South India State News

Pawan Kalyan’s Son, Mark Shankar, Injured in Singapore School Fire

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

Mark Shankar, the 8-year-old son of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, was injured in a fire accident at his school in Singapore. The incident resulted in burns to his hands and legs, along with respiratory issues due to smoke inhalation. He is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Singapore. Pawan Kalyan’s […]

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Supreme Court Denies CBI Probe into West Bengal’s Teacher Recruitment

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the Calcutta High Court’s directive that had called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the West Bengal government’s decision to create supernumerary posts for teachers and non-teaching staff. This decision comes as a considerable relief to Chief Minister Mamata

South India State News

Supreme Court Rules Against Tamil Nadu Governor’s Bill Withholding

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s actions in withholding assent to 10 bills passed by the state legislature were “illegal” and “arbitrary.” The court emphasized that the Governor must either assent to bills, withhold assent, or reserve them for the President’s consideration,

South India State News

BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu CM Stalin for Missing PM Modi’s Rameswaram Event

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lashed out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for his absence during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Rameswaram, where the Prime Minister inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge and launched development projects worth over ₹8,000 crore. Chief Minister Stalin, who was in Udhagamandalam (Ooty) on the same […]

South India State News

MDMK Leader Vaiko Criticizes India-Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation MoU

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko has expressed strong opposition to the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation signed between India and Sri Lanka. He asserts that this agreement could have detrimental effects on the Tamil population in Sri Lanka and potentially destabilize regional peace.​ Concerns Over Tamil

South India State News

PM Modi Inaugurates New Pamban Bridge, India’s First Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, marking the completion of one of India’s most advanced infrastructure projects. The bridge, India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, connects Mandapam on the mainland with Rameswaram on Pamban Island and replaces the iconic 1914 structure. This […]

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BookMyShow Removes Kunal Kamra Amid Shiv Sena’s Objections

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has reportedly been removed from the artist listings on BookMyShow following objections raised by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. The move came after a letter from the party’s youth leader who claimed Kamra had consistently displayed a pattern of offensive behavior under the pretext of comedy. The Shiv Sena representative […]

East India State News

BJP Demands Resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a recent development in West Bengal’s political landscape, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The BJP alleges that Banerjee’s administration has failed to maintain law and order in the state and accuses her of involvement in various controversies that warrant legal scrutiny. They

East India State News

Lok Sabha Confirms President’s Rule in Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Lok Sabha has officially approved the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur following a statutory resolution. This move comes in the wake of months of unrest and ethnic violence that has plagued the state since 2023. The situation reached a breaking point in February 2025, when Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation, […]

East India State News

Supreme Court Cancels Appointment of 25,000 Teachers in West Bengal

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has set aside the appointment of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal, citing large-scale irregularities in the recruitment process conducted by the state’s School Service Commission. The bench observed that the entire process was marred by manipulation, forgery, and a clear breach of transparency, rendering