South India State News

Karnataka Govt to Withdraw Waqf Land Notices Sent to Farmers

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

Karnataka’s Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs, HK Patil, announced on Monday that notices sent to farmers in Vijayapura district, marking their land as Waqf properties, will be retracted. This decision comes in response to widespread concern from local farmers who claimed that their ancestral lands were erroneously designated as Waqf properties, sparking fears of

South India State News

Vijay’s Party TVK Opposes ‘One Nation, One Election,’ Slams TN Govt

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, passed resolutions on Sunday opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, the Waqf Amendment Bill, and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The resolutions were approved during a meeting chaired by Vijay, with participation from TVK’s executive and district functionaries.

North India State News

Terrorist Killed, 4 Security Personnel Injured in Srinagar Gunfight

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2024

An intense gunfight in Srinagar’s Khanyar area resulted in the death of a terrorist, while four security personnel sustained injuries. The firefight, which erupted early Saturday, involved personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), officials confirmed. Among the injured are two CRPF officers

South India State News

Karnataka May Adjust ‘Shakti Scheme’ After Public Feedback

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at potential adjustments to the state’s Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women statewide. Speaking after the launch of KSRTC’s upgraded Airavata Club Class 2.0 buses on October 30, Shivakumar noted that some women have expressed a preference to pay for their tickets, prompting the government […]

South India State News

Telangana CM Pushes for Caste Census by November 30, Challenges Modi’s Policies

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

In a bold move, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called on Congress party members to undertake a comprehensive caste census by November 30, describing it as a “war” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. The chief minister emphasized the need to fulfill the promise made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to carry out a […]

North India State News

Delhi’s Air Quality “Very Poor” on Diwali Morning, AQI at 330

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

The air quality in Delhi dipped into the “very poor” category on Diwali morning, October 31, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 330 at 9 a.m., and conditions are anticipated to worsen as celebrations continue throughout the evening. A dense layer of smog enveloped the city, affecting visibility and raising health concerns. Anand Vihar, […]

State News West India

Man Arrested in Mumbai for Threatening Salman Khan, Demanding ₹2 Crore Ransom

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Mumbai Police have arrested a man in Bandra for allegedly threatening Bollywood superstar Salman Khan with death and demanding a ransom of ₹2 crore. The arrest followed a report filed by the Mumbai Traffic Police after receiving a message from an unknown sender warning Khan of fatal consequences if the ransom wasn’t paid. The suspect, […]

Northeast India State News

Ayodhya’s Historic Deepotsav: 25 Lakh Diyas Light Up After Ram Temple Consecration

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Ayodhya celebrated its first Deepotsav after the consecration of the Ram temple earlier this year, illuminating the city with over 25 lakh diyas along the River Saryu. The event set a new Guinness World Record for the number of oil lamps lit simultaneously, marking a momentous occasion in the temple town. The eighth annual Deepotsav, […]

South India State News

Kerala Temple Fireworks Mishap Leaves 150 Injured, 10 Critical

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

A fireworks accident at a temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod district left over 150 people injured late last night, with 10 of them in critical condition. The incident occurred at Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple during festivities in the north Malabar region. Eyewitnesses described the scene as a “ball of fire” erupting when a firecracker allegedly fell into

South India State News

Tirupati Iskcon Temple Receives Bomb Threat Amidst Hoax Emails

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Iskcon temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received a bomb threat via email on October 27, prompting a swift response from security forces. The email claimed that terrorists linked to Pakistan’s ISI would target the temple. In response, security at the temple was heightened, and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) teams, along with sniffer dogs, conducted […]