South India State News

Karnataka Raises Minority Housing Quota From 10% To 15%

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

In a move that has stirred both political approval and backlash, the Karnataka cabinet has officially increased the housing reservation for minority communities under state housing schemes from 10% to 15%. The announcement was made following a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and is aimed at addressing growing housing demand among religious minority […]

South India State News

Karnataka Proposes Bill to Penalise Poor Crowd Management

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

Karnataka has announced plans for a landmark Crowd Management Bill aimed at enhancing public safety at large gatherings, events, and religious occasions. The proposed law will introduce penalties of up to three years in jail and a ₹50,000 fine for those responsible for inadequate crowd control that endangers public life. The bill would apply to […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Rebukes TN Over ADGP’s Suspension and Arrest Order

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has sharply rebuked both the Madras High Court and the Tamil Nadu government over their handling of the arrest and suspension of senior police officer Additional Director General of Police H.M. Jayaram, describing the sequence of actions as “shocking” and “demoralising”. Jayaram, a 1996-batch IPS officer with nearly three decades […]

North India State News

Delhi Under Yellow Alert as IMD Warns of Intensifying Monsoon Showers

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi today, cautioning residents about intensifying monsoon activity and the likelihood of isolated heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms. The alert signals potentially disruptive weather conditions across the capital, especially in the afternoon and early evening hours. Delhi rains The day began

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Congress Demands Accountability After Pune Bridge Collapse

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

On June 15, a 32‑year‑old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River at Kundmala in Pune’s Maval tehsil catastrophically collapsed around 3:30 PM, plunging over 100 people into the swollen river. Initial reports confirm at least four deaths and more than fifty injuries. Rescue operations—including NDRF teams, police, fire services, and local volunteers—swiftly evacuated

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 […]