South India State News

Pawan Kalyan Backs Multilingual Approach Amid NEP Debate

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has voiced his support for a multilingual approach in India’s education system, emphasizing the need to embrace multiple languages instead of being restricted to just two. His remarks come amid ongoing debates surrounding the National Education Policy (NEP) and its impact on language inclusion. Pawan Kalyan Advocates for Linguistic

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Govt Covers ₹2,152 Cr Withheld by Centre

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹2,152 crore from the state exchequer to compensate for funds withheld by the central government. This development comes amid ongoing tensions between the state and the Centre over language policy issues, which have led to financial disagreements. Tamil Nadu Compensates for Withheld Central Funds The Tamil Nadu government has […]

South India State News

Jaishankar Assures Full Support to Tamil Nadu Fishermen

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with fishermen from Tamil Nadu, assuring them of the government’s commitment to addressing their concerns, including consular support in cases involving detentions abroad. The meeting focused on the long-standing challenges faced by Indian fishermen, particularly those arrested in international waters, and emphasized the

North India State News

IISER Mourns Scientist’s Death in Mohali Parking Dispute

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of one of its scientists, who was killed in a violent altercation over a parking dispute in Mohali. The incident, which has shocked the academic community, has raised concerns about public safety and the rising instances of violence […]

South India State News

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Vows to Oppose Delimitation Plan

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has strongly criticized the central government’s proposed delimitation process, vowing to resist any move that could diminish the political representation of southern states. He alleged that the Centre’s plan is an attempt to redistribute parliamentary seats in a manner that would benefit the northern states while reducing the

South India State News

Nirmala Sitharaman Criticizes DMK Over Rupee Symbol Change

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its decision to replace the official rupee symbol “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in the state’s budget documents. She accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of promoting “secessionist sentiment” and questioned the rationale

South India State News

Rupee Symbol Designer Reacts to Tamil Nadu’s Budget Change

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has recently replaced the official rupee symbol “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in its 2025-26 budget documents, sparking discussions across the country on linguistic representation and national identity. Designer of the Rupee Symbol Responds D. Udaya Kumar, the creator of the rupee symbol and a Tamil Nadu native, reacted to

South India State News

Title: Tamil Nadu Unveils Rupee Symbol with Tamil Script, Sparks Debate

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has unveiled a new rupee symbol that incorporates the Tamil script, igniting discussions on linguistic identity and regional representation in national symbols. This move is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to promote the Tamil language and culture.​ Introduction of the Tamil-Inclusive Rupee

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Bombay High Court Allows Convicted Man to Undertake Haj Pilgrimage

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Bombay High Court has permitted a man convicted of electricity theft to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage, recognizing the religious significance of the journey and considering the delay in the hearing of his pending appeal. Conviction and Appeal Background The petitioner, Rahim Khan Sandu Khan, a 43-year-old businessman from Aurangabad, was […]

South India State News

Stalin Criticizes NEP as ‘Saffron Policy’ Threatening Tamil Nadu’s Education

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it a “saffron policy” that endangers the state’s education system and social justice framework. Addressing a gathering in Chennai, Stalin claimed that the policy is designed to impose Hindi and disrupt Tamil Nadu’s well-established educational model. NEP’s Language