North India State News

Delhi-NCR Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Severe,’ Visibility Drops

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Delhi-NCR woke up to another day of thick smog and alarmingly poor air quality as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged to the “severe” category on Monday, November 19. The worsening pollution has significantly reduced visibility across the region, causing disruptions in transport and raising health concerns. AQI Crosses ‘Severe’ Threshold Real-time

State News West India

₹1,000 Crore Seized in State Elections, 7x More Than 2019

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Enforcement agencies have seized over ₹1,000 crore worth of cash, liquor, and other illicit items during the ongoing elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and 14 other states holding bypolls, the Election Commission announced on Monday. The staggering figure is seven times higher than the ₹122.37 crore seized during the 2019 assembly elections in these two states. […]

State News West India

Water Taxi Services to Connect Mumbai with Navi Mumbai Airport

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of water taxi services that will link various parts of Mumbai to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, slashing travel time to just 17 minutes. Speaking at a rally in Thane, Gadkari highlighted how the initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the Mumbai metropolitan […]

East India State News

Amit Shah Directs Reinforcement of Security Forces in Manipur

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the deployment of additional Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies in Manipur as violence continues to escalate in the region. The directive comes amid renewed tensions and incidents of arson, underscoring the government’s priority to restore law and order. Heightened Security Measures The Home Ministry’s decision follows

East India State News

Election Commission Orders Takedown of BJP Jharkhand Social Media Post

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday instructed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jharkhand to remove a social media video posted by the BJP’s state unit, citing a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the November 20 assembly elections. The directive came after complaints from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha […]

East India State News

Communal Clashes Erupt in Bengal’s Murshidabad, Internet Suspended

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Several people were injured in violent communal clashes in Beldanga town and its surrounding areas in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on Saturday night. Authorities responded by deploying additional police forces and suspending internet services across the district until 8 a.m. on November 19. Clashes During Kartick Puja Celebration The unrest reportedly began during

State News

Amit Shah Reviews Manipur Security Amid Fresh Violence

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the deteriorating security situation in Manipur, following fresh instances of violence and unrest. The meeting, attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and intelligence agencies, focused on measures to restore normalcy and address the ongoing turmoil in the state. […]

North India State News

Delhi Smothered by Worst Air Quality of the Season

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Delhi woke up to its worst air quality of the season on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunging into the “severe-plus” category. A dense layer of smog reduced visibility to 150 meters at Palam by 5 a.m., disrupting flight operations and train schedules across the region. According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality […]

State News

Manipur Demands AFSPA Repeal Amid Escalating Violence

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2024

Manipur is witnessing escalating tensions following the recovery of six missing persons’ bodies, with protests spiraling into violence. Demonstrators targeted the homes of ministers and MLAs, including Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s son-in-law, ransacking properties and setting them ablaze. Protesters also attempted to storm the Chief Minister’s residence, prompting

South India State News

Chennai Plans Road Widening, Bridge Restoration to Ease Traffic

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

The Chennai Corporation has unveiled ambitious plans for road widening and the restoration of the Broken Bridge as part of its efforts to address the city’s growing traffic congestion issues. These initiatives are designed to enhance connectivity, improve traffic flow, and cater to the city’s expanding population and vehicle density. Key Focus: Widening Roads and […]