South India State News

Tamil Nadu Forms High-Level Panel on State Autonomy Amid Centre-State Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

On April 15, 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced the formation of a high-level committee to examine and recommend measures for enhancing state autonomy. The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph and includes former IAS officer Ashok Vardhan Shetty and Dr. M. Naganathan, former Vice Chairman of the State […]

East India State News

Odisha Imposes 61-Day Fishing Ban to Protect Marine Life

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The Odisha government has imposed a 61-day fishing ban along its 484-kilometer coastline starting April 15, 2025, and lasting until June 14. The annual ban aims to safeguard marine biodiversity during the peak breeding season of key fish species, particularly the commercially valuable Hilsa. Implemented under the Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Act of 1982, the […]

South India State News

Telangana Becomes First State to Implement SC Sub-Quota

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Telangana has become the first state in India to implement sub-categorisation within Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations, marking a significant shift in how affirmative action is administered. The policy came into effect on April 14, 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and aims to ensure that the most disadvantaged castes among the […]

East India State News

Violence Erupts in South 24 Parganas Over Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Fresh violence erupted in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on April 14 as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act escalated into open clashes. The unrest broke out in Bhangar when supporters of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) attempted to march toward Ramlila Maidan in Kolkata to attend a rally organized by ISF MLA Naushad […]

State News West India

Shinde Raises Fund Allocation Concerns with Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Pune to raise serious concerns regarding delays in the allocation of funds to projects overseen by Shiv Sena ministers and MLAs. Shinde pointed out that files related to these development works had been pending approval in the finance department, which is […]

East India State News

Murshidabad Tensions Ease After 200 Arrested Over Waqf Protests

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

In the aftermath of violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, authorities have arrested more than 200 individuals. The clashes, which erupted on April 11, claimed three lives and left several areas scorched and vandalized. The unrest triggered a swift response from law enforcement agencies, including the Border Security Force

South India State News

BJP begins talks with PMK, DMDK for Tamil Nadu alliance

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated political discussions with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) as it seeks to rebuild and strengthen the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu in preparation for the 2026 assembly elections. Newly appointed state BJP president Nainar Nagendran confirmed that the party’s

South India State News

Actor Vijay Challenges Waqf Act in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has approached the Supreme Court with a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2023. His move adds a new dimension to the growing national debate around the controversial legislation, which was recently passed by Parliament and has since drawn sharp criticism. Vijay’s […]

North India State News

Over 350 Flights Delayed at Delhi Airport Amid Severe Congestion

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

On April 12, 2025, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) witnessed massive flight disruptions as over 350 flights were delayed due to unprecedented air traffic congestion. Departing flights experienced average delays exceeding 40 minutes, leaving terminals overcrowded and passengers visibly distressed. Many took to social media to voice their frustration,

South India State News

Nainar Nagendran Appointed as Tamil Nadu BJP President

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

Nainar Nagendran, a veteran political figure and three-time MLA from Tirunelveli, has officially taken over as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Tamil Nadu unit. His unopposed nomination was proposed by the outgoing state chief K Annamalai and backed by key party leaders, highlighting a smooth and unified transition of leadership. Nagendran, who […]