South India State News

FIR Against Jagan Reddy’s Convoy in Party Activist’s Death

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Andhra Pradesh police have filed an FIR against YSRCP president and former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, his driver Ramana Reddy, and several close aides, after a party activist was fatally run over by a vehicle in the convoy. The deceased, Cheeli Singaiah, aged 65, was a devoted party worker who had gathered along with […]

South India State News

Bengaluru Bike-Taxi Riders Detained Amid Protest at Vidhana Soudha

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a sharp escalation of tensions between gig economy workers and the Karnataka government, hundreds of bike-taxi riders staged a protest outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, demanding the immediate rollback of the state’s ban on bike-taxi services. The protest, which began peacefully, soon led to a large police presence and multiple detentions. Protestors Demand

South India State News

Telangana Cabinet to Discuss Caste Quotas in Local Governance

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The Telangana state cabinet is set to meet on Monday to deliberate on implementing caste-based reservations in local self-governing institutions, a move that could significantly reshape the electoral structure of panchayats, municipalities, and zilla parishads across the state. This high-stakes discussion comes at a time when calls for broader social inclusion in

South India State News

Chennai Seizes 289 Heavy Vehicles After Schoolgirl’s Death

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

In a strong response to a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a schoolgirl, Chennai city authorities have seized 289 heavy vehicles and barred them from operating on city roads for 100 days. The city’s police and transport departments launched an extensive crackdown targeting overloaded and illegally operating heavy-duty vehicles within urban limits. […]

East India State News

Calcutta HC Stays Stipends For Sacked Group C and D Staff

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has temporarily halted the state government’s decision to cancel monthly stipends for a group of sacked Group C and D employees, offering them interim relief as legal proceedings advance. This order ensures that affected workers will continue receiving financial support until the court reaches a final conclusion. HC Stay In its […]

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Maharashtra Reconstitutes Panel To Settle Karnataka Border Dispute

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

The Maharashtra government has announced the reconstitution of its border dispute committee with Karnataka, reviving efforts to peacefully resolve territorial disagreements affecting local communities. The move underscores the state’s renewed commitment to addressing simmering tensions through structured dialogue. Border Dispute The boundary disagreement primarily concerns

North India State News

Court Denies Activist Navlakha’s Request To Live In Delhi

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has refused the plea of senior activist Gautam Navlakha to shift his residence from Pune to Delhi during legal proceedings related to the Elgar Parishad–Bhima Koregaon case. The court upheld the existing bail conditions, requiring him to remain in Pune under restrictive measures. Navlakha, known for his human rights […]

South India State News

CM Stalin Accuses BJP of “Burying” Tamil Culture

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched a strong critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the central government of deliberately undermining Tamil culture. Speaking at a public event, Stalin cautioned that the BJP’s policies and rhetoric represent a threat to the region’s centuries-old language, arts, and traditions. Cultural

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 […]