South India State News

Explosives Seized in Palakkad, Two Arrested

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Police in Kerala seized a large quantity of explosives during a vehicle inspection in Palakkad, leading to arrests and a criminal investigation into illegal transportation and storage. Palakkad Explosives Seizure Officers intercepted a vehicle and recovered gelatin sticks along with detonators during routine checking. Authorities said the materials were being transported

North India State News

Over 800 People Reported Missing in Delhi

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Police data shows that more than 800 people were reported missing in Delhi during the first 15 days of 2026, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to locate them and address public safety concerns. Breakdown of Missing Persons According to law enforcement figures, the majority of missing persons are young adults and teenagers, with several believed […]

East India State News

Myanmar Earthquake Triggers Tremors in Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Tremors were felt across Kolkata and adjoining areas on Tuesday evening after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, causing brief panic among residents in parts of eastern India. Details of the Earthquake The earthquake, measuring around magnitude 6 on the Richter scale, originated in Myanmar and was felt in several locations across West Bengal, including Kolkata,

East India State News

Mamata Banerjee to Appear in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to appear before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in connection with her petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in the State. Seeks to Argue Case in Person Banerjee has moved an application seeking permission to argue the matter herself as […]

North India State News

Rajasthan Ready to Use New Budget Incentives

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

The Rajasthan government says it is fully prepared to take advantage of the incentives announced for the state in the Union Budget 2026–27. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the state has identified projects and schemes that will benefit from new funding and policy support. Focus on Growth and Investment The Chief Minister said Rajasthan […]

North India State News

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.7 Hits Baramulla

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.7 struck the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, according to the Indian seismic monitoring agency. The tremor was felt in several parts of the Kashmir Valley, but there were no reports of major damage or casualties. Location and Depth The quake’s epicentre was near Baramulla town, with […]

South India State News

Karnataka Faces ₹10,000–₹15,000 Crore Revenue Loss

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Karnataka is set to lose between ₹10,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore due to the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. He stated that the proposed changes to tax devolution would reduce the state’s share compared with earlier expectations. Impact on Development Spending The Chief Minister said the reduction would put pressure […]

East India State News

Mamata Slams Budget Allocation, Raises Poll Concerns

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Union Budget 2026–27, calling the budget allocation for Bengal “insufficient” and alleging political bias in the distribution of funds. She said the state had been “short-changed” compared with others, especially in sectors like infrastructure, health and education. State vs Centre Budget Dispute Mamata Banerjee

State News West India

Sharad Pawar Says Family Won’t Attend Sunetra Pawar Oath

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar has said that neither he nor any member of his family will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Pawar made the comments from Baramati ahead of the ceremony in Mumbai. No Prior Information Given Sharad Pawar said he was not informed or consulted about […]

State News West India

Sunetra Pawar to Be Maharashtra’s First Woman Deputy CM

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Senior NCP leader Sunetra Pawar is set to become the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, marking a historic moment in the state’s political history. The decision follows consultations within the ruling alliance and the Nationalist Congress Party leadership. Party Decision and Oath Process Party sources said Sunetra Pawar will be chosen as the […]