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Stampede at Goa’s Lairai Devi Festival Kills 7 Devotees

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

A tragic stampede occurred in the early hours of Saturday during the annual Lairai Devi Jatra in Shirgao, North Goa, leaving at least seven devotees dead and over thirty injured. The incident took place during the popular dhondachi zatra, a fire-walking ritual that draws tens of thousands of devotees each year to the Shri Lairai […]

North India State News

Delhi HC Warns Ramdev Over ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remarks

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

The Delhi High Court has issued a stern warning to Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, finding him “prima facie in contempt” for defying its earlier directive regarding disparaging remarks against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza. Justice Amit Bansal expressed concern over Ramdev’s actions, stating that he “lives in his own world” and appears to be “not in

North India State News

Delhi Airport Chaos: 200+ Flights Delayed Amid Storms

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

New Delhi, May 2 — Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were severely affected Friday morning as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds battered the National Capital Region. The weather havoc led to over 200 flights being delayed and several others canceled or diverted. According to official data, 154 departures were delayed, with […]

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee Vows Strict Action After Kolkata Hotel Fire

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In the wake of a deadly fire at Hotel Rituraj in Kolkata’s Burrabazar area that claimed 14 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the site and promised immediate and strict action against those responsible. The fire, which broke out late Tuesday evening, killed several guests, including children, and raised serious concerns over the […]

State News West India

Deven Bharti Appointed Mumbai Police Commissioner

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a high-profile administrative change, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Deven Bharti has officially taken over as the new Commissioner of Mumbai Police. This appointment marks a significant return to operational leadership for Bharti, who previously served in multiple strategic and investigative roles within Maharashtra’s law enforcement setup. A 1994-batch IPS

South India State News

Supreme Court Halts CBI Probe Against KM Abraham

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a major relief for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a probe against KM Abraham, the Chief Principal Secretary to the CM, in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets. The apex court, in its interim […]

North India State News

Omar Abdullah: No Statehood Push Amid Pahalgam Tragedy

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has categorically stated that he will not exploit the tragedy to renew demands for statehood. Speaking during a special session of the Union Territory’s Assembly, Abdullah emphasized that moments of national mourning must not be […]

South India State News

Revanth Reddy Awaits Congress Stand on Maoist Policy

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has stated that the state government will not announce its position on engaging with Maoist insurgents until the Congress party finalizes its national policy. Emphasizing the need for a unified and cohesive approach, he said the state cannot act in isolation on such a critical internal security matter. The issue […]

North India State News

Delhi HC Mulls Stay on Ajmer Sharif Dargah Audit

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed its inclination to stay the audit initiated by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) into the financial affairs of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a revered religious site managed by the Dargah Committee, Ajmer. A bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora noted, […]

North India State News

Eleven Dead as Van Falls Into Well After Collision in MP

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

A tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district claimed eleven lives on Sunday when a van carrying devotees plunged into a water-filled agricultural well after colliding with a motorcycle. The incident occurred in the Narayangarh area, sending shockwaves across the region. Authorities reported that the van was traveling at high speed towards the Aantri […]