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Mumbai on Red Alert as Record May Rainfall Triggers Flooding

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

Mumbai is facing unprecedented rainfall in the last week of May, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the city. This has resulted in massive traffic disruptions, flooded streets, and damage to critical infrastructure, catching residents and authorities off guard. Record Rainfall Breaks Century-Old Mark On May 26, 2025, Mumbai […]

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Bangladesh Over Siliguri Corridor Comments

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a pointed rebuttal to Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, following provocative remarks on India’s Siliguri Corridor. Sarma’s warning comes amid rising geopolitical sensitivities and growing Indo-Bangladesh friction over regional access and security. Sarma Highlights Bangladesh’s Own Vulnerabilities In a

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Monsoon Arrives Early in Maharashtra, Raising Agricultural Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

The southwest monsoon has officially reached Maharashtra on May 25, 2025—ten days ahead of schedule—marking its earliest onset in over three decades. This rare development has prompted both relief from the summer heat and concern among agricultural experts, who warn of possible disruptions to seasonal crop cycles. Unprecedented Early Onset According to the India

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Seven Maharashtra Districts Drive 54% of State’s GSDP

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

A new government report has brought to light a stark economic imbalance in Maharashtra, where just seven districts contribute 54% of the state’s total Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The data underscores deep regional disparities in wealth creation and resource distribution within the state, which is often hailed as India’s financial powerhouse. Maharashtra GSDP

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Naidu Seeks Centre’s Backing for Solar, Defence Push

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is actively seeking the support of the central government to push forward key initiatives in renewable energy, defence manufacturing, and water security. During his recent visit to New Delhi, Naidu met Union ministers to present a comprehensive development vision aligning with the state’s Swarna Andhra 2047 plan.

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Udhayanidhi Stalin Declares DMK Unfazed by ED and PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

In a defiant speech delivered at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has no fear of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His comments came amidst rising political temperatures ahead of the elections, with several opposition leaders facing investigation by

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Maharashtra Grants ‘Permanent Guest’ Status to CJI Gavai

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

In a formal response to concerns raised by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud’s predecessor, CJI B R Gavai, the Maharashtra government has granted him “permanent state guest” status. The move comes in the wake of protocol lapses during Gavai’s first official visit to Mumbai as the Chief Justice of India, during which key […]

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Tamil Nadu Moves SC Over Withheld Education Funds

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court, accusing the Union Government of unlawfully withholding ₹2,291.30 crore in education funds meant for the fiscal year 2024–25. The state alleges that this financial blockade is a retaliatory move by the Centre for Tamil Nadu’s refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The withheld […]

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Bengaluru Reels Under Torrential Rain: 3 Dead, 500 Homes Flooded

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

Bengaluru is grappling with one of its worst urban flooding crises in recent years after 130mm of rainfall hit the city within just 12 hours between Sunday evening and early Monday, May 19–20, 2025. The downpour has claimed three lives, flooded over 500 homes, and crippled mobility across the IT capital. Fatalities and Residential Flooding […]

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Hyderabad Terror Plot Foiled; Two ISIS-Linked Suspects Arrested

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

Authorities in Hyderabad have successfully foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of two individuals allegedly linked to the Islamic State (ISIS). The suspects, Siraj Ur Rehman (29) from Vizianagaram and Syed Sameer (28) from Hyderabad, were taken into custody in a coordinated operation between the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana police’s counter-intelligence units. ISIS