South India State News

Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution to Scrap NEET

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Here is the clean version with all sources, citations, links and attribution markers removed. The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Union government to abolish NEET for medical admissions and allow the state to admit students based on Class 12 marks. The Vijay government cited concerns over paper leaks, student deaths, expensive […]

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Maharashtra Clears Forest Land for Adani Projects

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

The Maharashtra government has approved diversion of nearly 83,700 sq ft of forest land for two projects linked to Adani Group companies in Raigad and Amravati. The approvals cover land required for a proposed cement terminal and an underground natural gas pipeline network. Adani Cementation Gets Raigad Forest Land The larger approval covers 0.6497 hectare, […]

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Rekha Gupta Slams AAP MLA Over Viral Video

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has criticised AAP MLA Anil Jha Vats after a video showing him meeting constituents while dressed in a vest and shorts went viral. Gupta called the conduct inappropriate and said elected representatives should maintain basic decorum while dealing with members of the public. Rekha Gupta Targets AAP MLA Anil Jha […]

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BJP Tells Rahul to Withdraw Support to Soren

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

The BJP has challenged Rahul Gandhi to withdraw Congress support from the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand if the demands of protesting students are not addressed. The attack came after Gandhi criticised the use of police force against job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations. BJP Challenges Rahul Gandhi Over Jharkhand The BJP

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Hemant Soren Writes to Protesting Students

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written an open letter to students protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, urging them not to fall into what he called a political trap. Soren assured aspirants that their concerns would be addressed seriously and called for the dispute to be resolved through dialogue and trust. Hemant Soren […]

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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Faces Tamil Row

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson has become embroiled in a political controversy after defending his Tamil during a heated Assembly exchange over his Budget speech. The minister, part of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government, faced criticism from a DMK MLA over grammatical errors and his use of English. Marie Wilson Faces Criticism […]

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Tamil Nadu Makes Tamil Thai Vazhthu Mandatory

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has moved a resolution making the rendition of “Tamil Thai Vazhthu” mandatory at the beginning of official events across the state, with the Assembly unanimously backing the proposal. The DMK, AIADMK and other parties supported the move. Vijay Moves Tamil Thai Vazhthu Resolution Introducing the resolution in the […]

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Sirsa Threatens Legal Action Over Rice Scam Claim

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

Delhi Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has given AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjeev Jha 24 hours to withdraw allegations linking his department to a purported ₹22,000 crore subsidised rice scam, warning that he will initiate legal proceedings if they fail to apologise. Sirsa Gives AAP Leaders 24-Hour Ultimatum Sirsa rejected the allegations […]

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Andhra Medico Priyanka Dies After Car Attack

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2026

A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student, Dr Kanike Priyanka, has died after suffering severe injuries in an incident near a shopping mall in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Police allege that the car involved deliberately rammed the scooter she was travelling on multiple times. Dr Priyanka Dies After Rajahmundry Incident The incident occurred on August 3 near Prasaditya

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Bengaluru FDA Seizes Food at Star Hotels

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2026

Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration has conducted surprise inspections at 26 three-star and five-star hotels across Bengaluru, seizing and destroying large quantities of food after officials reported expired products, fungal contamination, improper storage and hygiene violations. Bengaluru Star Hotels Face FDA Inspections Thirty teams of Food Safety Officers