of the group. The detentions, made amid heightened tensions and the ongoing imposition of President’s Rule, triggered a wave of protests, road blockades, and public defiance across the Imphal valley. The response was immediate and widespread. […]