North India State News

Omar Abdullah Launches J&K Statehood Signature Drive

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

In his Independence Day address at Bakshi Stadium, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced an eight-week signature campaign across the Union Territory. The initiative is aimed at mobilizing public support for restoring full statehood to J&K. Supreme Court Flags Security Concerns The campaign comes after a Supreme Court hearing on August 14, where […]

North India State News

Atal Canteens in Delhi to Offer Meals at ₹5

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

In her first Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta announced the launch of Atal Canteens across the city, where workers and vulnerable populations will receive a full meal for just ₹5. Affordable Meal Scheme The initiative plans to set up around 100 canteens, prioritizing locations in slum clusters and construction zones. The goal […]

North India State News

Cloudburst in Kishtwar Kills Over 50, Dozens Missing

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

A devastating cloudburst in Chositi village, located on the Machail Mata pilgrimage route, has claimed at least 56 lives. More than 300 people have been rescued, while over 250 remain missing. The disaster struck around 11:30 a.m., catching pilgrims and locals off guard during lunch near a community kitchen and security post. Disaster Strikes Harshly […]

North India State News

Cloudburst in Kishtwar Claiming Dozens of Lives

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

A sudden cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Jammu & Kashmir’s remote Kishtwar district, triggering devastating flash floods during the Machail Mata pilgrimage. The disaster has claimed dozens of lives and injured many more. Death Toll and Casualties Initial estimates confirmed at least 38 fatalities, including two CISF personnel. Dozens of others were wounded, many

South India State News

3.1-Magnitude Quake Jolts Qutbullapur in Telangana

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Early Thursday morning, a mild earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was recorded near Qutbullapur village in Vikarabad district, Telangana. The tremor struck at approximately 3:56 a.m. and lasted only a few seconds. Quake Details The National Centre for Seismology reported the epicentre in farmland west of Qutbullapur, at an estimated depth of 10 […]

State News West India

Municipal Ban on Meat Shops Sparks “Freedom to Eat” Outcry

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

A municipal order in the Kalyan-Dombivli area of Maharashtra has instructed all meat shops and slaughterhouses to remain closed for 24 hours on Independence Day, from midnight on August 14 to midnight on August 15. Civic Defense vs. Public Backlash Authorities say the measure is a routine civic directive issued annually since 1988 to maintain […]

North India State News

SC Halts Enforcement Against Old Vehicles in Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a temporary relief for owners of older vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region. It directed that no coercive action—such as fuel denial or fines—be taken against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, pending a full review of the ban. Direction and Timeline […]

North India State News

Rahul Gandhi Opposes SC’s Stray Dog Removal Order

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s directive to remove stray dogs from public areas in Delhi-NCR, calling it a step backward from humane and science-based policy. Humane Alternatives Over Mass Removal In a social media post, Gandhi said stray dogs are “voiceless souls, not problems to be erased.” He urged authorities […]

North India State News

Punjab Government Withdraws Land Pooling Policy Amid Strong Backlash

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Punjab government has officially withdrawn its controversial Land Pooling Policy 2025, announced earlier this year. The decision came just days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a temporary stay on the scheme, citing legal and procedural shortcomings. The court noted the absence of key elements such as environmental and social impact assessments, […]

South India State News

KN Rajanna Resigns, Cites Conspiracy Behind Dissent

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna resigned from the state cabinet on Monday after alleging irregularities in the electoral roll under the Congress-led government. His remarks about “vote chori” happening “right in front of our eyes” drew strong backlash within the party. “Huge Conspiracy” Behind Removal Soon after stepping down, Rajanna claimed there was a “huge