North India State News

Jharkhand Cancels 44 Recruitment Exams

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2026

The Jharkhand government has released a list of 44 recruitment examinations cancelled over alleged irregularities, marking a major overhaul of the state’s recruitment process. The decision follows prolonged protests by students and government job aspirants demanding action over alleged malpractice in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Jharkhand Cancels 44 Recruitment Exams The

East India State News

Nine Killed in Massive Kolkata Hotel Fire

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2026

At least nine people, including a four-year-old child, were killed and six others injured after a major fire broke out in a five-storey building housing hotels on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata early Wednesday. Dense smoke and poor ventilation reportedly complicated rescue operations as several occupants became trapped on the upper floors. Kolkata Hotel […]

South India State News

Shivakumar Hits Back at Tamil Nadu Over Hanur

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has rejected criticism from Tamil Nadu political leaders over the killing of three Tamil-origin men during a forest department operation in Chamarajanagar district, saying states should not interfere in each other’s administration. The August 15 incident in Hanur taluk has triggered fresh political friction between Karnataka and

North India State News

JSSC-CGL Cancellation Sparks New Protest

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Around 2,000 successful JSSC-CGL candidates have launched a fresh protest in Jharkhand after the state government cancelled the recruitment examination over alleged irregularities. The decision ended weeks of agitation by one group of aspirants but has now triggered anger among candidates who had cleared the examination and fear losing their government jobs. JSSC-CGL

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Devendra Fadnavis Backs Maharashtra FDA Food Crackdown

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has backed the state Food and Drug Administration’s intensified crackdown on food safety violations, saying strict enforcement was necessary to protect public health. He said the government was pleased with the action being taken and indicated that the drive would continue. Fadnavis Backs Maharashtra FDA Crackdown Speaking in

South India State News

SC Says Karnataka Released Enough Cauvery Water

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

The Supreme Court has observed that Tamil Nadu appeared to be receiving sufficient Cauvery water while hearing the state’s plea seeking directions to Karnataka for additional releases. The court sought an updated position on actual water flows before proceeding further with the dispute. Supreme Court Reviews Cauvery Water Release Tamil Nadu told the Supreme Court […]

North India State News

Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Amid Protests

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

The Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and scrapped recruitment activities linked to private agency TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), following weeks of protests by students and government job aspirants over alleged examination irregularities. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has also ordered a broader inquiry

South India State News

Vijay Seeks Probe Into Karnataka Forest Firing

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has condemned the shooting of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, rejecting the official explanation surrounding the incident and demanding a high-level, impartial investigation. Vijay Seeks Probe Into Karnataka Forest Firing The three men, identified as Antony Sami, John Rose

South India State News

Annamalai Alleges Bribes by TVK Ministers

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai has accused some ministers in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of seeking commissions on government tenders, claiming that he possesses audio recordings supporting the allegations. He urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to intervene before corruption becomes entrenched in the administration. Annamalai Alleges

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600 Students Leave Maharashtra Tribal Hostel

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Nearly 600 tribal students left a government-run residential school hostel in Maharashtra’s Amravati district after rumours spread that several girls were “possessed” following episodes of unusual behaviour. Health officials, however, suspect the incidents were linked to psychological stress rather than any supernatural cause. Maharashtra Tribal Hostel Sees Student Exodus