South India State News

Title: Tamil Nadu Unveils Rupee Symbol with Tamil Script, Sparks Debate

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has unveiled a new rupee symbol that incorporates the Tamil script, igniting discussions on linguistic identity and regional representation in national symbols. This move is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to promote the Tamil language and culture.​ Introduction of the Tamil-Inclusive Rupee

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Bombay High Court Allows Convicted Man to Undertake Haj Pilgrimage

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Bombay High Court has permitted a man convicted of electricity theft to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage, recognizing the religious significance of the journey and considering the delay in the hearing of his pending appeal. Conviction and Appeal Background The petitioner, Rahim Khan Sandu Khan, a 43-year-old businessman from Aurangabad, was […]

South India State News

Stalin Criticizes NEP as ‘Saffron Policy’ Threatening Tamil Nadu’s Education

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it a “saffron policy” that endangers the state’s education system and social justice framework. Addressing a gathering in Chennai, Stalin claimed that the policy is designed to impose Hindi and disrupt Tamil Nadu’s well-established educational model. NEP’s Language

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KCR Returns to Telangana Assembly After Six-Month Hiatus

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) has made his first appearance in the Telangana Legislative Assembly after six months. This marks his first attendance since assuming the role of Leader of the Opposition following his party’s electoral defeat in December 2023. KCR’s Shift to Opposition Leadership KCR, who led Telangana as Chief Minister […]

North India State News

BJP Dominates Haryana Municipal Elections, Secures 9 Out of 10 Mayoral Seats​

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Haryana municipal elections, winning 9 out of 10 mayoral positions across the state. The results reaffirm the party’s stronghold in urban areas while dealing a significant blow to the opposition Congress. BJP’s Strong Performance in Key Cities The BJP dominated the elections across […]

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Court Rules in Favor of Petitioners on Demonetised Notes

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to accept ₹20 lakh in demonetised ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes from a family in Maharashtra, ruling that they were unable to exchange them due to circumstances beyond their control. The judgment brings relief to petitioners who had been denied the opportunity to convert […]

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee Rebukes BJP’s Religious Accusations in Assembly

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly refuted the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempts to question her religious identity during a heated assembly session. She firmly declared, “I am a Hindu… don’t need certification from BJP,” countering allegations that her policies favor specific communities. Mamata Banerjee Defends Her Religious

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Maharashtra Cuts Ladki Bahin Yojana Funds Amid Rising Debt

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

The Maharashtra government has significantly reduced the budget allocation for its welfare initiative, the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, due to mounting state debt and a growing revenue deficit. In the 2025-26 budget, the scheme’s allocation has been slashed by ₹10,000 crore, reducing it from ₹46,000 crore to ₹36,000 crore. Rising State Debt Maharashtra’s

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Maharashtra CM Advocates Legal Removal of Aurangzeb’s Tomb

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed support for the removal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. However, he emphasized that any action must follow legal protocols, as the site is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Legal Constraints Due to ASI Protection Fadnavis

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Tamil Nadu Rejects NEP’s Three-Language Policy, Opposes Hindi Imposition

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Tamil Nadu’s leadership has strongly opposed the central government’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly its three-language formula, which is perceived as an attempt to impose Hindi on the state. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s stance, stating that the state will never accept the three-language policy and will