South India State News

SC Rejects Senthil Balaji’s Plea in Money Laundering Case

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition by former Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji, seeking expunction of remarks made in an earlier order that had forced him to resign from his post. The court noted the timing and questioned the rationale behind filing the plea after key changes in the bench. […]

East India State News

Internet Ban Extended After Cuttack Clashes

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The Odisha government has extended suspension of internet services in Cuttack until 7 p.m. on October 7, following violent clashes in the city that left over 30 people injured. What Triggered the Ban The clashes erupted in Dargha Bazaar after a religious procession and a VHP bike rally passed through restricted zones. Protests escalated when […]

North India State News

Mayawati to Contest Nearly All Seats in Bihar

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

BSP chief Mayawati has announced that her party will contest almost all 243 assembly seats in Bihar, choosing to fight largely on its own ahead of the upcoming polls. Solo Strategy for BSP Mayawati made it clear that the BSP will not rely on pre-poll alliances. She expressed confidence that voters would support BSP candidates, […]

South India State News

Stalin Condemns Attack on Chief Justice

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin strongly condemned the attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai during Supreme Court proceedings, calling it a “shameful act” that undermines the dignity of the judiciary. Strong Words from the CM Stalin said that although the CJI responded with calm and dignity, […]

South India State News

FIR Filed Against Vijay’s Driver After HC Rebuke

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Tamil Nadu police have filed a negligent driving FIR against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. This action follows a rebuke by the Madras High Court over previously unregistered “hit-and-run” incidents during the Karur rally on September 27, which resulted in a deadly stampede. High Court’s Criticism Prompts Action During court proceedings, the

North India State News

Jaipur Hospital Fire Kills Six, Kin Allege Negligence

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

A fire broke out late Sunday night in the Trauma ICU of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, killing six critically ill patients and leaving at least five others in serious condition. Relatives have accused hospital staff of ignoring early warnings and fleeing instead of helping those inside. Fire and Impact Hospital officials say […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu To Deliver Ration Before Diwali

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that it will distribute ration essentials ahead of Diwali directly to homes of senior citizens and differently-abled ration cardholders. The delivery is planned under the state’s Thayumanavar Scheme on October 5 and 6. Details Of The Scheme Under the scheme, fair price shop vehicles will carry essential commodities to […]

South India State News

Ambulance Drivers Questioned Over Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

Police have questioned ambulance drivers who were on duty during the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Veluswamypuram, Karur, held on September 27. According to officials, five to six drivers, from government and private ambulances in Karur and nearby districts, appeared before investigators. They were asked about who called them, how many calls

South India State News

Vijay Should Take Moral Responsibility, Says Dhinakaran

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

T. T. V. Dhinakaran said actor-politician Vijay should accept moral responsibility for the stampede that occurred at his rally in Karur on September 27. Dhinakaran asserted that Vijay’s delays, crowd mismanagement, and lack of adequate safety measures contributed to the tragedy. Karur Rally Tragedy The Karur rally, organised by Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),

South India State News

Artists, Intellectuals Demand Legal Action After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Artists and public intellectuals in Tamil Nadu have called for strict legal action against actor-politician Vijay after a stampede at his rally in Karur left dozens dead and many injured. The crowd crush occurred on 27 September 2025 during a campaign event. Petition Filed in Madras High Court The tragedy is now being legally challenged. […]